Small Halloween Touches

 A few familiar Halloween decorations I have used again and again.

I like them because they are simple and quick.

***Kitchen always gets the lighted jack-o'-lantern.

***Hall tree has three hanging decorations.

The owl sits on an arm of the hall tree.

***Den mantel

Not expecting trick or treaters, but there's candy just in case. 

HAPPY HALLOWEEN! 

October's Night of Fun

 Sure signs of autumn are when our big tree changes its color and when leaves start to carpet the ground. 

OR

HAPPY HALLOWEEN

When I taught  third graders, we would make a booklet of poems.

I Like Ghosts

                                                       I like ghosts and witches

                                                       And creepy-crawly things 

                                                       I even like bats that fly

 On sweepy-swoopy wings.

               I like all the screams and shrieks

                                                       Of things that can't be seen.

     I like all those scary things.

                                                       But

                                                       Only

                                                       On

                                                       Halloween. 

                                                                                          -Laura Arlon

                                                                   Definition

                                                        Witches flying,

                                                        Goblins crying,

                                                        Dogs howling,

                                                        Cats prowling,

                                                        Jack-o'-lanterns glowing,

                                                        A chilly wind blowing,

                                                        Ghosts booing,

                                                        Owls hooting,

                                                        Old folks treating,

                                                        Children eating:

                                                        This is Halloween!

                                                                                            

                                                                                            -Connie Frieburg

Are you ready for October's special night? 

                                              Have Fun!

Prediction

The mantel is decorated.

The candles are in place.



 

The candy has been purchased.

  

The carving is complete.

 

 

And now...

 

RAIN for HALLOWEEN.

 

 

Thursday Tidbits

...can't believe this week is almost over...was busy but not sure I accomplished much. Made one stop by Goodwill and was excited to find a Baldwin candlestick for two dollars. I also picked up a pillow for three dollars. There were no stains or tears to worry about, and the colors and textures were really nice. After a gentle cycle washing it looked like new. The photo doesn't do it justice.

 I moved the owl to the mantel. Still very happy with the painted fireplace.

another little Halloween decoration

 

 

 
Love yellow schoolbuses, backpacks, fall leaves, and these little guys.

Fall Break

Two grandsons are spending the week with us since they're out of school for fall break. Sometimes you don't even know they're here because they play a lot of video games, do art, watch TV cartoons, or enjoy leftover Fisher Price toys from my son's past. Yesterday Nicolas helped me make brownies. He likes to do things in the kitchen. Both little guys love to eat. Their daily request in the mornings is for cinnamon toast and scrambled eggs. Because they're here this week, a few more Halloween decorations are in place.

 

 

The hall tree is always fun

to decorate at holidays. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The brass container on the left is a recent Goodwill purchase for less than a dollar. I didn't even polish it 'cause I like the tarnished look.

 

 

 

Thanks for dropping by. Wishing you a wonderful Wednesday. Oh, and here's a silly picture of Nic and me.

Thank goodness for little ones who make us smile. 

Plain to Glamorous

I have a notebook where I keep seasonal ideas and pictures from magazines.
Thus the notebook is divided into four sections for the four seasons. One of the easiest and best suggestions came from an article "Crafts for your Party."

Take a plastic orange pumpkin.

Paint it with a gold metallic washable acrylic.

Ready to fill with candy or use as a decoration. 

I have selected the design for this year's jack-0'-lantern. Sure hope it turns out. Before I go a few outdoor pictures here at home.

 

 

Have a happy and productive weekend.  I'll be carving. Will you?

Decorating for Halloween

Seasonal favorites came out of the closet.

I sat the glittery owl with the pumpkin on top of a stack of colorful books. 

 

 Trick or Treat sign is back on the hall tree. 

 

This little owl is new from Marshall's. 

  

This cute pumpkin is also new. It's a handmade gift from my friend Mary.

Love the twig stem! 

Can't believe Halloween is only days away.

Are you ready?  

Loose Ends

These Halloween tags were easy and fun to make, thanks to Keri at http://shakentogether.blogspot.com/.

The Happy Fall garland sold at the booth last week so I took this one and draped it out across one of the bookcases. If it doesn't sell I will bring it back home for Halloween night.

A few days ago I told you about an unusual purchase for five dollars. Well, here is that something -

The crackled finish is what I liked best about this clock. And with a fresh battery it works!