First thought, I’ve been watching way too much Dexter because I automatically think of him when I see a long apron. Second thought, this skeleton apron would come in handy for messy me when I make caramel apples tomorrow night. Third thought, I’m short – I wonder whether or not all the bones would line up correctly?
Let’s face the facts, one of a kinds are all sorts of awesome. Check out Methane Studios Frankenprints limited edition series full of black cats and cracked skulls. Each print is signed, numbered, and uniquely yours.
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When it comes to holiday decor I solidly reside in the vintage camp. Especially when it comes to Halloween. I’m not hardcore about whether it’s actual vintage or a recreation, but there you have it. This little Halloween Owl is screen-printed on heavy chipboard and sitting high atop of my radar at the moment.
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It physically pains me to admit to this, but sometimes Pottery Barn just gets me. They also never fail to surprise with unique (mass produced) pieces like these unstretched encyclopedia skull and bones canvases. Of course they consider them Halloween decor and I consider them Every Day of the Year decor, which is how I keep my wits about me.
Posted In halloween, holidays, house and home, wallsI want candy, and lots of it. I was lucky enough to grow up in a complex of town houses, which meant mucho sweets come October 31st. Everything was close in proximity and it wasn’t unheard of to have 500+ kids stop by your house come Halloween night. So for me, well, it was all about quantity. It also wasn’t unheard of for there to be lingering Halloween candy come Easter. What kind of trick or treater were you as a kid?
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+ Hoping these Apple Nachos find my face soon.
+ Why can’t my roof grow a forest?
+ Halloween dessert table, party of one!
+ Great article about chefs, their scars, and how they got them.
+ I love a good bow tie.
+ I automatically don’t like anyone who refuses this Halloween party invitation.
+ Pretty excited about these Pittsburgh tees.
+ Love this Halloween invitation download!
+ Helvetica + Cross-stitch = Awesome
+ A scratch-n-sniff print that smells like the moon!
+ This woman chronicled her life in fairground shooting gallery photos.
+ You should pick up a copy of Dick and Jane and Vampires for your favorite kiddo (or kiddo at heart).
+ Some ideas on what to do with the rest of October!
Sometime in the past 24 hours I’ve turned into a person who likes decorative gourds. Particularly tall white ones.
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Pixel Girl is where I’m drawing this year’s Halloween costume inspiration from. Do you think it’s okay to dress up for Halloween when you’re 75? Because I probably still will.
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photo Nicole Hill Gerulat
Most holidays I like to do a little something for friends. Sometimes it’s a goodie bag, others a handmade card. For Halloween I normally do your typical trick or treat candy packaged in a fun way. Last year I covered clean aluminum soup cans in decorative fall-looking papers and filled them, the cans could then be used for pens or whatever after the fact. (This isn’t exactly earth shattering, I realize.) I knew I wanted to venture into unknown territory this year and go old school with some caramel apples.I just didn’t know which recipe I’d be following until this gem came into my life. If mine end up looking half as photogenic I’ll consider it a success. {I’m also interested in these Peanut Butter Caramel Dipped Apples!}
More Halloween treats:
+ Baked Pumpkin Spice Donut Holes
+ Pumpkin Cream Cheese Truffles
+ Pumpkin Milkshakes
+ Halloween Petit Fours (for the professional orderers amongst you)
+ Pumpkin Spice Latte Martini
+ Candied Apple Cider
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+ I’ve been munching on Pumpkin Pie Pop Tarts over the past month, now I’m tempted to make my own (decidedly more healthy) version.
+ These velvet pumpkins are a luxe twist on Halloween decor.
+ A few more October desktop wallpapers 1, 2, 3
+ I want to visit this cafe that looks like it’s been flipped on its side.
+ Crazy about this modern crepe paper lantern project!
+ Knitted graffiti on a bridge in Australia.
+ I kill everything, including succulents, but I still want to make a terrarium.
+ What does your Facebook portrait say about you? (I’m possibly balding, among other things.)
+ In love with this raggedly striped bathroom.
+ I want to plan a road trip based around roadside motels.
+ Who doesn’t need a trapeze in their home?!
+ Have a writing deadline? Check out Write or Die.
+ I want to move into this beautiful gray space. Or at the least, paint my living room and main hallway.