Return of the Pumpkin People

October brings the Return of the Pumpkin People to the town of Jackson and North Conway, N.H. This annual, fall celebration is celebrating its 27th year which features area businesses and residents going beyond the standard jack-o-lantern, by creating pumpkin characters based on popular culture, literature, and seasonal themes. It is a local tradition and contest to create Pumpkin People with a pumpkin for its head and body like a scarecrow. It is a self-guided tour that takes you to participating locations throughout Jackson and surrounding towns in Mount Washington Valley. There are nearly 75 participating businesses and organizations all of which create some amazing displays. This event runs from October 1st – 31st. 


Can I just say “WOW!” the creativity of some of the business was outstanding. The Hubby and I had a fantastic time looking for the Pumpkin People. In the town of Jackson we were able to walk the small town, as most of the businesses participated. Even when we had to drive to the next location it was great because the scenery around us was spectacular. If you happen to be in the area during October it is so worth a visit.

Come tour the Pumpkin People with us...

This Little Piggy by Design Bungalow

 

Rapunzel by Divinity Salon

 

Don't Feed the Bears by Badger Reality

 

Caddy Shack by North Conway Country Club
Second Place Business Conway Area

 

Cinderella's Ice Bucket Challenge by Story Land

I used to watch this show every year as a kid, nothing said Christmas is coming...

Charlie Brown Christmas by Snowflake Inn

Flossie's Sugar Shack by Flossie General Store

 This was beautiful and had us pause and reflect on a man's life...

Robin Williams Remembered by Nordic Village Resort
Third Place Business Area Jackson

A Christmas Carol by S'kimos Ski Club
Third Place Business Area Jackson

 OK, this one I did a dance when I saw it. It is my all time favorite Christmas show...

A Christmas Story - Part 1 by Christmas Farm Inn & Spa
Second Place Business Area Jackson

A Christmas Story - Part 2 by Christmas Farm Inn & Spa
Second Place Business Area Jackson

The next one, tho morbid, was amazing. The detail and set design really showed the hard work they put into it.

Funeral for the Old Man in the Mountains by Jackson Historical Society
First Place Business Jackson Area

Take Me to Your Innkeeper by Inn at Jackson
Overall Business Winner All Communities

 Now this one was a little risque...

Pole Dancer by local Gas Station

 This one won Funniest, we though it was hysterical but a little disturbing....

Where Pumpkin Pies Come From by Parkaview House
Funniest Jackson Area

Well I hope you enjoyed our tour of the Return of the Pumpkin People as much as we did. 

Tho, now I feel like my undecorated pumpkins are pretty lame... lol

Have a great week!

For the Love of Autumn

Hi All! The Hubby and I just returned from a fantastic vacation in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. The autumn color was at its finest. I will detail more of our trip in later posts. Today, I am highlighting my favorite time of year with images I took on our vacation. Enjoy.

 

One of the most magically seasons of the year for me is autumn. From the wonderful autumn smells, to the cozy comfort meals made in my crock-pot, to taking out my fleece blanket for cuddling on the couch with a great book, I love everything about the fall. And don't get me started on the baking... pumpkin bread, pumpkin pancakes, pumpkin dip, oh my. 

The fall weather is what the Hubby and I look forward to, it can be dream-like. It's almost as if the perfect mix of sun and clouds, with a slight chill, was combined together to create the best weather ever. From the warm days, to the cool nights, and the abundance of color as the leaves change, is what makes the fall season so intoxicating! I wish I could live in a perpetual state of fall. 

Now, can we talk color, I talking the amazing, brilliant colors of fall. Being that red is my favorite color, it should come as no surprise that the colors of fall is my favorite palette. To me it symbolizes warmth, like nature is giving you a big cozy hug. I could not imaging living in a place that doesn't have a fall season. 

Here are some of my favorite pictures I took on our leaf peeping vacation with some lovely quotes about autumn. 

Delicious autumn! My very soul is wedded to it, and if I were a bird I would fly about the earth seeking the successive autumns. ~ George Eliot

Autumn is a second spring where every leaf is a flower. ~ Albert Camus 

Autumn, the year's last, loveliest smile. ~ William Cullen Bryant 

Autumn burned brightly, a running flame through the mountains, a torch flung to the trees. ~ Faith Baldwin

Every leaf speaks bliss to me, Fluttering from the autumn tree. ~ Emily Bronte

God is quite the artist, he paints a canopy, adding splashes of color for everyone to see. ~ Unknown

Stop and enjoy the colors!

Leaf peeping

Hi my Blog Friends 

This week and next my blog will be a little light on posts. The Hubby, the Puppy, and I are taking a well deserved 2 week vacation in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. We plan to do some leaf peeping, eating some great food, and kicking up our feet and relaxing. Keep checking back as I hope to post some spectacular pictures. You can also follow me on Instagram. 

Have a great week.