It feels incredibly appropriate that we are wrapping up October with a great big boo-tiful hot list.* I'm sorry, I couldn't resist the pun. I have just been so delighted by all of the recent Halloween-themed posts. So much creativity and cuteness!
Let's take a stroll through our very own sweet pumpkin patch . . .
#1: All the Fall Feels by MegMeACake (I cannot think of a better name for this cozy set. It certainly gives me all the feels, @MegMeACake.)
#2: Skeleton in Pink Coffin by Montserrat Esquivel (Who knew a coffin could have so much whimsy?! Great job, @Montserrat Esquivel.)
#3: Vivi's Haunted House by vivi (With all of its ghouls and glow-in-the-dark elements, this clip is quintessential Halloween and just perfect for this week's pre-holiday cover spot. Plus, it's no small feat to have an inaugural post that's so well received! Congrats on your first Cookie Connection clip, vivi!)
#4: Core by yokko (There is so much realism and depth to this handpainted stunner. Amazing, @yokko!)
#5: Halloween by Dhsprad (This vibrant set was first posted nine years ago and is trending once again with over 32K views! Incredible, @Dhsprad!)
#6: Colorful Pumpkins by Montserrat Esquivel (These striking pumpkins mark @Montserrat Esquivel's second appearance in this week's Spotlight. Congrats!)
#7: Boo! by Di Art Sweets (Boo to you too, @Di Art Sweets! Your set is 100-percent Halloween fun!)
#8: A Little Boo Is Almost Due by MegMeACake (Another two-time Spotlightee, this sweet cookie assortment does both Halloween and baby shower duty!)
#9: Mini Haunted House by April Berry (Pink and green are the new black and orange! This delightful 3-D miniature goes to show that Halloween cookies needn't stick with convention to be effective. Thank you for sharing your creation with us, @April Berry!)
#10: Kůň Pro Malou Holčičku aka A Horse for a Little Girl by Dita (Simply put: pure artistry by @Dita. Well done!)
How about that?! We started out with all of the fall feels and then galloped to a finish! 
I hope this week's hot list provided you with a hefty shot of seasonal inspiration.
Keep all of your clips coming. You're helping to keep the site so very festive!
I hope everyone has a pleasant and peaceful week.
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Lisa Foss is a hobbyist cookie decorator. After careers in corporate communications and freelance writing, she focused her attention on the nonprofit sector. She spent more than a decade at various soup kitchens, homeless shelters, and prison reentry programs throughout New York City. Lisa’s cookie journey began in 2011 when she started making gingerbread houses. After getting a handle on construction, she focused on improving her decorating skills through books, videos, and online tutorials. This exploration brought her to Cookie Connection, which has provided her with an incredible community to learn from and grow with. Though she enjoys making cookies for family and friends, Lisa’s main focus is cookies for charity.
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Note: Saturday Spotlight is a weekly Cookie Connection blog feature written alternately by Lisa Foss and Julia M. Usher. Its primary intent is to cast a spotlight on the week's top-trending cookie posts, as determined automatically by the site algorithms described above. This article expresses the views of the author, and not necessarily those of this site, its owners, its administrators, or its employees. To see all of Cookie Connection's past Saturday Spotlights, click here.
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