Wednesday, October 1, 2008

It's October!

Did you think I forgot that I said I'd post my Halloween decoration pictures today? Well, I didn't forget, I just didn't do it in a very timely fashion. At least it's still October 1st though, right?

Here's the entryway. I decoupaged the "BOO" with different scrapbook papers and changed the ribbons on my mirrors to be more Halloweeny. I also gathered the sticks and spray painted them, added ribbons and crows from the dollar store to a gothic-ish looking urns and called it my "spooky tree". It looks cute but it's not actually that spooky. 


Here's the mantel, it's usually the thing I have the easiest time with. I'm telling you, if you have trouble decorating your mantel, just get some apothecary jars, think of some coordinating items and go for it! You'll have a good looking mantel in no time. 

Some close-up details... yep, that's one of those infamous dollar store white pumpkins...I got the LAST one! 


A side table, I added the web and glittery spider to a picture of The Son last Halloween, that web stuff makes anything look scary! 


This project took me a long time, I cut out ten little bats and suspended them with fishing line from my chandelier in the dining room. I found the idea in a Martha Stewart Magazine and I'm really happy with the results. 


Talk about a window mistreatment! I shredded up an old sheet to do this since I didn't have anything there anyway. It actually looks kind of cool although I doubt "The Nester" would approve. 


Well, that's it for now, I wanted to at least get these up for today, I'll probably post some close ups and more detailed information for tomorrow. Have a good evening everyone! 

8 comments:

morewineplease said...

SOO cute! You really go all out... my girls would love it, I need to get to shopping!

Shakirra said...

Hey Caren,
I am so happy that you now have the space to decorate for all the holidays the "martha stewart way" that you want to. Pulling that stuff out of storage must have been so much fun! Smooches!

Darlene said...

Hi Caren,

All your Halloween decorations look GREAT!! I LOVE every bit of it!!

Cathy said...

looks great! I can't wait until NEXT October when I can decorate my house. Not this year, that's for sure!! :)

skinnysweetpea said...

Wow! You're so creative! It looks awesome :)

Marie said...

Finally some pictures! lol It all looks so good! I've yet to pull out my yard stuff... have you decorated outside yet?

hicktowndiva said...

Looks fab! Very creative and fun!

Anonymous said...

Wow..! All your Halloween decorations are looking fabulous. Thanks for sharing.