Happy Halloween!!

Happy Halloween my little Pretties!!!

Enjoy all the little kids tonight!

When you’re out there kicking up your heels  have fun and be safe!!!

And the Winner is!!!

Thanks for all those who voted via Email, FaceBook and Corner Paint!  You all chose the Ghost Puppy!  I think this fabulous well trained doggie deserves it!

Doggie Tricks ! Who should get a Treat, you decide!

The doggie with the most votes gets the TREAT this Halloween!!!

Pumpkins, Sunflowers and Wild Berries!

As the crisp cool days of autumn signal the leaves to change and ripen all the pumpkin vines for picking,   I set out to collect a harvest of sunflowers, berries , pumpkins , fall leaves and  wild vines to make my annual holiday wreath.

(image- Holly McCraig)

I typically begin with a simple circular dried wild vine.  You can find these at any hobby store or florist.  You can also build a wreath from compressed hay or styrofoam.

If you only want to use dried fall leaves or silk  leaves you can simply hot glue them onto this compressed hay wreath.   (image – simonladybug flickr)

Wild Berries add so much color to a wreath!  

(image – Sweet Morsel Flickr)

Holiday Wreaths have become a beautiful tradition to welcome guests into our homes.   Wreaths have a long history dating back to the ancient cultures of  Rome and Greece.  The Greeks called them diadems ,  meaning “a thing bound around” .   They worn bans of fabric to symbolize royalty .   The Romans wore oak leaf garlands around their heads to exhibit honor.  It has been suggested they would hang such wreaths of honor on the walls of their homes.  No one knows when the transition to the door wreath came about , but it has now become a wonderful holiday tradition !

The warm inviting colors of a holiday wreath become a cheerful welcome to visitors on a chilly autumn day!

Just by mixing a couple elements with a leaf garland and berries makes for a very dramatic statement on the white barn door.

(image – absolute equine flickr)

I love the simplicity of this berry vine wreath on the blue door!

This window wreath is a creative way to highlight your interior fall decorations!

Sunflowers add a whimsical element to any fall wreath!

Dried flowers and dried corn look great on this eggplant painted door!

(image – katy flickr)

This homemade wreath made from leaves in the yard add a very personal welcoming touch!

(image – david yung flickr)

Feathers can be used to add a bit of texture and sophistication!

(image- Jenna Designs )

This wreath is contemporary and original !  Polaroid fall photos glued on to a styrofoam fabric covered wreath mold.

(image – Kathy Beymer)

I especially  love the drama of the vibrant fall colors on this black front door!

(image – NC Brian flickr)

Holiday Wreaths are not just for the front door they look fabulous over the fireplace mantel !

If you want to add drama to your fall table settings place a wreath around the chandelier !

A wreath can be monochromatic like this yellow masterpiece!

(image – mezzaluna )

These deep purple berries make the fall leaves pop on this rustic wreath!

Keep in mind the color of your door , window or shutter when making a wreath.  This is a nice example of mixing colors with the teal shutter.

Whatever you make , enjoy the process!

(image – Suzanne Duda)

And remember its your welcoming sign to your home!!!  Enjoy!

Halloween Style Ideas

Nowadays folks go all out for Fall/Halloween decorations beginning on the front porch and throughout the home!

Simple, but original !  Love the black birds!

There are so many different things you can do with pumpkins! The possibilities are endless and fun!

The black porch floor is a perfect way to show off all these adorable pumpkins!

I absolutely love the orange door!

Look to your garage !  You’ll probably be able to find some very creative ways to display pumpkins and candles .

Pumpkins sittin on the porch…. sometimes simplicity is best!

I especially love this Martha Stewart wreath candle holder! Its so easy to make yet so dramatic!

Pumpkin Topiaries!

Yes! You can even paint pumpkins!

Bring the outside….in!!  Your house will feel so warm and inviting!

These pumpkins add so much color!

Going all out!  How fun!

You will be ready for your Halloween Party with this design concept from Country Living Magazine.

Pottery Barn’s version of a stylish Halloween Party set up.

However you decide to decorate your home for fall….Enjoy!

(images – google images and flickr )