Halloween is just a few short days away so I thought it would be fun to share some photos of my Halloween Home and decor.
Next to Christmas, Halloween is my favorite Holiday. I love to pull out the decorations, watch a few scary thriller movies like the original "Halloween", and attend the fun extravagant costume parties!
Please enter. MWWWHAAA!!!
I've decorated the kitchen with all sorts of charming vignettes.
An adorable piece made by Krys Kirkpatrick
Love this vintage cutie!
I recently purchased this FABULOUS Halloween calendar from my artistic friend Kris Hurst
Kris is the QUEEN of Halloween!!!!
Pumpkin Girl made by Hop Hop Jingle Boo
Another Kris Hurst design. Banner and book.
Elegant and eery!
FINALLY...I saved the best for last! After 5 long years I have pulled out my entire Department 56 village and went ALL out!
The last time I used every piece of my Halloween village was when I was pregnant with Grant. It's ALOT of work bringing it all out and setting up. Took me a whole Sunday to get everything out and just perfect.
The look on my children's eyes made it ALL worthwhile!!!!
I used...an old salvaged door, two saw horse tables, and black lace purchased from Hancock fabrics.
TA-DA!!!!
I feel like a little kid again when I sit and stare at all the little haunted pieces.
I sprinkled fake autumn leaves all over the door, and it definitely gives it a fall festive look!
Witch flying school
The BEST part of the village is when it's dark and ALL is lit up and the sounds of the houses are making their screeches and haunting sounds.
The haunted ferris wheel.
Would you like your fortune told?
Funhouse
Are you hungry? Maybe stop in at the Black Cat diner.
Do you dare stay the night at the Dead Inn motel....
See a fright fest movie at Laghosti's theatre.
Beware of the tree's when passing.
I promise this house is safe for trick or treating. No ghost, goblins, or ghouls to get us.
Mmwwhhaa!
I decided to make a mini video of the Halloween Village. You can see the pieces moving in action and hear all the eerie and haunting sounds.
I hope you enjoyed the post and it put you in the Halloween spirit!
WOW!! Jenn, your Halloween decor is so amazing!! My boys would flip!! I wish I could come trick or treat at your house :) I bet you give the best candy too! Cant wait to see Vivi and Grant's costumes. I have missed you so much and hope to be back visiting regularly very soon!!
Big Hugs,
Amy
Posted by: Bunny Rose Cottage | October 28, 2010 at 11:32 AM
Whoa ~ This is such a wonderful creation of vintage halloween spirit ~ Nicely Done I love it.
Posted by: Andrea Harris-Jacobs | October 28, 2010 at 12:24 PM
Great photos! I think trick or treating at your house would be a blast. Love the Halloween Village. There is a boutique near me that has one - they keep it up year round - very cool!
But you didn't share what your kiddies are going to be for Halloween????
Sue
Posted by: Sue | October 28, 2010 at 03:01 PM
Delicious!!!!!! I wonder...do you allow your little ones to play with or just look at all the pretties?
I would be hard pressed to keep my 7 YO's hands off of them!
Your little fam is very lucky!
Posted by: jungle dream pagoda | October 28, 2010 at 03:56 PM
Hi sweet Jenn,
It's been a long while since I've had a chance to visit you. What a treat to see your village. I don't think I would have had the patience to set it up but it is really something to behold!
I'll have to go back in to your archives to see what lovely creations you've been working on. Have you proceeded with your story book writing?
Glad to see you are blooming and doing well.
Deanna :D
Posted by: Deanna | October 28, 2010 at 04:56 PM
I love your village, makes my mantel look really sad!! Happy Halloween to you family!
Posted by: MICHELLE EVANS | October 28, 2010 at 06:11 PM
Hi Jen, it's me again I wanted to let you know Asia has a blog now that features her Art and books, please stop by and have a look. I think you would really like it!She is working on her Alphabet book now!
http://www.asiaevans.com/
Posted by: MICHELLE EVANS | October 28, 2010 at 06:29 PM
Oh Jenn, I love it!!!Out of all the villages I have always liked the Halloween one the best, unfortunately/fortunately no room! The door is a brilliant idea! Can't wait to see the little pumpkins costumes!! Love to you sugar, Lori
Posted by: Lori | October 28, 2010 at 06:52 PM
Wow Jenn, you have the most amazing halloween decor I have ever seen!! What a fun holiday for your little ones.. xo Heather
Posted by: Heather Kowalski | October 28, 2010 at 08:09 PM
Oh My Gosh Jenn, I want to come Trick or Treating at your House !! It all looks like so much FUN!!
Huggs, Nancy
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Posted by: Nancy | October 28, 2010 at 10:28 PM
Stunning and sooooo amazing...Thats fantastic..
Makes me wonder if you ever seen the movie "Beetlejuice" ;)
Beetlejuice-Beetlejuice- ....and .....no I'm not going to say it 3 times;)he..he
Happy Halloween;
Posted by: Kirsten | October 29, 2010 at 12:54 AM
How many tickets for a ride on the scary ferris wheel? What kind of fare are they serving at the Black Cat Cafe?
Love the town Jenn!!! It was soooooooooooo worth the eye candy of dragging it all out and setting it up. I bet the kids were in awe!! Priceless!
Happy Halloween!!
Roxie
Posted by: Roxie | October 29, 2010 at 06:44 AM
Can I live in your Halloween village? I soooo enjoyed this post and intend to show it to everyone! I aspire to have a blog this wonderful someday and a business to match.
Posted by: Christina Pohl | October 29, 2010 at 07:10 AM
WOW!!!!!!!!! I started decorating Oct 1st because I couldn't stand the thought of ALL that work for only a week! It is SO much work but so nice when it's appreciated by our little ones, isn't it??!! It looks gorgeous AS ALWAYS!!! LOVE all the Halloween decore, I never use to be into Halloween AT ALL, but thanks to my daughter we're busy adding to our collection every year! :)
Posted by: chinamommy | October 29, 2010 at 07:28 AM
Thank Miss Roxie!!! The village is SO much fun! I would just love to jump in and play!!! :) Happy Halloween! XOXO
Posted by: Jennifer Hayslip | October 29, 2010 at 08:11 AM
Oh Jenn, I totally want to come and trick or treat at your house!! You have such a great variety of wonderful decorations. Your village is awesome but I also love seeing all the handmade decor. Such talent! Such spookiness ;-)
Happy Halloween, hope you and your family have a wonderful time,
xo,
Jen
Posted by: Jen B | October 29, 2010 at 09:09 AM
Michelle, I just left your beautiful daughter a comment. She is sooo talented! I know you are proud!!! :) XO,Jenn
Posted by: Jennifer Hayslip | October 29, 2010 at 10:11 AM
Jennifer, Your decorations are awesome! So much fun to look at! Happy Halloween to you and the kiddies! xoxo, Jennifer Grenko
Posted by: Jennifer Grenko | October 29, 2010 at 11:57 AM
Jennifer,
This is amazing! You must have endless energy. Thanks for the beautiful pictures of your spOOOOOOOOky home!
Judy
Posted by: Judy | October 29, 2010 at 12:34 PM
The spider photo was really creepy! I just can't take staring at it. Happy Halloween everyone!
Posted by: cedar chests | October 29, 2010 at 10:53 PM
OMG Jenn!!! This is INCREDIBLE!! Your village video had me shreiking! I couldn't believe how much stuff and how much detail and the cool music and sounds they all made~! You really went all oout, and I bet the kids just LOVE everything!!!
Can't believe this time two years ago I was there, trick or treating with you! xo
Posted by: Natasha Burns | October 30, 2010 at 12:53 AM
Jenn! every little bit of your Halloween decor is awesome! Loved getting to see it!
have a fun night with your kiddies tomorrow! xo natalea
Posted by: NATALEA KANDEFER | October 30, 2010 at 05:50 AM
I came back again, this time with Leroy. He loved everything! Each photo he was making excited sounds - then the photos of your village had him yelling out WHOA!!!! The video was the icing on the cake. He said he wants to get on a plane and come to your place, right now.LOL! Your village would keep him entertained for HOURS on end! Oh and he said "wow, she's done a lot of effort"" (exactly his words, lol)
Posted by: Natasha Burns | October 30, 2010 at 06:20 PM
Awwww....I *WISH* you guys were here!!!! The kiddies had a BALL Trick or Treating tonight, and the village was a HUGE hit with the kids!!! Tell Leroy he is with us in spirit!!!! :))) XO
Posted by: Jennifer Hayslip | October 30, 2010 at 06:35 PM
Your Halloween town is AMAZING! Of course it put us in the Halloween spirit O_o And other decorations are just...soo...great!
Happy halloween! =*
Posted by: PorcelainDoll | October 31, 2010 at 05:03 AM