Happy Halloween!
Okay as the countdown begins for the arrival of good spirits (evil ones you are so not invited), I find myself rushing about with the final preparations for my evening’s festivities.
I had a few silly decor ideas and I thought I would quickly share them- then I must run because I’m having all kinds of last minute costume drama! What exactly does one wear to star in Kibuki Theater these days..hum, the hot pink kimono or the black with aqua one?
I always love to do at least one ‘trick’ for the kiddies. A small toy Jack O’Lantern inspired this idea. I can’t wait to see their faces when they discover that even our ‘House Mouse’ wants to celebrate the sweet and spooky holiday!
a faux construction paper hole, a quick felt door mat, a few plums from an ornamental grass wrapped to look like corn husk, my toy pumpkin and a mini- terracotta pot of treats sets the stage for my trickery
Oh man, my House Mouse is way more trusting then I am….
A few days ago I learned about an upcoming show at the MOMA that gave me a great idea for how I could set the table for tonight (best part, it’s the cheapest table setting ever!)
No one does Halloween better than Tim Burton, an upcoming show at NYs Museum of Modern Art pays tribute to his creative, macbre mind.
This Tim Burton drawing gave me the idea. I’m thinking an austere dining room might just be the way to go (aka I’m off the hook for having the pressure of dressing a perfect table!!!)
So I’m clearing out all decorative items from the room. The light fixture that hangs over my table is really just a single bulb once the pretty Fortuny cover is removed so it easily turns into a simple bare bulb hanging from the ceiling. I tested it out-if I slightly loosen the bulb it flickers a bit when you move across the floor. The now cold and bare room is so weird and spooky, I can’t wait!
I really am loving the austere idea, but I can’t resist having fresh flowers when I entertain. So I really tried to figure out what I could do that would be quick, easy and cost basically nothing. I do have lots of interesting things I could pick from my yard. My butterfly bush actually turns almost a shade of black this time of year so I did experiment with some cuttings- but nothing was coming together.
When I spotted a $8.99 bunch of roses at Costco, I had my idea.
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A bouquet Morticia would be proud to call her own-hey, there’s that mouse!
I loved Morticia Addams when I was a kid! I was fantasying I was her as I was chopping of the flowers…now if only I can train my husband to become ravenous and suddenly French every time he sees me.
(I’ve always preferred small compact bouquets of roses over the long steam variety anyway -so I had no problem sacrificing the flowers to create this Halloween display. My little vases filled with pretty roses just went into hiding upstairs. I see it as a win/win situation).
Okay, now I do have to go. For a little more reading and viewing pleasure did you by chance see Kiki’s post this week on Color For Your Home..it’s a great rundown of her favorite Halloween color trends and more fab holiday decor ideas then you can shake your broom stick at!
Cheers! Hope your night is a Treat!
I absolutely love the Morticia style bouquet. Perfect for Halloween and the little mouse hole is adorable. I bet your little trick-or-treaters loved it!
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How cute, your mouse house is great and who can resist a Morticia Addams reference . . . Ah, cara mia (which is actually Italian, but for some reason I always remember them saying it is French.)