Last year's decorations...

Catching up on posts...

 

 

 

 

After last Halloween's party, for SO many reasons, I just didn't get around to posting any photos or blogging about the party.  However, I'm in revved-up Halloween mode so I'm going to try to play a little catch-up now.  These photos are of the cake I had a friend make.  Isn't it cool?  I also had two dozen cupcakes, and then a guest brought a Cold Stone Creamery cake, so this one didn't even get cut two days later.  Not that I'm complaining; I LIVE for cake with buttercream icing!

 



I got this from here, although I don't know if it's theirs originally or not.  Hope you can read it; if not, try the link.

I hate to say it, but I am SO far behind this year.  I only finished the first coat of orange paint in the living room yesterday, so I can't really decorate until it's done.

New house, bigger Halloween parties!

"She never called back..."

 

 

Last year our guests were crammed into our tiny house and I proclaimed we would  have a new house before the next Halloween party, and we do!  I had a few requirements for the new house, such as, it had to look like it could be haunted.  I mean, and 1950s ranch or 1980s split-level just doesn't look like it could be haunted, right?  That requirement eliminated about 90% of the homes in our town.  Another 9% were either too expensive or in a less-desirable neighborhood.  Honestly, I didn't think we had a chance of finding a place.  Technically, I've been searching for a new house for most of the time we've lived in our small house, and there were never any real possibilities.  Imagine my excitement when a 1915 Craftsman went up for sale, AND it was in a quiet neighborhood AND we could afford it!  So, loooooong story short, we moved in a month ago!  It's so freaking fabulous!  It has 9-ft. ceilings upstairs and downstairs, awesome baseboards and crown and window moldings, two fireplaces, a HUGE front porch, and to make the hubby happy, a three-car garage. But most importantly, it has character, the kind of character that makes for a great haunt.  ;)

 

I found an antique phone booth at an estate sale in town and couldn't believe my luck.  It started out at only $500, which I was willing to spend, but I wanted my hubby's input first (since he would be in charge of getting the monstrosity home).  We went back the next day, as soon as they opened, and I practically attacked one of the women working there, "Did the phone booth sell yesterday?"  She says no.  "THEN IT'S MINE!  I WANT IT!  PUT MY NAME ON IT!"  And the bonus?  Second-day was 25% off, so I got it for $375.  I freaking rock.  :D  BTW, an antique store in the next town has one almost, if not exactly, like it for $3500.  I think they're on crack to have it at that price, but we'll see.  It has been there for a few years.

 

Of course, I knew it would need a skeleton to sit inside, so I got this one at Target for $40.  Bargain.

 

I'm currently painting my living room orange--the same shade of orange that's in the old house--and trying to get everything in order before the party.  There's so much to do and I'm so far behind!  I usually decorate inside at the end of August.

Halloween Party 2011

Okay, I'm definitely behind on posting anything from the Halloween party, but I did want to get this one pic of Hubby and I on the blog.  He's a mummy (duh), and I'm...

Do you know?

Got a guess?

I'm Abby Sciuto from NCIS!  This year's theme was favorite TV/movie character, and I keep saying I want to be Abby when I grow up.  ;)  How'd I do?

Halloween "Rules"

I found this list online in 2007 and loved it, so I copy/pasted it into Word to save.  As a result, I don't know who to credit it to, but if it's yours or you know whose it is, let me know so all can adore you properly.

Halloween "Rules"

When it appears that you have killed the monster, never check to see if it's really dead.

If you find that your house is built upon or near a cemetery, was once a church that was used for black masses, had previous inhabitants who went mad or committed suicide or died in some horrible fashion, or had inhabitants who performed satanic practices in your house - move away immediately.

Never read a book of demon summoning aloud, even as a joke.

Do not search the basement, especially if the power has just gone out.

If your children speak to you in Latin or any other language which they should not know, or if they speak to you using a voice which is other than their own, shoot them immediately. It will save you a lot of grief in the long run. NOTE: It will probably take several rounds to kill them, so be prepared.

When you have the benefit of numbers, never pair off and go it alone.

As a general rule, don't solve puzzles that open portals to Hell.

Never stand in, on, above, below, beside, or anywhere near a grave, tomb, crypt, mausoleum, or other house of the dead.

If you're searching for something which caused a noise and find out that it's just the cat, leave the room immediately if you value your life.

If appliances start operating by themselves, move out.

Do not take anything from the dead.

If you find a town which looks deserted, it's probably for a reason. Take the hint and stay away.

Don't fool with recombinant DNA technology unless you're sure you know what you are doing.

If you're running from the monster, expect to trip or fall down at least twice, more if you are of the female persuasion. Also note that, despite the fact that you are running and the monster is merely shambling along, it's still moving fast enough to catch up with you.

If your companions suddenly begin to exhibit uncharacteristic behavior such as hissing, fascination for blood, glowing eyes, increasing hairiness, and so on, get away from them as fast as possible.

Stay away from certain geographical locations, some of which are listed here: Amityville, Elm Street, Transylvania, Nilbog (you're in trouble if you recognize this one), the Bermuda Triangle, or any small town in Maine.

If your car runs out of gas at night, do not go to the nearby deserted-looking house to phone for help.

Beware of strangers bearing tools such as chainsaws, staple guns, hedge trimmers, electric carving knives, combines, lawnmowers, butane torches, soldering irons, band saws, or any device made from deceased companions.

American Horror Story

Watching the pilot on FX. Looks good so far.