Sunday, October 18, 2015

Halloween is Coming: Things That Go Bump on My Mantle
Halloween is just a few weeks away....

That means 

 candy (chocolate)

 pumpkins

witches on broomsticks

ghosts and goblins

and black cats and other beasties.






That means it's to time watch those wonderful old horror movies-- you know what I mean-- the ones with Boris Karloff, Lon Chaney, Bela Lugosi, Elsa Lanchester playing the usual Halloween suspects....Count Dracula, the Werewolf, the Mummy, Frankenstein (and his bride)....



That means it's time to channel my inner kid, get a lot less serious about decorating, and weave some of the fun and whimsy and magic that comes along with October 31 into my house....with just the right amount of scary, creepy (yes, that's you Mr. Spider with your top hat), and macabre. Things that are too disturbing and gruesome need not apply at my home.





A few weeks ago, I threw some pumpkins up on to my fireplace mantle, which I shared in my last post (click here). Since then, I've been adding just the right amount of Halloween to the mantle area and hearth. 

 Here's a little bit of the spooky, spirited, and fun woven in with some of my everyday things on our family room fireplace....


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When witches go riding,
and black cats are seen,
the moon laughs and whispers,
'tis near Halloween.
-Author unknown







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Pixie, kobold, elf, and sprite,
All are on their rounds tonight;
In the wan moon's silver ray,
Thrives their helter-skelter play.
-Joel Benton









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When black cats prowl and pumpkins gleam,
May luck be yours on Halloween.
-Author unknown

















Witch and ghost make merry 
on this last of dear October's days.
-Author unknown

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Linking to the following this week....
Roses of Inspiration Linkup at The Enchanting Rose
Bouquet of Talent at Life on Lakeshore Drive
Brag-Worthy at Bless'er House
Idea Box Thursday at Mila's Little Things
Show and Tell Friday at My Romantic Home



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28 comments:

  1. Beautifully done!! I love it all!!

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  • Hi Melissa :)

    This has to be the cutest Halloween decor I've seen yet. I think it's perfect. That little pig seeming to look up at the witch on his back cracked me up!

    I hope you're not working too hard.

    xo,
    rue

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    1. Thank you Rue! Yes, Mr. Pig has lots of character! Doing my best not to work too hard ;-)

  • Melissa, you have a truly elegant way with everything. I love this to bits. It's just a cut above the usual Halloween décor. Sublime. Thanks for sharing at Five Star Frou-Frou. Will you join me again this week? Mimi xxx

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    1. Thanks so much Mimi! I will definitely be sharing my next post at Five Star Frou-Frou.

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