Come inside… if you dare!
A huge spider makes his way up the front facade, while pumpkins and jack-o-lanterns adorn the porch. The Bronwyn Hanahan Candy Corn hangs on the door.
Now, enter at your own risk! A bevy of black crows have taken over the foyer, and bats are flying rampant. Not to mention the rats that are making their way upstairs. Ballard Designs pumpkin lamp shades make spooky orange light dance about the room.
In the kitchen, more skeletons, pumpkins and crows run amuck. I purchased the Coton Colors spider attachment for the Happy Everything plate and spooky holographic pictures in Dollar Tree frames have replaced family photos.
Would you like to join us for supper? Dine, if you dare! *bwahahaha* Crows and rats and spiders are a plenty at this dinner. Spooky place cards for “undead dad”, “mummified mom”, “warlock whit” and “zombie johnny” ensure everyone a place at the table. A cauldron bubbles over with glass ornaments (thanks, Sister!).
In the den, more family photos have been replaced with spooky holographic images from the Dollar Tree (last year). Frames are also from Dollar Tree.
Even the playroom is haunted with bats and Halloween books.
And out on the porch, more bats, crows and even a skeleton have settled in for the month. The Nevermore canvas has come back as well.
I had hoped to swap out my Angie Reuter fish for a chalkboard last Halloween but never got to it. I was thrilled when Honey whipped it out last weekend – and completely with supplies we already had!!
Last, but not least, the friends entry has received its very own wreath and jack-o-lantern.
So what did you decide? Will you come inside?
xoxo
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I am so happy to be the first to comment on your Spooktacular posting, wow it is cool, scary, with lots of fun things, it is so fun to find someone who loves all the scary goulie like me…I adore those dinner plates with the rats on them and of course all the birds and skeletons…come over for a visit for sure to meet the goulie house sitters, it was a three part presentation, you will love it, I know because I love yours so much…Phyllis
Love every detail of your design dear! you and I are 'crows of the same feather
'! LOL! I go a bit crazy too for Halloween! Check out my Dining room when you have the time, still have to share the rest of my home for Halloween. Yours is just fabulous!
Lord, have mercy! You should have your own magazine!!! Thanks for the constant inspiration. I feel like I should pay you royalties :)
Have a spooktacular month!
I would definitely come inside! ;-) How geeky is it to admit I've been waiting for this post?! Love the new touches & now my boys are asking for a big spider on the front porch. Enjoy your spooky home! xo
Amazing! You went all out girlfriend. And agree…that is worthy of a magazine spread. Now that the kiddos are gone we don't really decorate for Halloween. Love seeing everyone else decor though.
So wonderful!
I have a question. Saw your precious Happy Everything. What size is your platter? Are you using the large attachment on the small platter?
thanks,
missy
It's the mini platter with mini attachment. I found the spider on eBay :-)
My all time favorite Halloween house! I just love everything each year. What's the scoop on the big spider outside? He may be my favorite :). Classicaly fabulous as always!
The spider was $20 at Party City and one of my few new additions (along with the candy corn and DIY chalkboard.). I kinda want a few more :-)
I have a 50" hairy spider from WalMart climbing our foyer wall, but this makes me think he needs a friend outside :)
Love love love!!!!! The details you did are fabulous! Happy haunts!
You have really outdone yourself! Well done!
I just KNEW you were up to something! haha It all looks FABULOUS and you outdid yourself. You really are inspiring. Thank you so much! Please ask "Sister" to show us hers again this year too. I love your blog so much and I'm like Christi (4th post above)…I've been waiting for this too! Jane, San Diego
I can't believe the time, effort, and pure talent you have! Well,really I can. You have proven yourself over and over. You need your own show! Love Sister's "bubbles" idea. You both need a show together! :-) Spooky spectacular!
You can bet your boots (or your witch's hat) I'd come inside! The word PHENOMENAL comes to mind here. Now THAT is a Halloween fiesta right there. Amazing. All you really need is someone buried in your front yard now and you are all set!;>) (Maybe a cranky neighbor?;>) xo Diana
Wow, is there anything you cannot do??? I am always so impressed with your decorating style and ideas. Thank you so much for sharing!! Love it!
Your decor is amazing! Tasteful, yet spooky! Now I need to get my tail going and decorate!
Delightful!
As always, your decorations are beyond lovely. But I have to ask one question….how do you keep all of your decorations organized in their "off season"?
It all goes into about 6 of those storage bins (plus skelly in his box) stacked in the attic. And the things I take down to make space go in the bins and back in the attic for the month.
It looks fantastic!!!
This is amazing! I bet Halloween is a ton of fun at your house. I hope you will drop by and enter my giveaway.
Hugs,
Sherry
I love how you go all out for holidays! Your decorations are adorable!
-Shelley
Lobster Meets Peach, I was wondering that too! It doesn't appear that your PERFECT (!) garage is storing it. Alright, Amanda, you must let us know where you keep it (and we promise not to tell "Honey"! ;)
Perfectly and tastefully done. Bravo!!
Love the chalkboard and candy corn door hanger. I'm not a fan of Halloween but I might have to get my hands on those.
Hugs
Amelia
love, love, love!!
It looks SPOOKtacular, Amanda!!! I am glad you were able to find and add a large spider. Love it! But my fave is still those mice on the stairs….I gotta get some.
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Thanks, Amanda! You are just too darn delightful! A few years ago, I finally figured out to stash my decor too in my bins and it makes putting everything back so much easier. I bet your attic is cute too! ;) You are still outta control (in a good way, of course!) I look forward to your blog very single day. God bless. Jane, San Diego
Beautiful! I love it and I'm sure your family must too! Been lurking for a few months…love your blog, so many wonderful ideas! Love your AE Ceramics too!
so festive! i have yet to get that in to decorating for halloween!
wonderfukll decorations
oh my gosh, so many things to love! I think my fave is your sunroom, entrance, and dining room table!
You are amazing! I'm been racking my brain what do to for a
Halloween party we are having…..So we r just going to have it at your place ;) Thank you for the endless inspiration !
Wow! You have certainly outdone yourself. So festive. I would love if you would share this at Modern Cottage Monday at Curate | by Carrie Corson:)
http://curatebycarriecorson.com/2013/10/07/31-days-of-cottage-lifestyle-day-6-modern-cottage-monday-link-party-1/
You are such an inspiration!!!!!Thanks so much for linking up. Featured you today. Xo
Wow your home and Halloween decor is something truly special! So much attention paid to detail…just fabulous! Coming to you from Be Inspired link party! Have a great day!
XO Barbara
absolutely THE BEST!! I'll be featuring this on Be Inspired on Thursday, thanks so much for joining in!
What a super Halloween post! LOVE the dinning room! Every inch of the home is fabulous. I'd love to have you share at WIW, decor home is amazing!
Patti
Love each and every single detail.. Superb work! (Y)
Ahhhh what spooky fun!!! :) You have such a gorgeous home! Thanks for the Halloween tour!
Melissa @ Shabby Love