fall decorating in gradient tones

September rolls around and it's supposed to be 'everything Pumpkin Spice'.
but honestly, that's a stretch when it's still triple-digit summer heat outside - 
sometimes our geographic location just doesn't vibe with popular seasonal decor
and it's time to get outta' that box!

rather than go full-on with leaves and pumpkins everywhere, 

i came up with a way to use what i had on hand with a fresh look:

arranging my stash of pumpkins in a color gradient.

while the color spectrum runs from clear to brown,

arranging things this way gives a 'fall feel' with a bit of whimsy.

continue reading to see how easy this approach is!

Bowl 'Em Over!

today i'm sharing a crazy repurposed decor idea

that will really SCORE:

 

use a bowling ball as a flower vase!

* start with a spiffy bowling ball, like the HOT PINK one shown above

or spray paint one in any color you want!

clean it up with windex, and then rub just a drop of olive oil into it

so it shines!

* sit the ball on top of a vase, urn, planter, or other object that will hold it in place

[you really don't want a heavy bowling ball 

to roll off of your table]

either use a heavy base, or fill it with sand or stones to weight it.

* make sure that the three fingerholes on the ball are facing upward.

place three plastic floral tubes down into the three holes

and add water - fill them about halfway

then insert your cut flower stems...

 flowers from the grocery store or the roadside are PERFECT for this -

we're not talking long-stemmed red roses for this look!

* you could also insert long taper candles into the floral tubes without water,

making the bowling ball a candleholder instead!

and that's all there is to it:

a fun, fast, inexpensive centerpiece or accent

that will literally BOWL THEM OVER!

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(2021) funky junk interiors | diy salvaged junk projects #563