Halloween at Home 2012

It's no secret how much I love

HALLOWEEN

especially the decorating part.

It makes me sad to see our boys growing up so fast

because I still want to do all the fun art projects

and activities that go along with this time of the year,

but I can see the days are numbered.

It's getting harder to convince them to go to the pumpkin patch

and make paper bats.

I don't love it.

Here's a look around our spooktacular abode.

 

Spooky.

I know.

 

 I love this little owl.

Owls are everywhere this year.

He came from Pier 1.

 Once again,

Ryan's witch hat leftover from his bachelor days.

Yes, he decorated.

Impressive.

 I picked up this skeleton at Ross this year.

Isn't he awesome.

 The mantle looking much like last year.

Except for Mr. Owl on top of the mirror.

Found him at World Market.

 The pumpkins that light up.

Can you see the orange and purple bulb lights at the bottom of this pic?

Love them.

Found those at Target.

 

 It's Mr. Scarecrow's last year with us.

He suffered an injury to his face.

Poor guy.

 

Annnnnnnnnnnnd done.

I cannot believe we're already through October!

Have a great week, friends!



Real Quick

Real quick, friends.

Just 3 little pieces of info to share.

*Have I mentioned lately how much I love my new job?

I do.

I have made so many new friends

and some that know someone that I know and visa versa.

It really is a small world, and I love it.

I have never worked in school where everyone is so welcoming

and where there is so much community involvement.

Today my principal asked me if I was up for a few more long term

substitute jobs this year.

Yes, please.

Yay!

Basically, I'm teaching all year.

I'm a happy girl!

* I added a few more things to the gallery wall.

Can you tell?

My favorite?

The one below.

It's an early anniversary present.

Love what it says.

* See these little guys?

I made them.

I'll show you where they're going soon.

Did you realize Halloween is only 41 days away?

That's it.

Have a great week!!

A Trip To Frisco Mercantile!

There's a fabulous shop a few miles from our home called

Frisco Mercantile

which has close to 60 vendors specializing in

everything from home decor, clothing and accessories,

original artwork, furniture and prized antiques.

I love it.

Just ask my husband.

I can always find something I can't resist.

Just ask my husband.

Today was no exception.

Everything seen below in this vignette was purchased

at Frisco Mercantile minus the acorns which came from

Hobby Lobby (50% off) and the grapevine

which I already had.

The tray...which I think I remember from the

Southern Living at Home collection

several years ago...was only $22.00.

The gourds were all under $6.00 a piece.

I've had my eye on them for several weeks:

This little guy was only $5.00.

You like?

After I took this pic, I realized the painting even came from FM.

I told you I love that place.

 I scored this cute Halloween sign for $3.25.

 One booth had the Scrabble tiles for $.50 a piece.

I'll be going back for more letters soon.

I'm thinking "THANKFUL" for Thanksgiving

and "NOEL" for Christmas.

 My big purchase was these bad daddies.

I won't tell you how much I spent on them...

Have you heard of Corral Vintage Boots?

Mama bought a brand spankin' new pair today.

Yee haw!

These aren't your average, everyday cowboy boots.

Nope.

However, you will find me wearing them

with a pair of jeans and a T-shirt very soon.

Love them.

 That's it!

If you live close by, friends,

you must check

this hot spot out soon!

Happy Tuesday!
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