All Pumpkin. All the Time.

Every year, without fail, sometime around mid-August, I start to get a serious craving for all things pumpkin. Maybe it's because pumpkins are synonymous with Fall, and after a long, hot, summer I am more than ready for cooler days. Or maybe it's because pumpkin is one of the tastiest, most versatile vegetables out there.

Whatever the reason, I cannot wait to get in the kitchen and make something new and delicious with my favorite ingredient. Only problem is, by the time October rolls around, I can't remember all the recipes I wanted to try.

Vegan pumpkin pecan cinnamon rolls

Not this year. This year I have Pinterest.

I'm collecting all the mouth-watering pumpkin recipes I can get my hands on (most sweet, but some savory), and putting them all on a Pinterest board.

And by gum, I vow to make them all by Thanksgiving! Okay, don't hold me to that. But I am going to make as many as I can, and share some of my favorites here.

Do you have any favorite pumpkin recipes? What's your favorite Fall food?

Victorian Harvest

I love seasonal wreathes. Why should the Christmas season get all the fun? This gorgeous wreath from Stylishstems is so rustic and romantic, perfect for the last days of summer right up til Winter.
http://www.etsy.com/listing/55737264/fall-in-love-heart-wreath


This sweet little brooch from Glassbeadtreasures features two teeny, hand-sewn pumpkins. They are mounted in a filigree frame made from raw brass and backed with a pin. I can't imagine how much patience and skill it takes to do this!
http://www.etsy.com/listing/51832766/pumpkin-patch-brooch


I made a bird-feeder out of a dried gourd once; I can tell you it didn't look nearly as good as these beautiful examples from Crazyforcreating. Each gourd is hand painted with a Victorian motif and comes with a free portion of bird seed (one gourd per listing).
http://www.etsy.com/listing/54820554/victorian-gourd-bird-house-bird-feeder

The Leaves are Changing

A hot and dry summer here in New England means that some leaves are already starting to change. Here are some Victorian leaf inspired necklaces from Etsy:


Simple, understated and elegant, this brass necklace by Ragtrader used Victorian tooling to make the cute acorn motif. An absolutely perfect accessory for Autumn.
http://www.etsy.com/listing/46398684/brass-acorn-necklace


Soft and gorgeous, this necklace from NewCreations1 features an iridescent leaf with clusters of beige and sage green glass pearls. This would look amazing over a cream turtleneck sweater, or a plunging V-neckline. It even comes with matching earrings!
http://www.etsy.com/listing/50069966/falling-leaves-iridescent-copper-leaf


You can almost smell the Oak in the air with this necklace from WhatOnceWas. The centerpiece was an antique dress clip that has been paired with opaque glass acorns to make a wonderful, one-of-a-kind accessory.
http://www.etsy.com/listing/54988295/mighty-oak

Back to School, Victorian style

DeadWorry has so many fun, unique bags at really great prices, it was hard to choose just one to feature! I love this field bag though because it's perfect for carrying school supplies, and there is just something about a jaunty little bunny wearing a monocle and top-hat.
http://www.etsy.com/listing/53061999/fancy-rabbit-khaki-field-bag


These beautiful composition books from RedOtter are a stylish way to keep notes in class. Notebook shown features a Victorian damask pattern, label to write subject on, and an elastic to keep closed when not in use.
http://www.etsy.com/listing/44722949/mint-composition


This beautiful corkboard by FunkyJunkCompany boasts a distressed blue, wood, frame and 17" by 21" worth of cork. Great for pinning up all your notes, pictures, schedule, whatever! Check out their shop for lots more framed corkboards and chalkboards!
http://www.etsy.com/listing/49475386/shabby-cottage-chic-sky-blue-floral