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October 7, 2013

It’s a Pumpkin Linky Party!

Boy, we are bound and determined to squeeze every last ounce out of our love for pumpkins and this wonderful season called Fall!

That’s why from October 1 ~ October 5th we shared with you 5 Pumpkins 5 Ways and we hope it inspired you to think outside of the box when it comes to decorating pumpkins.

Five unique pumpkin ideas from www.atthepicketfence.com

On Day 1 Vanessa showed how to make this DIY Pumpkin Clock

clock-face-on-fake-pumpkin from atthepicketfence.com

 On Day 2 Heather shared these White and Gold Decoupage Pumpkins

white and gold decoupage pumpkins

On Day 3 Vanessa shared this ‘hoot’ of an Owl Pumpkin.

feathered owl pumpkin craft from atthepicketfence.com

 On Day 4 Heather showed how to make this easy 5 Minute Sticker Pumpkin.

five minute sticker pumpkin

And on Day 5 we welcomed Melissa from Daisy Mae Belle  who showed how to make this adorable 

Burlap Pumpkin Treat Basket.

DIY Burlap Pumpkin Candy Basket from Daisy Mae Belle

And now it’s YOUR turn to join in the pumpkin fun!!

We want to see any and all pumpkin projects, crafts, recipes you have so that we can feel that we have done our duty by this glorious gourd!

Leave us a link to your pumpkin post(s) and enjoy being inspired by all of the other fabulous projects you see here. We’ll be sharing some of our favorites all week long on Facebook and be sure to come back next week to check out the Features from the party!

And, as always, thank you so much for meeting us here today At the Picket Fence,

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  1. laurel@chippingwithcharm says

    October 7, 2013 at 4:25 AM

    I share your LOVE for pumpkins…all 5 are adorable! I linked up my super easy…and kind of silly “sweater pumpkin” 🙂 Thanks!! Laurel

    Reply
  2. Melissa @ DaisyMaeBelle says

    October 7, 2013 at 5:54 AM

    What a FUN party! I’m looking forward to seeing all of the pumpkin ideas! Life to the full! Melissa

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  3. Confessions of a Plate Addict says

    October 7, 2013 at 5:59 AM

    Love the pumpkin ideas! Thanks for hosting!…hugs…Debbie

    Reply
  4. Happier Than A Pig in Mud says

    October 7, 2013 at 6:25 AM

    Thanks for such a fun party idea, I look forward to seeing what everyone’s been making! Happy October:@)

    Reply
  5. Thistle says

    October 7, 2013 at 6:26 AM

    Love all the pumpkin inspiration and so happy to be partying with you today!

    Happy day to you sweet friends!
    karianne

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  6. Julia@SouthernColor says

    October 7, 2013 at 6:44 AM

    Thanks for hosting!! I loved seeing all of the pumpkins last week and can’t wait to see more fun ideas this week!

    Reply
  7. FABBY says

    October 7, 2013 at 8:25 AM

    Thank you so much for this great pumpkin party and I’m so happy I could finally join with my Fall mantel! Have a pretty week.
    FABBY

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  8. Linda @ it all started with paint says

    October 7, 2013 at 9:49 AM

    I just adore all your pumpkin creations!!!! Thanks for all the Pin-spiration! 🙂 Linda

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  9. Shirley@Housepitality Designs says

    October 7, 2013 at 9:49 AM

    I loved following your great pumpkins series!…Happy to join the party…Have a wonderful week Heather and Vanessa!!

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  10. Lori Lehman says

    October 7, 2013 at 10:46 AM

    Thank you for hosting this fun party!! What great ideas everyone has!! Have a wonderful day, Lori

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  11. Heather says

    October 7, 2013 at 1:12 PM

    Thanks for hosting the fun pumpkin par-tay ladies!!!

    Reply
  12. Bonnie @ Uncommon Designs says

    October 7, 2013 at 2:17 PM

    Oh love pumpkin anything! Thanks for the party girls!

    Reply
  13. sarah says

    October 7, 2013 at 8:09 PM

    Thanks for the linky party. Love the idea!
    Sarah

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  14. Dining Delight says

    October 7, 2013 at 9:08 PM

    Love all the crafts and ideas for decorating with pumpkins found here! While mine is not your typical “craft”, I do think you have to be somewhat “crafty” (or is it “crazy”)to host a sit-down dinner for ten …with pumpkin bowls of course! Thanks for hosting this fabulous party – I LOVE pumpkins!

    DD

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  15. Tammy says

    October 10, 2013 at 7:58 AM

    Thank you for hosting such a fun party so nice to party At a Picket Fence again!!! Xo Tammy

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  16. FABBY says

    October 10, 2013 at 4:42 PM

    Thank you so much again for the great Big Pumpkin party!!!
    Hugs,
    FABBY

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  17. Linda says

    October 13, 2013 at 10:48 PM

    Thanks, girls, for the pumpkin party. It was fun browsing. Linda

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  18. Chelsey says

    October 14, 2013 at 4:01 AM

    This is awesome! I’m actually spending the month of October doing a special called “13 Days of Pumpkin” so I have quite a few pumpkin posts. 😛 Thanks for hosting!

    Reply
  19. jamesjhonson says

    October 19, 2013 at 5:16 AM

    I love that pumpkin. This i great idea for party. Sometims we have not option for enjoy the party with pumpkins. so it’s a great job.

    Printed Pencils

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“Ah, Lovely October, as you usher in the season “Ah, Lovely October, as you usher in the season that awakens my soul, your awesome beauty compels my spirit to soar like a leaf caught in an autumn breeze and my heart to sing like a heavenly choir.” Peggy Toney Horton.

Happy October dear friends! 🍂
On Monday my heart just felt so heavy. Yes, the po On Monday my heart just felt so heavy. Yes, the pouring rain outside contributed to my feelings. But the primary cause was this overwhelming flood of thoughts about how much in our world and in our culture is going off the rails. I’d planned to make pumpkin bread that day but I was tempted to just curl up in a ball on my bed, pull the covers over my head and pretend that this would actually solve something. I didn’t give into that temptation though. Instead, I got out my favorite pumpkin bread recipe and found that, as I worked and prayed and hummed worship songs, my spirit began to settle. When the world feels very loud, the demands of family and home can actually help to quiet our souls. As each family member walked through the door later in the day, they commented on how wonderful the house smelled. It’s better than any fall candle in my opinion! And I knew that the extra loaf that I get from the recipe would be a welcome treat for my widower neighbor. So, if your heart is feeling a bit unsettled this week too, maybe this recipe will come in handy!

Pumpkin Bread:

Ingredients:
1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
4 eggs
1 cup vegetable oil
2/3 cup water
3 cups white sugar
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour three 7×3 inch loaf pans.
In a large bowl, mix together pumpkin puree, eggs, oil, water and sugar until well blended. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and ginger. Stir the dry ingredients into the pumpkin mixture until just blended. Pour into the prepared pans.
Bake for about 50 minutes in the preheated oven. Loaves are done when toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. 🍂
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#fallcenterpiece #falldecor #centerpiece #fiveminutedecorating
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Today we start with Alison who said "I learned to set my alarm early to get up and moving before my kids woke up. I showered, got dressed and did my devotions while the house was quiet. It set my heart and perspective for each day.”

Is this something you do in your life too? What wisdom would you offer to a mom of young children?

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Ingredients:

6 slices of day old bread (french, sourdough or even brioche works great)
2 cups of heavy cream
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 tablespoon bourbon (optional)
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
For the apples:
3 peeled and chopped apples of a tart variety
1 cup brown sugar
3 tablespoons flour (or corn starch)

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350
Cut bread into cubes and place in a greased 8 1/2 x 11 baking dish
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Bake for 45 minutes. 
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In a way, decorating my home to reflect the changing season serves as a tangible reminder of this trust. Even something as simple as seeing a pumpkin on my mantel or a basket of mums on the coffee table fill me with peace because they represent the things that remain constant and true.

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Leave a comment if you can relate! 

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Shrimp Rolls 🍤

Ingredients
1-2 lbs of shrimp that is peeled, deveined and tail off (If using frozen make sure it’s thawed completely)
1/3 cup mayonnaise 
1/2 of a lemon
2 Tbsps chopped scallions
1 Tbsp chopped dill
1 Tbsp chopped Italian parsley
1 Tsp of Old Bay seasoning (more if you like!)
pinch of sea salt and pinch of black pepper
Hoagie Rolls
Softened butter

Directions: Gently pat the shrimp with a paper towel to remove any excess moisture. Roughly chop the shrimp and place in a bowl. Add mayonnaise, squeeze half of lemon and stir to combine before adding in the scallions, dill and parsley. Stir to combine and then add the additional seasonings. Spread butter on hoagie rolls and toast in the oven until lightly browned. Pile on the shrimp mixture and enjoy! 

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