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Decorating with Pumpkins

Whether using real or faux, giants or minis, or decorating inside or out, the possibilities for pumpkins are endless. They are a symbol of fall that can transition from Halloween to Thanksgiving. Here are some of my favorite ways to use them in decorating.
Leticia Barr
Leticia Barr
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I always see the faux pumpkins at the craft store and have no idea what I'd do with them. I love the gilded silver one and the nailhead monogram on the one in the center for a dressed up Halloween look if you're over the orange.

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The sheen on these pumpkins breathe new life into a classic thanks to metallic spray paint.

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Pumpkin topiaries make for a whimsical entrance beckoning trick-or-treaters of all ages to the door for some treats.

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Miniature white pumpkins and black paint are a budget friendly way to add a charming Halloween touch to your home decor.

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I love the simplicity of the black and white color scheme and the use of a pumpkin as a vessel to hold natural branches adorned with bats.

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Decorate indoors but don't forget your outside living spaces either thanks to a variety of pumpkins and gourds that pair nicely with lush patio plants.

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The repeating theme of votives and mini pumpkins along with playful mice make for a fun way to decorate for Halloween.

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This mantle display transitions nicely from Halloween to Thanksgiving with wood planks that can be the focal point for sayings that fit either holiday.

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I love the simplicity of this look that's all about repeating rich oranges on the porch.

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Replace summer window boxes with a fall window scape that works well for both Thanksgiving and Halloween.

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If it's a spooky table you crave, blackened pumpkins on tiered serving dishes provide a stunning focal point.

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This entryway transitions easily between the fall holidays thanks to an abundance of pumpkins and leaves in autumnal hues.

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Instead of mercury glass, mercury pumpkins adorn this entry table filled with sweet treats for guests.

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This simple, yet whimsical look is one that's easy for anyone to pull off. Grab some leaves from outside, use bags and bags of candy corn, a chevron tablecloth (no one will care if it's paper!), and a couple of pumpkins for a fun look!

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Show your neighbors that you're trick or treat friendly with a path of pumpkins and mums leading up your driveway and to your door.

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The single orange pumpkin on the table plus the two orange chair cushions on the black chairs provide a pop of color in this elegant neutral room.

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I love how the shimmery look of the pumpkins coordinates with the leaves on the door wreath for understated elegance.

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Graduated Cinderella pumpkins in orange, white, and green set against vibrant purple mums are an understated way to welcome fall but in a classy way.

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I love the clean look of the white painted pumpkins on the rustic farm table.

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Striking black candelabras and dark liquid filled goblets provide stunning contrast to the orange on the table for your Halloween feast.

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