I can't remember the last time I carved a pumpkin. But some friends and I got to scoop guts, saw out hearts and toast seeds this year. Neither pumpkin ended up being seasonally themed, but I love how they came out! There's just something about the naturalness, handmade-ness, the fire glowing from within (and that orange stain and pumpkin smell you can't get off your hands for 2 days).
It's important to note that these two pumpkins were selected by a friend who went out of her way to go to 3 different farms/stores/stands before she decided she had found the right pumpkins. I'm telling you, the "Perfect Pumpkin Perception" is a strong force indeed.
