How does Janis Elspas’s approach to fall decorations with fairytale pumpkins and gourds stand out?

I focus on making fall decorations feel magical, artistic, and approachable rather than overly “perfect” or commercial. I’m drawn to unusual shapes and colors—fairytale pumpkins and gourd-like pumpkins from farmers markets—because they already look like storybook characters without much effort.

I also love using them as a creative canvas. A painted pumpkin, like the Starry Night–inspired one my daughter created, turns décor into personal art and a family memory, not just a seasonal prop.

Would you like ideas for using fairytale pumpkins and gourds in your own fall décor?