Picking Out the Pumpkin Patch

Certainly I have made my love of pumpkin season quite known over the past couple of weeks so it should be no surprise that I'm posting about pumpkins once again. Today, though, it's focused on decorating them and decorating with them. Leading up to Halloween, decorating pumpkins is one of my favorite activities. Whether you paint, carve, or tie bows around your pumpkin, creating one that represents your personal style is always fun. And, after they are decorated, I love to display them in creative ways around the house or on my front porch. Today, I've gathered up my favorite decorated pumpkins and pumpkin displays to inspire your fall decor. So hurry to the pumpkin patch,  pick out your favorite few and start decorating before the season has past!

Have a decorative Tuesday!

Happy Halloween

Happy Halloween! I love a good holiday and am excited to spend this one anxiously awaiting all of the trick-or-treaters in cute and spooky costumes. I wanted to share one of my favorite holiday traditions with you today, picking out and carving the pumpkin. Hope y'all have a fun and safe holiday! How did you carve your pumpkin this year?

Weekend Warriors {10.26.12}

Happy Friday y'all! We are finally getting a "cold" front this weekend and by Sunday, temps are expected to be in the 70s. That may seem like warm spring time weather to most, but down here it's just down right chilly. In honor of the fall like weather and holiday weekend, I've gathered a list of five activities and celebrations worthy of your free time this weekend. Here's what should be on your agenda!

1. Build a Bonfire: Nothing beats sitting outside in the the cold weather around a warm fire. Throw in a bag of marshmallows, some chocolate, and graham cracker halves and you've got the best Friday night party around!

2. Wear a Costume: Halloween is a few short days away and weekday celebrating is out of the question for me. If it is for you too, throw on your costume and host a spooky gathering.

3. Carve a Pumpkin: If you are anything like me, life has been too busy to even think about carving your pumpkin. I got mine Wednesday night and I'm excited to finally carve something especially scary (or cute!) into it this weekend. I also can't wait to roast the seeds and make a yummy fall snack!

4. Bake a Treat: Baking has to be one of my all time favorite fall activities. There is just something about a warm sweet treat on a cold evening that can't be beat. Try anything pumpkin, cinnamon, or apple flavored for the perfect fall indulgence.

5. Catch Up With Old Friends: It's been on my list of things to do for awhile now and I'm excited to follow through on it this weekend. With extra free time on Sunday, I plan on getting comfy on the couch and having a good chat.

What's on your agenda this weekend?

Lusting After {Pumpkin Creations}

It's less than 2 weeks till Halloween and I still haven't bought my pumpkin! It seems crazy to me because usually I'm the first one at the pumpkin patch knocking down the gate before they open. This year it's a little different though. I've been crazy busy with work and have barely found time to do the chores let alone carve my pumpkin. So in exchange I've been admiring everybody else's creations. There are so many amazing designs out there that when it does become time to carve mine, I don't know how I'll decide. For now, I've gathered a few of my favorite works of pumpkin art and a few links to some of my favorite stencils. Happy carving!

Stencils:
The Classics
Gone Coastal
Face Time
Star Status

The Art of the Pumpkin

Last week I showed you mine and R's pumpkin. And while for us, it was quite the artistic endeavor, compared to these people, our pumpkin looked like it was carved by a 5 year old. And I only say 5 year old because a 3 year old should probably not be handling a knife. Anyways, if you haven't carved your pumpkin already, here are some done by some people much more talented than myself. I hope these people inspire you and that maybe your pumpkin this year is on this artistic a level. Already carved your pumpkin? I want to see! So tweet me a picture @eventsuncorked. 

xo

The Pumpkin Patch

It's pumpkin time! A couple weeks ago, R and I made a trip to the pumpkin patch down the street to pick out the perfect pumpkin. And after checking each pumpkin we finally found one that was perfectly round with only one little bad spot. It was the perfect size and was bound to look perfect on our front porch! 

After lugging it (plus 3 cute little pumpkins) home, it was time to carve. Scroll below to see our super scary pumpkin! And, if you are wondering what to do with the pumpkin guts, come back tomorrow and I'll show you! 

Happy Halloween!