Remember how we used to have a lot more bookshelves in the hallway? In our decluttering efforts we are down to just the books on this shelf. The only thing here that is new is the skull with the brain peeking out. C and a friend were out looking for a skull he could use for this and happened upon this one already cracked. Perfect!
Here is some detail of the some of the items sitting on the shelf. C made me a casket case filled with potion bottles and some very scary looking wine selections. Like Vampire wine. Truly a good red!
I found the label for the Graveyard Spirits here. I just printed it out on paper and used my Xyron to make it in to a sticker. And hey, that brain isn't going to get any fresher!
Moanin Lisa
In the dining room you can see my new grey walls too. LOVE! Just ignore the printer in this photo. It's going to live in the credenza below, I just need to get a hole drilled in the back to accomodate the cord. These are the pumpkins I slaved over last month. The photo is actually my grandmother when she was around 3 circa 1920. The lampshade I covered in burlap and added a black gross grain ribbon.
There used to be this great shop called the Salvage Studio in Edmonds. That is where I bought the Scrabble letters that spell out Halloween. Two of the previous owners have their own blogs, check out Beth and Lisa.
Wich apparently this creepy crawley is interestded in tasting.
Conveniently located near a Morgue.
Vampire bats are known to inhabit graveyards. So far we have only found one - but it's BIG!
The pictures hanging over the shelf change as you walk by them. Who knew Great Uncle George had a Beastly side?
Moanin Lisa
The mantle this year has all the same stuff from last year. Don't you think that one bust on the left looks like Vincent Price?
In the dining room you can see my new grey walls too. LOVE! Just ignore the printer in this photo. It's going to live in the credenza below, I just need to get a hole drilled in the back to accomodate the cord. These are the pumpkins I slaved over last month. The photo is actually my grandmother when she was around 3 circa 1920. The lampshade I covered in burlap and added a black gross grain ribbon.
This gentleman visitor just doesn't like my cooking apparently.
The shelf over the garden window in the dining room. A combination of critters, books and other items. I didn't get around to writing up creepy book titles for my books so just took the dust jackets off of books I had that were black. I have seen a trend recently to take book covers off and just have the yellowed pages of several books stacked on each other. Could be a fun way to add to the look. I have more of the flame lights like over the mantle here too. Because of the light it's hard to see they are on.
There used to be this great shop called the Salvage Studio in Edmonds. That is where I bought the Scrabble letters that spell out Halloween. Two of the previous owners have their own blogs, check out Beth and Lisa.
The top shelf of the bar houses the Dan Aykroyd Crystal Head vodka.
Wich apparently this creepy crawley is interestded in tasting.
Knock and enter...if you dare.
We weren't too savvy when we shopped for our condo. Who knew it would be located IN a graveyard?
Conveniently located near a Morgue.
Vampire bats are known to inhabit graveyards. So far we have only found one - but it's BIG!
An inspiration of mine in blog land. If I could only channel Mrs. Limestone. Her blog started out telling the story of their renovation on their early 1900's Brooklyn Limestone. I highly recommend ready the entire thing. She's hugs in to Halloween so check her out. Her decorations for the last couple years have been great and I can't wait to see what she comes up with this year!
If you like the effects on my photos. Check out a free site called Picnik.
If you like the effects on my photos. Check out a free site called Picnik.
3 comments:
Yes, I was admiring your photos and wondered how you made them, thanks for the link! Wonderful decorations - love the theme!
Fantastic! And spooooooky. Love it all, what a great home you have! I want to come to a party at YOUR house! So glad you enjoyed the labels too!
xo
Kate
WOW! So many wonderful decorations. My favorite is the skull with the top hat!
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