Saturday, October 17, 2009

Vanessa's Halloween Party!

Today we start celebrating wonderful Halloween goodies! Miss Vanessa had this party last year and it was so fun. So this year I joined in too.
So welcome to our house at one of our favorite times of year.

Come right in, this is our Halloween tree. We gather sticks every Fall, tie them together and stick them in a vase. This year I spray painted them silver and I hope to use the tree again for Valentine's Day and Easter. We decorate it with little paper ornaments the kids have made, usually while we listen to LDS General Conference.

The frames that decorate are Halloween's past. Every year we take pictures of the kids in my latest creations and then try and find new frames to add to the collection. Makes all that work I put into the costumes last a little longer!

A lot of these pretties are from swaps. Swapping treats has been a fun way to expand my Halloween decorations.

Isn't My Halloween lady from last year exquisite?

Of course, as for most holidays, we had to decorate the chandelier.
Enjoy the party!
And Happy Halloween!

29 comments:

Pixie said...

I love your halloween tree! Thanks for inviting me to your party. This is my first time participating and I'm having so much fun "visiting" with everyone.

Maggi said...

Muwahahahahahaha!

Your decorations are so fun! I love your little tree! Thank you for a hauntingly good party!

I'm visiting from Beyond to celebrate the spookiest Halloween blog party ever! I hope you are having a fang-tastic time today! You are cordially invited to share in the celebration at my party HERE. I do hope you'll stop by!

Have a spook-tacular day!

Karin van Dam said...

Happy Halloween to you too. Those decorations look like a lot of fun, to see and to make!

Cami @ Creating Myself said...

Hi Michelle! Love your Halloween decor....especially the framed pictures of your kids from Halloween past.

You should be recieving your swap package by Monday.

Maria-Thérèse ~ www.afiori.com said...

How pretty! And all those little little things! I really like the idea of spray painting twigs - so simple but so nice! I've seen similar things in interior design stores at $$$ (except in Swedish money, of course).

.oOo.☆♥ Maria-Thérèse parties at www.afiori.com ♥☆.oOo.

SewPaperPaint said...

Such cute decorations! I love the framed pictures on display. I have been meaning to dig through my own and do the same... Thanks for the inspiration!
http://autumnsantics.blogspot.com/2009/10/frightful-soiree.html
~ Autumn Clark

Anonymous said...

Happy Halloween Party to you! :)
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laterg8r said...

the spiders on the chandelier freak me out but i love your halloween pic frames and tree :D

Chrisy said...

oooh like what you've done with your tinsel! Thank you for your hospitality! Please point your broom over in my direction for more treats...if you haven't flown in already!

Deborah said...

Awe, such sweet decorations. Love the tree. Most of all, love your wee one! Adorable. Do stop by and party with Alice and Dead Bob, if you dare! **kisskiss** Deborah

Julie Ranae said...

Thank you for hosting lovely party! So glad I found you!


Hope you will stop by The Open Window for my creative offerings for the party

http://juliesopenwindow.blogspot.com

Twyla and Lindsey said...

Cute frames! Happy Halloween!
Lindsey

AwtemNymf said...

Love the tree and decoratios!
I flew in from Vanessa's Magical Party!
I enjoyed my visit! <{:O)
Be Enchanted!

Whisperings 13 said...

What delightful decorations- and your Halloween lady is lovely!
Happy hauntings!
Tracey

Betty said...

Happy Haunting! I love your decorations!

Chickenbells said...

Look at how beautiful everything looks in your neck of the woods! I had a lovely time visiting...Happy Halloween!

http://foolsewoode.blogspot.com/2009/10/historically-halloween-has-been-time.html

Alexandra MacVean said...

What a great party you have going on...and that tree? ROCKIN! :)

Anonymous said...

Luv your dolls!

Sylvia said...

Oh what fun I had at your party, lots of cute decorations to see! Please come visit my party and meet my guests...

Christine said...

Fantastic decorations~Halloween seems like such a fun and creative time at your home! Hope all is well:)

Sueann said...

Beautiful party indeed!! Just flew by to say Happy Halloween!! Stop by my party if you please
Hugs
SueAnn

http://afancifultwist.typepad.com said...

OH, your spooooktacualr haunted mansion is lovely Miss Michelle!!

I love that your family does halloween like this!!

xoxo

Bwuahahahaaaaaaaa ~ thank you for being a delightful part of the festivities!!

queen-of-nostalgia said...

Very cute! It looks like you all have a spooktacular fun tradition!
If you haven't stopped for a visit, hop on your broom and come to my party!

Cheers!
Kristen

Laume said...

My chandelier is one of the first things to get decorated each season too! I have photos of all my kids costumes each year but y'know, I don't remember most of the costumes I had when I was a kid. I know we dressed up and went t or t-ing, but I can't for the life of me remember what my costume were!

Unknown said...

Hi, Wonderful Halloween post! Great Halloween decorations! Happy Halloween to you!

Annabelle said...

The Boo is cute.Lovely memories of Halloween pasts!

Happy Hauntings and a Happy Halloween Too!
A Witch called Annabelle >^..^<

Heather said...

I love your decorations!!!


Please stop by my party and giveaway too!

http://littlebearries.blogspot.com/2009/10/come-in-come-in.html

love.boxes said...

So cute!

Kristal said...

Still trying to make the rounds, there is so much to see! It looks like you had a fad time at your party!!

Happy Haunting!