Apples Aren't Just for Eating!

This is the time of year when I miss the Northeast and going on the annual apple picking trip. Fortunately, I was able to bring our girls a couple of years ago and the photos are priceless! They had so much fun getting dirty and running up and down the apple orchards. Most often though, after a trip like that, you end up with bushels of apples that you just don't know what to do with! How many apple pies, apple crisps and applesauce can you make?! Even if you don't make it to an apple orchard there are apples aplenty in the grocery stores and farm markets. Apples can be a great contribution to your fall decor. They set the stage beautifully for a great shower--think "Apple of My Eye" couples shower or a beautiful organic, rustic setting for any dinner party. Here are some delicious photos to get your juices flowing when it comes to putting apples to good use–that don't involve cooking!

Photo sources and additional inspiration (from left to right):

Photos #1 and 5 found here; Photos #2 and 8 found here. Photo #3 found here. Photo #4 found here. Photo #6 found here. Photo #7 found here.