Love this idea from Martha Stewart.
Although they have an assorted arrangement, I say just pick up the 2/$10 mums at your local grocery store and you have a quick & dirty way to create a welcoming atmosphere for your guests. Brownie points for curb appeal!
Mumpkin:
Let’s get up to no good,
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Looooooove it!!! (It’s one of those ideas that is just so terrific that I look at it and think to myself – “why didn’t I think of that!!” – oh well, Martha gets the credit again, lol) 🙂
JB @ oneofthelovebugs.wordpress.com
Martha ALWAYS gets the credit 😉
How adorable!