Hello, sweet applets!
I am so enjoying the end of October.
We've throwing a Halloween party on Wednesday, so in addition to scrambling like a busy bunny on the official Black Apple end of things, I'm excited about the big, fun holiday that's almost upon us.
We went with a few good friends to the pumpkin farm yesterday. It looked a little like a depression-era dust bowl pumpkin farm, since we're in the midst of a bit of a drought, but it was still really fun. We picked out a variety of pumpkins, and then headed back to Andy + Sara's to carve them up. Then, of course, we had to "test" their jack-o-lanternability:
So cute!!! All of the girls made the bigger "traditional" pumpkin faces, and the boys ended up making crazy-cool faces on the smaller ones. I don't know why it happened that way, but I'm pretty jealous of the little cute quirky ones.
Here is mine + Josiah's:
I love how Nightmare Before Christmas Josiah's looks...kind of like Jack with the Mayor's top hat.
I hope everyone's weekends were lovely.
Now I need to go get some food in my tummy + do some big-time work!
Comments (24)
i love your blue shoes!! i have to say, i read your blog evertime i can and its such an inspiration, you always seem to have so much fun, keep up the most beautiful and adorable work, my wonderful husband is buying me a print of yours for my birthday, i cant decide on which one! so will be back soon :)
zoe xx
Zoe · October 28, 2007 at 03:51 PM
That little pumpkin is absolutely perfect in its wonkiness!
FabulousValency · October 28, 2007 at 04:22 PM
How adorable and funky! I love the smaller pumpkins. And how did you get your photos to have rounded edge? Is there a tool in photoshop I don't know how to use yet?
Thanks!
KT
Katie · October 28, 2007 at 05:43 PM
www.extremepumpkins.com
www.projectblancoyd.typepad.com · October 28, 2007 at 06:11 PM
Yay another pumpkin carver! Come see mine, we have very similar taste in pumpkin faces!
Jessica Marie · October 28, 2007 at 06:31 PM
I simply love the top photograph; those stripy tights and shoes are pretty sharp! ;) And those pumpkins are adorable--I haven't carved a pumpkin since I was 12!!
I am so jealous that you're doing something fun for the holiday... I can't think of anything to do, other than moon about in a costume, taking pictures. lol.
Have a lovely Sunday evening, Miss Emily!
Casey · October 28, 2007 at 07:02 PM
oh what wonderfully festive pumpkins!.
Belinda · October 28, 2007 at 07:54 PM
I love them. You both did a wonderful job and they seem to make the perfect match...
Mary · October 28, 2007 at 08:50 PM
Halloween is going to pass me by, my fave day, so sad......... I love the pumpkins! Wish I had gotten to carve with y'all.... xxo
A Fanciful Twist · October 28, 2007 at 10:04 PM
You mentioned a bit of a drought. I could send you the rain we had in Virginia the past three days but it's moved on somewhere else.
I'm actually looking forward to Halloween this year which is new for me. Still haven't brought a pumpkin to carve though.
RaShawn · October 28, 2007 at 11:09 PM
Those pumpkins are charming and not a little bit nerve-wracking, like one of those people who smiles and you just know they're up to no good.
Alison Whittington · October 29, 2007 at 09:41 AM
What a sweet red jacket!
Melissa · October 29, 2007 at 10:22 AM
Wonderful - it looks like it was so much fun!
Day · October 29, 2007 at 11:28 AM
Wonderful - it looks like it was so much fun!
Day · October 29, 2007 at 11:30 AM
Thats the source of a lot of pumpkin goo right there. Did anyone make pie?
Carley · October 29, 2007 at 03:18 PM
I love the little pumpkin! It is very much like Nightmare Before Christmas! I'm hoping to carve my own little pumpkin(s) this week :)
Jill · October 29, 2007 at 05:02 PM
Halloween Parties are so fun! I wish I had one to go to. Next year I'll host one. I have been studying magazines for party ideas for years:) I hope you post some of your pictures!
jill · October 29, 2007 at 07:01 PM
Your blog is always oh-so-inspiring! And, those pumpkins are simply adorable. Thanks for sharing!
Holly Hanks · October 30, 2007 at 12:04 AM
I've been reading your blog for months and months now and simply adore the way you write and capture your inspiring lifestyle on a mere computer screen. It's my daily distraction from work and I love it! :D
I'm from Western Australia and we don't really celebrate Halloween at all. Some kids try to trick-or-treat but everyone is just scared they'll vandalise your property or something. It's pretty sad. So it was awesome to see pictures of your pumpkin laterns this entry! I'm totally in love with America and can't wait to get back there soon. I think I'll plan it for this time next year, I've never carved a pumpkin before, it looks fun!
Have a wonderful week and please don't ever stop blogging. I'm with Zoe... when my boyfriend and I move into our new house soon I'll be visiting your shop for something funky, even Adam loves your little girls and cute hedgehogs.
Cheers! x
Jess from Oz · October 30, 2007 at 03:01 AM
Just a quick note to say that i spotted your work on Etsy, and i love your style :)
tinyblob · October 30, 2007 at 07:50 AM
Hey. I have been reading your journal for a while now and I love your work. As soon as I get some extra money, I am buying some of your stuff...alot of it, probably :) I am an artist myself and I'm thinking about opening an Etsy shop. Where do you usually go to make quality prints, buttons, etc.? I would rather sell prints of everything than originals, but I don't know where to go to get the best deal and quality. Haha...I have so many questions. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks so much.
Danielle · October 30, 2007 at 01:04 PM
off topic, but incase you weren't aware
your print with the really long scarf worn
by two people, there's a picture of it on emoquiz.com. I was bored and just mucking around, and happen to find it in the question section by accident.
Nicole · October 30, 2007 at 05:03 PM
Oooooooo... Oooooooooooo... Love those!! :)
tiffany · October 30, 2007 at 08:55 PM
what cutie pie little punkins! i love the teeniest one the most :)
lulette · October 30, 2007 at 10:46 PM