🎃🍬 Welcome to Pumpkins & Peppermint!
Hello and welcome! 🎃🍂❄️🎄
I’m so happy you’re here and officially part of the beginning of Pumpkins & Peppermint!
If you’ve ever wished autumn lasted a little longer, if you hate the hot weather and wish for the burr months, started thinking about Halloween months too early, watched Christmas movies when it wasn’t December, or dreamed of snowy winter days when the weather outside was warm, you’ve found the right place.
Pumpkins & Peppermint is a year-round seasonal lifestyle, entertainment, bookish, history, and folklore blog dedicated to everything I love about fall, Halloween, winter, and Christmas.
Around here, we don’t have to wait for the traditional calendar to give us permission to enjoy our favorite things.
You can read a spooky book in May.
Color a spook page in June.
You can start celebrating Summerween before everyone else starts thinking about Halloween.
You can watch a Christmas movie in March.
You can learn about winter folklore in April.
You can drink something pumpkin-spiced whenever you can find it.
And you can keep a little bit of seasonal magic in your life all year long. 🎃🍬
At Pumpkins & Peppermint, the year is divided into two seasonal worlds:
🎄❄️ November through April is Christmas & Winter Season.
🎃🍂 May through October is Fall, Halloween & Spooky Season.
Two seasonal worlds.
Six months each.
One cozy place to enjoy them all year long.
Welcome to Pumpkins & Peppermint. 🎃🍬❄️🎄
🍂 What You’ll Find on Pumpkins & Peppermint
🍂 What You’ll Find on Pumpkins & Peppermint
There is so much I want to explore, experience, review, research, try, learn, and create for this blog. Pumpkins & Peppermint is about creating an entire lifestyle around fall, Halloween, winter, and Christmas—from the books we read and movies we watch to the makeup we wear, nails we create, foods we try, places we visit, stories we discover, and hobbies we enjoy.
Here, you can expect:
🎃 Fall & Halloween Lifestyle — Cozy autumn living, spooky season routines, Halloween traditions, themed days, seasonal activities, pumpkin-filled adventures, and ways to make everyday life feel like fall and Halloween.
🎄 Christmas & Winter Lifestyle — Christmas traditions, snowy-day activities, cozy winter living, festive routines, holiday experiences, and ways to keep Christmas and winter magic alive from November through April.
🍂 Seasonal Routines — Fall morning routines, Halloween evenings, winter night routines, Christmas mornings, cozy resets, seasonal weekend routines, and themed self-care days.
💄 Makeup & Beauty — Pumpkin spice makeup, fall makeup looks, Halloween makeup, vampire-inspired beauty, witchy looks, Christmas makeup, candy cane looks, winter beauty, icy makeup, holiday collections, product reviews, and seasonal beauty experiments.
💅 Nails & Seasonal Manicures — Fall nails, pumpkin nails, Halloween nail art, spooky Gel-X sets, vampire nails, witchy manicures, ghost designs, Christmas nails, peppermint manicures, candy cane designs, winter nails, snowflakes, icy nail art, seasonal press-ons, nail hauls, and at-home nail days.
🧴 Skincare — Fall skincare routines, winter skincare, seasonal face masks, pumpkin skincare, cranberry products, peppermint products, moisturizing routines, skincare reviews, seasonal collections, and cozy skincare nights.
🛁 Body Care & Bath Products — Seasonal body washes, scrubs, lotions, body creams, bath bombs, bubble baths, shower routines, fall scents, Halloween products, Christmas collections, winter scents, and seasonal body-care reviews.
🌸 Perfume, Fragrance & Seasonal Scents — Pumpkin spice fragrances, apple scents, vanilla perfumes, smoky autumn scents, spooky fragrances, peppermint scents, gingerbread perfumes, cranberry fragrances, winter berries, pine scents, and Christmas-inspired fragrance reviews.
💇♀️ Hair Care & Seasonal Hair Ideas — Cozy hair routines, seasonal hair accessories, fall hairstyles, Halloween hair ideas, Christmas hairstyles, winter hair care, hair masks, seasonal hair products, and festive accessories.
👗 Fashion & Seasonal Style — Fall outfits, cozy sweaters, Halloween-inspired fashion, spooky accessories, Christmas outfits, festive pajamas, winter coats, scarves, boots, seasonal jewelry, themed accessories, and seasonal outfit inspiration.
🎨 Coloring Books & Coloring Nights — Fall coloring books, Halloween coloring pages, spooky coloring challenges, Christmas coloring books, winter coloring pages, cozy coloring nights, coloring book reviews, seasonal art supplies, and themed coloring marathons.
🧵 Sewing & Seasonal Crafts — Fall sewing projects, Halloween decorations, costumes, Christmas sewing, winter crafts, ornaments, seasonal pillows, cozy accessories, handmade decorations, and learning new creative skills.
🪡 Cross-Stitch & Embroidery — Pumpkin patterns, ghosts, haunted houses, autumn landscapes, Christmas trees, snowmen, winter villages, candy canes, ornaments, and seasonal stitching projects.
🎭 Cosplay & Costumes — Witches, vampires, dark fae, autumn queens, haunted manor characters, winter queens, ice sorceresses, Christmas characters, fantasy creatures, costume creation, makeup transformations, and seasonal character ideas.
📚 Books & Reading — Fall books, Halloween stories, spooky reads, fantasy, romantasy, paranormal romance, vampire books, witch stories, fae fantasy, gothic fiction, Christmas romance, winter fantasy, cozy books, folklore-inspired fiction, and seasonal book reviews.
📖 Reading Challenges — Summerween reading challenges, Halloween reading marathons, fall reading goals, Christmas book challenges, winter reading challenges, themed TBRs, reading trackers, and seasonal reading journals.
🎬 Movies — Fall movies, Halloween movies, spooky movies, cozy mysteries, paranormal movies, Christmas movies, holiday romance, winter films, movie reviews, themed marathons, and seasonal watch lists.
📺 TV Shows — Cozy fall shows, spooky series, supernatural shows, witchy television, vampire series, Christmas episodes, holiday shows, winter series, comfort television, and seasonal TV reviews.
🍿 Movie Nights & Watch Parties — Halloween movie nights, vampire marathons, witchy movie nights, cozy fall evenings, Christmas movie marathons, snowy movie days, themed snacks, decorations, and watch-list ideas.
🎮 Video Games & Cozy Gaming — Cozy autumn games, spooky games, Halloween events in games, fantasy games, winter games, Christmas gaming, seasonal challenges, decorating games, and cozy gaming nights.
🧩 Puzzles, Games & Activities — Fall puzzles, Halloween puzzles, Christmas puzzles, winter activity books, seasonal board games, trivia nights, word searches, cozy games, and themed activity nights.
🍪 Baking — Pumpkin cookies, apple desserts, Halloween treats, spooky cupcakes, Christmas cookies, gingerbread, peppermint desserts, winter cakes, seasonal baking experiments, and recipe reviews.
🍲 Cooking & Seasonal Meals — Cozy soups, fall dinners, Halloween party foods, winter comfort meals, Christmas dinners, seasonal breakfasts, themed lunches, slow-cooker recipes, and cozy meal ideas.
☕ Seasonal Drinks — Pumpkin spice drinks, apple cider, maple coffee, spooky mocktails, Halloween drinks, hot chocolate, peppermint mochas, gingerbread coffee, winter teas, and Christmas drink experiments.
🍬 Seasonal Candy & Snacks — Halloween candy reviews, pumpkin-flavored snacks, fall treats, Christmas candy, peppermint snacks, gingerbread products, winter treats, seasonal taste tests, and limited-edition food reviews.
🛍️ Shopping Finds — Fall shopping, Halloween store finds, spooky home décor, Christmas shopping, winter finds, seasonal beauty collections, books, coloring books, cozy accessories, and limited-edition products.
📦 Hauls & Unboxings — Halloween hauls, fall beauty hauls, Christmas décor hauls, winter self-care hauls, seasonal book hauls, coloring supply hauls, nail hauls, and themed unboxings.
⭐ Product Reviews — Seasonal makeup, skincare, fragrances, candles, books, movies, coloring books, nail products, decorations, food, drinks, cozy products, and honest reviews of things I try.
🕯️ Candles & Home Fragrance — Pumpkin candles, apple cider scents, haunted library fragrances, smoky autumn candles, peppermint candles, Christmas tree scents, gingerbread fragrances, winter candles, wax melts, and seasonal scent reviews.
🏡 Cozy Home & Decorating — Fall decorating, Halloween décor, spooky rooms, Christmas decorating, winter coziness, seasonal bedding, fairy lights, candles, reading corners, themed spaces, and decorating experiments.
🎃 Pumpkin Spice Everything — Pumpkin spice drinks, food, beauty, candles, fragrance, body care, recipes, product reviews, new releases, rankings, comparisons, and pumpkin spice experiments.
🍬 Peppermint Everything — Peppermint drinks, candy, beauty, body care, candles, baking, fragrances, holiday products, taste tests, reviews, and peppermint-themed days.
👻 Ghost Stories & Haunted Places — Historic ghost stories, haunted houses, haunted castles, haunted hotels, local legends, mysterious locations, seasonal hauntings, and the stories behind famous haunted places.
📜 History — Halloween history, Christmas history, holiday origins, historical celebrations, old seasonal customs, Victorian Christmas traditions, historic Halloween celebrations, and how traditions have changed.
🌙 Folklore & Legends — Autumn folklore, Halloween legends, winter folklore, Christmas legends, supernatural stories, mysterious creatures, ancient beliefs, local legends, and traditional tales from around the world.
🧙 Witches & Witch Folklore — Witch legends, witchcraft history, famous historical stories, folklore, fictional witches, witchy books, movies, beauty, fashion, and seasonal witch-inspired content.
🧛 Vampires & Vampire Lore — Vampire folklore, historical beliefs, famous legends, vampire books, movies, TV shows, fantasy worlds, gothic style, makeup, nails, and vampire-inspired seasonal content.
🐺 Werewolves & Shapeshifter Legends — Werewolf folklore, shapeshifter stories, historical beliefs, paranormal books, movies, legendary creatures, and supernatural seasonal content.
🧚 Fae, Fairies & Magical Folklore — Fae legends, fairy folklore, seasonal fae stories, enchanted forests, magical creatures, books, fantasy worlds, and Irish and Scottish folklore.
🎅 Christmas Characters & Creatures — Santa Claus traditions, elves, reindeer, winter spirits, gift-bringers, mysterious Christmas creatures, regional holiday characters, and their history and folklore.
❄️ Winter Legends & Dark Winter Folklore — Snowy ghost stories, winter spirits, creatures of the longest nights, mysterious traditions, ancient winter beliefs, and folklore from cold and snowy places.
🔮 Superstitions & Strange Traditions — Halloween superstitions, Christmas beliefs, autumn customs, winter rituals, forgotten traditions, good-luck practices, mysterious customs, and the stories behind them.
🌍 Traditions Around the World — Halloween celebrations, harvest festivals, Christmas traditions, winter holidays, seasonal foods, decorations, legends, customs, and celebrations from different countries and cultures.
☘️ Irish Folklore & Seasonal Magic — Irish legends, fae folklore, ancient celebrations, supernatural creatures, ghost stories, historic places, seasonal traditions, books, and future travel inspiration.
🏴 Scottish Folklore & Seasonal Magic — Scottish legends, mysterious creatures, castles, ghost stories, winter traditions, supernatural folklore, historic locations, books, and future adventures.
🏰 Castles, Manors & Mysterious Places — Haunted castles, gothic manors, historic homes, snowy castles, folklore locations, mysterious villages, abandoned places, and destinations that feel like they belong in a story.
🌲 Enchanted Forests & Nature — Autumn forests, snowy woods, forest folklore, mysterious trails, seasonal nature, magical landscapes, outdoor activities, legends, and fantasy inspiration.
🎁 Gift Guides & Seasonal Wish Lists — Gifts for Halloween lovers, book lovers, Christmas lovers, winter lovers, beauty fans, coloring fans, cozy hobby lovers, fantasy readers, and seasonal enthusiasts.
📔 Journaling & Planning — Fall journals, Halloween planners, Christmas journals, winter planners, reading journals, movie trackers, bucket lists, seasonal goals, countdowns, and themed planning ideas.
🗓️ Seasonal Challenges & Bucket Lists — Fall challenges, Summerween activities, Halloween countdowns, spooky reading challenges, Christmas bucket lists, winter challenges, movie marathons, and seasonal experiments.
🧘♀️ Wellness & Healthy Seasonal Habits — Cozy movement, seasonal routines, winter wellness, fall reset ideas, sleep routines, hydration, relaxing hobbies, self-care days, and ways to build enjoyable habits around each season.
📸 Seasonal Photography & Creative Content — Fall photo ideas, Halloween flat lays, Christmas photography, winter scenes, book photography, cozy setups, product photos, seasonal content creation, and behind-the-scenes creativity.
🎥 Lifestyle Content & Future Vlogs — Seasonal days in my life, reading days, movie nights, shopping trips, beauty routines, nail days, coloring nights, baking experiments, decorating, cozy routines, seasonal challenges, and future travel adventures.
✍️ My Books & Writing Journey — My journey toward writing my own fall, Halloween, Christmas, winter, fantasy, paranormal, romance, and romantasy stories, including writing updates, research, inspiration, characters, fictional worlds, lore, and worldbuilding.
🗺️ Worldbuilding & Story Inspiration — Magical autumn towns, Halloween villages, haunted manors, vampire worlds, fae kingdoms, snowy fantasy lands, Christmas towns, winter kingdoms, magical creatures, legends, maps, and fictional histories.
🌍 Travel & Future Adventures — Christmas towns, Halloween destinations, autumn locations, snowy villages, Christmas markets, haunted places, castles, folklore sites, seasonal festivals, Ireland, Scotland, and other places I dream of exploring.
🎪 Seasonal Events & Experiences — Pumpkin patches, haunted attractions, fall festivals, Halloween events, Christmas markets, light displays, winter festivals, holiday events, book events, and seasonal experiences.
🎄 Living Christmas & Winter for Six Months — Christmas movies, books, beauty, food, decorating, winter hobbies, snowy inspiration, traditions, history, folklore, seasonal routines, and ways to enjoy Christmas and winter from November through April.
🎃 Living Fall & Halloween for Six Months — Spooky books, Halloween movies, fall beauty, pumpkin spice, folklore, ghost stories, seasonal hobbies, decorating, Summerween, shopping, traditions, and ways to enjoy fall and Halloween from May through October.
✨ And More — New hobbies, seasonal experiments, creative projects, personal challenges, books I discover, products I try, places I visit, traditions I learn about, stories I write, and whatever else becomes part of the growing world of Pumpkins & Peppermint. 🎃🍬❄️🎄
🗓️ What to Expect Throughout the Year
Pumpkins & Peppermint celebrates two seasonal worlds throughout the year.
Instead of following the traditional calendar, this blog follows the seasons the way I love them most. 🎃🍬
From November through April, we enter the world of Christmas and winter. 🎄❄️
From May through October, we enter the world of fall, Halloween, and spooky season. 🍂🎃👻
That means each seasonal world gets a full six months to shine.
🎄❄️ November–April: Christmas & Winter Season
From the beginning of November through the end of April, Pumpkins & Peppermint enters Christmas and winter mode.
This half of the year is dedicated to twinkling Christmas lights, peppermint hot chocolate, snowy stories, winter fantasy, cozy routines, Christmas movies, holiday books, winter beauty, festive traditions, folklore, baking, and everything that makes Christmas and winter feel magical.
During Christmas & Winter Season, you can expect:
🎄 Christmas lifestyle content.
❄️ Cozy winter living.
📚 Christmas and winter book recommendations.
📖 Snowy fantasy and winter reading lists.
🎬 Christmas movie and TV reviews.
🍿 Christmas movie marathons.
📺 Cozy winter shows.
🧴 Christmas and winter beauty products.
🛁 Seasonal self-care routines.
🍬 Peppermint products and recipes.
☕ Hot chocolate and cozy winter drinks.
🍪 Christmas baking and recipe experiments.
🎁 Gift ideas and seasonal shopping.
🎄 Christmas decorating inspiration.
📜 Christmas history.
🔔 Forgotten Christmas traditions.
👻 Christmas ghost stories.
🌲 Winter folklore.
❄️ Dark winter legends.
🌍 Christmas traditions from around the world.
🎅 Christmas characters and their folklore.
🌲 Ancient winter celebrations.
🏘️ Christmas towns and villages.
🎁 Christmas markets.
🏔️ Snowy destinations.
🧙 Winter fantasy and magical worlds.
🏰 Gothic castles and mysterious winter settings.
🌲 Enchanted forest stories and folklore.
🎄 Ideas for keeping Christmas magic alive after December.
🗓️ Christmas-all-year challenges.
📚 Christmas and winter reading challenges.
🎬 Holiday and winter watch challenges.
And so much more.
🎄 November & December — The Heart of Christmas Season
November and December will be the heart of Christmas season at Pumpkins & Peppermint.
When November arrives, the pumpkins make room for peppermint, snowflakes, evergreen trees, cozy blankets, and Christmas lights.
This is when you can expect plenty of:
🎄 Christmas movies.
📚 Christmas books.
🎁 Gift guides.
🛍️ Christmas shopping finds.
🧴 Holiday beauty collections.
🍪 Christmas baking.
☕ Peppermint drinks.
🎄 Decorating ideas.
📜 Christmas history.
🌲 Winter folklore.
👻 Christmas ghost stories.
🔔 Forgotten traditions.
🌍 Christmas celebrations from around the world.
🎬 Movie marathons.
📚 Reading challenges.
🎁 Christmas bucket lists.
And all the festive magic I can fit into the season.
❄️ January & February — Winter Magic
Christmas may be over on the traditional calendar, but the magic doesn’t disappear here.
January and February will focus on snowy winter magic, cozy living, winter fantasy, folklore, ghost stories, enchanted forests, mysterious castles, snowy destinations, self-care, books, movies, and ways to keep some Christmas magic alive after the holidays.
You may find posts about:
❄️ Snowy fantasy books.
📚 Winter reading lists.
🌲 Dark winter folklore.
👻 Winter ghost stories.
🧴 Winter skincare and self-care.
☕ Cozy winter routines.
🏔️ Snowy destinations.
🧙 Winter fantasy worlds.
🏰 Gothic castles and mysterious manors.
🌲 Enchanted forests.
🍲 Cozy winter recipes.
📜 Ancient winter traditions.
🎄 Ways to keep Christmas magic alive after December.
🎬 Cozy winter movies and TV shows.
📚 Winter reading challenges.
January is not the end of the magic.
It is simply another chapter of Christmas & Winter Season. ❄️🎄
🌸❄️ March & April — Christmas & Winter Escape
Even when spring begins appearing outside, Pumpkins & Peppermint will still be enjoying the final months of Christmas & Winter Season.
March and April will be our Christmas and winter escape months.
During these months, you may find:
🎄 Christmas movie reviews.
📚 Christmas book recommendations.
❄️ Snowy fantasy books.
🧴 Winter beauty and self-care.
🍬 Peppermint treats and drinks.
🎁 Early Christmas planning.
🎄 Christmas decorating inspiration.
🛍️ Tips for finding Christmas products out of season.
📜 Christmas history.
👻 Winter ghost stories.
🌲 Winter folklore.
🎬 Christmas movie marathons.
📚 Christmas reading challenges.
❄️ Ideas for bringing winter coziness into warmer days.
🎄 Ideas for living with Christmas magic throughout the year.
Spring may be blooming outside, but around here, there can still be snowflakes and Christmas lights. 🌸❄️🎄
🎃🍂 May–October: Fall, Halloween & Spooky Season
From the beginning of May through the end of October, Pumpkins & Peppermint enters fall, Halloween, and spooky season mode.
This half of the year is dedicated to pumpkins, autumn leaves, spooky stories, Halloween movies, paranormal books, ghost stories, witches, vampires, fae, haunted places, folklore, pumpkin spice, seasonal beauty, and everything that makes fall and Halloween magical.
During Fall, Halloween & Spooky Season, you can expect:
🎃 Fall and Halloween lifestyle content.
🍂 Cozy autumn inspiration.
👻 Ghost stories.
📚 Spooky reading lists.
🎬 Halloween movie reviews.
📺 Spooky and supernatural TV shows.
🧛 Vampire books, movies, history, and folklore.
🧙 Witch books, movies, history, and folklore.
🧚 Fae stories and legends.
🐺 Werewolf stories and folklore.
👻 Paranormal and supernatural content.
🏚️ Haunted places and mysterious destinations.
📜 Halloween history.
🎃 Forgotten Halloween traditions.
🔮 Old superstitions and mysterious beliefs.
🕯️ Autumn folklore.
🌾 Harvest traditions.
🍂 Ancient autumn celebrations.
🛍️ Halloween shopping finds.
🧴 Halloween beauty and body care.
🎃 Pumpkin spice products.
🍪 Fall baking and Halloween treats.
☕ Pumpkin drinks and apple cider.
🕯️ Decorating ideas.
📋 Bucket lists and challenges.
☀️ Summerween.
And plenty of seasonal surprises.
🌿🎃 May & June — The Beginning of Spooky Season
May marks the official beginning of Fall, Halloween & Spooky Season at Pumpkins & Peppermint.
This is when we begin easing into our spooky world.
May and June may include:
👻 Ghost stories.
📚 Paranormal reading lists.
🧙 Witchy fantasy.
🧛 Vampire books and stories.
🧚 Fae folklore.
🐺 Werewolf legends.
🏰 Gothic books and mysterious places.
🌲 Forest folklore.
📜 Halloween history.
🔮 Superstitions and old beliefs.
🏚️ Haunted places.
🎬 Spooky movie recommendations.
☀️ Early Summerween planning.
🎃 Halloween bucket-list preparation.
🍂 Early fall inspiration.
The weather may be getting warmer, but spooky season has already begun here. 🌿🎃👻
☀️👻 July & August — Summerween Season
July and August will be full Summerween Season.
This is when spooky season begins getting bigger, Halloween products start appearing, and the countdown to autumn becomes even more exciting.
You can expect:
🎃 Summerween celebration ideas.
👻 Spooky summer activities.
📚 Halloween reading challenges.
🎬 Spooky movie nights.
🍿 Halloween movie marathons.
🧛 Vampire content.
🧙 Witch content.
🧚 Fae legends.
🐺 Werewolf folklore.
👻 Ghost stories.
📜 Folklore deep dives.
🏚️ Haunted destinations.
🛍️ Early Halloween shopping finds.
🧴 Halloween beauty releases.
🍂 Early fall product releases.
🎃 Pumpkin spice news and reviews.
🕯️ Halloween decorating inspiration.
📋 Fall and Halloween planning.
🍂 Autumn bucket-list preparation.
Summer at Pumpkins & Peppermint is where sunshine meets ghost stories. ☀️👻🎃
🍂🎃 September & October — Peak Fall & Halloween Season
September and October are when the pumpkin side of Pumpkins & Peppermint truly comes alive.
The leaves are changing.
Pumpkin spice is everywhere.
The Halloween decorations are glowing.
The ghost stories are waiting.
And spooky season is officially at its peak.
During September and October, you can expect:
🎃 Pumpkin spice products and reviews.
🍂 Cozy autumn lifestyle content.
🧴 Fall beauty, skincare, body care, and fragrance.
📚 Fall reading lists.
🧙 Cozy fantasy and autumn fantasy.
🛍️ Halloween shopping finds.
🕯️ Fall and Halloween decorating.
☕ Cozy routines and seasonal self-care.
🍪 Fall baking and recipes.
📜 Autumn folklore.
🌾 Harvest traditions.
🎬 Spooky movie countdowns.
📋 Fall bucket lists.
👻 Ghost stories.
🎃 Halloween history.
🧙 Witch history and folklore.
🧛 Vampire legends.
🐺 Werewolf folklore.
🧚 Fae and supernatural folklore.
🏚️ Haunted places.
🎬 Halloween movies and TV shows.
📚 Spooky reading challenges.
🍿 Halloween movie marathons.
🕯️ Forgotten Halloween customs.
🔮 Superstitions and mysterious beliefs.
🍪 Halloween treats and recipes.
🎃 Halloween lifestyle content and activities.
By October, the pumpkins are glowing at their brightest.
Then, when November arrives, peppermint season begins. 🎃➡️🎄
👻 The Stories Behind the Seasons
One of the things I’m most excited to explore is the history and folklore behind our favorite seasons.
Why do we carve pumpkins?
Where did our Christmas traditions come from?
Why were ghost stories once associated with winter celebrations?
What creatures were believed to appear during the darkest nights of the year?
How did people celebrate autumn centuries ago?
What forgotten Christmas traditions have disappeared over time?
Where did stories about witches, vampires, werewolves, ghosts, fae, and mysterious winter creatures begin?
There are so many fascinating stories hidden behind familiar celebrations.
I want to explore Halloween history, Christmas history, autumn folklore, winter legends, ghosts, witches, vampires, fae, werewolves, mysterious creatures, old superstitions, ancient festivals, and forgotten traditions.
Some stories will be cozy and nostalgic.
Some will be magical.
Some will be mysterious.
Some will be strange.
And some may be a little spooky. 👻🕯️
There is always another old tradition to discover and another forgotten story waiting to be told.
📚 A Place for Book Lovers
Books are going to be a huge part of Pumpkins & Peppermint.
I love the idea of matching books to seasons and moods—stories that make you feel as though you’ve stepped into an autumn forest, a mysterious Halloween town, a haunted manor, an enchanted kingdom, a snowy village, or a Christmas world filled with twinkling lights.
I’ll be sharing what I’m reading, what I want to read, themed book lists, reviews, reading challenges, and recommendations for different seasonal moods.
You may find recommendations for:
🍂 Autumn fantasy.
🎃 Halloween fiction.
👻 Paranormal stories.
🧛 Vampire books.
🧙 Witch stories.
🧚 Fae fantasy.
🐺 Werewolf stories.
🏰 Gothic fantasy.
🌲 Enchanted forest fantasy.
❄️ Winter fantasy.
🎄 Christmas stories.
💕 Seasonal romance and romantasy.
📜 Folklore-inspired fiction.
🔮 Magical and supernatural stories.
📚 Cozy seasonal reads.
Whether I’m discovering an atmospheric fantasy world, a cozy Christmas story, an old ghost tale, or a book inspired by folklore, I want this blog to be a place where we can find our next favorite story together. 📚✨
✍️ My Writing Journey
I also have another dream:
I want to write my own books.
One day, I hope Pumpkins & Peppermint becomes not only a place where I talk about stories I love, but also a place where I can share the journey of creating my own.
I love imagining stories filled with:
🍂 Enchanted autumn forests.
🎃 Mysterious Halloween towns.
👻 Ghosts and supernatural mysteries.
🧛 Vampires and paranormal worlds.
🧙 Witches and magical secrets.
🧚 Fae and ancient folklore.
🏰 Gothic castles and mysterious manors.
❄️ Snow-covered fantasy worlds.
🎄 Magical Christmas towns.
🌲 Ancient forests and forgotten legends.
📜 History, mythology, and folklore-inspired adventures.
💕 Romance and romantasy.
As that part of my journey grows, I hope to share updates about my writing, research, inspiration, characters, fictional worlds, folklore, worldbuilding, and future books.
There are so many stories I haven’t written yet.
There are characters I haven’t met yet.
There are worlds I haven’t discovered yet.
I can’t wait to find them. ✍️📚✨
🌍 Dreams for the Future
Right now, Pumpkins & Peppermint is beginning as a blog.
But I have big dreams for where it could go.
One day, I would love to:
🎄 Visit Christmas towns and villages.
🎁 Explore Christmas markets.
🎃 Visit Halloween destinations.
🍂 Experience beautiful autumn locations.
❄️ Travel to snowy winter villages.
🏰 Visit castles and historic places.
👻 Explore haunted and legendary locations.
📜 Visit places connected to folklore and legends.
🎪 Attend seasonal festivals and celebrations.
☘️ Explore places connected to Irish history and folklore.
🏴 Discover places connected to Scottish history and folklore.
🌲 Walk through ancient forests and mysterious landscapes.
🎥 Create seasonal travel videos and vlogs.
📚 Research stories and folklore where they originated.
I want to learn about the history of these places.
I want to hear their stories.
I want to experience their traditions.
And I want to bring you along with me.
For now, we’ll start from where we are—with books, movies, traditions, products, history, folklore, seasonal activities, and finding ways to create a little more magic in ordinary life.
Every adventure has to begin somewhere. 🌍🎃🎄
🎃 Why Pumpkins & Peppermint?
Because I love both worlds.
I love the glow of jack-o’-lanterns and the glow of Christmas lights.
I love autumn leaves and falling snow.
I love spooky stories and magical Christmas tales.
I love pumpkin spice and peppermint hot chocolate.
I love mysterious folklore and cozy traditions.
I love haunted stories and snowy fantasy worlds.
I love old legends and new adventures.
I don’t want to choose between them—and here, I don’t have to.
Pumpkins & Peppermint is a place where both worlds can exist together all year long.
Our year has a simple rhythm:
🎄❄️ November through April — Christmas & Winter Season
🎃🍂 May through October — Fall, Halloween & Spooky Season
For six months, we’ll live in a world of peppermint, snowflakes, Christmas lights, winter stories, and cozy magic.
Then, for six months, we’ll enter a world of pumpkins, autumn leaves, ghost stories, folklore, spooky books, and Halloween magic.
Two seasonal worlds. Six months each. One cozy place to enjoy them all year long. 🎃🍬❄️🎄
🍬 Come Along With Me
This blog is just beginning, and there is so much I want to create.
There are books to read.
Movies to watch.
Products to try.
Recipes to make.
Traditions to discover.
Legends to investigate.
Stories to write.
And places to explore.
I hope you’ll come along with me as Pumpkins & Peppermint grows.
So grab your favorite cozy drink—whether that’s a pumpkin spice latte, apple cider, hot chocolate, peppermint mocha, or something completely different—and make yourself at home. ☕🎃🍬
The pumpkins are glowing.
The leaves are falling.
The ghost stories are waiting.
The snow is beginning to fall.
And the Christmas lights are twinkling.
Welcome to Pumpkins & Peppermint. 🎃🍬❄️🎄
Around here, it’s always spooky season or Christmas.
I’m so happy you’re here.
— Madison