OH MY…….!!!!! 
October has arrived and it’s time to dig out your SPOOKY décor and frighten up the house a bit…!! So I decided to start this scary season off by sharing a few decorating ideas with you…..BEFORE I head out into the yard to start placing my decorations out for this year, take a look at what we did last year to grab a few ideas for you to use.
This is one of my favorite decorating ideas…….Charming GHOSTS holding hands and dancing around the yard waiting for a fun filled Spooky Night….!!! We bought these from Grandin Road, however I’m sure you can make your own.
Hanging from the upstairs window is this “Shackled Ghost” spotlighted at night to scare off any “Uninvited Guest”….!!!
Below is a cute “CAKE STAND” turned upside down and filled with pumpkins, pine cones, acorns and other natural elements and topped with a fun Witches Hat…!! A great idea to use something that you already have. Just flip it over……Perch a beautiful candle on top…..OR…..a bowl to hold candies and treats….!!! 
On the front porch guest are greeted by a Witch and Mummy if you dare to walk by. 
For the side porch where most of our friends and family enter, I use this SWEET little “Pumpkin Girl” painted board. She stands by our door among lighted pumpkins and fall flowers. 
Make the entrance to YOUR HOME warm and inviting by adding seasonal touches along the walk. 
A good place to start is at your driveway. This is the entrance to our driveway with a mix of Spooky yet a Warm Welcome as you pass by….. 
Place ribbon adorned dishes around your home filled with candy to much on while passing by. Love the Witch Legs tucked under this treat bowl. Using another CAKE STAND……Make a row of Black OR White Roses using tape then sit your favorite pumpkin on top for a CHARMING CENTERPIECE……
I actually made two of these, one with creamy white roses and topped one off with a Crown….. 
And one using Black Roses for a Spooky Halloween look.
Just the right touch for my kitchen counter top….!!! 
Here’s my mantel idea that is fairly simple using white pumpkins, a Halloween garland with black leaves and corn candy with a vintage style BOO BANNER….!!! 
And my breakfast room hutch filled with my collection of vintage style accessories. 
And sitting by my door, a Black Cat treat bucket waiting for me to fill full of Halloween Treats for friends and family who stop by to visit….. 
I LOVE areas like this filled with skeletons and bones. This is perfect at the top of your drive, to welcome guest when they stop by.
Your guest will love walking up to your front porch to be greeted by ghost of the past….Check out Mr. Snaggles here….:)
A giant SPIDER clings to the MUMMY sitting on the porch to greet anyone who dares to past. 
This fun fellow “Raises his Head”…. and Speaks to you as you come down the walk….. 
Inside Halloween Hostess’ greet you to hand out your treats.
My daughter’s home is the PARTY PLACE on Halloween Night…With music blaring and lights a blinking…… her door flung open and her FaBOOlous Stairway all decked out with Halloween Bling her guest enjoy Hot Cocoa and Buckets full of Treats….!!!! Neighbors and friends don’t miss stopping by her Haunted House and it’s where we all gather for a night of FaBOOlous FUN…..!!!! And this little Trick or Treater says……More…More…More….!!
OK…..my hubby is waiting for ME outside…….to place our Halloween garb out for another fun season of Spook and Charm…. Hope you were able to grab a few decorating ideas when YOU go out to set up YOUR SEASON..!!!
Cheers,
Your Creative Party Hostess,
Dianne
