You are invited

To the Corpse Masquerade Ball
proper attire demanded or
"OFFFFFFFFF WITH YOUR HEAD"

The Queen herself welcomes you

{she is animated and will raise 12 feet into the air }

This couple actually spins

Love her gown...its beaded and sequins

Have you ever seen a boar in a tux with a top hat?

Look closely at her features.... her skin is drying and rotted.....
so much detail goes into each figure to make them spectacular

The horny devil and his date

This couple actually dips..... it's way cool!
There is also a beautiful crystal chandelier that hangs above the ballroom...
it sparkles with a spot light on it!
More to come soon!

Thank you for visiting I hope
you are enjoying your visit to our haunted halloween street!
XXXOOO

Ships ahoy mattee

Arrrr you ready...
Climb aboard yee sinking pirate ship

This is our front yard..... ready for halloween

sinking pirate ship

with canon that really works

Gold digger pirate wench

Captain Jack Sparrow

Mobsters trying to steal the pirates booty

keeping watch at night

a sparkling treasure chest!
{the pirate holding the lantern tips back n forth, the captain steers the ship
{the wheel moves} and we have fog machines and a strobe light we use at night to make it more magical}

Have a blessed day
XO

Halloween is here

Here are just a few of the halloween displays on our street.
I'll try not to do much talking since there are a lot of pictures here!

HUGE pumpkins donated by a local farmer

Looks like its on fire

Take a look at this home at night

Close up of ghost in windows.. they move and dance

The orchestra guys move and play music

Same house at day time...
it takes on a new look at night doesn't it!

Sparkey..... in the electric chair

Ghouls... made from branches and great stuff

Love the skeletons boosting each other up the side!
I will show you more tomorrow!
Blessings

I am back

Hello sweet dear friends.
I can't believe its been months since my last post.
Time flies when you are having fun!
:-) I am missing my blog buddys.

We are moved in and enjoying our beautiful new home!
Our neighbors are the best... we already feel like family.
So blessed to live here.
I haven't done much as far as decorating and making many changes
to the house because we have been way too busy thus far!

You see our street is FAMOUS for its Halloween displays.
We have met people from all over
> example > Australia, Texas, France, Kentucky,
Missouri and so on.
It is truly amazing the talent and ideas our neighbors come up with!
I am serious when I say some of the displays are hollywood/disneyland quality!
Animated, walking, talking, unbelievable,
you really have to see it to believe it!
Saturday we had an open house birthday party here for our son and daughter.
All of our guests were amazed at the amount of people that walk up and down our street looking at the displays!
Over thousands each night.
We have been told last year there were 2000 trick or treaters.
Yep 2000.
Thats a whole lotta candy to buy and pass out!
I will share pictures of some of the displays with you tomorrow....

For now you can enjoy my 2 grandbabies

Miss Emma.... my candy corn girl!

Miss Emma wanted to be in the scare crow hole too!

And her little brother Cami was having just as much fun
peepin his head in the holes too!

I miss you and hope to get around to visiting you all...
most likely after the halloween madness.
Be Blessed sweet friends!
XXOO

My gypsy blood

We are on the move again!
I swear I have gypsy blood!
You see I can't stay in one house for too long!
Thankfuly I am married to a wonderful man who puts up with my whims.

Let the packing and sorting begin..... {again}

{here she is}

** TA - DA **

I am excited, not about packing and lifting and moving
and all that not so fun stuff
but I am excited to have the opportunity to live
in an 1800s victorian queen anne !

My dream come true!
She needs some TLC and lots of elbow grease to make her shine again but I am up for the job!
And I will take you all with us as we renovate this beauty!

She needs a name..... don't you agree every home needs a name?
Any suggestions?

Love all the gingerbread trim and architectural details

Beautiful hardwood floors and 2 arched bay windows in the parlors
{the ceiling fan will be replaced with a vintage chandelier}

The fireplace is beautiful...
this picture does not show the detail and elegance of it all!
{that vintage light is amazing}

I think this might be my favorite room....
imagine soaking in that wonderful tub,
candles, champagne and a good book!
Ahhhhhhh.........
Now thats what I'm talking about!

The back porch even has a swing and potting/gardening cabinet!

as you may have guessed life is alil bit......
NO a lot bit hectic right now!
We have 2 houses, we are trying to empty the old one out
to get it ready to list
and freshen up the new one before we move in!
Plus the 15th - the 18th we are having a big ole bash
that can not be canceled......it was planned a year ago!
So I have a weekend long farewell party
{with over 75 people coming here to camp out}
to get ready for!

I have been missing you all......
I hope your summer has been fun so far!
I will post when I can and visit when possible!
When we get settled you are all invited over for tea and cupcakes! :-)

Take care
and
may God Bless you always!

One mans trash.....

Could have been Dollys treasures.....

{You can click to enlarge pics}
I went with hubby to the scrap yard the other day
to help unload his truck full of rusty scrap metal stuff.



Oh my gosh the saying
"One mans trash is another mans
{in this case womans"}treasure!
Was so true this day!

See that green metal chaise.... I so wanted that!

I really really wanted to dig to see what else
was buried in that pile

See this green chair..... I wanted that too!!!!

Hubby refused to take anything home
and I could not dig anything out because I had my flip flops on!
Next time.... I go and he stays home!
Did you see anything you'd consider a treasure in that pile?

God Bless dear friends

A Hunting We Will Go

We have been house hunting!
Do you love to look at old houses?
Come with me and take a peek......

This one is a huge castle like victorian... I'd feel like a princess living here!
We looked at this house years ago and its back on the market......
I know the outside leaves lots to be desired!
NO curb appeal, no yard!
But the inside is amazing.... yes amazing!
I will do a post on this house soon.
I took a lot of inside pics!

Loooove this second empire home....
beautiful bay windows, the architectural details are amazing!
The yard is just as beautiful!
It has an offer pending! :-(

This one is beautiful inside and out!
A lil queen ann victorian cottage!
It features 2 of those amazing bay windows
and all those amazing architectural details!
{it is tugging at my heart}

I love this one...
but the drawback is.......
its on the main road and I am not sure we want to hear all that traffic noise!

Cute.... but too arts and crafts style!
Too boxy for me if that makes sense!

I know my heart stopped when I saw this one too!
The outside is amazing... I mean breath taking.....
BUT
the inside was a real let down....painted molding and plain and simple!
I know I could do a lot to it but its out of our comfort zone!
Its one of those homes that are priced too high but you have to see it anyways!
BIG LET DOWN!

Wish us luck...... Show you more soon
God Bless dear friends