Have you started to see the signs of Fall? We have seen Fall decorations going up in our neighborhood when walking to the farmer's market and strolling through the parks. I think everyone is ready for the season change and looking forward to the Fall with Jack-O-Lanterns sitting on the porch with creative carvings for Halloween.
We have been on the search for pumpkin patch's and pumpkin stands in our area, we are looking forward to carving jack-o-lanterns and placing them in the window seals in our brownstone.
I have some basic rules when picking or buying Jack-O-lantern. I am going to share them with you and when you go and pick or buy your Jack-o-Lantern to decorate your home this Halloween.
1. Choose a pumpkin with a stem and never carry it by the stem. Pumpkins without a stem will not last long.
2. Select a pumpkin with a flat bottom, so it will stand upright when finished being carved.
3. Avoid pumpkins with holes, cuts or soft spots. These are will rot in matter of days after being brought home.
4. Light colored pumpkins are easier to carve because the skin is not as hard as the darker orange Jack-O-Lantern.
5. Wash the Jack-O-lantern with warm water and dry before carving.
6. TO make the Jack-O-Lantern last longer, keep it in a cool place until you are ready to carve. After carving, coat the cuts with petroleum jelly this will seal the cuts and keep away insects away.
I hope enjoy searching for the perfect Jack-O-Lantern for your decor and the window seals in your home. We have so many Fall Ideas coming up at Brooklyn Living the Art Of Entertaining, from decorating to Fall recipes.
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