Velvet Pumpkins, Anyone?

Julie928 · ‎04-08-2013

So last year I was totally into the whole velvet pumpkin thing. I went crazy, buying them up whenever HomeGoods would get in a delivery. This year is no exception ~ I still love them, but have only added a couple new colors to the pumpkin patch that has become our home.

While out running errands this morning I stopped into a local garden center that has an incredible gift shop. They had (you guessed it) velvet pumpkins in sizes as small as 3" in the most beautiful colors! I planned on buying lots of the little size since that size would be perfect for many areas in the house. I planned on it, that is until I saw the price. $15.99! Huh? I even checked another pumpkin to see if it was an error. Nope. Still $15.99. Hmmm. Now, I'm not thrifty by any stretch of the imagination. I just couldn't believe the price. The larger pumpkin was almosr $50.00! The same size is sold at HomeGoods for $9.99. After I saw that I went back to HomeGoods and bought three silvery-grey ones for a mere $9.99 each.

I'm not sure why I'm writing this. Disbelief, perhaps? Any of you see anything like this in your area? If so, how were they priced? I'm curious...

Azcowgirl · ‎04-10-2012

😳 yikes ! Sixteen bucks for the tiny ones ?

Thats crazy !

I bought a ton of them and made several also...still like them, but now I have too many !

I tucked several into my Christmas tree even....why did I buy so many ? 🤪

Scooty · ‎06-28-2010

Homegoods always has the best prices. I’ve bought quite a few velvet pumpkins from them.

Skididdy · ‎11-05-2013

I too love velvet pumpkins, sooo post away as much as you wish.

That is for sure a crazy price.

itsmetoo · ‎03-10-2010

Almost $50 - wow! The high prices is why I am attempting to make some. I saved some stems from real pumpkins last year and it's really quite easy. I'll post some pictures when I'm done. I just love the velvet pumpkins!

mousiegirl · ‎03-09-2010

@Julie928 wrote:
So last year I was totally into the whole velvet pumpkin thing. I went crazy, buying them up whenever HomeGoods would get in a delivery. This year is no exception ~ I still love them, but have only added a couple new colors to the pumpkin patch that has become our home.

While out running errands this morning I stopped into a local garden center that has an incredible gift shop. They had (you guessed it) velvet pumpkins in sizes as small as 3" in the most beautiful colors! I planned on buying lots of the little size since that size would be perfect for many areas in the house. I planned on it, that is until I saw the price. $15.99! Huh? I even checked another pumpkin to see if it was an error. Nope. Still $15.99. Hmmm. Now, I'm not thrifty by any stretch of the imagination. I just couldn't believe the price. The larger pumpkin was almosr $50.00! The same size is sold at HomeGoods for $9.99. After I saw that I went back to HomeGoods and bought three silvery-grey ones for a mere $9.99 each.

I'm not sure why I'm writing this. Disbelief, perhaps? Any of you see anything like this in your area? If so, how were they priced? I'm curious...

@Julie928 Have you seen yellow in person? I notice them this year, not exactly Fall colors.

I have seen pumpkins in many places that can be over $100, silly for such an item.

Julie928 · ‎04-08-2013

@mousiegirl ~ I just bought a wreath from Pier1 that has five pumpkins on it that are covered in a yellow velvety material. I really like it ~ they added dried corn husks (I think thats what you call it) and some pinecones and it works! I needed something a little brighter for over our mantel since the background is a dark brick. You can find it on their website if you'd like to see it. :-)

Yep, I'm bummed about the cost of the pumpkins I saw today. I loved the smaller size but refuse to pay almost $16.00 for a 3-inch pumpkin (that my dog would probably get ahold of and claim as her toy, lol)!

mousiegirl · ‎03-09-2010

@Julie928 wrote:
@mousiegirl ~ I just bought a wreath from Pier1 that has five pumpkins on it that are covered in a yellow velvety material. I really like it ~ they added dried corn husks (I think thats what you call it) and some pinecones and it works! I needed something a little brighter for over our mantel since the background is a dark brick. You can find it on their website if you'd like to see it. :-)

Yep, I'm bummed about the cost of the pumpkins I saw today. I loved the smaller size but refuse to pay almost $16.00 for a 3-inch pumpkin (that my dog would probably get ahold of and claim as her toy, lol)!

@Julie928 Thank you. I'll let you know if I see any at zulily this year, I may have bought them all last year, LOL.