Hello and Happy Friday! I'm sharing a few spaces in our home that are cozy, spooky, and ready for Halloween. Many of these things I have had for over thirty years. So, while it is tempting to buy all the cute new things I see every year, I find comfort in the familiarity of those I set out year after year. When the kids were little, we had a special day for Halloween decorating. I got them each a pair of Halloween jammies; we waited until dusk, put on our favorite CD, which we still have, and lugged the orange tote with the jack-o-lantern on it up the basement steps.
Years and years ago, I bought two small Yankee candles, one Witches Brew and the other Candy Corn. When I was packing up Halloween one year, I put them inside the box, and the next year, when we opened it, everything inside smelled like the candles! The fragrance is like patchouli, and we love it. Why am I telling you this? Would you believe that I still have those candles? Everything still smells like that. The kids say that smell will always be Halloween to them.
I love your decorations. I have nothing out. Our DIL loves Halloween and the decorations are fabulous. Fun for James! Enjoy your weekend too.
ReplyDeleteHalloweentown is the best! Can you even believe Marnie and Kal got married in real life? It makes me happy.
ReplyDeleteI love candles but patchouli gives me a headache, luckily there are so many great scents to choose from!
Don't get too happy, I read that they aren't getting along at all and are headed for divoroce.
DeleteLove seeing all your Halloween decorations. I keep the same decorations each year as well though I've cleared quite a bit out recently and some of our outdoor decor is starting to show some wear. Do you still burn those candles? Or did you keep the jars for the sentimental?
ReplyDeleteWhile I'm not into Halloween at all, I am into beautiful homes, and you've got one! Love your kitchen.
ReplyDeleteLove your decorations! I especially love the dancing skeleton jack-o-lanterns with a Bubba in the middle. I mean black cat. 😉 It's been getting so beautiful here! Color everywhere and I'm soaking it up each and every day and often think "Billie Jo would LOVE this!" Lol
ReplyDeleteBlessings on your weekend ahead and wishing you lots of cozy! xo
You are definitely ready for some spooky fun!! I like that broom parking sign. Well, all of it looks very festive! Have a wonderful weekend ahead!
ReplyDeleteWow, it all looks so professional! And the coffee table and the cabinet under the T.V. should be in a store window, they are even cooler than ones I have seen in windows!! What a lovely and cozy tradition you had with the kids for Halloween decorating. Wonderful memories.
ReplyDeletethis is what makes life good! Memories of things from the past ...Childhood memories! Those must be some good candles and how great that they still have the wonderful fragrance that your kids know as Halloween scents. Your home looks so Halloween-ish and it is adorable. You have some rally neat things to decorate with. FUN, FUN, FUN!! 👻
ReplyDeleteIsn't it funny how smells can bring a memory back! I love that your kids still remember that smell as Halloween at home.
ReplyDeleteI'm really not a fan of Halloween and don't decorate for it, but you really have a skill for decorating and your house looks so cute, all dolled up for Halloween. I really like it!
Ohhhhhhhhhhhh spooky my friend!!! I used to decorate for Halloween, but you know...well, since Liam passed away, it just isn't fun anymore. But thanks for the many smiles. I just love your home.
ReplyDeleteLove that broom parking sign. You, my friend, are the queen of the season! Love your decorations!
ReplyDeletePerfect family fun and Halloween decorations! I’ve never seen those movies- will try to find them to watch. Thanks for sharing your home with us!
ReplyDeleteSpooky decorations! So cute and creative! I'm not much into Halloween movies but this look interesting!
ReplyDeleteHi Billie Jo~ Oh my goodness, I just love that you are all decked out for, Halloween! It really is one of my favorite fun holidays. I love the candle story! Isn't it amazing how a smell can conjure up so many wonderful memories!? Loved this post and all the photos! Hugs, Barb
ReplyDeleteLove all your Halloween decor and do I spy a Trader Joes cake on your counter? While I haven't had this one there lemon one is so good.
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