Halloween Hootenanny

Here I go again, getting busy with this work thing!!!!

 

I was very busy with work yesterday and didn't have much time to do a daily post, but all is back to normal again! This past weekend I was off to a little soiree at the Capital Street Duo's townhouse, yet, STILL un-named, but I digress. Anywho, if your a regular reader of this blog, you'll know my good friend Dame Courtney , when it comes to decorating, goes big or goes home, and did she ever pull out the stops for Halloween!!!!!! Now mind ya, all the decor you will see is all vintage! She sure is talented and I must say the place really put one into the spirit of things!!!!!! Although, I wouldn't care to receive her electric bill.

 

 

Trixie was back to greet everyone! Meanwhile inside........

 

 

Skeletons invaded the funeral corner. If your in need of a lobotomy I'm sure the Dame has the vintage paraphernalia to complete the task!

 

 

A overview of the parlor looking into the bar area. The vintage shoe collection on the beam has been replaced with lit jack o lanterns! The sleigh is filled with accordion crepe paper balls.

 

 

An owl theme above the fireplace

 

 

Witches on the sideboard in the bar area.

 

 

An all pumpkin theme in the parlor.

 

 

I love the little trees through the place with orange lights. I can't help but wonder if the Dogs Mother would party on down in here, after a mulled cider?

 

 

 

Loved all the pumpkins and orange everywhere. The orange color is synonymous with Halloween, in this country at least... To some it's quite frightful and others think it’s just simply delightful…. a color that you either love or hate. Bold pumpkin orange always casts a bittersweet autumnal glow though.Orange is the color of Halloween because it is associated with the fall harvest festival, the Celtics were given credit for this. Jack o' lantern pumpkins originated in Ireland where people placed candles in hollowed-out turnips to keep away spirits and ghosts. A fact, use it as your wish!

 

 

EEEEEEKKKKK!

 

 

I really must say.... I enjoyed myself thoroughly, and I'm sure the shots of mulled strongly spiked cider,  and all the Gin and tonics helped also!!!!!! I had to be unzipped and put to bed!  I don't know how I got up so early the next day, but I managed as the Dame and I headed out to Carlisle to go antique shopping for the day. My find this time?

 

 

This lovely pheasant trivet from the 50's for a whooping $10.00!!!! I simply couldn't leave it behind and it compliments my kitchen so!