I’m a sucker for pumpkins. I love their beautiful orange color, how they symbolize the season, their unique shape and the fact that they are a powerhouse of nutrition. For these reasons, pumpkins can be found throughout our home and in our tummies as soon as they are available for picking. Here is how I use them…

On sconces…

On candle holders…

In pots…

And Painted…If you have small children, this is a great, safe alternative to carving. By not cutting into the pumpkin, you will also be able to enjoy your art longer. Carving/cutting it obviously speeds the rotting process.

This is my son’s painted pumpkin. We added some brown, gold and copper colored glitter to his. I think it turned out beautifully…

Lastly, this is last year’s decorated pumpkin. I made it using leaves from the front yard and a little paint for the face. I call it our vegan turkey…