If you are new to The Vettel Farm then you may not know that grasshoppers have taken over pretty much everything outside. We are patiently waiting for our first frost so they can leave the premises. The grasshoppers have eaten every single mum I have brought home, so I have been brainstorming other ideas for cute outdoor decor this year. I found these massive pumpkins at Hobby Lobby and I knew they would be such a statement piece and would last years and years. Here's the full how-to on how to create a topiary with them! Supplies Large pumpkin (found here) Medium pumpkin (found here) Small pumpkin (found here) Piece of rebar (I cut mine to 35 inches, but this will depend ...
How to Paint the Perfect Terracotta Pumpkin
Everyone, I mean EVERYONE is in love with the terracotta pumpkins that Pottery Barn released this year, but most are not in love with the steep price tag. So I set out to discover how to paint the perfect terracotta pumpkin, one that looks realistic and doesn't break the bank. I used my collection of vintage terracotta pots as my model to get the perfect color! Perfect Paint So I took a gamble on two types of acrylic paint. Both were said to resemble authentic terracotta. I tested each paint color on a pumpkin by itself, but found that they actually created the perfect color when mixed together! I used this Cermacoat Terracotta and FolkArt Dusty Trail. I used baking soda with ...
Amber Glass Pumpkins
Amber glass is a perfect pair to all autumnal decor, so what better than an amber glass pumpkin. If you would like to learn more about amber glass for fall decor, check out this blog post here! There are pumpkins big and small in varying shades of amber glass. I especially love the pumpkins with the tendrils at the top! One of my favorite things about my amber glass bottle collection is the variety of size and patterns. I can see that same likeness in these pumpkins, so many different sizes and different textures too. Each just the perfect amount of vintage nostalgia for your Fall decor this year. You can see each item by clicking the photos below. Shop the pictures to find the amber ...
