Gift Giving–DIY Halloween Candy Box

October 16, 2014

I may have mentioned before that my mom is part of group of women that get together every month to play POKENO. They bet pennies and at the end of the day all of the pennies are collected and put in a large jar. Around Christmas time the group gathers the pennies they’ve collected throughout the year and buy non-parishable food. Then they create gift bags filled with food and treats and take the bags to the local nursing home to hand out to the patients there. This is a pretty major gesture since most of the ladies in my moms group are in their 80’s!

Since my mom is hosting the October Pokeno party, I thought I’d send a box of candy to her so all the ladies could enjoy it at their gathering. Of course I couldn’t send a store bought box of candy so I got busy making a crafting a custom candy box.

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FIVE Last Minute Halloween Ideas

October 31, 2013

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I know many of you will be running around today pulling things together for trick-or-treaters and Halloween parties. If you’re looking for some last-minute ideas, I got 5 that will wow you.

TREATS IN A BAG–this is a cute way to serve up treats at your Halloween party or even at the door for trick-or-treaters.

SPECIAL DELIVERY–How cute and creative is this costume? Love it!

SERVICE WITH A SMILE–A few wraps of gauze around a Styrofoam wig head and you’ll have a spooky centerpiece for a serving tray or buffet.

DRINK UP–Bloody Mary anyone? Such a clever way to serve up drinks.

NOW YOU SEE ME, NOW YOU DON’T–This will take a little time but what a great way to decorate the lawn for Halloween.

The Party of the Year–Halloween and more!

October 30, 2013

If you’ve been reading my blog for some time you know that every year we attend a Halloween party that my friends Suenette and Dan throw. Every year I get to indulge in the amazing Halloween décor they put up and every year there’s something new added to the mix. This year the duo outdid themselves and I must say their gathering is quickly becoming the Party of The Year.

To help you understand how magnificent the décor is I’ve grouped the photos into three categories…OUTSIDE, INSIDE and ENTERTAINMENT. Yes, this year they added some entertainment (beyond all their crazy friends wearing crazy hats).

Enjoy and prepare to be amazed!

The OUTSIDE

This is what greets you at the front door.

All around the yard there are families of scarecrows enjoying themselves…

Suenette and Dan set up bails of hay with old barn wood slats to creating seating. The iron sculpture in the middle is a fire fixture.

The covered car port houses the food and beverage tables and receives a decorative touch just like the rest of the house.

The menu included homemade chili served up in Halloween mugs that Suenette has collected over the years.

This crow family and sunflower stems was the centerpiece on the chili table.

The INSIDE

There are so many incredible vignettes set up inside the house that it hard to capture it all on camera. These are a few of my favorites…

A Halloween tree sits on top of the buffet in the dining room and displays hundreds of Radko ornaments. The pumpkin head ghost watches over all the come and go.

Every year Suenette and my friend Don create something magical on the dining table. This year the display was amazing. The branches filled up the back of the table and reached up to the ceiling.

The kitchen and keeping room get a bit more whimsical Halloween décor.

The living room is one of my favorite areas because of all the witches, ghosts and vampires and an amazing revolving Halloween tree.

Here’s a peek at vignettes in the foyer…

As you move to the lower level of the house you find more awesomeness…

Even the cuckoo clock gets the Halloween treatment at this house.

The ENTERTAINMENT

Suenette and Dan’s party is always entertaining because everyone comes wearing a fun hat and after drinking the “recipe” folks become really entertaining. This year we were treated to something really special, a fire performance by a flame thrower. I tried my best to capture in on film.

Amazing right?

It was sad to see the Halloween party come to an end, but more excitement is just around the corner because Suenette and Dan do this all over again for their annual Christmas party.

I hope this post got you in the Halloween spirit. Have fun tomorrow and don’t eat too much candy.

Halloween Hostess Gifts

October 27, 2010

I’ve been invited to a couple of Halloween parties, and never one to show up empty-handed, I have been on the look out for unusual hostess gifts. My search has taken me through many a store and all around the internet, but I think I have found a few great options to choose from. Check out my choices below and let me know which is your favorite.

Black and Ivory Zig Zag bracelet from Amrita Singh. Doesn’t every girl need a little bling to go with an outfit, even a Halloween costume? $35.00