Some Halloween Decorating

Long time, no post! I don't really have an excuse either. I guess, I just haven't been very motivated lately to write and upload photos. Still haven't completed the kitchen...:0/ Hopefully I'll get around to it in the next few months. 


But, I have been decorating for Halloween! Every year, my Mom and I host a Halloween party at my house. I think it's our favorite holiday besides Christmas. Shocker, huh? I think that's probably true for most people. LOL 


With some spooky special effects via Instagram, here's what I've done so far:

I made these candles look bloody by simply dripping red wax down them. 

The white treat bag was made using Martha Stewart's skull potato stamp tutorial. 

Master Bedroom....again.

Hey there! I added a tv armoire to my bedroom plus accessories:

I painted the armoire a beigey white, which was originally a dark stain wood look, and painted the tv tray turned-accent-table a creamy white. 

These boxes also got a fresh new look. They had wine bottles and wine glasses on them and I painted them white and used a homemade stencil in a chevron pattern. I think it really brings out the brass details. By the way, I'm loving this pattern right now (along with most of blog land)! Every time I see this pattern being used, whether it's on a pillow or a rug, I WANT it. LOL

Here's how everything looks on this side of the bedroom now:

It's coming along, one project at a time, and very little money spent. Next I'll be adding a sitting chair and accessories by the window. 

Suzy :0)

Halloween, The Nightmare Party Aftermath

Wow, I am sooo worn out from this weekend. I hosted a Halloween party for my 3 kids with lots of help from my Mom and Sister-in-law. I could not have done it without them! The party was a hit and full of fun and laughter. Not scary at all. Until the next morning....The Aftermath from Hell! I love throwing parties for my kids but I always dread the nightmare of cleaning up afterward. Will my house ever be clean?

Enough whining! Here are some highlights from the party and trick or treating. Enjoy :0)

The chowdown begins. 

Care for a rotted finger?

Maybe some bloody eyeballs?

Freshly buried grave?

Fruit and chocolate. Yummm. 

Bobbing for apples!

Carving pumpkins. 

They turned out great!

Next night, trick or treating!

My oldest daughter on the right and her friend. They were nerds. 

Now onto planning Thanksgiving. I'm thankful that it will be at my parent's house and not mine!