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LIFESTYLE LETTER

OCTOBER 2020 PUBLISHER

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A Local Food Journey

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OH, FRANKLIN AND LEIPERS FORK ARE YOU IN FOR A TREAT! This month is

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all about food—the prettiest, trendiest, newest and tastiest foods we can find. This month, we are taking you on a local food, drink, and dessert journey! Food gives us nutrition, but it also awakes so many of our senses. It’s easy to get stuck in a rut and find yourself eating the same things each day. We get it; we’re all busy, and we have our go-to meals that we know will feed the family for the whole week. We return to our favorite restaurants and order our favorite dish every time because we know it is always amazing.

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It is time to branch out and tantalize your taste buds. Try something new; you might find a fresh staple to add to the rotation. And we’re here to point you in the right direction. This issue is packed full of unique recipes, up-and-coming restaurants you haven’t tried yet and, of course, plenty of drinks to complement your meal. Sit back, grab a drink or a snack and enjoy our food inspired issue! Warmly,

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INSIDE THE ISSUE OCTOBER 2020

FEATURES 18 Everything's Better with Champagne! The Nashville Bubbly Bar Adds Sparkle To Your Next Event

32 Happy Kitchen, Happy Home It's All About the Pantry

50 Luxury Desserts Meesh's Bakery Takes the Cake (or Cookie)

54 'Chaat'-ing With Maneet Chauhan Celebrated Chef, Author and

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TV Personality Dishes On Her New Book

DEPARTMENTS 4

Lifestyle Letter

Good Times

Around Town

Trend Setter

22 Road Trip

28 Local Limelight 32 Renovate & Refine 38 Our Town 44 Culinary Creations 50 Locals Only 54 Locally Owned 60 Hot Spot 64 Now Open 68 Financial Buzz 72 DIY 78 Times Past

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AROUND TOWN

BUILDING OUR LEGACY TOGETHER

SUPPORT THE HERITAGE FOUNDATION For

years,

the

Heritage

Foundation of Williamson County, TN, has been dedicated to saving and sharing places and stories. They have been able to preserve and restore landmark projects like The Franklin Theatre, the Old, Old Jail and now the Lee-Buckner schoolhouse and Franklin Grove Estate & Gardens (formerly the O’More College of Design campus). These past and present stories and memories will live on for generations to come. With a new normal unfolding, The Heritage Foundation, as a nonprofit organization, must also make changes to ensure the organization is able to continue its mission. The Franklin Theatre temporarily closed its doors August 1 until early 2021 and the downtown Franklin festivals have been cancelled for the first time in more than 30 years. The Foundation needs you. With any

monthly

recurring

donation,

even as little as $10 per month, you can help support The Franklin Theatre and the many preservation and education efforts. Please consider making a recurring donation that will help continue the mission over the next several unsteady months and for decades to come. WilliamsonHeritage.org/donate

MASTERS & MAKERS TRAIL EXPANDS WITH NEW EXPERIENCES The Masters & Makers Trail that links Williamson County’s breweries, distilleries, and winery has expanded with the addition of Franklin-based Curio Brewing Company. Located just outside of downtown Franklin, Curio Brewing Co. is the creation of David Morris and Alex Wigton

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and combines their love of brewing coffee and beer into one location. The addition of Curio Brewing Co.

makes five locations now dotting the Masters & Makers Trail that residents and visitors can visit throughout Williamson County.

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Visitors to the Masters & Makers Trail can now also track their progress around the Masters & Makers Trail through a digital passport, available

online

Experience.

VisitFranklin.com, or through a traditional passport available at all trail stops. Once they’ve checked in and experienced at least four of the five Masters & Makers Trail locations, they can redeem a prize at the visitor center located in downtown Franklin. VisitFranklin.com

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AROUND TOWN

WILLIAMSON COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION AWARDS SCHOLARSHIP TO FIVE STUDENTS The

Williamson

County

Fair

Association has awarded its annual scholarship to five Williamson County students who are beginning their freshman years in college this fall. The scholarship was implemented in 2013 and has now been awarded to a total of 26 students, recognizing graduating high school seniors for their years of time and talent that contributed to the Fair’s success. This

year’s

scholarship

recipi-

ents include Kelsey Moore, Isaiah Osborne, Sydney Lamb, Sierra Rigsby and Kendall Warpool. Each student served as a member of the Williamson County Junior Fair Board during high school and was heavily involved in the Fair through volunteer efforts and

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Williamson County grew to a new all-time high of $497.20 million, a 3.67% increase over the record-setting growth of 2018 and marks the tenth consecutive year of record growth.

Travelers

Williamson

County in 2019 spent $1.36 million per day. In a report released recently by the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development detailing the economic impact of tourism across the state, Williamson County remains ranked sixth among Tennessee’s 95 counties for visitor spending. These economic impact accomplishments come two months after Visit Franklin

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announced the county welcomed a record 1.81 million visitors in 2019. VisitFranklin.com

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WHAT’S A WEDDING WITHOUT CHAMPAGNE? A brunch without bubbly? Raise your glasses and toast to Nashville’s newest bubbly bar! Owner Helen Ponchillia says, “I have always wanted to open my own little wedding/event venue to help celebrate a special, memorable and unforgettable event in a person’s life. The Nashville Bubbly Bar is a way I can help celebrate that special moment and be a small part of someone’s special day.” Helen’s love of the wedding industry is the inspiration behind the bubbly bar. “From working with a client to customizing their own cocktails/mocktails menu to the quality, full-service bartending service we provide, we are there every step of the way to alleviate the stress of planning the beverage end!,” she adds. Dolly, as she’s named, is a one-of-a-kind fully converted vintage horse trailer that is blush pink in color, covered in beautiful brass accents, equipped with a double kegerator system, brass wrapped bar counters, artisan wood details and covered in luscious boxwood. George is the newest addition to the bubbly bar family. He is a vintage motorcycle trailer that was restored and converted to a tiny tap bar on wheels. George is equipped with three taps for your favorite beer, bubbly or any booze you can get in keg form. Helen says George and Dolly serve weddings, anniversary celebrations, birthday parties (adults & children - “We can whip up fun non-alcoholic cocktails”), bachelor/bachelorette parties, baby showers, corporate events and just about any private party you can think of! 18

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ABOUT HELEN My parents were immigrants from Vietnam and came here in the 80s. I was born in California but raised in Tennessee. We currently live in Thompsons Station. I am a mother of the sweetest nine-year-old boy who I am currently homeschooling due to Covid-19. I am also the co-founder of Nashville Gives Hope, a non-profit organization that consists of an orphanage in Haiti and 12 primary schools that we help fund. We also started a scholarship program where we currently have 21 kids in college all over Haiti. NashvilleGivesHope.org CityLifestyle.com/Franklin

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ROAD TRIP

H i t t h e Ro a d for Bourbon

A SHORT DRIVE WILL SET YOU ON A HISTORIC TRAIL COMBINING PROHIBITION WITH MODERN DAY DISTILLING ARTICLE ASHLEY HUTCHESON

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JUST A QUICK SHOT UP I65 AND YOU CAN FIND YOURSELF ON THE KENTUCKY BOURBON TRAIL IN UNDER 3 HOURS WITH THE CLOSEST TO FRANKLIN BEING THE FAMOUS MAKER’S MARK. And in the days of staying closer to home, that seems just about perfect. The Kentucky Bourbon Trail is the collection of the state’s distillers publicized by the Kentucky Distillers’ Association to endorse the bourbon whiskey industry. The number of distilleries claiming to hold a spot on the famed trail can differ based on current products, opinion and taste. The Trail can be broken down into smaller unique groups like signature distillers, craft distillers or even the “original” distillers. An ideal road trip from Middle Tennessee, there are a multitude of choices related to lodging, dinning and touring; no two trips ever have to be the same. The closest two distilleries are a little under 10 miles from each other, and based on your choice of itinerary, others can be upwards of 70 miles. How do you move between locations responsibly and truly enjoy your trip? The possibilities are almost endless and offer options for all. There are car services dedicated to the Bourbon Trail and will accommodate any size group for any length trip. Many tour groups have preplanned itineraries, transportation and food that allow you to be along for the ride without having to glance at the clock. For those more into the history and surrounding areas, you can combine the Bourbon Trail with other area attractions. But the best place to start is by choosing where you will stay when the day is done. Are you planning which distilleries you are seeing around where you will be staying or planning on where you are staying based on which distilleries you are visiting? Either way the best way to make the most efficient (and fun) use of your time is to plan your route(s) from your lodging location. Make sure you do your research especially in this time of social distancing; know the hours of operations, costs and if reservations are needed. Some distillers make more than one brand; Buffalo Trace makes both Buffalo Trace and Eagle Rare. While others stay on-brand but make multiple recipes like Maker’s Mark and its original, Maker’s Mark 46 and their private selection. It’s worth researching the group’s favorite brands and go-to bourbons to see if you can make one stop count for more. There are some distilleries that produce more than bourbon, so those might be nice to sneak into the itinerary if you have members of the group that prefer other spirits. Often tours can focus on specific processes like bottling and aging while others can focus on recipes and take on a more agricultural aspect of bourbon production. If you are planning on doing tours at multiple distilleries, you might want to change your tour focus at each distillery; making them each more interesting. And don’t forget to allow time to enjoy yourself. The tours themselves can take anywhere from 30 minutes to 90 minutes, based on the size of distillery and the type of tour. This road trip can be anything you want it to be; make sure you have plenty of time, fun and a designated driver.

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LOCAL LIMELIGHT

B l a c k D i a m o n d C u l i n a r y Te a c h e s Yo u t o C o o k L i ke a P r o fe s s i o n a l C h e f

people at each table, and we limit our classes to 20 peo-

As a young girl, and the oldest of six, it was much

ple. Above each table is a crystal chandelier, and there’s a

more fun to help in the kitchen than to do other chores or

baby grand piano that actually plays itself. Gray counter-

schoolwork. At night, I was the little girl hiding under her

tops and a white and gray décor add to the French feel.

covers with a cookbook. When I married my French husband, who was a chocolatier and pastry chef in France,

WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO OPEN A CULINARY KITCHEN?

I ended up living there for years. When we got divorced,

I created Black Diamond so people can have fun. Some

I moved back to the States but brought my appreciation

people take part in the cooking and others prefer to sit

for beautiful meals with me.

back and watch. People want to come in and just escape for a couple of hours. They want to have a glass of wine,

WHEN DID BLACK DIAMOND CULINARY OPEN AND

cook some food, and sit and chat. It can be hands on if

WHAT IS IT LIKE?

you want it to be hands on. Sometimes it’s the women

Black Diamond opened in Franklin in July. Our total

who get in there and sometimes it’s the men. Some peo-

space is 1700 square feet, with 1100 for kitchen and dining

ple are there to have a romantic couples’ night. Others

rooms. We have French style dining sets that can seat 10

may come for a bachelorette party or a girls’ night out.

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WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO BECOME A CHEF?

IN THE KITCHEN WITH OWNER KRIS LAFAY MCCORKLE

I also want to enlighten people about food and have them take the time to understand what they’re eating. WHAT CLASSES ARE YOU OFFERING THIS FALL? We’re going to try to change the recipes with the seasons. So for fall we are going to make a sweet potato gnocchi with sage butter in order to get the full combination of flavors. We also plan on having wine tastings with French, Italian, and California wines. I hope to have my son, Christopher, who is a sommelier, come over from France to take part. WHERE DO YOUR RECIPES COME FROM? I’ve been collecting recipes for 45 years, and then I tweak them to make them work for different things. I like to offer fine-dining dishes that use five ingredients or less. I love French cooking with a little American twist. When I go to Michelin-star restaurants in France and love a dish, I ask the chefs to give me their recipes, and they usually do! WHERE DO YOU GET YOUR INGREDIENTS? Before COVID, I was planning on buying most of my ingredients from the vendors at the Franklin Farmer’s Market. Right now, all of my ingredients come from Whole Foods, which allows everyone to be able to easily purchase them on their own. WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO USE THE BEST INGREDIENTS IN A RECIPE? I believe the best ingredients, those without chemicals and artificial ingredients, make everything taste so good.

What is your favorite dish to make? My favorite is Gratin Potatoes, with the cream and the butter and the layers of thin sliced potatoes with Gruyère cheese inside. This dish can complement any meal, whether it’s steaks, chicken, lamb or turkey. Visit BlackDiamondCulinaryTN.com to schedule your cooking class. CityLifestyle.com/Franklin

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With over 16 years of home organization under her belt, Mindy

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AUGUST 6

5:05 AM: I was up before my alarm at 5:10 am, which is highly unusual given that I’m more of a night owl than early bird. But I didn’t want to be late to my first assignment as a poll worker for the TN Open Primary election. I had packed my lunch the night before, and I had laid out my clothes, but I also had a strong martini and wine with dinner which is a mistake I won’t make again. 6 AM: So, with a slight headache, I pulled up at the polling location right on time. I made my way inside as experienced poll workers were already busy setting up voting stations. I noticed the plexiglass dividers set up on the tables, boxes of masks, gowns, face shields, gloves and hand sanitizer that were available for our use. Safety precautions - check! No one seemed to be in charge just yet, so I made my way to the break room in search of coffee where I met a firecracker named Gayle who was decked out in red, white and blue from head to toe. Unbeknownst to me at the time, I had just met a real-life superhero. Her energy never flagged, her enthusiasm was through the roof, and she knew more about the election day process than most mere mortals. And, she provided one of the most essential items of the day, coffee. Gayle had already worked 11 days of early voting polling and would now clock in a 12+ hour day at today’s primary. I guessed that she was some 20 years older than me, but my ARTICLE LISA CHADER

fortitude and endurance would pale in comparison to hers. As an entertainment publicist and executive, I’ve worked countless red carpets and award shows. I know what it’s like to stand on your feet all day (and most of the night), troubleshoot on the spot, and take charge of any situation that arises. But I had no idea what I was in for at the polls. My biggest (and perhaps only) criticism of the morning was that no one person was in charge of briefing first-time workers. We had each taken a short, online training course as in-person courses had been cancelled due to COVID, but that was it. Two of my fellow registrars were also new, and we could have benefitted from some structured, last minute instructions.

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6:55 AM: We sat down at our computer monitors, straight-

Gayle has got it going on. I went for a quick walk around

ened our masks and hoped for the best.

outside of the facility while I spoke to my business partner on the phone, then I went back at my station.

7 AM: Voters began filing in, and everyone was placed six feet apart. I will freely admit to some operator errors (my

NOON: The lunch crowd picked up a bit, as each of us took

own) in trying to process my first few voters, but Gayle soon

our short breaks. The day dragged on with no real hiccups

set me straight. We were off to the races - until we weren’t.

or problems. It was during the next 7 hours I was reminded what a giant commitment a 12-hour day is. Many “would

7:30 AM: Crickets. The steady flow of voters soon came

be” volunteers have kids to take care of, even more so now

to a halt and I reminded myself that this was going to be

that some schools have adopted virtual learning. Others

a very long day. In fact, a wise friend of mine had told me

don’t have the luxury of taking a full day off, not to mention,

that this was going to be longest day of my life – and she

this job takes stamina!

was right. The pace was cyclical – busy, somewhat busy, nothing, repeat. Early voting and absentee ballot voting

6 PM: Suddenly our computers, which had run well for the

had been up significantly which most certainly had an

entire day, became extremely slow. Thankfully this only lasted

effect on the number of voters showing up on election

for about 10-15 minutes and everyone was quite patient about

day. We had no physical contact with anyone – people

the process taking just a bit longer. One hour to go.

arrived, put their ID in the provided plastic tray, we took the tray and then typed in their info. Voters used sanitized pens

7 PM: QUITTIN’ TIME! We closed those doors at 7 pm sharp

to sign their documents and then used the same pen as a

and started breaking down the set-up. By 7:30 pm, I had

stylus at the computerized voting machines to select their

escaped to my car and was well on my way home, unaware

choices. We periodically sanitized the trays and our desks

of the pain and fatigue that was soon to set in.

during slower periods. We loudly celebrated first-time voters and accepted the thanks from many for ‘our service.’ I started to wonder why more people, particularly younger people, don’t volunteer to be poll workers (but I’ve figured

AUGUST 7

8 AM: MY BODY IS WRECKED! I had no idea that sit-

it out since, more on that later). My fellow worker, Alice,

ting in a chair for that long would affect me like this – my

who sat to my right had just graduated college. We need

headache is roaring, my back is tweaked, my hips are tight

more people like her! After all, you do get paid and you get

and I’m wearing my shoulders like earrings. And here’s the

to actively participate in one of the greatest responsibilities

kicker – I thought I was in relatively decent shape!

as an American citizen – the right to vote. During lulls, Alice and I discussed the need for a little atmosphere at the

Several studies have confirmed that sitting for more than

polling locations. Maybe some music (scratch the music

8 hours a day with no physical activity has a risk of dying

– none of us would probably agree on what we liked);

similar to the risks of dying posed by obesity and smoking.

dramatic lighting; a covered archway (with a curtain or

I believe it. Granted, I did it for ONE DAY – but man, I was still

beads!) that people would go under when it was their turn

hurting. Would I do it again? Absolutely.

to cast their ballot; creative floor stickers with humorous banter that kept people properly spaced out; maybe a con-

Lisa Chader is a 15-year Brentwood resident and is the

fetti cannon every so often for first time voters, you know,

Chief Communications Officer of The Change Agent·cy.

‘zhuzh’ it up a bit (to quote Alice). Alright, back to work. If I told you that time flew by, I’d be telling a bold-faced lie. Sitting in a chair for several hours straight is excruciating. Visit https://sos.tn.gov/elections to:

11:30 AM: I was the first person to take a lunch break,

+ Register to vote. The deadline to register online to vote is

and I had been hungry for over an hour. I did bring some

Monday, October 5, 2020.

snacks, but I was more than ready for lunch. I ate in the

+ Check your voter registration status to make sure it’s correct.

break room; I might have had some cheese and crackers

+ Register to become a poll worker.

that Gayle brought; and I might have had some sweets she

+ Request an absentee ballot.

brought from the Amish Market earlier. As I mentioned,

+ Confirm your local polling location in advance.

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one CHIMICHURRI

INGREDIENTS: + 1 cup firmly packed fresh flat-leaf parsley, trimmed of thick stems + 3-4 garlic cloves + 2 Tbsps fresh oregano leaves + 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil + 2 tablespoons red or white wine vinegar + 1/2 teaspoon sea salt + 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper + 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes DIRECTIONS: Finley

chop

the

parsley,

garlic

and

oregano and place it in a bowl. Add the rest ABOUT ARON

of the ingredients and mix together. Make

Aron Duty is a Franklin police officer, hus-

sure to taste in case you need to adjust the

band and dad with a lot of hobbies. He runs

spices. Serve by spreading the Chimichurri

two Youtube channels and three Instagram

over the steak. It is also good on lamb,

accounts (including tbsq.co) for his cooking,

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photography and videography hobbies. Also an avid outdoorsman, he somehow manages to find balance in his life. He's an advocate for supporting local farms whenever possible.

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two PICANHA RICE BOWL

INGREDIENTS: + 3-4 Picanha Steaks (also called

+ 2 cups of prepared black beans

the culotte)

+ 1 large onion

+ 2 bell peppers

+ 1 block of cotija cheese

+ 2 Jalapenos

+ 2-3 limes

+ 2 cups of white rice DIRECTIONS 1. Season your steaks, 15 to

cumin to taste. Cook over an extremely low heat and stir occasionally.

20 min before you put them on

4. Once your grill is ready put your

the grill. With quality beef, I only

onions and jalapenos on to get the

like to use salt and pepper. Slice

nice roasted flavor. Flip them once so

your bell peppers and cook in

they have a nice char.

a pan over medium heat. Add a

5. Add your steaks to the grill. I

tablespoon of olive oil and salt

prefer a medium doneness. Having a

and pepper. Slice your onion into

good thermometer is important during

quarters and set aside. These

this step. Cook until the steaks have

will go on the grill later along

an internal temperature of 135-138

with the jalapenos.

degrees, about 2-3 minutes on each

2. I like to cook rice in a pres-

side. Once they reach that tempera-

sure cooker because it only takes

ture, take them off the grill and let

5 minutes to do. Add your rice

them rest for at least 5 min.

and an equal quantity of water.

6. Crumble the cotija cheese by

Once done, fluff the rice with

hand. Build your rice bowl with all of

a fork and add a pinch of salt.

your ingredients and top with the chi-

The rice can sit in the pressure

michurri and a squeeze of lime over

cooker while you are cooking

the whole bowl.

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how far I actually have come in the last five years.” She adds, “I have always loved to bake, but I never did cakes or decorated cookies prior to starting my business. I never saw myself as an artist, and I can’t draw to save my life. However, I do enjoy baking and creating new things. I always would create things and bring them to my work or send them with my husband.” Fast forward to today, and Michelle says while she’s done everything from cupcakes, cookies, bars, cake pops, birthday cakes, wedding cakes and dessert bars, her favorite is decorated cookies. “They have become extremely popular, and I really love making them. It is actually very therapeutic for me, so that is definitely where I have focused and invested effort into learning more.” Michelle was originally self-taught and didn’t start taking classes until a few years ago. “My cookie decorating skills have drastically improved as I’ve learned from other cookie masters. I have learned some different tricks and needed tools to achieve certain looks. Knowledge is powerful so take the time to learn. I truly winged it my first two to three years, and now I look back and think, ‘Wow, could you imagine where my skill level would be if I had actually taken classes at the beginning!’” And now she’s teaching her own cookie decorating classes. “I definitely think my love of teaching kids has brought me to this point in my business. I have combined my love of teaching and my knowledge in cookie decorating to help others be able to create their own beautiful creations. Prior to Covid, I taught decorating classes at various places like Craft Love, Legends Golf Club, my place, private parties for girls night out, company team building, and much more. Currently with Covid challenges, I’m getting small classes and private classes started back up at my place. I’m also ramping up more online tutorials, classes, and sharing various recipes and DIYs.” MeeshsBakery.com 615.686.7237 michelle@meeshsbakery.com CityLifestyle.com/Franklin

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Go to the “dark side” with this design that requires matte black paint, white paint, some metallic paint (for an out-ofthis-world vibe) and some newspapers. Be careful—this one could get messy!

Leave your stems natural or cover with metallic paint if desired. Then, coat your mini pumpkins in matte black paint— be sure to cover everything!

You can leave some matte black, but for an extra touch, lay out newspaper and splatter your white paint onto some of your black pumpkins. Bonus—as long as you catch it before it dries, any paint should be easily removed with some warm water.

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Start with several mini pumpkins. (We prefer to use fake ones so you don’t have to worry about leaving them out too long!) You’ll also need some white paint, metallic paint and black paint. Twine is optional to add a slightly rustic vibe to the stems.

Paint all of the stems with black paint and wrap some with twine if desired. Then, create several different looks with combinations of metallic and flat paint. Make extra creepy “oozing” pumpkins by allowing paint to run down the sides.

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