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SHELF LIFE Any open cabinet

or shelf can be a stage for

showing off fall treasures.

Acorns, mini gourds, and

sweetgum seed pods have big

impact when heaped in glass

cylinders and footed bowls. For

a temporary fall flourish, attach

a dried fern frond to a platter

J with spray adhesive. (It washes

off with soap and water.)

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HOW d o I p ress leaves?

Place leaves between layers of newspapers and weight

with a stack of books. Let dry for a couple days, then iron each leaf between two pieces of

waxed paper to enhance its color, using a pressing cloth to keep wax off the iron. Another

option: Buy packaged pressed leaves from

n a tu re sp re sse d .co m ,

about

20

leaves for $

4

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OCTOBER 2009 BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS

F o r b u yin g in fo rm atio n see/H ig e 2/2.