I love pumpkins. I love anything made with pumpkin and I even own a dorky sweater with pumpkins on it. In third grade I was a pumpkin (no, seriously I have photos to prove it).
However, in our family we don't celebrate Halloween, so there's no jack-o-lanterns (I'm more prudish than you think) and so I'm always looking for different ways to decorate with them. I ran across this idea for Celestial Pumpkins a few years ago in a Martha Stewart magazine and have loved it ever since. They're so simple to make and they really look gorgeous, I especially like mixing the orange and white pumpkins.
The best part is they don't require fire, which with my two curious little guys is a very good thing. You simply cut a hole in the bottom and insert a short strand of Christmas lights.
I love to sit on the front porch with a hot cup of pumpkin creme tea and a warm shawl, completely surrounded by them; it's almost surreal.
Here are some of my other favorite pumpkin creations:
I'd love to have this to wear.
Can you imagine sleeping in this?
How about having one of these in your shower?
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Sylvia is a craft-obsessed freelance writer and mother of two adventurous little boys who loves to knit, bake, read and hunt through sale racks. She’s also been known to be a tad bit prudish…
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Oh, those are gorgeous. Simple and beautiful all at the same time. And they surely last much longer than a carved pumpkin!
I love pumpkin carving, but my arthritis is really acting up this year and I haven't carved a single pumpkin for the front porch.