Fall Berries

Walking in my neighborhood last week, I couldn't help but be awed by all the colorful berries that sprang up on trees and bushes in the last month. They are just too pretty to leave outdoors so I gathered some ideas on how to incorporate them in the home.

Here are seven favorites...

1. So easy! Just pile some mini pumpkins in a bowl with autumn leaves and some berries.

2. A gourd looks very modern and sculptural when used as a vase for berries.

3. Perfect for the front door of a country home: berries intertwined in an old rake.

4. Tie a bundle of berries and tack to the wall for displaying photos and cards.

5. Tiny bouquets work in small vessels like these pewter pitchers and bowls.

6. Last Shabbat, I tucked a few sprigs in a napkin ring for a beautiful autumn place setting.

7. The more the better--gather a huge armful and place in a vase for a magnificent display.

What will you do with berries?