Thanks, all! :-) We're getting more frantic here as the big day approaches...working like fiends to get everything done! We're going to have more people than anticipated, so I'm scurrying around trying to make extra gift bags, make sure we have enough glassware and paper plates out, etc... It normally doesn't snow here so early - usually our first snow is right around Halloween itself. The weather forecast is mild through the weekend though (50's/60's), so we're good for the party, at least. Excellent, actually, since some of our treasure hunt clues can be outside with good weather. pdg777 - Normally I love snow...but this one was just sort of "in our way", and then also brought a lot of work with it cleaning everything up, so it put us behind a couple days. I'll like it better if it happens in November, after all of our decorations are put away and we aren't trying to plan a big party! :-) Karen, we have a pirate hanging over part of our "bar" that looks very similar to that one! :-) We're pretty well finished in the basement, and I'm working on the dining room tonight. I'll post a few more pictures tomorrow morning...we've only got one more day to work on it before Saturday, so gotta keep plugging away (and I have to get my nails done tonight too!).

I think that sign for the artificial eyeballs is just a hoot! It is so perfect in your vignette with the eyeballs and other body parts and fluids--good job! I'm going to head over to see your blog too, and thanks so much for the links to the free printables. Like Karen, I usually don't comment on blogs. Either I can't figure out how to post on the blogs or hate being "anonymous", but I get so much enjoyment from seeing all the creative things others do. ;o) Luvs

Glad you got your camera fixed otherwise we would have missed these great decorations. All of your displays are so cute.. >> Nonsense! about 'Vignette' training. The first one on the enterntainment, with the painted plate is very pretty and festive with the pumpkins. I like how your grouped 'Spooky Eyes Wreath' with the signs on either side. I love how you've displayed ALL your signs. They really are so unique and I love their sayings too. Great way to display your wreath by the mantel and the cat on the other side is adorable. I love his Big Orange Bow! I can't believe you got that B&W sign from DT...I love it! Great job on everything Luvs, and again, I'm glad you got to share them with us. jane

I love Halloween, but I have never managed to buy a house in a neighborhood that gets trick-or-treaters -- I'm so bummed! We've always had older houses in the "city" and I think most "city" folks take their kids to the 'burbs to ransack there for candy. We've now moved to the country, but I think the distance between houses makes TOT unlikely out here. Especially when you can't even see half the houses from the road. (sigh). I think I'll see if DH wants to have a grown-up Halloween party. That will give me an excuse to do a little decorating.