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Southern Fall Ideas!

I love the way fall looks and the way it smells. Here are some ideas for adding a touch of fall to your home and to your tummy!

Idea #1

Cut the stem end off of a pumpkin, hollow it out and pop in a pot of mums or other flowers. Add a few berry vines or a little garland.

Easy and pretty!
Easy and pretty!

Idea #2

Cut the stem end off of a smaller pumpkin and place a good size candle inside. Tuck in some artificial autumn leaves and twigs.

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Small and sweet.

Idea #3

Decorate with apples. Fill a bowl or basket with some apples, or if you have a pretty apothecary jar or hurricane, fill them with apples. Carve a tea light shaped whole in some candles. Insert the tea lights and enjoy.

Nice autumn light
Nice autumn light

Idea #4

Light some scented candles. Apple, cinnamon, pumpkin, spice are all great choices to add a nice touch.

Mmmmmm!
Mmmmmm!

Now for something to let your tummy know it is fall!

Today’s Lagniappe:  Pumpkin Crisp
Can’t wait to dig in!

1 package yellow cake mix
1 can (16oz)  solid pack pack pumpkin
1 can (12oz) evaporated milk
3 eggs
1 1/2 cups sugar
4 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup melted butter
whipped topping

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease bottom of 9×13 pan.
  • Combine pumpkin, evaporated milk, eggs, sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and salt in large bowl.
  • Pour into pan.
  • Sprinkle dry cake mix evenly over pumpkin mixture.
  • Top with pecans.
  • Drizzle with melted butter.
  • Bake for 50-55 minutes or until golden.
  • Cool completely.
  • Serve with whipped topping.

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    16 responses to “Southern Fall Ideas!”

    1. Jes Avatar
      Jes

      Ewww…that sounds good…and I love the crafty ideas! Perfect for the holidays!

      Jes
      http://findingtrueserenity.wordpress.com/2009/09/27/homemade-pineapple-zucchini-bread/

    2. Carrie Avatar
      Carrie

      Wonderful ideas for fall decor…I’m going to go take out my fall things from their storage boxes!

    3. Charlene @ A Virtuous Woman Avatar
      Charlene @ A Virtuous Woman

      I love this cake, I made it for the first time earlier this year–so simple and delicious–love the decorating ideas, too!

    4. Lisa@blessedwithgrace Avatar
      Lisa@blessedwithgrace

      Loved all the fall accent ideas and the pumpkin crisp sounds wonderful. Happy TMTT.

    5. angi Avatar
      angi

      I saw mums like this at walmart and thanks so much for the pumpkin crisp recipe it is going on menu for october

    6. Joyce Avatar
      Joyce

      great ideas! thanks

    7. Lisa Avatar
      Lisa

      This sounds fabulous! I’m out and about gathering new recipes for the holidays. This looks like a winner.:)

    8. Poppedijne Avatar
      Poppedijne

      You have some fine autumn ideas. The pumpkin as a vase is a very good idea. You could also serve soup in them.
      And of course we like the smell of apples and cinnamon in the autumn. For me it is the smell of autumn , together with the sweet smell of fallen leaves.

    9. Diann @ The Thrifty Groove Avatar
      Diann @ The Thrifty Groove

      Some nice ideas!

    10. Gourmet Candles Avatar
      Gourmet Candles

      Yes I just love this time of year. It’s getting a bit nippy out and the wind is picking up so here is fall. I enjoy burning my fall scented candles as well such as pumpkin cheesecake, pumpkin spice, harvest time, cinnamon raisin bun, fresh apple and oh yes hot apple pie. They sure give me a refreshing pick up this time of year.

    11. Sarah @ Hyacinth Avatar
      Sarah @ Hyacinth

      I like all these ideas! I can’t wait to do some of these. I think I’ll go get some more of the white pumpkins and add some of these ideas to my fall décor. Thanks for sharing. Hope you get a chance to visit the QCI to see some beautiful faience and flowers. Sorry the background of the post is so dark. I hope that can be altered. ~ Sarah

    12. barbara jean Avatar
      barbara jean

      Love the pumpkin with the candle in it.
      Thanks for sharing your ideas.

      barbara jean

    13. darnold23 Avatar
      darnold23

      Come join me for Crock Pot Wednesday. I would love to see your favorite slow cooker recipes posted there. Thanks. I’m still working on the Arkansas Bloggers group. I just need some time! Debbie

    14. SnoWhite Avatar
      SnoWhite

      A dump-cake recipe for pumpkin… delicious! thanks.

    15. Angela @ Hello Dahrlin' Avatar
      Angela @ Hello Dahrlin’

      Awesome! I love fall too and these are very cute decorating ideas!

    16. Eileen Avatar
      Eileen

      This sounds delicious! I think I’ll try it this weekend and if I get good results/reactions I’ll do it for Thanksgiving dessert!
      Thank you!
      All the best,
      Eileen

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