When my girls were little, I loved adding some Halloween spookiness to my house. I’m not much of a Halloween decorator anymore but I do love adding a little Halloween fun here and there. I thought it would be frighteningly fun to peer into my crystal ball for a look back at the best of…
See how to style a Boo-tiful Halloween mantel using jars and cloches. My DIY cloche ghosts are a fun way to add a little touch of Halloween to your mantel but they would be equally cute as a centerpiece. If you love Halloween, this is the place to be because I’ve teamed up with a…
Welcome to my creative Halloween home tour – enter if you dare! Who says Halloween is all about blood and guts? I’m taking a lighthearted approach and adding a few fun touches of Halloween throughout my house that are sure to make you smile. post contains affiliate links I’m welcoming all the little goblins to…
When I lived in Ohio for a few years, Halloween wasn’t celebrated on October 31! Each town chose a night (usually a weekend) for the festivities. Well that’s not how we roll in Jersey so I’ll be handing out candy (and probably shoveling more than a few pieces into my mouth) on the 31st. Although…
Now that my girls are approaching 18 and their trick or treating days are far behind them, I’m finding my desire to decorate for Halloween disappearing faster than Casper the Ghost! I’m sharing some easy Halloween decorating ideas including a free Day of Dead printable! Don’t miss more Halloween decorating ideas over the years HERE…
Over the years, I’ve created some frightfully simple Halloween craft ideas and I’m sharing my favorites … Swarming Spider Tablecloth Arachnophobia Wreath Mummy Candle Holders Glowing Eyes hide them in the bushes for an eerie nighttime effect Turn those ugly plastic pumpkins into something fabulous – post contains affiliate links … Music Sheet Pumpkin Planter Copper…
This Halloween porch is filled with affordable DIY ideas! See how to turn pumpkin pails into planters and make a spooky Halloween wreath and more! Soon my street will be crawling with zombies, witches and princesses. I didn’t go crazy with Halloween decorations this year but did add a little bit of fright to delight…
Rats! Halloween decorating can be a real witch. But what’s quicker and easier than a Halloween rat staircase … just slap some dollar store silhouettes on the stairs and call it a day. I’m taking a cue from my Halloween mantel (see it here). I love the simplicity of black and white. I unearthed my DIY arachnophobia wreath (see…
On All Hallows Eve, I set up two adirondack chairs on my front lawn, fill a big cauldron with candy, dress up Sushi in her costume (she’s a unicorn this year), pour a couple of glasses of wine and sit outside to hand out candy. Inside, my girls hang out with friends and when it gets late,…
Come in my pretties. Helga is getting ready to party and she’s breaking out her cauldron and mixing up a poisonous brew of eye of newt. October 31 – time for my girls annual Halloween party. Tricks and a few treats to get the night started before filling up their plastic pumpkins with sugar…
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My spider wreath is hung. The mummy votives are lit. I’ve even got pumpkins made out of paper! Tons of Halloween house decorating ideas here so welcome and enter … if you dare. Lefty can type 90 words per minute. Remember where Lefty was last year? These 3D spiders make my skin crawl ……
Glowing Eyes
Poison Bottles
Enter if you dare. Home Depot asked me to spookify my house for Halloween. Be careful not to get caught in a web. Jump on your broomstick and head over to The Home Depot blog where you can see more of my Halloween mantel … if you’re not too squeamish!
Skull Banner
They’re creepy and they’re spooky … they’re all together ooky, check out my Top 10 Halloween Mantel Ideas – if you dare! I’m batty for this Halloween mantel with an old toolbox – The Painted Home. Giant spider adds a creep factor to this Halloween mantel – The Wicker House What’s not to…
Welcome my pretties! Enter if you dare. Or shall I say Keep Out! Would you take candy from this lady? Make your neighbors skin crawl by creating this Arachnophobia Spider Wreath for your front door. My witch loves bling so my DIY Copper Jack O’Lantern is right up her alley. Watch your fingers boys and…
From a pumpkin man with a serious case of plumber’s crack … to a melting witch right out of Oz – she’s melting, she’s melting … to a pumpkin with a serious case of bed head from Garden Therapy. Who’s ready for Halloween?
Spiders, rats and snakes are trapped under glass. These critters love the warmth of the blazing fire. A few have managed to escape their traps … Anyone have anti-venom serum? Remember my Fall Mantel? Both mantels share a few things that make it simple to go from Halloween back to fall in a snap. Want…
Watch your fingers! This poor soul didn’t and look what happened. Need some gory Halloween decoration ideas … Just heed your mothers advice … Or you may end up like poor Lefty here. I’ve been a busy girl – check out all my Halloween ghoulishness!
DIY Spider Tablecloth
Mummy Votives
Move over heat and humidity and make way for pumpkin-spice everything! If Fall is your favorite season, you’re in good company. Did you know that more than half of Americans are happiest in the Fall? I’m sharing the top 30 Fall favorites plus insight into what loving fall says about you! So break out those…
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Welcome to Extra! Extra! 5, the weekly series where I share all the things I’ve been doing, loving, buying, enjoying and all the other random stuff that doesn’t fit into a regular blog post. I’ve been making major progress on my sister’s new place and I’m sharing a statement wall I created using something unexpected….
Happy Halloween! Welcome back to Extra! Extra! 4, the place where I share all the things that I’m loving this week. Today, I’m sharing some of the cool things I saw on my trip to DC to visit my daughter (we stayed in an old bank turned hotel!), a show I just finished watching and…
Happy Sunday and welcome to Extra Extra 3. The place where I share bits of random stuff I’m liking, doing, wearing, watching, and more. I’m also sharing all about our fun day in New York City to celebrate our anniversary! October 13 was my 26th wedding anniversary! To celebrate, we went into New York for…
I have been hitting the Facebook Marketplace jackpot recently! My latest finds include a truly unique vintage swan table, a huge black cat that frightened my poor dog and some very jolly old Santas. Plus I’m sharing a cautionary tale of why you should never meet sellers in the Kmart parking lot. This is also…
The circular shape of wreaths symbolize eternity, because they have no beginning and no end. They are beautiful all year long but especially around the Christmas holiday. From a vintage tray to a marquee light to an old clipboard to architectural salvage and more, see how to add your own personal touch to turn plain…
I always welcome a recommendation from a trusted friend on what to wear, read, watch, eat, favorite beauty products, cool shops and more. I’m not talking about the gals on Insta who will sell anything and everything (and return it after they are done posing with it) without disclosing that they are actually getting paid…
So you think you can’t paint? I’m here to tell you that yes, you can! These DIY painted pumpkins prove that anyone can paint a pumpkin (they come with step by step instructions).These are some of my favorite ways to decorate pumpkins using craft paint, watercolors, puffy paint, chalk paint, Sharpies and even nail polish!…
Charcuterie boards are all the rage and today I’ve got an expert in the house who is sharing tips on how to make epic charcuterie boards that will WOW everyone! These creative snack boards are perfect for any occasion and there are even some fun seasonal charcuterie boards. What the heck is charcuterie and how…
I know my succulent skeleton centerpiece will be the hit of my Halloween dinner party. Meet Mr. Bonypart. I took him to the next level by decking him out in succulents and now he’s ready to impress my guests. Update: Check out my whole Halloween Home Tour filled with tons of creative decorating ideas here….
It’s my favorite time of year – fall. There is nothing better than the leaves changing color. There’s nothing worse than raking … but let’s try and stay positive. Join me for a walk with my dog Sushi to see some fall curb appeal in my hood. I’m lucky to live in a town with…
Use It or Lose It! Growing up, my mom displayed favorite china in the dining room hutch. We rarely used it. In fact, she gave me some plates that my grandmother had given to her when I was a kid – price stickers still attached! I have been guilty of doing the same. Storing favorite finds away…