Well, Hello Pumpkin!

I have to admit, there are some things I don't really like about Halloween. Specifically—the whole "scary" thing. Blood. Coffins. Gore. I just don't get it. Walking through our local "party store" the other day about made me lose my cookies. I mean, who can't wait to decorate their front porch with a severed head and moaning zombie with glowing eyes? Me, that's who. *shudder*

But it's not like I'm anti-Halloween or anything. In fact, I really love decorating for the holiday, but only with the stuff that doesn't make it look like a serial killer lives inside. You know, the "cute" Halloween decorations. And my very favorite thing about Halloween? Pumpkins.

I've always loved, loved, loved pumpkins. Somewhere there's a photo of me at age 2 wearing a red bandanna as a scarf, sitting and leaning my head against a huge bright-orange pumpkin. And growing up, the highlight of Halloween wasn't the trick-or-treating but carving jack-o-lanterns and then roasting pumpkin seeds with my family. (AND eating so many pumpkin seeds at one time that it would make me sick. Ah...memories...)

So I thought I'd celebrate my love for all-things-pumpkin by sharing some fun "pumpkin goods."

Pumpkin Patch Earrings from RoseEllen Designs
These earrings aren't as crazy-wild as some Halloween earrings are and capture the beauty of the pumpkin—stem, vine, and all! And at only $6, they're quite affordable too!



Black Cat & Nymph Print by Jade
I love this whimsical print, which would be so sweet hanging in the family room or hallway. I am especially drawn to the contrast between the periwinkle background and the orange pumpkins. See, Halloween can be sweet!






Polka-Dotted Pumpkin Toddler Tee
Only $10, and it's so adorable! Any little pumpkin would look precious in this tee!





Pumpkin Patch Notecards (Set of 6)

Dear Pumpkin,

I love you.
Do you love me too?

Love, Paula


Pumpkin Pie Soap with Shea Butter

Mmm...Eat it, or use it to slough off dead skin?
Your choice.



Great Pumpkin Scrabble Tile

Okay, besides an obsession with pumpkins, I ALSO happen to have a bit of a thing for Peanuts—Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the gang. So I really think I MUST have this wonderfully innocent pendant to remind me that just believing is enough.




Happy Pumpkin Badge

Okay, this sweet little pin is A DOLLAR. Yes. ONE BUCK. If that doesn't make you happy, I don't know what will!