Well is this not the perfect skull or what?

It's from Pottery Barn and it's COVERED in German glass glitter!  My kind of skull. 

I've been in a Halloween preparation mood.  It started out with this rubber stamp from Tim Holz - It's going to be incorporated into the Halloween Party invitation (hey family - is it okay that I have completely taken over the whole invitation business?  It's not like we discussed it or anything). I'm going for a Victorian/Goth/Haunted Mansion kind of feel:

 

I'm trying to find a ghostly image to put behind it.

The mornings are getting cooler - when I wake up in the morning I can hear the wind in the trees and the wind chimes gently tinkling.  Even though we will have a good month or two of hot weather during the days I can definitely feel Fall trying to make a presence.  That's probably what is making me think of Halloween.

Speaking of chandeliers I think this would make a great Halloween Party decoration:

We always have the party outside and have a big long buffet table under the eaves.  I think this would be great hanging over that table.  It's a bit pricy for Halloween decoration but so in line with my Haunted Mansion theme.  It's from Gumps.  Who knew they were getting into the Halloween business?

Comments

[JudyJ]

I love your skull. I may have to visit Pottery Barn. I wonder if my local one carries them!!

[Rachel]

I LOVE that skull! It's going in my Halloween Roundup next week. I love your blog as well. This is my first visit and everything is so lovely...

[Kimberley]

Hi Andrea~ I just discovered you via Kathy's Cottage. Your colors are beautiful and soothing. Can't wait to read more.

I love that skull, too!

[sara]

WOah, lov ethe skull, and you can totally make the invitations. I'm ok with that, they always look great!!

[ginger]

What do you think of cutting out two box cardboard pieces and spray painting it to make the chandelier (at a more reasonable price?)

[ginger]

What do you think of cutting out two box cardboard pieces and spray painting it to make the chandelier (at a more reasonable price?)

[Missy]

Love the skull. We need one that pretty to study in Anatomy. : )

[Tinuviel]

Oooh! Gump's. My oldest friend works there. I love to see what little treasures she has all over her house. So neat. Love your site! :)