These pumpkins are for life, not just Halloween!

Pumpkins are up there as one of the quirkiest vegetables in my opinion. They’re so chunky and funnily-shaped. They have been used as canvases for creepy faces for Halloween for so many years, but people are getting so creating with their pumpkin artwork, it is unbelievable.

I thought it would be a bit of a challenge to find pumpkin-shaped products, but there’s a good amount about, I’m quite impressed!

The pumpkin even made it into one of the best-loved fairytales, Cinderella, as her carriage was originally a pumpkin! It makes sense that the pumpkin carriage would be created as some kind of product, a trinket box is the perfect choice. This is so beautiful and is very very similar to one I had from Mr Quirky a few years ago…I had spotted it in a quirky shop and hinted very loudly 😉 Mine is sparkly silver all over, but this one is just as elegant.

This cushions are adorable, they look so squishy and soft. Children in particular love funky cushions, our boy has all shapes and sizes..I think he’d love one of these, especially as his favourite colour (at the moment) is orange!

Oooh what a cutie little pot plant 🙂 Such a classy pumpkin, It would look fab with a cactus or a mini tree in it…or even as a holder for bits and bobs or pens! It’s so dinky, perfect for jazzing up an area that is tight on space!

I adore this, one of my favourite finds…such a cute little cosy bed for little pets! Looks so snug and warm, perfect for the Winter months. if they made them human-sized I’d be seriously tempted!!

This is fabulous, such a funky little bottle opener. This listing is for 12 pieces for some reason, so it could be a good order if you have a lot of people to give a gift to! I think it’s a very clever design, love it!

This pumpkin fairy house is stunning, I’m quite positive it already features in my fairy house post I wrote many months ago, that’s how much I love it! I can imagine it looking fab on a windowsill or outside…this pumpkin is definitely not just for Halloween!

This pumpkin mug is so funky, love the lid too! Great for soups as well as cuppas, keep it nice and warm. My quirky radar went through the roof when I saw this!

Such an elegant pumpkin, it would add a glorious glow to any room. It’s beautiful as a decorative piece on it’s own, but the light feature makes it even more special.

Do you like marzipan? This is so cool, a bunch of marzipan pumpkins in a coffin box, genius idea! It does ooze Halloween vibes, but a lot of people are into the gothic theme these days, could be the perfect gift for someone who has that taste!

Such a beautiful pumpkin carriage locket, perfect gift idea for a romantic girl or lady. This is one piece of jewellery I would truly treasure if I was given it, it’s very special.

With crystals becoming very popular, I am seeing them in all shapes and sizes, but how could I not add this pumpkin into this post?! It looks fab, and would be a perfect addition to a crystal collection, especially this time of the year.

This is a set of 3 decorative pumpkins, I had to add them in due to their unusual colouring and patterns. They have such an Autumn look and feel to them, I really like them.

Fancy adding a bit of va va voom to your frothy coffees? This stencil would allow to do just that! You could give your own pumpkin spice latte a go at home and make it look just like they do in the shops!

What a beautifully designed pin cushion. I love the choice of fabric, and I love that it has a wooden base. Beautiful detailing with the added leaf too. Sweet little piece.

This is a sturdy-looking pumpkin! Made out of horse shoes!! It would look awesome outside with a big candle glowing in the middle. This is a pumpkin with a difference, I’d imagine quite hard to steal too, it must weigh quite a bit!

Pumpkin knobs eeeek! You can buy them in sets of 8 but I do have an issue with this listing, you can only buy them in sets of one colour…but I like the combo of all colours as shown in the image, that would make such a funky chest of drawers or whatever! But they are too cool to not include in this post!

This is a goooorgeous pumpkin candle holder. It has elegance, class and I love it. I love the workmanship on the leaves and stalk, probably my favourite parts. This is definitely the type of pumpkin I’d have in my house!

I think you’ll find most of these quirky pumpkins have longevity beyond Halloween, I really do hope you see something you like…and hope this post isn’t too late for any pre-Halloween orders!

A dream World of colourful houses!

My dream World would definitely consist of colourful houses, vibrant towns and multi-coloured streets; oh what a beautiful life it would be! I often wonder why the houses, particularly here in Britain are so boring…not everywhere of course, a lot of coastal areas go nutty for colours and every house has it’s own colour, it’s own character. If you’re thinking of painting your house, please do it (within reason!) it might encourage your neighbours to give their house a make-over too, and before you know it, you will love the street that you live on!

I adore colour on my products, and I find houses so quirky on things. One of my favourite mugs is my festive village scene mug, it’s just so colourful, yes it is Christmassy, but I use it all year round because it’s too pretty to be hidden away!

I’ll start with my favourite product, this colourful houses backpack. I am sooo in love with this that Mr Quirky has asked me repeatedly to just order one for myself, but I already have two beautiful backpacks that I don’t use, so as much as I love it, I’m holding off on ordering one just yet…but the more I look at it even now as I’m writing, the more I want it! It would be amazing to carry this around during the festive season!

I had to add this stunning little dress in, if there was an adult version, I might have tempted! It’s so colourful and kooky. Sizes range from 12-18m to 12-14yrs so you could really annoy your daughters by making them all wear matching dresses…as the eldest of four girls, this happens, trust me!!! It is so pretty though, you can even choose between long or short sleeved. I love it.

Going on holiday and want to be able to spot your suitcase in amongst the others? This colourful luggage tag will certainly stand out. I can’t work out if it’s a painting or a photograph, there’s so much detail! I have often advertised my own quirky luggage tags as a cute way to give a gift of a trip or holiday, something to open with tickets perhaps!

This would be like carrying a work of art around with you. Fabulous colours, quirky artistry, all the houses and windows are a bit wonky, but that’s what makes it stand out. I have many purses, none of them are plain, this would fit right in with my collection. It looks like a happy place to be.

I know this jigsaw puzzle isn’t “quirky” quirky, but I thought it deserved to be added in for it’s vibrance and colourfulness. It’s quite possibly one of the prettiest jigsaws I’ve come across this year. I do love a puzzle, especially at Christmas time, when work slows down and fun times begin. With our boy being 4 years old now, I’m hoping this is the year we’ll be able to do a proper jigsaw together as a family…we’ll see! Anyway, back to the puzzle, it is of Positano in Italy which is a beautiful area of a beautiful Country. I’m sure this would be an absolute joy to complete.

A pretty painting you might think, and yes, yes it is absolutely beautiful, and even just as a stand alone canvas, this is gorgeous; but the reason I’ve added it in to my quirky post is because of it’s light function. If you click on the picture, it’ll take you to the listing where you’ll see an image of it with a gentle glow in the dark, making it a perfect night light or just a little something to create ambiance.

This is one funky, super quirky clock! This would brighten up the kitchen for sure, it would even add a gorgeous splash of colour and quirkiness to a bedroom too with it’s night-time scenery and funny-looking moon man! It would even look cool in a fun restaurant or bar, why not?! A sleepy but cheerful vision, the colours are vibrant, the houses all kooky and fun. I really like it, it has stacks of character.

Ooooh this little drawstring bag is right up my funky street! Perfect for swimming, beach days, play dates, shopping, the gym(??!). It would definitely stand out from any other bags so not an easy one to misplace or to get confused with anyone else’s bag! Children will love the fun colours, I love the fun colours!

These are 100% my kind of curtains…I would have loved them as a teen / young adult for sure. Might have to persuade Mr Quirky to let me indulge in a bit of quirky for the bedroom with this gorgeous pair of curtains. Lovely calming colours, beautiful, elegant houses, a special find for me, love love love.

Now this is quirky in a different way. Bold in colour and style. A cute little bag for a night out, it would make the right outfit ‘pop’! It gives something very classy and stylish a little bit of quirky charm, a little bit of fun.

This here has got to be one of most beautiful fabrics I’ve ever come across. I would love this as a bag, a dress, a cushion, curtains, I don’t know, just make me a whole sofa with this on it! It is gorgeous, combines my adoration of quirky trees and colourful houses, might be my favourite find in this theme. It has a bit of fantasy, a bit of magic and I think if you are a person who creates with materials, you’d be mad to pass up an opportunity to make something special out of this one!

These are actually a set of magnets! I am quite tempted by these, they would make munchkin’s school letters board much brighter and friendlier…all I have on that at the moment are little black magnets, these are much more fun! They are like beautiful little works of art, the colours are stunning and vibrant, the scenes quirky and cute. This particular store is full of wonderful, colourful, quirky bits and bobs, I recommend a little browse of their offerings.

Ok, so I know we’re still a way off Christmas yet, but isn’t this Christmas cushion gorgeous? A perfect comfortable decoration for the festive season! I would love a couple of these I’ve got to be honest, I love a Winter Village scene, it makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside!

This suncatcher is so funky and bright, a real statement piece to hang in your window, people will pass your house in awe and think, ‘wow, those people are cool, look at their quirky suncatcher’! There’s only 1 left of this style so you might want to hurry and get it quick before anyone else nabs it, but if you miss out, this store has plenty more colourful suncatchers to offer.

Last but not least, this stunning lampshade has got it all going on! Colour, style, sooo chic! I can imagine it looking amazing in a clutter-free, very modern, very white room…but I can also see it adding more charm and colour to a more quirky, vibrant abode. It’s a very versatile design. Brighten up a kitchen or hallway maybe, it would look fab in a conservatory! Oooh maybe even in a cool cafe, restaurant or bar…can you imagine a few of these hanging from the ceiling, they’d look awesome!

This colourful houses post has been on the cards for so long, leaving it as long as I have meant that I was able to add in a couple of festive finds, which is fab seeing as the inspiration for this post came from my Christmas village scene mug! It’s been so lovely to look at all these colours. My Grandparents lived in a little coastal village called Aberaeron, full of colourful houses, this may be why I was drawn to this topic, a homage to my Grandparents, that colourful houses and colourful streets will always make me think of them, bless their souls. I found it quite hard to find colourful houses on products, so please, if you do come across any that you think I might like, do let me know, I’d be most grateful.