All join hands and circle round
While we watch the leaves fall down
See them twirling to the ground,
See them dancing all around.
See them skipping here and there,
See them flipping in the air.
Autumn leaves so peacefully
Falling, falling from the tree.

Pumpkins

One day I found two pumpkin seeds.
I planted one and pulled the weeds.
It sprouted roots and a big, long vine.
A pumpkin grew; I called it mine.
The pumpkin was quite round and fat.
(I really am quite proud of that.)
But there is something I’ll admit
That has me worried just a bit.
I ate the other seed, you see.
Now will it grow inside of me?
(I’m so relieved since I have found
That pumpkins only grow in the ground!)

Susan Branch, brings her enthusiasm for cooking, entertaining and decorating to the fall months. Her whimsical watercolors, hand-written recipes and reminiscences, and sentimental quotations decorate each page. The recipes, such as Orange Spiced Harvest Stew (with beef, red wine and vegetables, served in a pumpkin), Roasted Beet Salad with Creamy & Mild Blue Cheese Dressing, and Cranberry Apple Crisp, take advantage of the best nature has to offer. Although Branch includes chapters on Halloween and Thanksgiving, most of her 100 recipes allow readers to make everyday meals special.(more…)

Wonderful book showcasing different ways to decorate pumpkins and gourds. Pumpkin carving is an easy skill to master and this book, by award-winning artist Deborah Schneebeli-Morrell, contains 20 fun projects for decorating pumpkins, squashes, and gourds, with ideas that will appeal to both children and adults.

There are scary faces for Halloween, beautiful centerpieces that will transform any Christmas or Thanksgiving table, and stunning lanterns to light up your home or garden. Each project has easy-to-follow instructions, with charming hand-drawn step-by-step illustrations. There are beautiful photographs of all the finished pieces, plus plenty of variations, tips, and techniques to inspire you to create your own decorated pumpkins and gourds. Project variations provide extra inspiration and ideas for crafters.

The 20 projects include ideas for decorating gourds and squashes as well as pumpkins, so that you can have wonderful decorations throughout fall and winter.

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A celebration of the abundance that is autumn, Plymouth features embossed pumpkins, acorns and ears of corn on a warm, creamy white surface. Sculpted acorn finials finish the lids of hollowware pieces. Platters and plates feature scalloped rims accented with gently flowing, weathered line. A simple, lovely harvest pattern, Plymouth is ideal for Thanksgiving or any autumn entertaining occasion.

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Actual customer review:
“It is very pretty and seasonal. Since I already own quite a bit of Pfaltzgraff ironstone, I know it will be quite satisfactory.”