1 | Kids' classic.
Charlie Brown and the rest of the beloved Peanuts gang leap off the page in this newly released companion to the charming animated classic. Flip through hundreds of lush, full-color illustrations interspersed with anecdotes that tell the behind-the-scenes story of how the Halloween special came to be. It's the Great Pumpkin: The Making of a Television Classic by Charles M. Schulz and Lee Mendelson, $19.99, Firefly Bookstore, 230 W. Main St., Kutztown, 484.648.2712. fireflybookstore.com
2 | Crackling cognac.
Don't be fooled by its petite size; this candle is jam-packed with an aroma so alluring you'll swear you spent the day baking enough pies to feed a small army. Encased in glass mimicking the simple whorls of a tree, the wooden wick helps to complete the ambiance, producing a soothing, crackling flame amid a blend of ginger, pumpkin and cognac. Medium Pure Radiance jar candle in Ginger Pumpkin, $22.99, Yankee Candle at The Shoppes at Wyomissing, 758 Woodland Rd., Reading, 610.236.1013. yankeecandle.com
3 | Squish squash.
All-natural gourd décor has a limited shelf life, to which anyone who has watched a jack o'lantern wilt can attest. The solution – natural dried stems sewn into an array of colorful silk velvets for a reusable and crafty take on the classic orange ornamental. Hot Skwash velvet pumpkins, 2-10 inches around, $12 to $62, Sunshine Blue Skies, 86 Commerce Drive, Wyomissing, 610.375.0445. facebook.com/pages/Sunshine-Blue-Skies-Gift-Shop
4 | Sip o' spice.
The seasonal sister to your average cup of Joe packs the same invigorating punch, pairing espresso and frothy steamed milk, with the welcome addition of unmistakably pungent pumpkin and seasonings. Pumpkin Spice Latte, prices vary, at Callowhill Cafe, 134 N. Fifth St., Reading, 610.736.0209, or Max Crema's Coffee Roasters, 3130 Pricetown Rd., Ste. A, Fleetwood, 610.898.9001. facebook.com/pages/Callowhill-Cafe and maxcremas.com
5 | Good enough to eat.
Keep reminding yourself that this little slice of heaven is meant for lathering up, not chowing down. Scented heavily with pumpkin spice and a dollop of vanilla-infused faux whipped cream, this decorative soap is pretty enough to display and so fragrant it can double as a subtle bathroom air freshener. Pumpkin pie soap, $1.50 per ounce in store or call ahead for whole pies, Paisley & Company Bath Boutique, 275 W. Main Street, Kutztown, 484.646.9515. paisleyandcompany.com
1 | Kids' classic.
Charlie Brown and the rest of the beloved Peanuts gang leap off the page in this newly released companion to the charming animated classic. Flip through hundreds of lush, full-color illustrations interspersed with anecdotes that tell the behind-the-scenes story of how the Halloween special came to be. It's the Great Pumpkin: The Making of a Television Classic by Charles M. Schulz and Lee Mendelson, $19.99, Firefly Bookstore, 230 W. Main St., Kutztown, 484.648.2712. fireflybookstore.com
2 | Crackling cognac.
Don't be fooled by its petite size; this candle is jam-packed with an aroma so alluring you'll swear you spent the day baking enough pies to feed a small army. Encased in glass mimicking the simple whorls of a tree, the wooden wick helps to complete the ambiance, producing a soothing, crackling flame amid a blend of ginger, pumpkin and cognac. Medium Pure Radiance jar candle in Ginger Pumpkin, $22.99, Yankee Candle at The Shoppes at Wyomissing, 758 Woodland Rd., Reading, 610.236.1013. yankeecandle.com
3 | Squish squash.
All-natural gourd décor has a limited shelf life, to which anyone who has watched a jack o'lantern wilt can attest. The solution – natural dried stems sewn into an array of colorful silk velvets for a reusable and crafty take on the classic orange ornamental. Hot Skwash velvet pumpkins, 2-10 inches around, $12 to $62, Sunshine Blue Skies, 86 Commerce Drive, Wyomissing, 610.375.0445. facebook.com/pages/Sunshine-Blue-Skies-Gift-Shop
4 | Sip o' spice.
The seasonal sister to your average cup of Joe packs the same invigorating punch, pairing espresso and frothy steamed milk, with the welcome addition of unmistakably pungent pumpkin and seasonings. Pumpkin Spice Latte, prices vary, at Callowhill Cafe, 134 N. Fifth St., Reading, 610.736.0209, or Max Crema's Coffee Roasters, 3130 Pricetown Rd., Ste. A, Fleetwood, 610.898.9001. facebook.com/pages/Callowhill-Cafe and maxcremas.com
5 | Good enough to eat.
Keep reminding yourself that this little slice of heaven is meant for lathering up, not chowing down. Scented heavily with pumpkin spice and a dollop of vanilla-infused faux whipped cream, this decorative soap is pretty enough to display and so fragrant it can double as a subtle bathroom air freshener. Pumpkin pie soap, $1.50 per ounce in store or call ahead for whole pies, Paisley & Company Bath Boutique, 275 W. Main Street, Kutztown, 484.646.9515. paisleyandcompany.com
