Halloween Crazy

I think I've gone Halloween crazy.

There was a time when I had very little in the way of Halloween decor.

Of course that was before blogging! 

Here's a little something I put together for my favorite blue dresser:

I really wanted to layer this vignette, but

with the window, I struggled to put anything up against it.

I've had this pumpkin box for a few years now.

I can't remember where I bought it.

I raised it up on a cake pedestal

and gave it a sparkly spider.

Black & white plate, most likely from TJ Maxx.

The stuffed pumpkin was a purchase from Boyd's Bears

in Gettysburg, PA some years ago.

The vintage looking pumpkin votive came

from a booth at an antique shop.  

My favorite Debbie Mumm Halloween plates 

that I've had for years.

I added another cake plate & a wire cloche.

The ornaments were found a few years ago

at Tuesday Morning.

And there I go, playing in PicMonkey again!

What an obsession,  I tell ya!

Are you ready for the big day?

Linking to:

Tabletop Tuesday at A Stroll thru Life 

Love is Sweet {Candy Buffet}

By now I'm sure you know that my niece

 got married a few weeks ago.

I hadn't planned on showing the candy buffet

my sisters & I put together,

 but my niece insisted that I blog about it, so here it is.

The wedding had a Fall theme,

so we chose candies in the colors of

orange, brown & yellow/gold.

My niece lives in Texas, so she didn't really have anything

to do with the buffet other than telling us that she wanted one.  lol

Needless to say, she was quite pleased when she saw it!

As you can imagine,

the guests really enjoyed it!

I thought I may as well show the wedding cake too.

The leaves & pumpkins were edible.

The leaves shimmered...they were gorgeous!

So there you have it. 

The candy buffet & the wedding cake.

Love is sweet!

I really appreciate your visit.

Have a wonderful day! 

The Jack O Lantern's Dinnerscape

I can't believe how quickly time is moving along lately.

Is there really only 1 week until Halloween?

Before you know it, we will all be under

the magical spell of Christmas!

Please join Jack for a little dinner.....

I just realized this is a fairly thrifty tablescape.

I used my black & white checkered tablecloth again.

Purchased at Kohls. 

Dotted chargers:  Hobby Lobby, on clearance 60 cents each

Orange dinner plates:  Dollar Tree

Black appetizer plates:  Oneida Outlet

Napkins:  Etsy shop, Urban Style Stitches

Napkin Rings:  Given to me by my Mom

Black Flatware:  Cambridge, Home Goods

Goblets:  Kmart

For my centerpiece, I borrowed my sister's Jack O Lantern.

She made this in ceramics in the late 70s,

but hasn't decorated with him in years.  

Luckily, she was willing to pull him out of storage for me.

The little Treats glass figure is from Kohls. 

My Mom bought it for me last year.   

The salt & pepper shakers were on

clearance last year, and are from Target.

Jack says, "Enough with the details...let's eat!"

Linking to:

Let's Dish at Cuisine Kathleen

Tablescape Thursday at Between Naps on the Porch

Halloween Mantel

I have been inspired by so many of you wonderful ladies that

I did something that I have never done before.....

I put together a Halloween Mantel!

My very first Halloween Mantel!

It's always difficult to get pictures of my mantel because of the

reflections in the mirror, so please bear with me.

I wanted the mantel to have a vintage feel to it.

I know you've most likely seen these fellas on my blog in the past.

My Dee Foust pumpkinhead people along with a few bottle brush trees.

I love them!

Mercury glass is a favorite of mine.

It adds to the vintage feel,

and gives alot of sparkle too!

Did you decorate your mantel for Halloween this year?

Linking to:

Tabletop Tuesday at A Stroll Thru Life

Share it One More Time at One More Time
Vintage Inspiration Fridat at Common Ground

The Kindness of a Friend

I think we have all experienced kindness in one form or another.   Would you mind if I shared a post about kindness with you?

We meet so many wonderful people in the blogging world.  I really love it when I chance upon a blogger that I know, without a doubt, I would be great friends with if I could interact with them "in real life."

Michele at The Nest at Finch Rest is one of those people.   I visit her blog & she visits mine.  She always leaves sweet, thoughtful and inspiring comments.  You know, the kind of comments that make you feel special. 

A few weeks ago, a package arrived at my door.  I questioned myself, wondering what I ordered that I had forgotten about.  When I opened the package, I found this pretty wire dress form:

 

Enclosed was a sweet card from Michele.  She had read my sewing machine post and was so pleased that I was learning how to sew, she wanted to send me a gift to give me encouragement as I take on this challenge. 

Isn't that the most thoughtful thing ever?  See what I mean about how she makes a person feel special? 

This thoughtful gift and the words she wrote in her card have made my heart sing!  I am so fortunate to have crossed paths with Michele and am happy to call her a friend.

Aren't bloggy friends the best?    

Rich Colors of Autumn tablescape

Tablescape time!

This tablescape was inspired by the centerpieces from my niece's wedding.

My sister told me to go ahead & take a centerpiece

after the reception.

She didn't have to tell me twice!  lol

I let the centerpiece dictate the colors in my place settings.

•Wicker placemats from Pier 1.

•Napkins from Urban Style Stitches on Etsy.  I love these!

They are reversible...betcha can't guess what's on the other side?

•Red silverware was an engagement gift some 21 years ago.

•Purple dinner plates are Better Homes & Gardens,

found at Walmart a few years back.

•Red salad plates from Oneida Outlet.

•Pumpkin bowls from Michaels, I believe.

•Purple glasses from Pier 1.

Oh yes, the centerpiece that started it all!

I cannot take credit for the beautiful flowers.

It was our idea to have the florist use the

pumpkin baskets, but the rest is all her talent. 

My sister stopped over the day after the wedding.

She was so surprised to see I created a tablescape

with the centerpiece.

With rich colored flowers that are soooo beautiful,

it was a cinch!

Linking to:

Let's Dish at Cuisine Kathleen

Tablescape Thursday at Between Naps on the Porch

Halloween is Coming

Just a short & sweet post today.

I wanted to share with you the dining room blackboard

and the Halloween sentiment that I added to it.

I am having alot of fun with this blackboard.

Thanks for stopping by today. 

Enjoy the day!