
Each month, Michaels challenges its Michaels Makers bloggers—a group of D.I.Y. and lifestyle influencers—to design a project according to a specific theme, trend, or season, such as D.I.Y. pumpkins using the company's hollow craft ones. The doughnut pumpkin from the DIY Playbook features a nine-inch white craft pumpkin with painted frosting and sprinkles.
Photo: Courtesy of the DIY Playbook

In Los Angeles in October 2014, Weight Watchers hosted a dinner featuring a long wooden table accented by pumpkins and fall foliage.
Photo: Tiger Tiger Studio

A team of artists carve more than 7,000 pumpkins, creating elaborate designs such as a giant spiderweb, as part of the Great Jack O’ Lantern Blaze, located at the Van Cortlandt Manor in Croton-on-Hudson, New York.
Photo: Tom Nycz

In September 2014, Pottery Barn Kids threw a Halloween bash at the Mondrian Los Angeles and used mini pumpkins to promote the event's hashtag, #LoveMyPBK.
Photo: Michael Williams Photography

Pumpkins served as festive vases for succulents at the Pottery Barn Kids event.
Photo: Michael Williams Photography

Gold confetti pumpkins from Homey Oh My only require three supplies—a pumpkin, scissors, and Washi tape.
Photo: Courtesy of Homey oh my!

A simple, seasonal centerpiece from a Pumpkin and a Princess was created by adding faux florals.
Photo: Courtesy of a Pumpkin and a Princess

The Canadian Opera Company intended to celebrate Cinderella with the silver-painted pumpkins at its 2010 Operanation benefit, but the look works equally well for a luxe fall effect.
Photo: Emma McIntyre for BizBash
Pumpkin Creme Brulee

In a reference to Cinderella's pumpkin carriage, pumpkin creme brulee from Superb Cuisine was served after dinner.
Photo: Evelyn Alas