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Young House Love » Our Second House » Drilling Holes In Your Pumpkins For Spooky Wood Snakes

| By Sherry Petersik | October 18, 2012 | 377 Comments

Drilling Holes In Your Pumpkins For Spooky Wood Snakes

Just to be clear, that post title is meant to be said in a Dr. Dre-esque fashion like he does in this song (aw yeah, $herdog still rocks out to the clean version of this 1999 classic). And now that we have that out of the way, let’s talk about something hardcore. Pumpkins, yo.

This year we got lumpy bumpy orangy-red ones instead of the usual smooth yellow-orange guys just for kicks. The coolest thing about them is that they have stems on the bottom and top, which is kind of fun. Pretty much as soon as we got them home we got to work hollowing them out, and I directed John to make a face like a serial killer (am I the only one who types cereal killer and then has to backspace and correct myself every time?) and we got this stellar shot. In John’s defense, he does look awesomely creepy… so… mission accomplished.

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Mmm, pumpkin seeds. Those were all eaten before these photos were even uploaded. What does that say about us? Either we’re sadly slow bloggers or just very hungry for seasonal delicacies. I’ll go with the latter. And now, just because I’ve been having fun with “___, there it is” lately…

Scoop, there it is.

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Once we had both pumpkins hollowed out we got to break out the power tools. Yeah buddy. I told you these pumpkins were gonna be hardcore. We actually came up with this crazy idea in bed a few days beforehand (wait, that sounds wrong, we were just doing some horizontal brainstorming, wait that sounds wrong again – we were just thinking about pumpkins before bed, ok?).

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We were saying how it would be fun to do something wormy for our worm-loving Clara (like carving holes and then sticking gummy worms into all of them so they looked like they were creeping out) when we realized that we still had these wooden craft store snakes that I painted last year.

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And since Clara loves these wiggly little snakes just as much as worms, we realized we could combine them with pumpkins for a snake-tastic Halloween effect. And thus, the idea of using the more snake-sized bit on the drill to make the holes was born. I loved how the drill made little ribbons of pumpkin as it went through.

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Oh snap. Those are some bad a$$ pumpkins. Mixed in with some pretty sinister ceramic animals. You totally wouldn’t want to run into them in a dark alley, right? Let’s get a little closer…

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Aw yeah, there it is. A lumpy wart-ish double-stemmed pumpkin that has been infested with snakes! And then a ratty old crow came down and landed on it. That’s some tough luck for Mr. Pumpkin, eh? Bummers for you dude.

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Here’s the other guy. All holed up and snaked out.

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And I couldn’t help myself so I rearranged my printing block letters that spell LOVE to say EVIL (I drew in the “I” on the back side of the O a few years back here) along with adding a few other you-shouldn’t-be-surprised things like…

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… ceramic animals! Holla. Don’t they look awesomely creep-tastic when they’re grouped with a crow, some snakes, and two gnarled old pumpkins? I love how the frog and the pumpkins both have warts.

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I even grabbed our white ceramic rabbit from the deck because for some reason he seemed like he could be a little “rabidly scary” in the right setting. I think it works. Plus, if you were a ceramic bunny, wouldn’t it be a little bit thrilling to end up displayed with other tougher creatures like snakes and crows? It’s like he gets to take a walk on the wild side for a hot second before ducking back over into cute fuzzy bunny territory the rest of the year.

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I kinda wished I could paint “blood” in drippy red paint over the word “love” in the art, but that would be permanent, so maybe I’ll cut out the letters from red construction paper and delicately stick them on with poster putty or something. Or I’ll just leave it and ignore the uplifting and happy quote above my spooky little table of Halloween goodness.

Oh and we still have to frame our skullified selves (made a few years back thanks to Photoshop) in the hallway frame wall. This baby comes out every year and we play the “slip it into a frame grouping and see who notices” game.

Halloween Scary Wedding Pic

Speaking of ghosts of Halloweens past, we have nearly a dozen Halloween posts on our Holiday project page, complete with a bunch of creep-a-delic projects, tablescapes, and more – so if you’re looking for puffy painted pumpkins, maniacal monograms, batty bid-ness, or bloody candles, we’ve got you covered.

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What are you guys doing to spook things up at home? Does it involved ceramic animals and a power drill? If it doesn’t, $herdog strongly encourages you to reconsider. Ya heard?  *mic drop*

Psst- John misses you guys and is sorry he hasn’t blogged for a few days. He’s been working on our powerpoint presentation for our talk in Cincy this Saturday (I’ll pause while he mimes pushing his glasses up his nose and putting on his pocket protector) but he’ll be dropping in later and tomorrow with those posts for ya!

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Comments

  1. Avatar for Marissa @ garrdenoflove.blogspot.comMarissa @ garrdenoflove.blogspot.com says

    October 18, 2012 at 10:03 am

    I love pumpkin carving! The snake thing is totally awesome and creepy!

    Reply
  2. Avatar for angelangel says

    October 18, 2012 at 10:03 am

    Is that Johns pumpkin carving face? lol

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 18, 2012 at 10:16 am

      Hahah!

      xo
      s

  3. Avatar for Robin @ our semi organic lifeRobin @ our semi organic life says

    October 18, 2012 at 10:05 am

    Love these! I thought you were going to make one of those pumpkin carvings with just holes drilled in cool patterns all over. Make any sense? That’s what I’ve been bugging hubby to do this year! We’re having fall fest this weekend!

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 18, 2012 at 10:17 am

      Those sound awesome!! Send pics!

      xo
      s

    • Avatar for SarahSarah says

      October 18, 2012 at 1:04 pm

      Bahahaah! LOVE IT!!! Id buy it tooo!

  4. Avatar for DianeDiane says

    October 18, 2012 at 10:06 am

    Horizontal Brainstorming should be the title of your next book!

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 18, 2012 at 10:17 am

      Bwaahahahahahahahahh! Comment of the day.

      xo
      s

    • Avatar for ChristinaChristina says

      October 18, 2012 at 10:34 am

      Haha! I second this.

    • Avatar for PennyPenny says

      October 18, 2012 at 10:49 am

      Lol. I’d buy it!

    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 18, 2012 at 10:53 am

      Ha!

      xo,
      s

    • Avatar for MonikaMonika says

      October 18, 2012 at 11:00 am

      I was looking for the “like” button under this comment…

      LIKE!

  5. Avatar for Ainhoa@ALittleBite[email protected] says

    October 18, 2012 at 10:07 am

    That is such a cool idea! Great job!
    We don’t celebrate Halloween here in Spain (at least we didn’t use to when I was a kid – we’ve received calls from several kids who were trick or treating these last few years and I keep seeing Halloween stuff pop up randomly at stores lately, so it might be a new thing) but I love seeing stuff like this! We don’t have those lumpy pumpkins either. They look more real than the others, somehow.

    Reply
  6. Avatar for Kristen | Popcorn on the StoveKristen | Popcorn on the Stove says

    October 18, 2012 at 10:07 am

    Hahaha I love the snakes in the pumpkins! The entire table looks great/spooky!

    Did you let them dry out a bit before you added the snakes??

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 18, 2012 at 10:11 am

      Just about a day (had to wait for good light to take pics, so I put off styling anything until the next afternoon). Seemed to work!

      xo
      s

  7. Avatar for KathrynKathryn says

    October 18, 2012 at 10:07 am

    Love the post BUT Next Episode had to have been way before 2006. I remember it as being one of the first songs I downloaded on Napster, I think in 2000?

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 18, 2012 at 10:10 am

      You’re right! 1999 actually! Off to change that! I just relied on the youtube date of one version. Silly me.

      xo
      s

  8. Avatar for Jess @ Little House. Big Heart.Jess @ Little House. Big Heart. says

    October 18, 2012 at 10:09 am

    Oh man. Carving pumpkins with power tools. That. Is. Awesome.

    We haven’t carved any pumpkins yet because we have some seriously huge, hungry squirrels that have a taste for pumpkins, especially if they’re already carved!

    Reply
  9. Avatar for Mekenzie @ Interiors By KenzMekenzie @ Interiors By Kenz says

    October 18, 2012 at 10:10 am

    I love this super simple idea. I feel like lately everyone has been trying to see how much MORE over the top they can get with their pumpkin decor. I think you guys simplified it perfectly.

    Does Clara love it? What are Clara and Burger going to be for Halloween?

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 18, 2012 at 10:12 am

      Aw thanks Mekenzie! She does love it and she and Burger have a costume pairing that they can’t wait to share! Pics soon I hope! This year I’m attempting to DIY her costume instead of buying it off the rack, so we’ll have to see how it turns out. Could be questionable… haha!

      xo
      s

  10. Avatar for Julia @ Chris Loves JuliaJulia @ Chris Loves Julia says

    October 18, 2012 at 10:10 am

    Love this! We are hoping to do some pumpkin carving this weekend with friends, but I’m with you! The bumpy, “misfit” pumpkins (as we like to call them) are totally are jam. We haven’t done anything to spook them out, but they are officially overtaking our open shelving. Yessss!

    http://www.chrislovesjulia.com/2012/10/misfit-pumpkins.html

    Reply
    • Avatar for Julia @ Chris Loves JuliaJulia @ Chris Loves Julia says

      October 18, 2012 at 10:12 am

      *our* (yikes!)

    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 18, 2012 at 10:12 am

      So cute! I love them!

      xo
      s

  11. Avatar for TedTed says

    October 18, 2012 at 10:11 am

    For the bunny, just tell everyone it’s a vorpal bunny. If you’re Eric Idle, that should scare you…

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 18, 2012 at 10:18 am

      Ha!

      xo
      s

    • Avatar for KathrynKathryn says

      October 18, 2012 at 10:44 am

      This comment made my day. I thought I was the only one who went there immediately when I saw the rabbit in the context of the display. “Well, that’s no ordinary rabbit! That’s the most foul, cruel, and bad-tempered rodent you ever set eyes on!”

      I go a bit crazy this time of year hunting down pumpkins to carve. They’re not as readily available here in Dublin, and my Irish husband just doesn’t understand this American girl’s NEED.

    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 18, 2012 at 11:06 am

      Hahahahhahah!

      xo
      s

  12. Avatar for EmEm says

    October 18, 2012 at 10:11 am

    Great! What did Clara say?

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 18, 2012 at 10:18 am

      She loves it! She keeps saying “don’t look now… snakes!” since that’s what I said when I showed them to her after a nap. It’s hilarious!

      xo
      s

  13. Avatar for lizaannelizaanne says

    October 18, 2012 at 10:11 am

    Super super cute!!!! I love punkins that don’t look like typical punkins.

    Small suggestion – sometimes they like to get a little weepy in a warm house, so you might want to put a dish under them so they don’t weep all over your cool new dresser. :-) My mom ruined a beautiful piece of furniture one year that way when I was little – it was not pretty.

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 18, 2012 at 10:19 am

      GREAT tip! I love that buffet too much to hurt him!

      xo
      s

    • Avatar for DawnSCDawnSC says

      October 18, 2012 at 10:49 am

      So wish I had seen this comment approximately 3 years ago, great idea! We’ve had terrible luck with the weeping in warm temps: after 3 years of every. single. pumpkin. we carved completely collapsing in a disgusting mess on our porch (one really bad year on our kitchen table before they even got put outside, yuck) out here in SoCal “fall”, we’ve given up on carving them. So sad. :( A small pie pumpkin has volunteered to be the victim this year to see if it holds up to being decorated but not carved…

    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 18, 2012 at 11:06 am

      Oh no!

      xo
      s

  14. Avatar for Rebecca @This Nest is BestRebecca @This Nest is Best says

    October 18, 2012 at 10:12 am

    I created a tablescape with bright, modern Halloween colors and it included a new favorite piece – a green, glittered skull!

    http://thisnestisbest.com/2012/10/08/2020-tablescape-modern-halloween/

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 18, 2012 at 10:18 am

      Fun!

      xo
      s

  15. Avatar for Emma (Broke Ass Home)Emma (Broke Ass Home) says

    October 18, 2012 at 10:13 am

    Oh! I got a little creeped out looking at those guys.

    I did my porch (which I think I already posted the link here)
    http://www.brokeasshome.com/2012/10/bit-by-bug.html

    and then the other day I made a little fall photo wall.
    http://www.brokeasshome.com/2012/10/i-take-it-back.html

    I’m loving this whole having a house to decorate for the seasons thing! Just a few more things to do before Halloween! I’m hurrying to get my new dining table refinished for the party. No rest for the home obsessed.

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 18, 2012 at 10:19 am

      Love it! Thanks for sharing your links everyone! Lots of fun stuff :)

      xo
      s

  16. Avatar for AmyAmy says

    October 18, 2012 at 10:13 am

    Clearly the bunny is the rabbit from “Monty Python and the Holy Grail.” So he’s quite evil. :)

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 18, 2012 at 10:15 am

      Totally!

      xo
      s

    • Avatar for ElizabethElizabeth says

      October 18, 2012 at 10:16 am

      I was thinking the same thing!

    • Avatar for CatherineCatherine says

      October 18, 2012 at 10:34 am

      Great minds think alike! :)

  17. Avatar for MonikaMonika says

    October 18, 2012 at 10:14 am

    You had me at “cereal killer”.

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 18, 2012 at 10:15 am

      Ha.

      xo
      s

  18. Avatar for genevageneva says

    October 18, 2012 at 10:15 am

    Really? Evil? I don’t know about bringing that into my home…you may be opening a can of worms…uh snakes? I guess what concerns me is that we don’t want our children to be afraid and then we decorate or celebrate “evil.” You know? I prefer to make it a fun holiday!! ;)

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 18, 2012 at 10:16 am

      Not to worry, Clara can’t read yet (or see those letters since her eye line is the side of them) so I just couldn’t help but have some fun with letters/printing blocks. I just love spelling words out with them – they’re like magnetic refrigerator letters to me!

      xo
      s

    • Avatar for katekate says

      October 18, 2012 at 10:21 am

      I don’t think it’s scary at all! I am admittedly not a halloween fan – I’m too much of a wuss. In my humble opinion it’s more silly than scary, which is how I like it!

    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 18, 2012 at 10:25 am

      Aw thanks Kate! Clara definitely digs all the little critters up there. The girl loves worms – so snakes and frogs and bunnies and birds are all things she wants to pet and name too! She has no fear. Haha.

      xo
      s

  19. Avatar for CarrieCarrie says

    October 18, 2012 at 10:15 am

    If you all have any extra time in Cincy and you have Clara with you…you should consider going to EnterTrainment Junction. It’s the bee’s knee’s for train loving kids.

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 18, 2012 at 10:21 am

      Thanks for the tip Carrie!

      xo
      s

  20. Avatar for BrynnBrynn says

    October 18, 2012 at 10:15 am

    Awesome decorations! Also, love the addition of the bunny, does anyone else remember “Bunnicula”?

    PS You were in our local paper today http://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/home-and-garden/diy-nursery-chic-5-drool-worthy-projects-1.4125611 (Clean and Colorful Dresser Drawers!)
    PPS- Always type cereal first. Always.

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 18, 2012 at 10:22 am

      No way! Thanks for the link! So cool. As for Bunnicula, I totally remember him!!

      xo
      s

    • Avatar for Rebecca B.Rebecca B. says

      October 18, 2012 at 10:27 am

      I thought of Bunnicula, too!

    • Avatar for Wom-mom EthneWom-mom Ethne says

      October 18, 2012 at 10:57 am

      Yes, I was thinking Bunnicula too!

    • Avatar for AliAli says

      October 18, 2012 at 1:00 pm

      Ha! I was going to post this too. I weirdly loved Bunnicula and remember him well– gotta love a vampire-fied Bunny

    • Avatar for Amanda EAmanda E says

      October 19, 2012 at 2:41 pm

      Haha… I totally clicked down to the comments to say “Bunnicula!”

  21. Avatar for ElizabethElizabeth says

    October 18, 2012 at 10:16 am

    I bet you could do somthing with a window cling for the painting if it has glass in it. Love the spooky decor!

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 18, 2012 at 10:21 am

      Great idea!

      xo
      s

    • Avatar for MonikaMonika says

      October 18, 2012 at 11:05 am

      You can make your own window clings using Elmer’s glue on wax paper like in this link that I pinned on Pinterest:

      http://www.redbookmag.com/recipes-home/tips-advice/bootiful-home-ideas#slide-5

      (it’s the 5th slide if it doesn’t go directly there.)

    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 18, 2012 at 11:07 am

      Great tip!

      xo
      s

  22. Avatar for Ashley@AttemptsAtDomestication[email protected] says

    October 18, 2012 at 10:16 am

    Such a good idea! I haven’t blogged about them yet, but we did some pumpkin carving over the weekend as well!

    It was my husband’s first time ever carving a pumpkin and we had a blast! He made a storm trooper and I did an R for our last name.

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 18, 2012 at 10:21 am

      That’s awesome!

      xo
      s

  23. Avatar for ShariShari says

    October 18, 2012 at 10:16 am

    I have been anxiously waiting for this post ever since I saw your instagram photo of the pumpkin seeds. I always enjoy seeing what you come up with your pumpkins every year. Just yesterday I was thinking…”I wonder when they’re gonna get around to that pumpkin post.” I’m not even kidding. I’m as serious as a warty pumpkin…cuz they mean bizz-nass.

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 18, 2012 at 10:21 am

      Hahahah!

      xo
      s

  24. Avatar for PiperPiper says

    October 18, 2012 at 10:17 am

    Looks great, but you actually really just made my morning with your Dr. Dre reference! Thanks…right back to the ol’ college days=)

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  25. Avatar for MelissaMelissa says

    October 18, 2012 at 10:18 am

    Target has those Gel Window clings with dripping blood & handprints :) only $3 a pack! They look great on our mirrors :)

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 18, 2012 at 10:20 am

      LOVE it!!

      xo
      s

  26. Avatar for AnneAnne says

    October 18, 2012 at 10:18 am

    Oh, ewww (but in a good way)! They are sufficiently halloween-y. What did Clara think about the “worms”?

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 18, 2012 at 10:20 am

      She loves them! Wahoo!

      xo
      s

  27. Avatar for Pam CPam C says

    October 18, 2012 at 10:19 am

    Hm…could you cut the word “blood” out ]of red vinyl and stick it on the print? I think the static would hold it? Or just red cardstock with a bit of the poster-hanging tacky putty stuff?

    Love your pumpkins! Trader Joe’s had a great selection of “non-traditional” pumpkins.

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 18, 2012 at 10:20 am

      Ooh I like that idea!!

      xo
      s

  28. Avatar for katekate says

    October 18, 2012 at 10:19 am

    I love this post. It’s totally my style. I enjoy a little whack in my writing. :)

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 18, 2012 at 10:20 am

      Hahaha thanks Kate!

      xo
      s

    • Avatar for katekate says

      October 18, 2012 at 10:22 am

      I have really noticed how you guys are living up to your resolutions. The posts have been a lot of fun lately. As much as I loved them before, I’m picturing you guys having more fun while writing.

    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 18, 2012 at 10:26 am

      Aw thanks Kate!!! We are for sure! So glad you noticed :)

      xo
      s

  29. Avatar for JoyJoy says

    October 18, 2012 at 10:20 am

    Aww yea! We’re getting a full power point presentation in Cincy! Hahaha can’t wait!!

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 18, 2012 at 10:25 am

      Barring any technical difficulties! Haha. Already sweating about that! What if we get up there and it goes blank and we’re like…. uh, ok now I’m going to tap dance for you.

      xo
      s

  30. Avatar for LaurenLauren says

    October 18, 2012 at 10:21 am

    Ooh I love the pop of the wreath on the door! Would be nice to get a pic from the street! :)

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 18, 2012 at 10:25 am

      Oh yeah, I’ll have to snag one of those for ya!

      xo
      s

  31. Avatar for CristinaCristina says

    October 18, 2012 at 10:21 am

    At first glance I read the title as “Hold up” with Dr. Dre’s voice in my head, so mission accomplished $herdog! :)

    Horizontal brainstorming? LOL

    Digging the pumpkins though! Interesting spin by using the bumpy ones that everyone seems to pass up in favor of the smooth, pretty ones. Great idea!

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  32. Avatar for EllenEllen says

    October 18, 2012 at 10:22 am

    Another twist would be to carve a traditional jack-o-lantern face with the snakes coming out of the mouth, eyes or nose like they had eaten the brains out.

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 18, 2012 at 10:26 am

      Oooh that’s fun!!

      xo
      s

  33. Avatar for EmilyThompsonEmilyThompson says

    October 18, 2012 at 10:23 am

    My sister-in-law and I have been brainstorming t-shirt ideas for when we go to your book signing in Ft Lauderdale, now we have a new one: *mic drop*
    I love when you write like this!

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 18, 2012 at 10:26 am

      Hahahahahhhahahah! Oh my gosh I’d die for that. Seriusly, please do it so I can take a picture pointing at it/coveting it!

      xo
      s

  34. Avatar for SarahSarah says

    October 18, 2012 at 10:23 am

    I think you mean that your bunny is “rabbit-ly” scary. ;)

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 18, 2012 at 10:26 am

      Hahahhhah!

      xo
      s

  35. Avatar for StephanieStephanie says

    October 18, 2012 at 10:23 am

    Does candy count as Halloween decorating? No? Darn. Because I’ve got a total hershey kisses addiction going on. They’re in a pumpkin bowl if that helps!

    The only “fall” decorating I’ve done is put “Pumpkin Tree” branches in a couple vases (they’re from trader joes!). My roommate laughed at me because I cleaned out a couple pumpkin beer bottles and used those as vases. It was just too hard not to. The colors were PERFECT.

    They are the cutest thigns EVER. I’m obsessed.

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 18, 2012 at 10:28 am

      Aw that sounds cute! I totally counts!

      xo
      s

  36. Avatar for KathyKathy says

    October 18, 2012 at 10:24 am

    I’m looking forward to the Power point presentation on Saturday! Can’t wait to meet you in Cincinnati!

    Reply
  37. Avatar for Jessica @ The Desert AbodeJessica @ The Desert Abode says

    October 18, 2012 at 10:25 am

    I LOVE your pumpkins! Your whole mantel looks awesome. :)

    I’m “decorating” pumpkins this year instead of “carving” them: http://www.thedesertabode.com/2012/10/16/perfectly-roasted-pumpkin-seeds/

    Hope they turn out!

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 18, 2012 at 10:27 am

      Haha- cute!

      xo
      s

  38. Avatar for Jamie FJamie F says

    October 18, 2012 at 10:26 am

    A comment for John…have you ever heard of the software “Prezi, The Zooming Presentation Editor”? Its like PowerPoint, but 100 times more awesome!! (I am in no way affiliated with this software, a friend just showed me a presentation he did with it for work and it…was…amazing!)

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 18, 2012 at 10:27 am

      Sounds cool! I’ll have to check it out.

      -John

    • Avatar for LaurenLauren says

      October 18, 2012 at 10:44 am

      Prezi is awesome, it is like 3D 21st century version of powerpoint! (also not affiliated just use it for work). Can’t wait to see you guys this weekend in the Nati!

    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 18, 2012 at 10:54 am

      Thanks Lauren!

      -John

    • Avatar for Alycia JensenAlycia Jensen says

      October 18, 2012 at 11:16 am

      I second the Prezi suggestion. Not for your presentation Saturday necessarily – there is a learning curve involved with it definitely. I just used it for the first time this week at a workshop I was doing for a bunch of engineering students. They even liked it and they are a tough crowd! You guys are charming enough that it doesn’t matter what you use though :)

    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 18, 2012 at 12:20 pm

      Aw thanks guys! Love the tips!

      xo
      s

  39. Avatar for lizliz says

    October 18, 2012 at 10:29 am

    Love the pumpkins! What about a clear shelf paper or window film to put over your art so you can throw some blood on it?

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 18, 2012 at 10:37 am

      Love that!

      xo
      s

  40. Avatar for carolinecaroline says

    October 18, 2012 at 10:30 am

    I love how the tones blend perfectly with your new sideboard! Very earthy, like worm territory!

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 18, 2012 at 10:37 am

      Ha! Thanks Caroline!

      xo
      s

  41. Avatar for JamieJamie says

    October 18, 2012 at 10:30 am

    Sherry! Draw drips with red puff paint on something glossy like glass, wait for it to dry and peel off an place on letters. It won’t be permanent!

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 18, 2012 at 10:37 am

      Great idea!!

      xo
      s

  42. Avatar for Holli CHolli C says

    October 18, 2012 at 10:31 am

    Ohhhh myyy gosshhhh!! Where are you speaking in Cincy?!

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 18, 2012 at 10:38 am

      It’s the first stop on our book tour. Here’s the info for ya: https://www.younghouselove.com/category/book-tour/

      xo
      s

  43. Avatar for sarahsarah says

    October 18, 2012 at 10:31 am

    I think they look great! I was just wondering how you keep your pumpkins from getting moldy/mushy/gross before Halloween. I tried a few years ago to carve mine a week or so before Halloween and in just a weekend they were covered in mold inside and rotted on the bottom. Did I just have a bad pumpkin?

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 18, 2012 at 10:40 am

      Hmm, I think if they get really warm that happens, so maybe just try to keep the house cool (we don’t pump the heat and love to throw open windows for nice fall breezes!

      xo
      s

    • Avatar for MegMeg says

      October 18, 2012 at 11:09 am

      I was wondering the same thing. Once carved, my pumpkins never last more than 5 days or so (and if it rains, even less). I have my pumpkins and am just enjoying them whole for now. The carving has to wait until the weekend before Halloween. Here in Japan, real jack-o-lantern type pumpkins are a fairly big splurge!

    • Avatar for MaggieMaggie says

      October 18, 2012 at 1:06 pm

      I’ve read (but haven’t tried) that you can use those little silcone baggies (that come in packages or shoe boxes – the DO NOT EAT kind, haha) in the bottom of your carved pumpkin to absorb any extra moisture that might speed up rotting. Worth a shot!

    • Avatar for cameroncameron says

      October 18, 2012 at 1:17 pm

      We never do them more than three days before Halloween, or they just turn into globs of mush.

    • Avatar for amandaamanda says

      October 19, 2012 at 1:51 pm

      This happened to me last year too! I hadn’t carved a pumpkin since childhood and didn’t know this would happen, well now an antique family table has a big stain on it where the pumpkin was. I do live in Texas here and it’s usually warm around Halloween so we do have the AC going and the pumpkin was kept inside. Makes me a bit scared to carve one again.

  44. Avatar for BrendaBrenda says

    October 18, 2012 at 10:31 am

    My pumpkin carving was kind of a fail this year, but I was with friends while we all carved, so it was still fun.

    I wouldn’t want a bumpy pumpkin for traditional carving, but those looks amazing with the snakes coming out! I love the deeper color, too.

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 18, 2012 at 10:41 am

      Thanks Brenda! And if you had fun with friends carving your pumpkin it totally wasn’t a fail :)

      xo
      s

  45. Avatar for AmyAmy says

    October 18, 2012 at 10:31 am

    That is quite funny – my friends and I are having our annual pumpkin-carving party on Sunday. I forwarded this post to the hostess with the idea that “powertools and pumpkins might be fun, or a big mess, or both.” Both our significant others were in the military and between the us we have a LOT of powertools…

    I have a feeling there will be a lot of “I wonder what this one will do…”

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 18, 2012 at 10:42 am

      Hahahhah! The funny thing is that the smaller pumpkin was tougher so it shot things more when we drilled while the first one was so chill (a bit softer, so it didn’t shoot pumpkin at all). It was all sort of a hilarious experiment.

      xo
      s

  46. Avatar for WendyWendy says

    October 18, 2012 at 10:32 am

    If John needs a break, here’s a cool race to look at…

    http://www.runsanta.com/

    The video is worth a laugh or two!

    Hub and I will be volunteering and maybe running. Not sure if they make pregger Santa suits, so that may opt me out as the race is 2 days before our little lady is due.

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 18, 2012 at 10:42 am

      Hilarious!!

      xo
      s

  47. Avatar for RenaeRenae says

    October 18, 2012 at 10:32 am

    Speaking of Cereal Killer I just saw this on Etsy:

    http://www.etsy.com/listing/108406830/cereal-killer-upcycled-vintage?ref=sr_gallery_9&ga_search_query=silverware+spoon&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_ref=related&ga_page=1&ga_search_type=all

    Hilarious!

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 18, 2012 at 10:42 am

      Hahhhaahha!

      xo
      s

  48. Avatar for Leslie@MsMagpieWrites[email protected] says

    October 18, 2012 at 10:34 am

    I love the rabbit – he could be Bunnicula!

    Reply
  49. Avatar for LaurieLaurie says

    October 18, 2012 at 10:34 am

    Awesome. But that bunny needs some fangs …. white model magic?

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 18, 2012 at 10:37 am

      Hahahahahhahahaha! I LOVE that idea.

      xo
      s

  50. Avatar for Nicole @ Liberty BellesNicole @ Liberty Belles says

    October 18, 2012 at 10:34 am

    What a creative idea for something that’s so standard! Every year you guys amaze me with your fun takes on pumpkin carving. Time to run out and pick up my pumpkin :)

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      October 18, 2012 at 10:36 am

      Aw thanks Nicole!

      xo
      s

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