Halloween Guests and Treats

Well, the month of

October has ended. .

Halloween 2011 is completed

All the little Ghosts and Witches should be

In their homes safe and sound.. .

My little Trick Or Treaters

Visited me tonight. .

Cutest little Witch, Genie, Princess and Vampire

There could possibly be. ..

 The little Genie, was quite impressive

 Love the blue eye-lashes. . .!

 Mommy Witch is also a beauty. .

 Most witches aren't as pretty as she is. . .

 Oh, the frightening scare of Halloween. . .

A charming witch, a girl vampire, and of course a little princess.

 Little Princess didn't feel good. . and look at the "teeth" of the vampire!

 Grandma had lots of treats for the little Halloween guests. .

 Little Zoey was even dressed for the occasion. .

Although she didn't like it at all. .

She went to bed early,
The little Trickers were just too much for her.

Dragon Ball Z was off to a Halloween Party

 I didn't get to see two of my little Trickers. ..

They were just too busy knocking on doors. .

They will get their treats tomorrow. .

It is a fun night for the children in all of us. .

I am glad it is over and they are all

Home Safe and Sound. . .

Happy Halloween!

Now lets bring on

November.

Halloween Candelabra

I have to show you the cute

Halloween Candelabra

I made last year. .

I know you probably seen it before

But, I just have to show it again this year.

 I made it last year from "junk" I found at the

DI. . Thrift Store

It is two sconces, a candle holder and two pieces of wood!

Then I found some old faux pearls and I pray painted them . .

It is amazing what you can do with "junk"

With a little help from my son-in-law

I was able to put it together. . .and

I have a cute

Halloween Candelabra. .

I am linking to these cute blogs

No Minimalist Here/Open House Thursday

Savvy Southern Style/Wow Us Wednesday

The Thrifty Groove/Thrifty Things Friday

Halloween and Fall Decorations Finally

Ok, one week before

Halloween

And I finally have a few decorations out.

I do it just for the Grandkids. .

(Oh, what I don't do for them!)

Nothing fancy this year

Grandma is getting tired of putting up and taking down!

Do you know what I mean?

Of course those comical little ghosts have to be on

Display for Halloween Festivities. . .

I get such a kick out of them. . aren't I silly?

The little haunted house in the background

I found at the thrift store (DI) last year. .

I don't like scary things I only decorate in cute!

 The Blue Shelf is ready for Fall and Halloween

 Harvest plates. . . witches shoes, and a few pumpkins

And of course my little October Precious Moments.

My "old" Ghost I have had for over 40 years

Sits front and center on the coffee table

With a few other Fall decorations.. .

The little Candy Corn Baskets I have been

Crocheting are also displayed. . .

Well, this will do for now.

I have a few other things to show you

But, I will wait til tomorrow. .

I hope you have your Halloween decorations all out.

Like I always say,

"What goes Up must come Down!

I am going to be linking to these

Fabulous Blogs.

Be sure to visit them. . .you won't be disappointed.

A Stroll Thru Life/Tabletop Tuesday

My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia/Tuesday Treasures

Coastal Charm/Nifty Thrifty Tuesday
My Romantic Home/Show and Tell Friday
French Country Garden/Feathered Nest Friday
The Charm of Home/Home Sweet Home

Project Fail Rectified

How can I give up as a DIY-er Wannabe?

Well, I couldn't give up. .

I posted earlier about my

Project Failure

And I just couldn't discard it.

So back to the idea board I went

And this is what I come up with

The Silver Beast

 I painted the inside of the cabinet with

Martha Stewart--Chinchilla

I also used Martha Stewart- Opal

(I love Martha Stewart Paint)

 But, to set it off and look unique

I painted the trim and the drawers

Martha Stewart's Metallic Silver.

Love it, and it gives the piece a finishing touch

 I love how the drawers look. . .

I tell you, Martha has some beautiful new paint. .

Home Depot carries a whole new line of her

Metallic and Textured Paint

 I really am pleased with how it turned out

When the project failed, I was heartbroken. . .

It may not be how I "really" wanted it,

But, I like it and it looks good in my living room

My blogging friend Kaisa suggested I hang the doors. .

Now that is a good idea.

I am going to have my son-in-law help me

Come up with a way I can hang the doors when

The television is not in use.

So what do you think, did I rectify the failure?

Come Back Soon . . .K

I will be linking with the following parties. .

Be sure to visit. .

Between Naps On The Porch/Metamorphosis Monday
The House In The Garden/Show Off Your Cottage
Dittle Dattle/Amaze Me Monday

What's A DIYer Wanna Be To Do?

Sometime I wonder why I even try. .

Seriously!

As I have mentioned I had a

Project Failure

Now I am wondering

What's A DIYer Wanna Be

To Do?

 I have envisioned putting my television

In a Armoire. . . (I have seen several spelling)

Well, they are expensive and this gal doesn't have it

So I have looked at DI

Now just to let you know I have a big honkin TV

Not one of those slim flat screens. . .

I have come across a few armoires at the DI

But, none big enough to put my TV in.

Plus they always needed so much repair work

Finally I found one that my TV would fit in

And the wheels of my brain, although rusty,

Began to spin. .

I looked throughout bloggerland

And I saw some beautiful armoires.

I wanted mine to be

White Distressed. . . Ya, that's what I wanted

Oh, yes a cute white armoire!

Of course I wanted doors.

Doors so I could close and hide the big honkin TV

Well, I found the right size and in fairly good condition at DI

 It is hard work- sanding and priming and getting

A piece ready to paint.

The inside had to be painted. .

I paint out on my patio and the weather

Was starting to change. .

So I had the Grandson's move it into my house

I could finish painting and fixing . .

And then it happened. . .

It didn't turn out the way I wanted it to

The doors had to be taken off!

And from there it was down hill for me and my project!

The whole idea was to have the doors

I wanted to do something unique- - make it as

Pretty and charming as the ones I had seen in bloggerland

This is what I have in my living room. . .

I am not happy! Nope, I am upset!!

I haven't even finished painting it. . .

Well,

What's a DIY Wanna Be to do?

Like they say in the Western Movies. .

Get back on the saddle!

Cowboy Up!

So, I have dusted off the paint brush and I am back

In the saddle trying to re-invent my armoire idea.

Wish me luck. .

I really need it.

Be sure to check back and see what damage I have done.

Maybe it is better to buy a cheap new one. . .?



Project Failure

Oh Darn, I hate when that happens!

Project Failure!

Oh, I had such a great idea for

The Monster. . .

It didn't work out the way I had planned.

I will show you pictures later.

Now I am back to square one!

Oh, darn. . What's a person to do?

Start Again?

Candy Corn Baskets

Candy Corn abounds this time of year.

Everywhere I look there is

Candy Corn!

 From Pinterest

A talented blogger made these. .

So sorry I don't have the name

Better Homes And Garden

Well, I decided I would make a

Crochet Basket

For the Candy Corn

Easy as could be. . .

But I can't really tell you how to make them

Because I make it up as I go

I have made a dozen of them. .

I will give them to Grandchildren

And Friends for a cute

October gift. . 

I really will sit down and write the directions

I will post them later.

Hope your decorating is going better than mine

I will just get the Fall decorations up

And it will be time for Christmas. .

Oh, goodness, I had better stop

Crocheting and finish the decorating.

I will be Linking with these lovely Blogs.

Be sure to visit them. .
No Minimalist Here/Open House Party
Savvy Southern Style/Wow Us Wednesday

What's Up Wednesday/Woodsey

 



It Is October

Oh, My Goodness!

Where is the time going?

Didn't we just celebrate the 4th of July?

Didn't I just put my summer decor out?

Ah, I do believe it truly is

October!

I am slowly moving along putting one season away

And bringing out another season. . .

Why, oh why do I do this?

But, I am just not one to leave things in my home the same. .

(I know I am not the only one that does this)

But, I am moving S-L-O-W!

By the time I have Autumn decor in place

It will be time for Winter and Christmas. . . .

Well, here is just a little bit of change

A few more of my crocheted pumpkins

A little Autumn Embroidery I did awhile back.

(not a good picture)

The little table vignette looks much better in real life!

 This is my small dining area. . .

 My table and blue buffet are so fun to decorate. .

I love how the sun come through the windows this time of year

It is in the mid afternoon, and it makes the room seem so cozy. .

I get a good feeling. . . I guess it is just a secure homey feeling

Interesting how sunshine and its rays will give you a good feeling.

Oh, but today is rainy, and the wind is howling. . .

It is that time of year for change in the weather. . .

I love where I live because I get to experience all of the seasons.

I am very busy right now painting a "monster" of a piece!

After my Blue Buffet I said I wasn't going to paint another "big" piece

Oh, boy. . .that didn't last long. .

I am at it again. . .and I have got to hurry and get it done

Not only to show you, but to get it off my patio before it is too cold!

Here is a sneak peek!

I hope it turns out the way I envision in my head. .

Check back. . .I hope to have it done real soon. . .!

K

I am linking to the following gals. .

Be sure to give them a visit. .

No Minimalist Here/Open House Thursday

The French Country Cottage/Feathered Nest

The Shabby Nest/Frugal Friday

My Romantic Home/Show and Tell Friday

The Charm of Home/Home Sweet Home