come to the party!

 welcome

to my

pumpkin inspiration party!

So glad you're here!Can't wait to see what you've created!

Would you care for a drink?

I have mulled cider, a variety of soft drinks,

and you've gotta know I love a theme...

because I've got

jekolantern pumpkin wine

and

jones pumpkin pie soda!

(I don't think that the lizard on

the label looks very appealing, but...)

Does he look

familiar

to

anyone?

pumpkin paper lanterns just for fun!

Love this chandelier!

I'd like to set out some goodies on this table.

Can I interest you in a generous slice of

Chocolate Pumpkin Cake (Country Living)?

Maybe a Mini Pumpkin Cake (Martha Stewart)?

Or Gramma's Famous Peanut Butter Squares

dressed up in pumpkin candies and butter leaf cookies (my own!)?

I'll post the recipe later.  So easy and a hit at every family party!

Perhaps a Fancy Caramel Apple?

Mmmm, delish!

There's Fall Party Mix, too! 

On the table by the window...

Grab a handful!

Fall Party Mix
Mix together:
5 cups of Chocolate Chex(tm) Cereal
1 bag Brachs(tm) Autumn Mix
2 cups of lightly salted peanuts
You can also spread this mixture out on a cookie sheet,
or waxed paper, and drizzle it with melted chocolate,
or white chocolate. Let it cool, then break it apart.
Yum, I love sweet and salty snack mixes.

"Mumkins" on the cofee table in front of the fireplace...

Oh, a person can dream!

I must go to attend to a few family duties

as we prepare for my dear Dad's funeral,

but I will be checking on each of you at some point today. 

I didn't want to cancel the party as it's been so long "in the works."

 I know you'll be understanding, my blogger friends. 

Mingle...I'll be back!

pooh and his honey pot

for O-----

lightning mcqueen

for D-----

Thanks for coming!

Come again! 

Good night!

Most of these inspiring ideas are from Martha Stewart, Country Living, Better Homes and Gardens, and Southern Living.