Give me gourds and a drill and…wow!

by Robin on October 30, 2009

I’m thinking these tiny gourds went from adorable to simply divine! And functional!!! I’m already thinking Thanksgiving Table…Check out Susan’s blog-party at Between Naps on the Porch where you’ll find loads of before and afters to inspire you!

Last Friday was my daughter’s best friend’s wedding. I got to help a little.I put together this little post with pumpkins in mind. I’ll be posting the other decorating details of this super fun wedding later in the week!

When planning the decorations for the reception tables, my thought was that The Husband would help me carve out these 65 tiny pumpkins…and of course when I say “help” I mean that HE would do the carving. But he was spending all his time at the hospital/hospice with his mom and dad. So, Wednesday night … I became like the Incredible Hulk. Okay, maybe like Rambo. No, more like Tim the Tool Man Taylor…and …

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And I took a drill to these 65 little gourds. Me and my arthritic hands had tiny pumpkin guts all over the basement. But I did it!!!

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Sixty-five of these puppies…they turned out pretty cute. I think if you did only 6 or 7 it would be a breeze. They would look pretty on a Thanksgiving table…

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Here’s a sneak preview of one of the tables at the wedding…I’ll post more later…

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Julie Garmon October 30, 2009 at 7:35 am

Can’t wait to see your pics…love these baby pumpkins you carved. We got together at Katie’s last night for the annual pumpkin carving–thanks to you. :-)

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Vicky October 30, 2009 at 9:01 am

I’ll be excited to see the photos too! Happy celebrating and making more memories with family. Love the table setting! Would love to see more.
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Marty October 30, 2009 at 9:34 am

The sneak peek looks just gorgeous. Really stunning. I can’t wait to see more. Hugs, Marty
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Shelia October 30, 2009 at 11:59 am

Hi Robin! You are the just the smartest one! Taking a drill to the pumpkins was genius! They look so cute with the votives in there. What a cute Halloween wedding table, which I’ve seen one of these before! I’ll be looking of the pictures. Hope you have a fun and safe Halloween.
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
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sherri October 30, 2009 at 2:23 pm

great idea!
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Pinky October 30, 2009 at 8:25 pm

Robin…..HURRY!!!! I need to see these tables….my daughter is getting married next Sept. and we have a FALL theme so I am looking to you for inspiration!!!!! Can’t wait to see all the pics!!!! XO, Pinky

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Ruthie October 30, 2009 at 10:48 pm

You really can do anything. Painting and now drilling! What is next my sweet friend!
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gitz November 1, 2009 at 4:34 pm

Oh my gosh, girl… that glimpse of the table was amazing. I’m just waiting now to see how long before you start a wedding planning business… :)
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Linderhof November 2, 2009 at 8:58 am

How clever
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Maureen November 2, 2009 at 12:07 pm

Wow that’s a lot o they look great!f work but

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Maureen November 2, 2009 at 12:07 pm

Wow that’s a lot of work but they look great!

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Joyce November 2, 2009 at 1:41 pm

I laughed when you said “Pumpkin guts”. I bet everyone like these even if you find pumpkin guts for the next few weeks.
Joyce
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Kammy November 2, 2009 at 11:39 pm

Very nice ! I bet the fall wedding was great !
Kammy

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