Karen,
It is all just wonderful. As a shoe person, I am green eyed over the witch shoes on the top shelf, LOL.

There is so much to see, I am going to need to look at it several times to see it all.

TFS,
Candy

Candy, coming from you this means a lot!

By the way, I put descriptions of stuff under the photos. I know its there when you look at the pictures individually but not sure if it is on slide show. I seldom look at any pictures with the slideshow feature, I like to take my time seeing everything.
Besides, I'm old and slow.
;o)

hugs, Karen

Whoa! You've been a busy, woman. And you've got lots of great stuff to put out. I love the shelf with the children's book and the masked rabbit. I'm also a fan of the Dracula nutcracker. You did a great job with all the arrangements.

I must say, the fall wreath is the standout for me. I know, I know. You're thinking, "But I put so much more time into the other areas. Why the wreath?" Well, on the one hand, it's just so simple, but on the other, there's that lone black raven perched on the beautiful circle of bright fall colors and it just seems to jump out at you. First, you see the beautiful wreath, loaded with all the colors of fall, and then you get this little shiver when you see that bird. I REALLY like it.

Wow Karen...you really out did yourself this year!
I can't believe You're NOT done! What amazing displays and collections. Love what you did with your mantel..I remember when you got that Raven on the Stand. He looks great there, and your Dracula Nutcracker too. I see the Lantern and it's quite a nice size. Love the shelf display with the bunny, the witch's boots and the Tray with the Halloween scene. I also like that pumpkin with the Flying Witch Silhouette.
Geeze I could go on and on everything is just fabulous. Remember, not to overdo..and remember your advice to me..don't wear yourself out and take time to enjoy it along the way.

jane

Purplemoon! OMgosh, woman...you've been busy, busy, busy! The pic you posted is so darn CUTE...love your masked bunny & that Boo, Bunny book is perfect ...am sure Lynn will be tickled!

Going thru your album & read under each one...WOW! that pumpkin arrangement is gorgeous (by the master) & I love how you tucked "Fall-ish" things in here & there.

That fireplace is OOOOO-EEEEWWWWW ...one scary place! Glad your dog statue is there to scare off the evil spirits! I do like how you've used the B&W in so many places...looks very "Halloween-ie!" I did see your "Raven" on the mantel at HL...& thought it was a cool bird! Looks great how you displayed it on that candlestick & the mossy stuff.

I am loving those little witches you got at Michaels...looked them up online but couldn't find $$$ ...so maybe I'll get to a Michaels here sometime...one about 50 miles away. Anyway, that cute little witchy looks right at home in your wreath.

Oh, just everything is CUTE...you've worked very hard! Hope you can relax some tomorrow...I'm pooped too but didn't accomplish all you did! TFS! Jeanne S.

I find it amazing that the eyes don't see as well as the camera does. LOL. I went back and looked at my photos,
and cringed a bit at the fireplace! Everything on the mantel was line-straight, upright, very regimented. That's not like me at all. Then the hearth was totally haphazard looking with too much stuff. So there I was at 11 pm tweaking things and hoping it looks better. All I did to the mantel was angle Dracula a bit, and move one of the glass candle holders more forward and the other a bit back. Just to break up the 'line'. Hope it looks better.
I'll retake photos tomorrow and see what they say. LOL.
As for the hearth, I removed the big frog witch and the stuffed orange spider by the laying down greyhound. Then I moved the black cat over closer to the big sitting dog...
they are a compatible size together. I put the orange kitty by the Witchkin.
This has got be an improvement, I sure was unhappy seeing how it looked in the photos tonight.

Meanwhile, thanks for all the kind words. Its wonderful to be able to share with you.
hugs, Karen

Karen, I so enjoy looking at your Halloween decorations. The bunny wearing the mask will make me smile all day! I want to comment on every ones pictures, but my back has been acting up the last couple of days and I can only sit at the computer for a short time. It's nothing serious but I never know when it will act up. I'll try again later.
NanaKaren

I LOVE how you put the mask on that bunny--makes it tie in with the book perfectly. What are the words on the little witch hanging on your fireplace screen, my old eyes couldn't make them out. You really have some neat pieces, the froggy witch is a crackup, and that tray on your 2nd shelf is so neat. I really like the arrangements in both pumpkins too. I almost felt the need to comment on each individual picture--but will just say it all looks great. I like the black mixed in and you made good use of your newly painted birdcage too. Everything looks very festive. Luvs

Karen, now that is a perfect example of "more is better" decorating that I'm in love with. I don't know how you do all that work with your condition. I love every little thing, but the bunny shelf is my favorite, those witch boots are to die for and how in the heck did you make me start liking purple. Thank you for all the fantasic pix and a constant source of inspiration.
Frou

Karen, I looked at all your pictures last nite & while checking them all out & trying to remember all I saw, my computer froze up & it was too late to try to get back again.

Now I can't remember all I wanted to comment on, but the withckin was adorable. You can watch for those fake pumpkins on sale, I know Walmart marks theirs down bigtime, like 70% off & also JoAnns.

I loved the white pumpkin with the fall leaves in it, I've never seen a white one done up with a floral display, so that really stood out.

Your orange one that you did the floral in, was beautiful!

I know I saw a lot of new things around & especially your fireplace, it had the WOW factor.

Wish I could remember more, but it was late & I will try again tonite.

You sure outdid yourself again, I only did my diningroom in Halloween, the livingroom is all fall, but no where near all you have. I always think 'what I put out, I have to put away eventually'!!

I love the fall decos on the family room mantle (in the 6th row) and the antique sideboard...really beautiful!
The dog statue on the halloween hearth looks like he is thinking "what the heck?????"
Thanks for posting your lovely pictures.
J

OMG, Karen, my cousin Kathy is going to LOVE your "Boo Bunny!" shelf! I can't wait to email her a picture of it. The masked bunny weathervane(?) is perfect with it and I'm totally drooling over those gorgeous witch boots (great job!) and candelabra!
I think putting the witch hat on the hat stand was such a great idea, as it looks very realistic there among the birds and skull . . . like Brunhilda has just walked away a moment ago.
I also like your Halloween tree! Making them out of a dead branch is so much fun and the black pumpkin base for it was a very good idea!
Your fireplace turned out spooktacular! Love that wonderful orange witch cat there!!!! And Miss October, too. Don't you love our "twin" crows/ravens? They're finished so beautifully, aren't they?
Your Autumn wreath is very pretty and adding just that one lone raven was the perfect finishing touch.
LOVE the lighted wicker sphere! What a great idea, simple and very elegant!
Thanks for sharing all your wonderful decs with us, Karen. It was such fun to slowly browse through them all!

Lynn, I am so thrilled at your reaction to my Boo Bunny shelf. Yes my white rabbit was a weather vane, but I cut it down short so I could use it indoors to decorate with. (first time I sawed an iron bar! My daughter told me how to do it with my Dremel. Wow, didn't know I could do iron) I have another in the yard that is still a weather vane. Found them at Target a few years ago.

All of you love the witch boots, from Tues Morning. I wish you could find some too. They only had the one pair here.

NanaK, thank you for commenting. I understand how terrible it is to try to sit here and enjoy things when your back is on the warpath. I hope its getting better, do you have sciatica too?

Frou..I'm so glad that I made someone like a color! Especially purple!! LOL. But hey, its not THAT far removed from your beloved pink. Since the gang here got me liking pink, and then finally yellow, I guess anything is possible. LOL.

Yacht, most of my faux pumpkins were bought after season and really reduced prices. Tho a few days ago, I did buy another white one at Michaels (40% off) to do a floral arrangement for my livingroom. Its another Fall one. I think the white pumpkins are so pretty for florals, and I love adding the Krylon webbing that I did on the black one.
Gives it a 'marbling' effect. By the way, I don't dare let myself think about repacking/storing my decorations!! I get overwhelmed enough just getting it out. Especially Christmas since I'm so overboard on that.

LOL, Jay, that sitting greyhound probably is thinking what the heck. He gets put away at Christmas, but otherwise he suffers thru all the holidays done around him. And with a suitable ribbon to wear.

Luvs, the little letters on the witch say Trick or Treat.
I 'misremembered' where I got her...thought you'd made her but then realized I bought her last year on Etsy. I love my frog witches. I found them at different times at Michaels. I've got the big one moved to my bay window now, but I left the little one by Witchkin.
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hugs, Karen

Karen,
I just wanted to add that I copied your idea of using spooky old cheesecloth on the fireplace screen. I'm looking for an appropriately sized spider to glue onto it, just like yours.

I went through the pictures again and got tuckered out just LOOKING at them!

Karen, your decorations are beautiful and I enjoyed them sooo much. Will be going back again and again to enjoy. You have so many wonderful things. Love all the black you used this year on the walls, tables and mantel. I seen that black pumpkin at Target and will see if I can pick one up when they go on sale. You've even decorated outside! You are inspiring but I would miss being on here seeing everyone's creations, not enough time to fit in everything.

I'm amazed at the amount of decorating you've done. Your Oct. witch is so Cute. Love the bookcase so far and will be looking forward to seeing the bottom shelf and your bay window decorated.

Punk

Karen, I don't have sciatica, thankfully, I pulled some muscles in my mid back in an aerobics class some years ago. I never know when it will flare up. I was hanging curtains and wham! It's odd because I could do the same thing next week and it wouldn't bother me at all.
NanaK

I had to go back & look at your wonderful Fall/Halloween decor again! When you posted your witch from Etsy above, I thought how CUTE she is ...& then I remembered to hang mine (from the big tub that was yet on the porch)! LOL! Anyway, I bought this one 15+ yrs ago from a teacher who did the painting ...thought it was lots of work & so cute! And DD gave me the wood pumpkin sometime ago, too, for b'day gift. They're hanging on wall between fridge & pantry door:

Anyway, I love how you added that bird to the wreath you made by front door...which is exceptionally pretty! And that 2nd shelf with the "witch" stuff (good witch stuff) is darn CUTE!...& that tray is perfect there! Fun to look at your album! TFS! Jeanne S.

Jeanne, your witch is wonderful. I love how she's done,
and am glad you got her hung up. That cutie needs to FLY.

hugs, Karen