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All Things Pumpkin

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By Janine Waite · Published on Sep 27, 2025
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Hey there, it’s officially the season for All Things Pumpkin, from cozy decor to delicious recipes and fun crafts! It’s official—pumpkin season has arrived, and I couldn’t be more excited! Everywhere you look, from coffee shops to home decor aisles, pumpkins are taking over in the very best way. On my blog, I’ve been pulling together all things pumpkin—recipes, crafts, and decor ideas—and I can’t wait to share them with you. Whether you’re ready to decorate, bake, or DIY, this is the perfect season to dive right in. There’s just something magical about this time of year. Pumpkins instantly make everything feel cozy, warm, and festive. I’ve always loved how versatile they are—you can carve them, paint them, cook with them, or simply use them to decorate your home. It’s no wonder that once fall rolls around, I can’t help but fill my days (and my house) with pumpkins. One of the first things I do when fall hits is start decorating my home with pumpkins.

A collage of all things pumpkin: a pumpkin-shaped loaf cake, pumpkin-like candle holders, a white pumpkin with gold “boo” letters, and a stack of sandwich cookies on a light background.

From the entryway to the living room, they add the perfect touch of seasonal charm!

Decorating with pumpkins sets the tone for the entire season, making the home feel instantly more welcoming.

On the blog, I’ve been sharing simple pumpkin crafts that anyone can try. 

I love creating decorative pieces that don’t require a lot of time but still make a significant impact. 

These crafts are perfect for adding that homemade, personal touch to your fall decor. Plus, crafting with pumpkins is such a fun way to celebrate the season with family and friends.

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Pumpkin Recipes Worth Making

Of course, fall wouldn’t be complete without pumpkin recipes! From sweet to savory, pumpkin really does it all. 

On the blog, you’ll find plenty of recipes that bring out the best of this seasonal favorite. 

Baking with pumpkin fills the kitchen with an incredible aroma, and every recipe feels like a hint of autumn.

Getting Cozy with Pumpkin Treats

One of my favorite parts of pumpkin season is enjoying cozy evenings with pumpkin treats. 

I love how they bring everyone together—because let’s be honest, no one can resist a pumpkin dessert fresh out of the oven.

Mixing Decor, Crafts, and Recipes

What makes this season extra special is being able to combine everything—pumpkin decor, pumpkin crafts, and pumpkin recipes. 

Each piece adds a layer to the overall fall experience. 

Decorating sets the mood, crafting adds creativity, and baking brings it all to life with flavors that match the season. 

Together, they make fall feel complete.

Why Start Now?

Pumpkin season flies by quickly, so now is the best time to dive in.

By decorating, crafting, and baking early in the season, you get to enjoy pumpkins for as long as possible.

I love getting a head start because it makes the transition into fall feel even more magical and festive.

A Little Inspiration to Get You Started

If you’re ready to embrace all things pumpkin, my blog is packed with inspiration. 

From easy pumpkin crafts to delicious pumpkin recipes, there’s something for everyone. 

Whether you’re decorating your home or whipping up a new treat in the kitchen, you’ll find plenty of ideas to spark your creativity.

Pumpkin season is one of my favorite times of the year, and I’m so excited to share it with you!

A Personal Note from Janine

A young child with blonde hair, wearing a blue shirt featuring Ariel from The Little Mermaid, smiles up while holding a small pumpkin in her cupped hands near a rocky water's edge. An adult's foot is visible nearby, adding to the all things pumpkin moment.
A man wearing glasses and a cap carves a pumpkin on a wooden cutting board at a table, celebrating all things pumpkin, while a young blonde child in a plaid shirt and cap stands in the background. Two markers and napkins are on the table.
A scarecrow with a carved pumpkin head celebrates all things pumpkin, dressed in a plaid shirt, jeans, gloves, straw hat, and bright pink shoes as it sits in a wooden chair outdoors, surrounded by lush greenery.

This time of year always brings back some of my favorite memories—like picking out the perfect pumpkins at the local patch with our kids, and carving them together around the kitchen table. 🍂🎃 Now that my own kiddos are grown, I’m passing along the pumpkin fun to my niece’s little ones. I’m excited to try a few of my favorite craft projects with them this year!

Being near family again makes this Halloween and Thanksgiving feel extra special. It’s going to be a season full of laughter, cozy gatherings, and sweet traditions (both old and new).

I hope you’re surrounded by loved ones this fall too—and maybe even inspired by this post filled with all things pumpkin! Whether you’re creating something fun in your kitchen or getting crafty at your table, I hope you find a little seasonal joy right here. 🧡

Cheers,

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This Week’s Inspiration – All Things Pumpkin

A wooden bowl candle inspired by all things pumpkin, decorated with wax shapes of leaves and pumpkins in pastel colors. Dried flowers are scattered on creamy white wax, illuminated by a soft flame in the center.

Dough Bowl Candle DIY

Creating a dough bowl candle DIY is an easy and beautiful way to add handmade charm to your home décor.

The result is a light, airy candle that looks just as stunning on a coffee table as it does as a centerpiece for fall table!

A stack of golden brown cookies with cinnamon sugar coating, one broken in half to reveal a creamy white filling, hints at all things pumpkin, displayed on a decorative white and blue plate.

Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies

If you’re a fan of Snickerdoodles and sugar cookies, these Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies are sure to be a hit!

The delicious combination of spices, sugar, and cream cheese makes for a truly irresistible treat.

Four pastel pink pumpkin-shaped mini cakes are arranged on a white scalloped cake stand against a bright, minimal background—perfect for celebrating all things pumpkin in style.

Oreo Treats Recipe

This Oreo Halloween Treats Recipe (Chocolate Pumpkins) is such a fun and easy dessert for spooky season!

Made with pastel-colored melted chocolate and Oreo cookies tucked inside a pumpkin mold, these treats are cute, colorful, and perfect for parties or gifting.

A lit tealight candle sits inside a textured, pumpkin-shaped candle holder next to a small white pumpkin and autumn leaves on a light surface—a charming scene for lovers of all things pumpkin.

Cement Pumpkins with Candleholders

Get ready for fall with these easy, do-it-yourself Cement Pumpkins DIY Candleholders. They’re sure to light up your home with the cozy feeling of autumn.

Incorporate your favorite fall scents and share this craft with friends and family.

All you need is cement, a nylon sock, and a few other supplies!

A rectangular pumpkin spice loaf cake, perfect for fans of all things pumpkin, is decorated with raised pumpkin and leaf shapes and gold sprinkles. It sits on a white cake stand surrounded by candles, white mini pumpkins, and pears.

Nordic Ware Pumpkin Loaf Recipe

The warm pumpkin spice blend and perfectly moist texture make it the ultimate autumn treat, and it’s tailored to fit beautifully in your Nordic Ware Harvest Bounty pumpkin loaf pan.

Whether baking for a seasonal gathering or enjoying a slice with your favorite coffee, this loaf brings the best of fall to your table!

A small white pumpkin with gold letters spelling "boo" sits beside a gold letter, a red leaf, and another pumpkin—perfect for celebrating all things pumpkin this season.

Letters on a Pumpkin Easy No Carve

Hey there, pumpkin enthusiasts! In this blog post, we’re diving into adding Letters on a Pumpkin. Whether you’re gearing up for Halloween or just want to spruce up your fall decor.

Get those adorable magnetic alphabet letters, give them a playful metallic gold makeover, and affix them to your pumpkins for a charming touch.

A stack of French toast topped with butter and syrup being poured, served on a white plate with a napkin and cinnamon stick beside it—perfect for fans of all things pumpkin.

Pumpkin Brioche French Toast

This Pumpkin Brioche French Toast is a rich blend of pumpkin, egg, and spices topped with sweet maple syrup.

To call it French toast is inaccurate since it tastes like a fantastic bread pudding! This easy recipe makes it a breeze to create for breakfast.

A stack of three sandwich cookies with a creamy filling, inspired by all things pumpkin, coated in sugar and displayed on a light surface.

Pumpkin Cream Cheese Cookies

As the crisp autumn air rolls in, there’s nothing better than indulging in a batch of Pumpkin Cream Cheese Cookies.

Whether you’re sharing them with friends or savoring them with a cup of tea, these cookies are sure to please.

A whimsical autumn scene featuring a pumpkin carved into a tiny house, with a felt mouse in a sweater and hat standing outside. Mini pumpkins, mushrooms, leaves, and branches celebrate all things pumpkin in this cozy display.

Pumpkin Fairy House

Here is an adorable Pumpkin Fairy House! It’s an enchanted pumpkin with all the fun fall decorations.

And learn how to create a fun Halloween carved pumpkin fairy house in this DIY!

More Pumpkin Inspiration From My Friends

A white pumpkin, perfect for all things pumpkin lovers, is adorned with intricate black-and-white drawings of flowers and hummingbirds. It rests on woven wicker boxes beneath trailing green leaves, with a glimpse of a blue book nearby.

Black and White Print Decoupage Pumpkin

This post walks you through a charming Black & White Print Decoupage Pumpkin tutorial—taking floral napkins, plastic pumpkins, and Mod Podge to create an elegant fall accent that’s simple but stylish!

Five glasses of creamy pumpkin mousse celebrate all things pumpkin, each topped with whipped cream and arranged on a white surface, surrounded by scattered yellow autumn leaves.

Pumpkin Spice Latte Tiramisu

This post shares a stunning Individual Pumpkin Spice Latte Tiramisu recipe—melding creamy mascarpone, coffee-soaked ladyfingers, and pumpkin spice flavors (with a dairy-free option too!)—to bring a seasonal twist to a classic dessert.

A striped white and beige sign with an orange pumpkin made from puzzle pieces celebrates all things pumpkin, displayed on a stand and surrounded by small decorative house figurines on a marble surface.

DIY Puzzle Pumpkin Piece

This post shows how to turn old, mismatched puzzle pieces into a charming fall decoration—crafting a pumpkin silhouette on canvas using spray-painted jigsaw bits to create a seasonal DIY art piece!

Latest Obsession – Cute Leaf Molds

A small white decorative pumpkin, pressed flowers, and a brown wooden dough bowl candle diy are arranged on a white surface with a checkered cloth nearby. The words "HAPPY HAPPY NESTER" appear at the bottom.

Pumpkin Molds

I made these wax pumpkins the other day and honestly… I was this close to giving up on the mold. 😅
It felt frustrating at first—wax leaking out of the seams, nothing staying put. But then I cracked one open and… surprise! Inside was the cutest little pumpkin, and just like that, I was hooked. 🎃✨

I figured out a couple of tricks to make it work:

  • First, I secured the mold tightly with rubber bands.
  • Then I lightly coated the inside of the mold with a thin layer of wax.

No more leaks, and the pumpkins came out beautifully!
They turned out so adorable, I ended up making a whole bunch—definitely more than I needed. 😄

And if you’re into baking, this mold also makes the sweetest little chocolate pumpkins. You can get super creative with it—candles, wax melts, chocolates… the possibilities are endless.

This Week’s Tip – Cute House Pumpkin Decor

Bring all things pumpkin to life with this home painting kit! Includes unpainted white figurines—house, mushrooms, and more—plus six paint pots, brush, and mixing tray. Yellow “Mondo Llama” packaging completes the festive fun.

Cute House Pumpkin Decor

I stumbled across this adorable little craft the other day, and it instantly reminded me of the one my husband and I made together a while back! 🏠 It brought back such fun memories—but I’ll be honest, ours took a while to cut and piece together.

These ones are already pre-made and just waiting for a little paint and personality—how fun is that? If you’ve got kids (or grandkids!) in your life, this would be the sweetest afternoon project to do together. 🎨✨

Just grab some paints, maybe a little glitter if you’re feeling extra festive, and enjoy some cozy creative time.

My Amazon Finds – Pumpkin Pieces

A clear glass jar shaped like a pumpkin with a matching lid, perfect for storing your favorite treats and celebrating all things pumpkin, shown against a white background.
A decorative pumpkin inspired by all things pumpkin, featuring a black and white checkerboard pattern and a metallic gold stem.
A wooden cutting board shaped like a pumpkin, perfect for fans of all things pumpkin, featuring natural wood grain patterns and a small stem at the top.
Orange ceramic casserole dish shaped like a pumpkin, perfect for lovers of all things pumpkin, featuring a brown stem-shaped handle on the lid and two side handles.

Hey there!

With decor, crafts, and recipes, there are endless ways to enjoy everything pumpkins have to offer. 

So grab a mug of something warm, light a fall candle, and let’s make this season all about pumpkins—because honestly, it wouldn’t be fall without them.

Happy fall!

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