Fall Decorations

Fall is our favorite time of year at Without A Hitch Events; we love decorating our houses and various venues during the Fall season! Every year, we look forward to creating a new and beautiful centerpiece for our Thanksgiving table. Take a look below to see some of the centerpiece designs that we've created in the recent past:


Pumpkin Vase:
We're so lucky to live right near Half Moon Bay, California - the epicenter of all things pumpkin! Every year, we visit one of the local pumpkin patches and pick out a few pumpkins that we love and use them for decorations around the house or for gifts.

Paired with some fresh flowers in rich Fall colors, a pumpkin vase is a creative take on the table centerpiece and it is usually a talking point for guests. This is also a great idea when bringing flowers to a family member or friend's house during the Fall.

A pumpkin vase is so easy to make, here are some tools you'll need and instructions:



Tools:
    Pumpkin
    Circular or oval container (soup can, cup, etc.)
    Knife or pumpkin carving tool
    Pen or Sharpie
    Spoon
    Seasonal flowers
    Water
    Plant food (optional)


Instructions:
-Put the circular or oval container on top of the pumpkin to use as a tracing guide. Using a pen or Sharpie, trace the outside rim of the container and score for a perfect fit.
-Cut off the top of the pumpkin. 
-Scoop out the pulp on the inside with a spoon. While the pulp isn't necessary for the rest of this project, you might have other uses for it -- save it if you need it, otherwise you can discard.
-Place the circular or oval container inside the pumpkin to hold the flowers.
-Add water and plant food (optional) and arrange the flowers.


According to Martha Stewart: Fall season flowers include dahlias, cockscombs, rose hips, and mini crab apples. Consult with a local florist if you would like more information about what is in season at this time.


Pumpkin Tea Lights:
On a recent trip to Safeway, we discovered that they had mini pumpkins (SO CUTE!). And it dawned on us that these would make great tea light holders! If you are anything like the Without A Hitch team, you have hundreds of tea lights in various drawers throughout the house; and you're looking for any excuse to use them.

These little beautifies are a quick and easy DIY project. Here are some tools you will need and instructions:

Tools:
    Mini pumpkin(s)
    Knife or pumpkin carving tool
    Pen or Sharpie
    Spoon
    Flower cutters
    Votive or tea light candles 

Instructions:
-Using the flower cutters, trim the stem of the mini pumpkin. Then put the candle on top of the pumpkin to use as a tracing guide. Using a pen or Sharpie, trace the outside rim of the candle and score for a perfect fit.
-Cut off the top of the pumpkin.
-Scoop out the pulp on the inside with a spoon. While the pulp isn't necessary for the rest of this project, you might have other uses for it -- save it if you need it, otherwise you can discard.
-Place the votive or tea light candles inside the pumpkin and enjoy!

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