Monthly Archives: October 2009

all hallows eve

Well I finally got decorated… for Halloween. I spent the later half of my Tuesday night adding the finishing touches. I took lots of pictures, so I hope you enjoy taking a peek inside!

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I tried to add a few new pieces this year… the baby carriages, and the black and white cat, old photographs… I’m loving how they turned out…. although I still feel like my baby carriages need something else… so I’ll be sure to update you when I find what I’m looking for.

I found out yesterday from the lovely Jo-Anne, that my photos from past Halloween’s made it into Dovetales Magazine. She scanned a few pages from the magazine, so be sure to head to her blog and take a peek!

P.S. Thank you so much for all the birthday wishes. My birthday was yesterday (number 33) and I had a really fun day with my husband who took the day off to take me to breakfast and shopping, and then lunch, more shopping, and then dinner! I loved every minute!

october

I adore the month of October. I always have. It probably has to do with my birthday being in October, but I also think it’s for a few other reasons. It is the month that finally makes me feel like fall is here. The smell outside seems to change somewhat and it just as that “smell” of autumn. The breeze blows fallen leaves around and makes that soothing sound outside my window at night. The night air allows me to cozy up under my covers and feel safe.

I am dying to start decorating for Halloween. But I am going to be at the Irvine Valley College Flea Market this Sunday and my house is a mess getting prepared for that. I have promised myself that Monday is the day I will start to decorate. (Or maybe Tuesday since I am taking the day off for my birthday). I have a few ideas floating around in my head that I am hoping I can pull off. I just need the display space to be able to! (My house doesn’t have many “display” areas believe it or not…)

halloweenI have some new finds that I’m so excited to use this year to decorate with. Sheet music, old photos, vintage baby props, and a bit of whimsy. I love the old masquerade mask I found (above) from 1966, I’m thinking it will make it’s way into my idea somehow… Maybe a few pressed leaves….

What kinds of things do you do for Halloween decor this year?