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Fall · October 3, 2020

How To Make Your Pumpkins Last Longer

I’ve been seeing all these tips and tricks on Pinterest for how to make your pumpkins last longer, so I figured I would try it out this year. Can you believe I have never done this before?

I always would just buy pumpkins and place them out on my porch, without doing any prep work! But it really is so easy to take these steps below in order to make them last a little while longer for the season.

I can’t wait to see how long mine hold up! Keep on reading to see just what I did!

How To Make Your Pumpkins Last Longer
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Washing Your Pumpkins

The first thing I did was to wash my pumpkins off. I just used a little Dawn dish soap and hot water. I scrubbed them real good to make sure I got all the dirt of of them.

Did you know that leaving the dirt on them causes the bacteria to grow on the pumpkin which will ultimately cause it to rot faster??

Cause I sure didn’t and I did not want that to happen this year. There’s really nothing more disgusting than a rotted pumpkin!

Washing Pumpkins With Bleach Water
Is there anything prettier than a sink full of fresh pumpkins?!

Give Your Pumpkins A Bleach Bath

After your pumpkins are all nice clean, now it’s time to let them soak in a bleach bath.

You could either use a sink or a tub for this, but I opted for a sink since I did not have that many pumpkins to begin with.

And plus, it wouldn’t take so long to fill up my sink versus my bathtub.

Look at these pretty pumpkins!

A good rule of thumb for a bleach bath is to use 1 tsp (or capful) of bleach per gallon of water. Once I had the bleach water ready, I placed the pumpkins in.

And also, did you know that pumpkins float?! Which is so crazy to me because they are so heavy!

But anyway, I let them soak for about 5 minutes and then flipped them over (since they were floating) to get the other side for another 5 minutes.

Soaking Pumpkins In A Bleach Bath
Here you can see I flipped them upside down to make sure the top of the pumpkins were able to soak in the bleach bath too.

I’ve read differing opinions on how long to let your pumpkins soak in a bleach bath too.

I’ve seen 5 minutes, 30 minutes, and even an hour. So I am not exactly sure which one is considered “the best” but I figured I would just share with you all what I did exactly.

I also was inspired by my friend Charlotte over at Charlotte’s Happy Home to do this project as well, and I believe she soaked her pumpkins for 30 minutes.

I think it doesn’t really matter how long you soak them, just important that you do actually soak them! And it’s also important to note that the bleach will not change the color of your pumpkins which is always a good thing to know!

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Drying Your Pumpkins Off

After you let your pumpkins soak for however long you want to, you just need to dry them off. I just rubbed them down real good with a towel and then placed them outside in the sun for a little bit before I started decorating the porch with them.

I shared how I decorated with them over in my Fall Home Tour so be sure to check that out if you missed it too.

Another way to make your pumpkins last even longer is to add epoxy to them after they are done drying too. I did not have any on hand, however, so I did not personally do that this time.

But, I may try to do that next year and see how that goes too!

Drying the Pumpkins
Just drying the pumpkins off!

Conclusion

So there you have it, this is so super easy and simple to do! It took me just a few minutes on a Sunday afternoon, and now I should be able to have my pumpkins last long into the fall season!

I’ve heard some people that have done this before say there pumpkins lasted until Christmas even! Can you believe that?!

I will report back and let you guys know just how long mine last too. Have y’all ever tried this trick out before? Let me know below if so!

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Comments

  1. Britt K says

    October 3, 2020 at 2:18 am

    Great tip! I just learned about the bleach bath trick last year, and it really did make a big difference in how long everything lasted. If you’re going to spend the money to bring them home for the season, you want them to last the full season! Right?

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      October 4, 2020 at 8:09 pm

      Yes! That is so nice! I love being able to do things that will make them last longer!

      Reply
      • Brigid says

        October 11, 2020 at 3:26 pm

        Your porch is so beautiful. I recently read that when your done with pumpkins you can put them out for wildlife. ( Deer birds chipmunks raccoons ect ). They love them and the Bleach is actually harmful to the creatures. You can use vinegar and it is as effective as bleach and won’t hurt the animals. I hope this is helpful and I will look for more of your pretty decorations.

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        • Charity Gentry says

          October 11, 2020 at 8:28 pm

          Yes I read that as well. I will not be putting them outside. I will throw them in the trash because I definitely don’t want any wildlife to get harmed from it.

          Reply
  2. Baby Boomer Super Saver says

    October 3, 2020 at 3:15 am

    First of all, I am in love with your kitchen countertop! You have such a beautiful home!
    I’ve never tried these tips for extending the life of decorative pumpkins, but they are brilliant! I will be sure to wash and disinfect my pumpkins before decorating this year. Thanks for the tips!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      October 4, 2020 at 8:09 pm

      Perfect! I am so glad you will try it out for yourself this year too! Let me know how it goes!

      Reply
  3. Lisa Marie Alioto says

    October 3, 2020 at 1:47 pm

    Love your tips – I’ve been dying to buy a pumpkin but it’s so early yet. But maybe not!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      October 4, 2020 at 8:10 pm

      Thank you. I don’t think it is too early. I always buy them near the end of September or early October!

      Reply
  4. Lisa Marie Alioto says

    October 3, 2020 at 1:47 pm

    Love your tips – I’ve been dying to buy a pumpkin but it’s so early yet. But maybe not

    Reply
  5. Lanae Bond says

    October 3, 2020 at 3:38 pm

    I am glad you share this because I have been wondering for quite sometime how to make my pumpkin last longer.

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      October 4, 2020 at 8:11 pm

      Oh perfect! I am so glad you found the post to be useful! Hopefully this trick will work for you too!

      Reply
      • Lindsey says

        October 6, 2020 at 11:09 am

        You should only use bleach to clean your pumpkins if you’re planning on putting them in the trash when you’re done with them. If you like to throw the pumpkins outside for the animals to eat the seeds, you should never use bleach. Using vinegar instead of bleach does the same thing but is animal friendly.

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        • Charity Gentry says

          October 6, 2020 at 11:35 am

          Yes I know that too. I was planning on tossing them in the trash when I am done using them for decor. I am not going to be feeding them to any animals.

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  6. Jaya Avendel says

    October 3, 2020 at 8:42 pm

    I have never heard of this trick for making pumpkins last longer, but I LOVE it! The colors and just the presence of pumpkins always make fall more real to me, so it would be awesome to have them around a little longer before I have to toss them to the chickens.

    Thanks so much for sharing!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      October 4, 2020 at 8:12 pm

      No problem! If you do wash them in bleach though, I would not recommend tossing them to the chickens after as it can harm them! I’ve read it’s best to throw the bleach washed pumpkins away in the trash and not outside in a field where an animal could get to it for that reason.

      Reply
  7. Mehsi says

    October 4, 2020 at 2:01 pm

    Oh wow, fantastic post! I started buying pumpkins (tiny and bigger ones) for Halloween/October 2-3 years ago, but never knew you could wash them (and put them in bleach afterwards) to make them last longer. They seemed quite clean when I got them from the garden centre, though, reading your tips, the ones that rotten the soonest did have some dirt left on them. Can I still do all these tips even when I have had the pumpkins around for a week already?

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      October 4, 2020 at 8:12 pm

      Yes! I am sure you can! I don’t think it would harm them at all, even if you’ve already had them for a few days!

      Reply
  8. Adam says

    October 4, 2020 at 2:08 pm

    Will have to try this out, the kids are always disappointed how soon the pumpkins need to be chucked away.

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      October 4, 2020 at 8:15 pm

      I know right. It’s never fun to have to toss them out super early in the season!

      Reply
  9. Graham Crosby says

    October 4, 2020 at 2:22 pm

    That’s a really interesting and helpful post. I’ll be sure to give some of these a try later on this month.
    Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      October 4, 2020 at 8:16 pm

      Thank you so much. So glad you found it to be helpful!

      Reply
  10. Sue Berk Koch says

    October 4, 2020 at 5:16 pm

    Love this! I’m going to look into why this works, and try it. Thanks!

    –Sue
    http://www.susanberkkoch.com/blog

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    • Charity Gentry says

      October 4, 2020 at 8:16 pm

      Oh good! I am so glad you are going to try it out too!

      Reply
  11. Olivia says

    October 4, 2020 at 7:15 pm

    Oh wow, that’s interesting! Definitely super helpful, thanks for sharing!

    xoxo Olivia | https://www.oliviaandbeauty.com/

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      October 4, 2020 at 8:19 pm

      No problem! So glad you found it to be helpful!

      Reply
  12. Ellis James Designs says

    October 5, 2020 at 9:58 am

    I never knew that bleach helped pumpkins have a longer shelf life! Great tip, and perfect for the season!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      October 5, 2020 at 10:41 am

      Thank you, I am so glad you think so as well.

      Reply
  13. Rosie Ireland says

    October 5, 2020 at 11:18 am

    I literally never wash my pumpkins, I get them home, carve them and then wonder why they look so sad! What a helpful post for this time of year!

    Rosie

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      October 5, 2020 at 10:46 pm

      Lol no worries! Hopefully this will help them last longer for you this year!

      Reply
  14. Fadima Mooneira says

    October 5, 2020 at 11:21 am

    These are good tips to keep pumpkins. Thank you for sharing.

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      October 5, 2020 at 10:48 pm

      So glad you thought so!

      Reply
  15. Lisa says

    October 5, 2020 at 3:12 pm

    This is perfect timing as I’m going pumpkin picking with my daughter this weekend and she’s always moaning that our pumpkins go soggy and wrinkly too soon. Genius, thank you, Charity! x

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    • Charity Gentry says

      October 5, 2020 at 10:49 pm

      Oh yay! So glad it was perfect timing then. Have a great time pumpkin picking this weekend!

      Reply
  16. Jenny in Neverland says

    October 5, 2020 at 3:43 pm

    I actually had a dream about rotting pumpkins last night! How funny. This is really helpful. I have a few left over from my visit to the pumpkin patch and I’d like to keep them for as long as possible for photo purposes!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      October 5, 2020 at 10:52 pm

      Lol that is very funny. And yes! I love having them for photo ops too!

      Reply
  17. Kelly says

    October 5, 2020 at 4:07 pm

    I had no idea that soaking pumpkins in a bleach bath would help them to last longer! Even rinsing them stops them rotting as fast. I can’t wait for Halloween now!! x

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      October 5, 2020 at 10:54 pm

      Yes! You should try it this year and see how it goes for you!

      Reply
  18. Fransic verso says

    October 5, 2020 at 4:38 pm

    Haha I think it come little dusty and we follow these steps every year in the last couple years. Thank you for the reminder!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      October 5, 2020 at 10:55 pm

      No problem. Hopefully this works out for you too.

      Reply
  19. Brooke Ressell says

    October 5, 2020 at 4:46 pm

    Perfect timing. I am bring the kids to pick out pumpkins this week, and I hate when they are rotten before the end of October. Seems like an easy process too.

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      October 5, 2020 at 10:56 pm

      Oh yay! It was super easy and I am so glad you found this post at a perfect time then!

      Reply
  20. Jessica Hannon says

    October 5, 2020 at 7:07 pm

    This year I am going ALL out for pumpkins because Halloween is at home (stay safe)
    Love these tips!
    I hate when you have to get rid of a pumpkin 3 days after Halloween 🙁

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      October 5, 2020 at 10:59 pm

      Thank you so much! I hate that too. I want them to last through the season as long as possible!

      Reply
  21. Kalin says

    October 5, 2020 at 8:20 pm

    It’s so weird to me that pumpkins float! lol I’ve never tried this before but would love anything to let my pumpkins last longer so I can buy them earlier and earlier each year!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      October 5, 2020 at 11:03 pm

      I know right?! Isn’t that so weird? I never would have thought that!

      Reply
  22. Nic | Nic's Adventures & Bakes says

    October 6, 2020 at 10:09 am

    Thanks for sharing, looks a great way to preserve them 🙂

    Nic | Nic’s Adventures & Bakes

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      October 7, 2020 at 10:40 am

      Thank you! It sure is! Quick and easy too!

      Reply
  23. melissa major says

    October 6, 2020 at 11:42 am

    I have always wondered this as I’ve always wanted to keep pumpkins longer! il keep this post in min when i get pumpkins!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      October 7, 2020 at 12:23 am

      Yay! So glad you found it to be useful then!

      Reply
  24. Amanda says

    October 6, 2020 at 11:49 am

    Wonderful tips!! I want my pumpkins to last as long as possible so thank you for sharing!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      October 7, 2020 at 12:27 am

      I know right?! I want them to last a long time too!

      Reply
  25. Johana says

    October 6, 2020 at 12:28 pm

    I love this post but I love your kitchen even more! Amazing!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      October 7, 2020 at 12:27 am

      Awe thanks so much! I really appreciate that!

      Reply
  26. Sophie | Love and Literature says

    October 6, 2020 at 4:11 pm

    Super helpful post! My pumpkins never seem to last very long, so this will be really useful! Thanks for sharing x

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    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      October 7, 2020 at 10:39 am

      Thank you so much, so glad you thought it was useful!

      Reply
  27. Kelly Diane says

    October 7, 2020 at 11:10 am

    This is such a helpful post. I always struggle with getting my pumpkins to last so I’m definitely going to try these tips out myself.

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      October 8, 2020 at 10:33 am

      Thank you! I am so glad you found it to be helpful!

      Reply
  28. Della says

    October 7, 2020 at 11:34 am

    These are great tips, I never really knew any of this before about preserving pumpkins x

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    • Charity Gentry says

      October 8, 2020 at 10:34 am

      Thank you so much! I am so glad you thought so!

      Reply
  29. Liz Martin says

    October 7, 2020 at 1:02 pm

    Interesting tips to make pumpkins last! Especially the bleaching part!

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    • Charity Gentry says

      October 8, 2020 at 10:34 am

      Thank you! It was very interesting and fun to try out this year.

      Reply
  30. Stephanie says

    October 7, 2020 at 5:15 pm

    This is such useful information! I only learned about the bleach bath for pumpkins this year. I’ll have to use that when I get some pumpkins for my front stoop!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      October 8, 2020 at 10:36 am

      Yes! You should definitely try it out. It was my first year doing this too!

      Reply
  31. TeaPartyPrincess says

    October 8, 2020 at 11:55 am

    Your kitchen is beautiful, I am so jealous!
    Pumpkins aren’t really a thing here but I think these are great tips. I would just stick with what you’ve done and wouldn’t bother with epoxy as I don’t like unnecessary plastic waste.
    Cora | https://www.teapartyprincess.co.uk/

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    • Charity Gentry says

      October 9, 2020 at 12:09 am

      Thank you so much. I am definitely leaving them as is and not using epoxy!

      Reply
  32. Nancy says

    October 9, 2020 at 1:35 am

    Oooh I didn’t know that washing your pumpkins makes it last longer! I thought leaving the dirt helps it last longer but now I know! I like that this is fairly easy to do. Don’t need any fancy chemicals or anything to make it last long! Thanks for sharing!

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    • Charity Gentry says

      October 9, 2020 at 6:29 pm

      Yes! So easy for sure. Even if you just wash off the dirt and don’t do the bleach bath, they still shouldn’t rot as fast just from doing that!

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AD I’m so excited to announce that I will be sha AD I’m so excited to announce that I will be sharing a series of 3 videos all showcasing @windowworldofasheville and everything they have to offer coming up within the next few weeks here. If you haven’t heard of Window World of Asheville before, not only do they offer a vast array of different windows in every size and design you could imagine, but they also offer entrydoors, storm doors, garage doors, siding, shutters, and so much more! So stay tuned for all videos and information I’ll be sharing about them coming up soon! And check out the link in my bio to visit their website too!
🎃👻 Okay but… the second the clock strikes 🎃👻 Okay but… the second the clock strikes midnight on Halloween, it’s basically CHRISTMAS, right?! 🤪✨ I’m already itching to drag out the trees and deck the halls! Who else is skipping straight from spooky to sparkly with me?! 🙋🏼‍♀️🎄
Comment “tree” below to see which one I’m putting up this year!!
🎃👻 Okay but… the second the clock strikes 🎃👻 Okay but… the second the clock strikes midnight on Halloween, it’s basically CHRISTMAS, right?! 🤪✨ I’m already itching to drag out the trees and deck the halls! Who else is skipping straight from spooky to sparkly with me?! 🙋🏼‍♀️🎄
Comment “tree” below to see which one I’m putting up this year too! 😉
Happy anniversary to me right?! 🤣 lol but in al Happy anniversary to me right?! 🤣 lol but in all seriousness, it has been a great 9th anniversary with my best friend! Burnt marshmallows or not! 😉
Happy 9th anniversary to my best friend! ♥️ Ev Happy 9th anniversary to my best friend! ♥️ Even though our original trip to Charleston didn’t work out this week, I’ve had the best time pivoting and making things work instead. From Pigeon Forge to Virginia and a little staycation worked in between, it’s been the perfect week! Anytime I’m with you (and not at work) it’s perfect! 😉🤣 These past 9 years have been the best, and I can’t wait for many more to come! Love you so much baby! 😘
Does anyone else’s husband have this disorder to Does anyone else’s husband have this disorder too?! I mean it’s rare when he tells me no, but then I just chalk it up to his rare disorder and I don’t listen 🤣 Tell me I’m not the only one 😉
🔥 Honestly, this is my dream anniversary vibe, 🔥 Honestly, this is my dream anniversary vibe, no fancy plans, no stress… just a cozy fire, good music, a glass of wine, and us. 🥂 Who else thinks this is the perfect way to celebrate? 😉
For today’s Tuesday treats, I’m sharing this y For today’s Tuesday treats, I’m sharing this yummy apple crisp recipe! 🍎 And I made it from my frozen apple slices I already had on hand from a few weeks ago so it was super simple and easy to make. Serve it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and some caramel drizzle and you are all set! Comment “recipe” below if you want it sent your way too! 👇🏻
For today’s Tuesday treats, I’m sharing this y For today’s Tuesday treats, I’m sharing this yummy apple crisp recipe! 🍎 And I made it from my frozen apple slices I already had on hand from a few weeks ago so it was super simple and easy to make. Serve it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and some caramel drizzle and you are all set! Comment “recipe” below if you want it sent your way too! 👇🏻
✨ Want to take your fall tablescape from cute to ✨ Want to take your fall tablescape from cute to cozy chic? 🕯️ These battery-operated candlesticks are my secret weapon! No mess, no wax drips, just that perfect warm glow that makes everything feel magical. 🍂 Seriously, I use them nonstop! Who else is obsessed with cozy vibes over cleanup?! 😂 Drop “candlesticks” below and I’ll send them your way! 😉
✨ Want to take your fall tablescape from cute to ✨ Want to take your fall tablescape from cute to cozy chic? 🕯️ These battery-operated candlesticks are my secret weapon! No mess, no wax drips, just that perfect warm glow that makes everything feel magical. 🍂 Seriously, I use them nonstop! Who else is obsessed with cozy vibes over cleanup?! 😂 Drop “candlesticks” below and I’ll send them your way! 😉
When life gives you hurricanes instead of Charlest When life gives you hurricanes instead of Charleston anniversaries… you pivot 😜💨 This is the second year in a row our plans got canceled thanks to a storm (seriously, what are the odds?!). But hey, compared to Hurricane Helene last year, this was just a tiny hiccup 🙃 So instead of sulking, we swapped beaches for mountains and ran straight to our other fave home-away-from-home: Pigeon Forge! 🏔✨
One year ago today, Hurricane Helene forever chang One year ago today, Hurricane Helene forever changed my hometown of Asheville, NC. 💔 Many people lost lives, homes, and pieces of the places they all love so much. I used to think “we never get natural disasters here”… but I’ll never say that again.

Even a year later, recovery is still ongoing, but the resilience here is unmatched. 💪✨ Businesses are reopening, neighbors are lifting each other up, and this fall, Asheville is ready to welcome you with open arms. 🍂

I feel so blessed my family made it through safely, and I can’t believe it’s already been a year. Here’s to a season of healing, community, and hopefully more joy than last year. ❤️
🔥 New toy alert! Thanks to @loweshomeimprovemen 🔥 New toy alert! Thanks to @loweshomeimprovement, my husband is officially living his best life with the Pit Boss 700 DX Series Black Pellet Grill 😎 #LowesPartner. The second it was set up, he bolted out to grab chicken wings, and y’all, they were INSANE. 🤤 This thing is about to be the star of our fall cooking lineup. Who’s ready for smoked everything?! Comment “grill” below and let’s get cooking together! 🙌🏻
One year ago today, Hurricane Helene forever chang One year ago today, Hurricane Helene forever changed my hometown of Asheville, NC. 💔 Many people lost lives, homes, and pieces of the places they all love so much. I used to think “we never get natural disasters here”… but I’ll never say that again.

Even a year later, recovery is still ongoing, but the resilience here is unmatched. 💪✨ Businesses are reopening, neighbors are lifting each other up, and this fall, Asheville is ready to welcome you with open arms. 🍂

I feel so blessed my family made it through safely, and I can’t believe it’s already been a year. Here’s to a season of healing, community, and hopefully more joy than last year. ❤️
🔥 New toy alert! Thanks to @loweshomeimprovemen 🔥 New toy alert! Thanks to @loweshomeimprovement, my husband is officially living his best life with the Pit Boss 700 DX Series Black Pellet Grill 😎 #LowesPartner. The second it was set up, he bolted out to grab chicken wings, and y’all, they were INSANE. 🤤 This thing is about to be the star of our fall cooking lineup. Who’s ready for smoked everything?! Comment “grill” below and let’s get cooking together! 🙌🏻
🎃☕ When pumpkin spice is life AND your pajama 🎃☕ When pumpkin spice is life AND your pajamas match the vibe… fall = complete. 🍂😍 @walmart seriously crushed it with these cozy + cute PJ sets (so many colors + patterns to choose from too!). #walmartfashion 

✨ Want the link? Drop “PAJAMAS” in the comments and I’ll send it straight to you! 🙌🏻
🍁 It’s time to enjoy the beauty of flowers wi 🍁 It’s time to enjoy the beauty of flowers with our Flower Lovin’ Friends! 

Why spend $$$ on mums that die in weeks when you can DIY these GORGEOUS hanging baskets once and reuse them every fall?! 🍂 All I needed was faux mums, floral wire & a basket, so easy! Drop a “SHOP” below if you want the links + step-by-step! 🙌

Hosts: 
~ Pat @almost3acres
~ Catherine @farmhouse1873
~ Nancy @farmgirlromance
~ Deborah @mymapleleafhome 
~ Debbie @seaside_cottage_couture
~ Christina @touchesoftime_bydesign 
DM a host or @flowerlovinfriends to join the flower tour! 

Featuring guest hosts:

~ Dorela @decorella_ro
~ Alison @rediscoveredvintagewi
~ Patty pattys_old_stuff
~ Rebecca @vintage.flea.boutique 
~ Rachel @yintage.vintage

See you on 10/8 for the next tour! 
#flowerlovinfriends9525
If the rapture really is happening today, then you If the rapture really is happening today, then you better believe I’m going out with my Christmas tree twinkling 🤣✨ One last holiday vibe before we ascend! Who’s with me?! 🎄😉
✨ Tuesday Treats are back, and today I’m shari ✨ Tuesday Treats are back, and today I’m sharing the coziest fall dessert ever, Apple Butter Pie! 🥧🍎 If you loved my homemade apple butter recipe from last week, this is the perfect way to use it. Think creamy pumpkin pie vibes…but with a sweet apple twist that’s absolutely Thanksgiving-worthy. 🍂

I seriously can’t believe I’ve never made one before, this might just be my new go-to holiday pie! Have you ever tried an Apple Butter Pie? If not, trust me, you need this recipe in your life 👉 https://morningsonmacedonia.com/apple-butter-pie-recipe/
Comment “recipe” below to have it sent your way!

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