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The Great Halloween Party Wrap Up (2013 Edition)

October 30, 2013 5 Comments

So Saturday night we had our annual Halloween party.  Handsome Hubby and I love doing this every year.  He was especially pleased this year, because I finally relented and told him that he could be a Scary Clown… something he’s wanted to dress up as for years. Since the only companion costume to a scary […]

Filed Under: Entertaining, Halloween, Holidays

Creepy glowing eyes: a 5 minute Halloween decoration.

October 25, 2013 2 Comments

Are you ready for a quick, 5 minute Halloween decoration?  How about some creepy glowing eyes made from toilet paper rolls? You will need: empty toilet paper rolls scissors masking tape black spray paint glow sticks or bracelets Seriously as easy as pie. Press the roll flat, take scissors and cut two holes in it […]

Filed Under: Crafts, Halloween, Holidays, Paper

Pottery Barn inspired Bone Hand Skeleton Vase.

October 23, 2013 8 Comments

A few weeks ago I was in Pottery Barn, admiring their Halloween decor and decided that I could make something similar at home.  I particularly liked this Bone Hand Vase, but did not want to pay $100 for it… so I decided to try and make my own version for a lot less. Here’s my […]

Filed Under: Crafts, decor, Halloween, Holidays, spray paint

A blinged out Crow Pumpkin

October 22, 2013 2 Comments

Yesterday I shared the chic Crown Pumpkin that I made for my BFF.  I also made her a second pumpkin and wanted to show you that one today.   I love crows and ravens at Halloween time, so I made a blingy metallic pumpkin and added this fun black and green crow.  (Because who doesn’t […]

Filed Under: Crafts, glitter, Halloween, Holidays, Pumpkins, spray paint

Make a spooky sangria with Turning Leaf Refresh wines.

October 18, 2013 25 Comments

Fall.  Crisp, cool, and still a good time for a refreshing beverage.  I tried Turning Leaf Refresh wines over the summer and they were quite good.  I don’t typically enjoy sparkling (or sweet) wines but these were a nice surprise. I was pleasantly surprised by the Crisp White blend.  It was not too sweet, and […]

Filed Under: Drinks, Halloween, recipes

DIY cloche from a soda bottle.

October 17, 2013 5 Comments

Yesterday I shared my creepy apothecary bookcase, and today I wanted to show you how to make the quick and easy craft project I added to the vignette:  a diy cloche from a soda bottle. For me, the most difficult part of this project was trying to get a photo of the finished project that […]

Filed Under: Crafts, Halloween, Holidays, upcycle, UseWhatchaGot

A creepy “apothecary” bookcase.

October 16, 2013 3 Comments

I have several beautiful glass bottles and decanters and I like to bring them out at Halloween.  Last year I showed you how to make spooky spirits and potions using items you already have in your own kitchen.  I decided to set them up in my beachy bookcase and make it look a bit like […]

Filed Under: decor, Halloween, Holidays

Easy Halloween party invitations.

October 14, 2013 Leave a Comment

Each year I hand make the invitations for our Halloween Party.  I enjoy doing it, and I usually try to come up with something a little different each time I make them.  However, this year I was so pressed for time that I just did an even easier version of the Halloween party invitations I […]

Filed Under: Crafts, Entertaining, Halloween, Holidays, Paper

Halloween decor in my entryway and dining room.

October 11, 2013 1 Comment

I have definitely gotten the house well on its way to being ready for Halloween.  I shared the mantel and the front porch this week and today I wanted to show you the dining room and one of the tables in my entryway. I love the bat wall that we put up in our dining […]

Filed Under: decor, Halloween, Holidays

A simple black & white Halloween Mantel

October 8, 2013 1 Comment

The mantel.  That asymmetrical beast…  that off-center design challenge… that quirky non-focal point of the room… ugh.  I decided that rather than fight with it this year, I’m going for super simple and uncluttered.  Just an easy black and white Halloween mantel. I tend to like a classic black, white and orange color scheme at […]

Filed Under: decor, Halloween, Holidays

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