Bloody Pumpkins

Boo! It's only a week left until Halloween. If you are looking for a quick last minute idea to help decorate for your weekend Halloween party, or want something fun to try out with the kids, I've got you covered. I couldn't help, but see this all over Facebook and I wanted to try it out myself. Luckily my Aunt Kathy and cousin Katie tried it out before me and gave me all the tips! Be sure to use very cold water, and move quickly once polish is in water, otherwise the polish will coil latch to the containers edges. I recommend using a container you aren't fond of, or one that is not used for food - just in case! See below "how-to" video and supply list. Boo! xo RCN

You will need:

Mini white pumpkins

Nail polish in color (s) of choice - I went with red only for a bloody look

Toothpicks

Container to throw away/recycle

Very cold water

Old rag - to set finished pumpkins upside down to dry

Lucky Pots

I love Saint Patrick's Day. Growing up with an Irish background, both on my Mom and Dad's side of the family, meant that on March 17th there would always be homemade Irish Soda bread, corn beef and cabbage for dinner, Irish potatoes to bring into school for my classmates, and plenty of cute green socks, bows, and clothes to wear for the day. I have even been known to make diorama style homes for the Leprechauns - in hopes I would catch one.

Now that I have an apartment of my own, I have grown up and no longer try to catch Leprechauns, but I still like a little festive atmosphere for the month of March. I decided to head over to a local plant nursery, Midtown Garden Center, and pick up some Baby Tears aka Irish Moss. I painted a few pots of different sizes in Green and partnering hues, potted the greens and added the final touch. I hand painted words, "Lucky", "Irish", and "Lady". Hopefully, my pots will bring me the luck I want. We all have a reason for wanting to get lucky. So, these pots would bode well for anyone, even if you don't have a drop of Irish in your blood. Lucky pots are great as gifts for a friend, teacher, or a fun project to do at home with the kids. All you need is acrylic paint (I used outdoor patio paint from Michael's), pots, pencils, and a plant. Happy Saint Patty's Day!! Luck O' the Irish to ya'! xo RCN