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Harvest some fall touches
By MARY JANE PARK
© St. Petersburg Times,
published November 8, 2001
Pumpkins will be long gone before frost appears in these parts, but Floridians who long for reminders of autumn farther north need not fret. Find them quickly; retailers are bringing out the holiday decor.
-- MARY JANE PARK, Times staff writer
TUREEN AND BOWLS
Gourd tureen and bowls are wonderful serving pieces for comforting soups and stews. Hand-painted stoneware. Tureen, $48; four bowls, $48; set of tureen and four bowls, $79. Available in pumpkin and sage. Williams-Sonoma, Citrus Park Town Center, International Plaza and Old Hyde Park Village, Tampa; toll-fre, 1-800-541-2233; www.williams-sonoma.com.
WREATH
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Dried oak leaves and other botanicals, including fragrant eucalyptus, bring a touch of fall indoors. For greater longevity, spray with clear matte acrylic. Wreath. Pier 1 Imports. $55. |
HARVEST LEAF SOAP
| Cinnamon and spice-scented soaps in leaf shapes and several hues bring a touch of fall color to the bath. Harvest leaf soap. $3.50 per bar. Crabtree & Evelyn, Old Hyde Park Village, Tampa; toll-free, 1-800-272-2873; www.crabtree-evelyn.com |
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APPLE AND PEAR
Salt and pepper set is created to mimic the fruits of the season. Sonoma pear and apple salt and pepper. $11.99. Beall's.
BOWLS
| Reproduction yellow ware bowls are warm in color for cool evenings. Yellow ware bowls. Set of 4, $25. Restoration Hardware, Old Hyde Park Village and Citrus Park Town Center, Tampa; toll-free, 1-800-762-1005. |
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CANDLES
Give a nod to fall in Florida with these harvest pumpkin floating candles. Set of six, $14. Williams Sonoma, Citrus Park Town Center, International Plaza and Old Hyde Park Village, Tampa; toll-free 1-800-541-2233; www.williams-sonoma.com.
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