Subscribe to Pleasure in Simple Things via RSS ReaderFollow Pleasure in Simple Things on InstagramFollow @InSimpleThings on TwitterLike Pleasure In Simple Things on FacebookFollow Pleasure In Simple Things on PinterestEmail Jackie

not your grandma’s pumpkins

October 29, 2021

pumpkins on a log

If you’ve shopped for pumpkins recently, you know the pumpkins available today are not your grandmother’s pumpkins!

bumpy pumpkins

pumpkins in greens

The basic round orange pumpkins I knew as a kid have been replaced with endless varieties of pumpkins and squash.  A trip to a local farm stand can be as aesthetically stimulating as a visit to a museum!

two tone pumpkin at barn

pumpkin assortment

With the weather in Connecticut starting to get crisp, I spent part of a recent day off checking out such a museum – a local farm!  I wasn’t planning on buying anything – just checking out what was on display!

basket of white pumpkins

stacked pumpkins

I’m sharing some of what I saw on my visit – probably my last farm stop of the season – though I may make a stop at the one that serves apple cider slushies!

colorful assorted pumpkins

unusual pumpkins

I hope you are enjoying some of what fall has to offer near where you live.

bumpy two tone pumpkins

pretty hierloom pumpkin

Thanks for stopping by!  Remember to take pleasure in simple things, Jackie

no comments

pumpkins with natural style

October 22, 2021

stacked pumpkins with dried

At Terrain recently, I couldn’t help but admire some of the pumpkins adorned with natural elements.  They reminded me of some pumpkins I decorated with found materials last year.  You can see those by clicking here.

heirloom pumpkin with dried

I thought you may be inspired by the ones I saw at Terrain.  I especially like the decorated heirloom pumpkins!

decorated heirloom pumpkin

white pumpkins with dried flowers

I hope these photos will get you started on decorating some of your own!

decorated gourds

Enjoy!

dried flower pumpkin

Have a fabulous weekend and remember to take pleasure in simple things, Jackie

no comments

pumpkin oyster shells

October 8, 2021

pumpkins oyster shell

I don’t know what happened this year…by now I would normally be knee-deep in velvet pumpkins!  I always enjoy creating pumpkins from velvet and adding real pumpkin stems.  You’ve also seen me try new fabrics – new and vintage – each year.

I hope, if you have been following this blog, you have tried making some yourself.  You can find detailed instructions by clicking here.

This year though, I haven’t made a single fabric pumpkin!  I guess because I had been working on the oyster shell garland, I just stayed in oyster shell mode for fall!

pumpkin oyster shell

And, instead of pumpkins, I’ve been making fall themed oyster shells!  If you want to try making some yourself, the complete instructions can be found be clicking here.

I hope you are inspired to create some fall decor of your own!

Have a fabulous weekend and remember to take pleasure in simple things, Jackie

no comments