Last year, we kind of missed the whole season, thanks to that grand event called The Wedding. I didn't even decorate! And then my husband and I went to Wicked on Halloween. I wouldn't have traded that experience for anything because it was truly fantastic. But some part of me was still disappointed that I couldn't be home to answer the door for trick-or-treaters, gorge myself on candy and fall asleep on the couch to a scary movie marathon.
So this year I am very much looking forward to really enjoying the season. Last weekend I already put up our limited collection of Halloween decorations. I really need to fill this supply out! Of course, I still need to add in pumpkins and candles, but our decorations are really quite pathetic. Nothing even for the yard! Only a few window coverings and clings. Sad. I will probably wait until after this year to stock up on things during the sales for next year. For now there are a few things that I'm looking forward to doing with items I already have on hand.
I have a ton of silk flowers from a wedding centerpiece idea that got scrapped. I'm thinking about using faux pumpkins for this so they are even more re-usable. Even better, these can stay out until Thanksgiving!
Aren't these guys cute? The noses are carrots. Again, could use faux pumpkins for this as well! Or go with the real thing, we'll see.
Love this idea for trick-or-treaters. But how cute would it be at a party too? Or as a centerpiece?
Shrunken heads (apples)! Creepy decor to line the driveway! These can supposedly last years if dried thoroughly--great for indoor decorations. Or be made yearly for outdoor use.
All of these projects are from marthastewart.
Maybe I'll spend some more time on this stuff this weekend. And visit Michael's and T.J. Maxx in search of more inspiration. I need to make my house Halloween-proud. :)
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