October is here, and that means it’s time for all things pumpkin! Like most things, nobody does it better than New York — which is why the Luxury Apt WNY Blog is bursting with pumpkin decorating and carving ideas, pumpkin-based recipes, and Halloween party ideas today.
Creative Pumpkins
Decorating pumpkins has evolved into an art form. Get out your chalk paint, glue, drill, and lights to try these ideas for creating the perfect jack-o-lantern or pumpkin decoration. Check out the transformations you can create with Country Living’s 88 cool pumpkin decoration ideas.
Modern Farmer advises that you choose pumpkins that are far from decay. The sturdiness of stems and the gourd will tell you just how “fresh” your pumpkin is. Modern Farmer also gives this tip: buy separate pumpkins for your pies and for carving. You could eat a carving pumpkin; it just wouldn’t taste very good.
Pumpkin-Based Recipes
These cookies are like mini pumpkin pies, but in mummy-cookie form and without too much pumpkin puree. You get the perfect taste of pumpkin, topped with sweet cinnamon sugar and candy eyes. You’ll feel almost too attached to your sweet creations to let them go, but you won’t regret it as soon as you take a bite.
Pumpkin chocolate chip cookie bars
Bake a delicious backdrop to some cute and tasty bats with this pumpkin chocolate chip cookie bar recipe. You can keep the bars as they are if you don’t want to make the bats, but the little bats are an easy addition to making the treat extra sweet and Halloween-ready.
Halloween Party Ideas
Halloween is itself a theme. Many parties include Halloween decor, games, and food. Whether you are doing a full-blown meal for your party or merely providing finger foods, there are a multitude of options. We like the suggestions from Southern Living’s Halloween Party Appetizers and Finger Food post.
If scary, creepy Halloween fare isn’t your cup of tea, take heart. A harvest home theme readily lends itself to the celebration. Traditional fall decor coupled with down-home games and hearty food make this a great choice.
Themed parties can be a lot of fun too. Turn to Harry Potter or perhaps a Halloween movie for inspiration. Simple fall-themed decor may be all you want or need, but if you are looking to go into more detail or follow a specific theme, head to Party City for Halloween decorations (including hanging decorations, scene setters, wall and window decorations, door decorations, and balloons). Or you can try these DIY party decorations with supplies from Home Depot.
We hope these ideas help get your creativity flowing as you prepare to celebrate this month! We want to wish everyone in our apartment communities a Happy Halloween!