Tuesday, October 17, 2017

Happy Halloween!


Halloween! Even as an adult this remains my favorite holiday…. Yes there is a certain air of magic in the Christmas season but nothing compares to goblins and ghouls. This year I did not plan out a Halloween party as I usually do but I still managed to “haunt” up my home…. Below is my décor…  


Halloween village bought over the years when JoAnn’s still carried this… some pieces from Michael’s and Studio 54.

All of above bought in previous years at TJMaxx and Burlington.
 The curtains I use at Halloween time are from Michael's, as is the Welcome to the Manor sign.
 The top of the mantle is decorated with a set of image changing spooky pictures from Micheal's.  Skull on pillow and crow on architecture, both bought in previous years at Michael's as well.  The feather tree is from Hobby Lobby.
 Below the fireplace I sat Dollar Tree rubber rats and a ceramic skull with a rat on top.
 My table centerpiece is my chicken basket filled with bones and a tarnished set of Godinger candlesticks with blood dripping candles.
I didn't go entirely all out this year but had to move a small piece of the holiday into the kitchen as well. The small S'mores tree was from Hallmark a few years back and the small sign was from Dollar General.

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