Monday, October 12, 2009

Spooky Fun Around the House


Our weekend was fun!!! As you can see, we got busy and started on the outside too. I bought the rope web and Skeleton in the window after Halloween last year on clearance. So glad I did!



I got the idea for my new Header from another blogger, Jamie, last year. Her cute Site is called 'Right at Home' and you can find her inspiration post here. Thank you for the great idea, Jamie!
I added to my Lori Mitchell collection of trick-or-treaters over the past year. I LOVE her art!!!
I just had to buy this Dorothy because I made Sara the costume one year. I'll dig that up later and post it. Talk about adorable!!! I think she was about 10.







These 'Beware' and 'Spooky' flags are from the shopping trip Sara and I made the other day. What a fun addition. : )

This adorable witch below, I ordered from the Bethany Lowe Company. Gotta love her! She's just plain weird...no wonder I love her.



Yippee!!! Time for bed! Happy decorating. : )
M.L.
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32 comments:

  1. AnonymousOctober 12, 2009 at 2:56 AM

    What fun! I love it all; the Dorothy is adorable.

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  2. People Who Know Me Would Say:October 12, 2009 at 4:09 AM

    I am seriously, deliriously blown away, ML!! Would you consider coming to my house to decorate and then returning to put all the stuff away? No? Then I shall have to live vicariously through you! Thanks for sharing all the pictures. Truly Wonderful!

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  3. People Who Know Me Would Say:October 12, 2009 at 4:35 AM

    PS I just interrupted my morning blog reading to purchase (7) items from Lori Mitchell Christmas lovelies. Only one of them was for someone else! You are killing my budget!! ;)

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  4. DarleneOctober 12, 2009 at 4:38 AM

    Oh Mary Lou I LOVE it all!!! Your figurines are too CUTE!!! LOVE them! The header is absolutely FABULOUS!!! You did a GREAT job, as always!!!♥

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  5. queen-of-nostalgiaOctober 12, 2009 at 4:43 AM

    Gorgeous! Your decorations are absolutely amazing :) I love this style... vintage fun, whimsical...

    Cheers!
    Kristen

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  6. LorraineOctober 12, 2009 at 5:26 AM

    Adorable! Makes me want to come see it this week while we are in town. Seriously, you are up late!

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  7. Tina October 12, 2009 at 6:25 AM

    Oh - I love your decorations - wow
    and that header is perfect.

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  8. Michelle, All Home and LoveOctober 12, 2009 at 7:49 AM

    I love all the Halloween decorations, so inspiring for the season!
    ~Michelle

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  9. jenny b harrisOctober 12, 2009 at 7:52 AM

    Fabulous displays! Just the thing to get me in the mood...

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  10. Georgia GirlOctober 12, 2009 at 8:04 AM

    Oh goodness...I love all your spooky but fun decor! I really good use some tips in decoraing...you have that natural touch.

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  11. mysteryhistorymomOctober 12, 2009 at 8:08 AM

    Your house looks AMAZING! WOW! Now I am inspired to get mine together!;) Lori

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  12. SuzanneOctober 12, 2009 at 8:57 AM

    What a celebration of fun! I love your mantel and the web on your front porch is great. I love all of it. It's so much fun to visit you!!

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  13. amy @ Life in Pink Hi-TopsOctober 12, 2009 at 9:11 AM

    All I can say is WOWEE! i can see why you love those little trick or treaters--they're adorable!

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  14. AnonymousOctober 12, 2009 at 9:20 AM

    WOW you just knock me off my feet with all your great Halloween decorations. Wished I could bring the Grandkids to visit you on that night.

    Willow

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  15. beckabootsOctober 12, 2009 at 9:21 AM

    Once day, I hope that I can decorate my house 1/8th as cute as yours! Seriously! I love it all...you'd better watch out if I end up coming over to hang out with Sara, I may be tempted to take it all home with me.... :)

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  16. RACHELLEOctober 12, 2009 at 11:19 AM

    your trick or treat set up is soooooo cute! you did a great job!

    oh how i wish i could do some halloween decorating this year!

    thankyou for sharing!

    i too will live vicariously through you this year!

    you can be my halloween decoating proxy! =)

    www.gypsylemonade.blogspot.com

    rachelle

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  17. Small HouseOctober 12, 2009 at 11:23 AM

    Ya Know....I think I could be totally entertained just walking through your house. I just love everything you share. Makes me smile!
    Sandra

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  18. Tammy @ tinselshop.comOctober 12, 2009 at 12:18 PM

    Your decorations look amazing! I especially love your Lori Mitchell pieces and I want your new flags!!!

    Best wishes,
    Tammy

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  19. Tammy @ tinselshop.comOctober 12, 2009 at 12:18 PM

    Your decorations look amazing! I especially love your Lori Mitchell pieces and I want your new flags!!!

    Best wishes,
    Tammy

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  20. UnknownOctober 12, 2009 at 7:18 PM

    You are livin' up to your name...The House of Whimsy...Your Halloween treasures are wonderful. I enjoyed the tour and the fun! Scarecrows came out to play at my house today. I gave the gnomes baths and they came inside while the scarecrows stepped outside! Happy Autumn days ahead! I have a son born on Halloween #24 birthday coming this year!

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  21. GrandmaBevOctober 12, 2009 at 7:27 PM

    Fun new header and great decorations around your home. I may have to stop by and see them in person.

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  22. Mimi SueOctober 12, 2009 at 7:45 PM

    I love your new header. It's wonderful. You've got quite the Halloween decoration collection. Everything is adorable. The rope web is great. I'll be looking for one this Halloween. Wait, I don't
    NEED one. more. halloween. decoration.!! Help me be strong! Mimi

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  23. Carrie @ Cottage CozyOctober 12, 2009 at 8:42 PM

    Your decorations are awesome. I bought some things on sale at then end of the season at TJ last year and it was fun to find those in my stash too...the "trick or treaters"...oh sooo cute!

    Happy Halloween, Carrie

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  24. marieOctober 12, 2009 at 9:52 PM

    Oh my goodness! House of Whimsey indeed! Your decorations are wonderful and the header is wonderful!

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  25. MimiOctober 12, 2009 at 10:04 PM

    HI Marylou!!!!
    Your decorations are adorable!!!! I love them all!!!! I could just sit and stare at those for hours!!! Truly a delight for all eyes to behold, but I'm sure the little ones love it!!!!!
    hugs,
    jamie

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  26. Shell in your PocketOctober 13, 2009 at 4:09 AM

    Such cute stuff!
    sandy toe

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  27. PriscillaOctober 13, 2009 at 12:07 PM

    WoW! I just wanted to say I love your halloween decor... Spooky and cute! I have just begun putting mine out although in the uk people dont expect to see halloween decor so soon ,lol

    See you again soon

    Priscilla x

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  28. JamieOctober 13, 2009 at 3:15 PM

    Hi Mary Lou! Thanks so much for linking to my blog! I love your Halloween decorating! I want the Dorothy figure! Sooo cute!

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  29. TardevilOctober 14, 2009 at 12:13 AM

    Love your decorations. Did you make the Trick or Treat sign? I want to make a branch tree, if it would EVER stop raining here so I could pick up some branches! Happy Trick or Tweeting! ;O)

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  30. marmieluOctober 14, 2009 at 4:34 AM

    I'm impressed!
    Mary Lou

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  31. Fran.October 14, 2009 at 5:48 PM

    How awesome!! Your gift for putting your treasures together are amazing!! The love you share about your Mom on Wednesdays is just so heartwarming! The pictures being black and white and you telling the story with them is the best! Take care, Fran.

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  32. ChristinaOctober 15, 2009 at 10:54 AM

    Seriously beautiful and fun decorations. Wow.

    Love it all, but the little flag signs spoke to me. They are darling.

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