17 Pretty, Pretty Pumpkins to Make This Weekend

Nicole Weinrich
Oct 16, 2014

There is nothing more on trend right now than pumpkins, maybe because it’s almost Halloween ;) From pumpkin recipes to decorating with pumpkins, there is no better way to celebrate fall than with plenty of those big orange babes. This year, take your pumpkin beautification to the next level with inspiration for the prettiest pumpkins in all the land. Grab that cliche cup of PSL and get crafting with these pumpkin projects.

1. Prettiest Pumpkin Ever: Wrapping paper is no longer reserved for December holidays. It’s time to get decoupaging. (via Brit + Co)

2. Rainbow Pushpin Pumpkins: Pick a white pumpkin at the patch this year, and grab some colorful thumbtacks for this easy pumpkin project. Simply poke the thumbtacks into your pumpkin to create a polka-dotted rainbow that will add major pep to your front porch. (via Lauren Conrad)

3. Ombre Pumpkin: Guess what? Ombre is best on everything. Give your pumpkins a bright and bold makeover with this easy painted pumpkin project. (via Funky Time)

4. Chalkboard Pumpkins: We cannot get enough of chalkboard paint. Customize your pumpkin with your holiday menu or a quote. (via Better Recipes)

5. Glitter Pumpkins: The way to any maker’s heart is glitter. Mini white pumpkins offer a blank canvas so your glitter of choice will pop and make a statement. (via Yesterday’s Sweetheart)

6. Flower Pot Pumpkins: This pumpkin centerpiece is the perfect excuse to plan the ultimate fall soiree. Carve a hole in the top of a large pumpkin and hollow out the inner cavity, then fill with your favorite flowers. (via Handmade Charlotte)

7. Color-blocked Pumpkins: This quick and easy no-carve pumpkin project can feature your entire family’s favorite colors for a display the whole neighborhood will love. (via Brit + Co)

8. Stack-O-Lantern: Why display one lonely jack-o-lantern when you could flaunt a stack-o-lantern? A trio of three pumpkin designs are combined to create the most gourd-geous exhibit. (via Brit + Co)

9. Gilded Pumpkins: We love all things gilded and gold. If you’re looking for a way to style your pumpkins in a sophisticated way, this is the project for you. From gold sequins to chic all-black, there is pumpkin inspiration for every maker’s style in this tutorial. (via Style Within Reach).

10. Sugar Skull Pumpkins: Give your painted pumpkin a Day of the Dead theme with this colorful inspiration. (via Brit + Co)

11. Mini Polka Dot Pumpkins: Don’t let your small space keep you from decorating with big style. Mini polka-dotted pumpkins are the no-carve pumpkin solution for tiny apartments or dorm rooms. Create this easy project in mere minutes and add fall flair to your space! (via Paper + Stitch)

12. Painted Pattern Pumpkins: This black and white ikat pattern is a fashion-forward way to style your pumpkin for the chicest design on the block. (via Alisa Burke)

13. No Carve Pumpkins: The days of spending hours digging slimy muck and seeds out of your pumpkin are long gone. Whether your pumpkin is big or small and no matter if you want it striped or dotted, there is inspiration for all here! (via Brit + Co)

14. Golden Doily Pumpkins: There are two things that immediately dress up any DIY craft — lace and gold. Add major pizazz to your pumpkin with a lace-like doily spray painted in gold. (via 17 Apart)

15. House Address Pumpkin: If your pumpkin is going to sit proudly on your stoop, why not make it fun AND functional? Spray paint your pumpkin a chic gold, then add your house address with stencils for an instant addition of curb appeal. (via Style and Cheek)

16. Pumpkin Candles: Forget store-bought pumpkin-pie-scented candles and make these homemade pumpkin candles. (via Hello Natural)

17. Chic No Carve Pumpkins: Cut geometric bits of confetti up in whatever colors you fancy and get to pasting them onto your ‘kin. (via Brit + Co)

How are you planning on prettifying your pumpkin this fall?

Jenny Han Just Teased A "Surprise" End To 'The Summer I Turned Pretty'

It's almost time to return to Cousins! The Summer I Turned Pretty season 3 is coming this summer, and Prime Video just gave us a first official look at Belly, Jeremiah, and Conrad. The new episodes will open at the end of Belly's freshman year of college, and in addition to seeing the evolution of our favorite characters, author and co-showrunner Jenny Han says "there are going to be surprises" in the final season. Eek!

Here's your first look at Lola Tung, Gavin Casalegno, and Christopher Briney in The Summer I Turned Pretty season 3, coming to Prime Video July 2025!


Jenny Han says 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' fans are in for a few surprises.

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"There are the things that [fans] know and then there are things they think they know, and then there's going to be, hopefully, things that surprise them," Jenny Han tells Entertainment Weekly. Listen, I am a very proud member of Team Conrad, and seeing how cozy Belly and Jeremiah are in these pics (not to mention the set leak that's definitely not in the third book), I'm starting to wonder if Prime Video is teasing I should switch teams.

But no matter which team you're on, Lola Tung promises the season won't let you down.

Team #JellyFish will get their time this season.

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"The one thing I've always admired about Jenny is that every season and every decision about what's coming next is purely to serve the story," Lola says. "She's never going to do anything that doesn't make sense for the story. It's all about this beautiful world she's created and giving the fans something really, really special and giving us something really special to work with."

And that includes some sweet moments which Jeremiah and Belly, who "are, at their core, best friends," Lola adds. "That relationship is something that's so special and so unique to them, so it's exciting to see this season and how their relationship blossoms."

And 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' images also feature Conrad.

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But don't worry Conrad fans, we also get a look at the elder Fisher brother who "we know that he went to Stanford, and so he's continuing on his journey to become a doctor, as you can see from that white coat," Jenny says. "I think people won't be surprised to see that."

Keep reading for more images from The Summer I Turned Pretty season 3!

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Jenny Han also teases this image is actually a flashback, "so do with that what you will." BRB, I'm off dreaming of a beach vacation. I also can't help but point out the warm color grade of this season! The golden look makes everything feel warmer and more magical — and offers a youthful glow as Belly gets older.

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But for those of us who care more about Steven and Taylor (Sean Kaufman and Rain Spencer) than the main love triangle, we got this single crumb from the new images. And I'm more than happy about it, thank you very much.

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Belly (Lola Tung) gets cozy on campus in a hoodie and sunglasses.

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And Belly and Jeremiah (Gavin Casalegno) get cozy with each other at a party.

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But they work as hard as they play! I have this exact outfit Belly's wearing, and you best believe I'm adding it into my fashion rotation.

How many episodes will The Summer I Turned Pretty season 3 have?

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Great news! The Summer I Turned Pretty season 3 will have 11 episodes instead of 7 or 8 like seasons 1 and 2 did. Stay tuned for the official release schedule.

Who's in the cast?

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The Summer I Turned Pretty season 3 cast features all your favorites:

  • Lola Tung as Belly Conklin: a beach-loving volleyball player who's always dreaming of summer.
  • Christopher Briney as Conrad Fisher: Belly and Steven's lifelong friend who Belly's always had a crush on.
  • Gavin Casalegno as Jeremiah Fisher: Conrad's sunny younger brother.
  • Sean Kaufman as Steven Conklin: Belly's older brother.
  • Rain Spencer as Taylor Jewel: Belly's best friend.
  • Jackie Chungas Laurel Park: Belly and Steven's mom and Susannah Fisher's best friend.

Meet The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3 Cast before the new episodes air on Prime Video this July!

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Michelle Randolph Teased We'll "Fill In Some Blanks" In The Dutton Family Tree Before '1923' Season Finale Ends

1923 season 2 premieres on Paramount+ February 23, and Michelle Randolph (who plays Elizabeth Dutton in the cast) is "so excited" for you to watch the new episodes — and she's been keeping up with all your fan theories!

"There are some crazy ones. I feel like the biggest fan theory thing is the family tree," she tells Brit + Co exclusively. "I've seen many different family trees and so it's like, 'OK, which one's accurate?' I actually drew my own at one point."

Here's what Michelle Randolph had to say about 1923 season 2, and the Dutton family tree, in Brit + Co's exclusive 1923 interview.

Michelle Randolph teases '1923' season 2 finally gives us answers to the Dutton family tree.

By the end of season 2, Michelle Randolph says "we might be able to fill in some blanks" in the Dutton family tree, which is a very hot topic for internet users! "I had to make my own [family tree] because all of the ones I saw on the internet were like — every single one was different. I was like 'I'm confused.'"

The Dutton family is made up of incredible cast members like Brandon Sklenar, Harrison Ford, and Helen Mirren, and Michelle reveals that the cast are just as close as their characters.

"There's a giant group chat called Giddy Up, which started during cowboy camp of season one," she says. "A cute little name, and I think I mean we all were on location in Montana and all in the same hotel, and we would get dinners after [filming], so I think even though our characters are very different and in different story lines like we all really did bond, which was really helpful to have each other throughout the chaos of of shooting a show."

The actress also says Elizabeth would connect with her 'Landman' character Ainsley.

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And if you're a tried and true Taylor Sheridan fan, you've probably picked up on the fact that Michelle isn't just in 1923 — she also has a starring role as Ainsley Norris in Landman! But would Elizabeth and Ainsley get along if they met in an alternate universe?

"That would be a fun thing to witness. I think they would," she says. "They're very different, but the similarities between them is they're both young women who are finding their place in this world and I think that they both actually look at the world through very bright eyes and have a lot of hope, which is an interesting correlation between the two of them. I think Elizabeth has gone through so much more than Ainsley obviously, so there might be a difference there, but I think they would get along."

Check out the 8 Compelling Historical Fiction Books For 1923 Lovers and read our interview with Julia Schlaepfer where she teases the Spencer and Alex's future.

This interview has been edited for length and clarity. And this post has been updated.

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Matcha Lovers, Beware: A "Global Matcha Shortage” Is On The Way

Leaders in the matcha industry are predicting a matcha shortage this spring. Sparked by a huge surge in demand, it’s possible that your go-to drink could be affected.

Here’s everything you need to know about this season’s matcha shortage.

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Per The Japan Times, increased demand for matcha powder put an “unprecedented strain” on the tea industry last year, and the same effect is predicted to take place in 2025.

According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Japan saw a 185% increase in matcha production from 2010 to 2023 in order to keep up with demand from cafes and home baristas around the world, The Japan Timesreports.

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Seeing that over half of Japan’s matcha is exported internationally, matcha lovers are looking toward the country for their green tea fix. Search interest for matcha has nearly quadrupled over the past 5 years, and it shows no sign of slowing down.

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This year, mostly organic matcha strains will be affected by the shortage, though lower-grade varieties could face the same issues if consumers begin reaching for them in favor of organic offerings. While top-tier, organic strains like ceremonial-grade matcha are known for being sweeter and smoother, the lower-grade kinds like culinary-grade matcha are noticeably more bitter and don't have the same vibrant color.

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Matcha can only be harvested in the springtime, so though a shortage may be happening now, there’s hope for increased supply in the near future. This year’s harvest will start in April.

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Even though production will ramp up, Jason Eng of Kametani Tea in Japan, a company that produces matcha for beverage companies around the world, says: “This year will be an interesting one. We haven’t hit a point yet where we’re going to run out, but it’s going to be really tight this autumn – not just for us but for everybody. The demand is off the charts.”

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