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the halloween decor is up!

September 30, 2011

It may still be September, but I couldn’t help myself and the Halloween stuff is up!!!
I LOVE me some Halloween 😀
So, come on in!

Do you see those fun silhouette’s scurrying around the baseboards and up the stairs?
I’ve always loved those Martha cutouts and this year I finally grabbed some.
Izzy is very fond of the “mouse house” :)

I always like to use what I’ve got when it comes to decorating so I used lots of old books, old silver pieces, and tore out some book pages for the back of the owl print.
I found both prints on The Graphics Fairy blog.  They’re free and fan-stinking-tabulous!
The crow silhouette pillow was made out of painter’s drop cloth and painted on using the same technique I used here.
The skull was originally orange glitter, purchased from Target for $2.50.
I tore up more book pages and used Mod Podge to recover the skull.
Kinda ended up with a crow theme this year by accident.
Oh, and I LOVE, love, love using spanish moss when decorating for Halloween.
You can pick up a big bag at a craft store like Hobby Lobby for around $5 and use it on everything.
I think it gives anything a spooky look.
I picked up some branches from the back yard and wrapped some moss around them so my little birds could have somewhere to hang out.
Found the smaller birds at the dollar store for, you guessed it, $1 a piece!
I think the tree is my favorite part of the decorations this year.
Some unpolished silver and moss even help this glittery pumpkin look spooky.
Ok, maybe not spooky, it is a glittered pumpkin after all 😉
Now if only it would get out of the 90’s, it would really start to feel like fall around here.

I’m going to be linking up my Halloween stuff over at Midwestern Sewing Girl.

MidwesternSewingGirl

She’s having a major Halloween link party and awesome giveaway starting this Sunday so get your Halloween on and link up!!!

I’ll also be linking up to these fab parties!
The DIY Project Parade at The DIY Showoff
The DIY Fall Festival at The DIY Showoff
CraftOManiac Monday at CraftOManiac
Before and After Party at Thrifty Decor Chick
Weekend Wrap Up at Colours Dekor
Tutorials and Tips at Home Stories A2Z
Nifty Thrifty Tuesday at Coastal Charm
Amaze Me August at Bella Before and After
DIY by Design
Tip Me Tuesday at Tip Junkie
Show Me What Ya Got at Not Just a Housewife
Tuesday Confessional at Confessions of a Stay at Home Mommy
Tuesday To Do at The Blackberry Vine
Will Craft For… at Tales of a Trophy Wife
Show and Share at Southern Lovely
Tuesday Talent Show at Chef in Training
Tuesday Link Party at Todays Creative Blog
Will See It Wednesday at Fabric Bows and More
Passionately Artistic
What’s Up Wednesdays at Sew Woodsy
Wow Us Wednesdays at Savvy Southern Style
Wow Me Wednesday at Ginger Snaps
Primp Your Stuff at {Primp}
Whatever Goes Wednesdays at Someday Crafts
Look What I Made! at Creations by Kara
Creative Juice Thursday at Momnivore’s Dilemma
Everything but the Kitchen Sink at A Little Knick Knack
Delightfully Inspiring Thursday at Delightful Order
Making it with Allie at What Allie’s Making Now
Suzy’s House Party at Saved by Suzy
Haute Stuff Thursday at Frugalicious Me
Frugalicious Friday at Finding Fabulous
Remodelaholics Anonymous at Remodelaholic
Frugal Friday at Shabby Nest
Fancy This Fridays at Truly Lovely
Feathered Nest Friday at French Country Cottage
Weekend Wrap Up at Tatertots and Jello
Show and Share at Just a Girl
Flaunt it Friday at Chic on a Shoestring
Simply Link Party at Simply Designing
Simply Creations Friday at Simple Home Life
Pity Party at 30 Handmade Days
Delicately Constructed Fridays at Delicate Construction
Inspiration Friday at At the Picket Fence
VIP Party at Designer Garden
Weekend Link Up at Bacon Time with the Hungry Hypo
Just Something I Whipped Up at The Girl Creative
Nifty Thrifty Sunday at Nifty Thrifty Things
Creative Bloggers’ Party and Hop at Homemaker on a Dime
Sunday Showcase Party at Under the Table and Dreaming
Wickedly Creative Halloween Ideas at Itsy Bitsy Paper
October Stashe Party at My Li’l Pumpkin Patch
Categorically Crafting at Someday Crafts
Bedazzle Me Monday at Everything Under the Moon
Halloween Mantel Link Party at Home Stories A2Z
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  1. Carol-Anne (Use the Good Dishes!) says

    September 30, 2011 at 8:21 pm

    What a smart idea to use the spanish moss! I love that idea!

  2. Harps and Ollie's Mom says

    September 30, 2011 at 8:29 pm

    You are giving me a complex! 🙂 Here I am thinking my stuff is cute until I see what you've done…so stinking cute! (Oh and BTW, I will totally be copying you!) Maybe it's for the best the party will be at your house this year! Love it!

  3. Suzy www.savedbysuzy.blogspot.com says

    September 30, 2011 at 8:33 pm

    Your fall decor looks amazing! All of the black mice and crows look great with your black and white room. Can you come decorate my house?

  4. aimee says

    September 30, 2011 at 8:38 pm

    What gorgeous decorations they look fab. really tastefull we dont decorate for halloween in england im jealous yours are greatxxx

  5. Amie says

    October 1, 2011 at 1:08 am

    Love it, I find myself doing the black and white and grays this year too.

  6. Jennifer says

    October 1, 2011 at 3:11 am

    It looks great! I was considering a facelift for the skull from Target as well. I really love the little decals of mice along the baseboards. 🙂

  7. Mrs. Plank says

    October 1, 2011 at 5:16 am

    I just have to say that I love your B&W living room. I also have a black & white room/house. LOVE LOVE LOVE the calmness, balance, and streamlined feeling.

  8. Hyphen Interiors says

    October 1, 2011 at 6:38 pm

    Wow, that looks awesome. You are so on top of things! I rarely decorate for seasons or holidays other than Christmas – just don't know where I'd store it all!

  9. Kei says

    October 1, 2011 at 10:22 pm

    I am in LOVE with your Halloween decor! The crow theme is perfect, very Poe and very stylish! 😀 Pinning it!

  10. mrs.gulick says

    October 1, 2011 at 11:19 pm

    Is it just me or us there a ghostly looking women in the first pic? Is that part of the decor?

  11. [email protected] Bitsy Paper says

    October 1, 2011 at 11:48 pm

    Wow–it all looks amazing! I would love for you to link up to my Wickedly Creative Halloween Ideas Party.
    http://www.itsybitsypaperblog.com

  12. To The Moon and Back says

    October 2, 2011 at 1:32 am

    I love what you've done. I started using spanish moss and ran out…another trip to jo-anns in my future.

    Thank you for stopping by my blog:)

  13. Shannon says

    October 2, 2011 at 4:15 pm

    All of it is adorable! The rats and birds would totally freak me out!

    Shannon @ Imperfectly-Inspired

  14. WhyCuzICan says

    October 2, 2011 at 9:49 pm

    Loving your deco, (and yes, spotted your Mousie!)

    I used the SAME owl graphic from GF for my project this week at her halloween linky party– great minds think alike 😀

    Thanks for sharing 😀

    Visiting from Midwestern Sewing Girl's Everything Halloween Linky Party,
    ~Suzanne in NW Illinois

  15. Anonymous says

    October 2, 2011 at 10:35 pm

    Love your style, and everything is so fun & spooky, too! I'm surprised I only read one other comment about the ghost lady coming down the stairs in the first picture! I noticed it right away, and thought…wow…she has photoshop skills, too! 🙂 {I'm posting as "anonymous" but I can't figure out how to put in my name & email only!} Leslie R. [email protected]

  16. Maggie @ Midwestern {Sewing} Girl says

    October 3, 2011 at 12:35 am

    I am so stinkin' happy you linked up your amazing decor at my Everything Halloween party!!! Yay, Shelley!!! Thank you!

  17. Tonia @ TheGunnySack.com says

    October 3, 2011 at 1:27 pm

    WOW!! It all looks fantastic! I LOVE the glittery pumpkin!!

  18. Patricia Torres says

    October 3, 2011 at 1:34 pm

    OH MY GOSH!! your halloween decor is soooooooooo pretty!! Totally love the little mice on the stairs.. we did something similar last year.. and am hoping to reuse the decor this year..

    Saying that .. my girlies thing.. Halloween is about making the house look pretty in orange and black.. so we have very girly decor (smiles)..

    Thanks for showing up at Colours Dekor..

  19. Tanya says

    October 3, 2011 at 2:03 pm

    Thank you for the sweet comments on my bats! Your home is gorgeous. I love how you decorated for Halloween. And, that ghost in the first picture…CREEPY, HAHA. Don't you just love picnik?! I'm a new follower 🙂

  20. Kassi @ Truly Lovely says

    October 3, 2011 at 5:39 pm

    Ooh this is fun! I like how you went the slightly more creepy side of Halloween, instead of the bright orange route… 🙂 Thanks for sharing on Fancy This Fridays!!!

  21. Sylvia says

    October 3, 2011 at 7:20 pm

    Boo! Love all that black and white halloween decor! Will have to check out that halloween site, sounds like fun.

    Sylvia

  22. SHERRY HART says

    October 3, 2011 at 9:46 pm

    Hi Shelley…thanks for coming by Design Indulgence! My Mom loved Halloween also…she would decorate the whole garage, and wear a costume for all the kids in the neighborhood!!! Great job getting into the spirit:)

  23. Liz @ thequickjourney.blogspot.com says

    October 4, 2011 at 4:11 am

    I love your halloween decor!!! It's so crisp and fabulous!!! I think it looks great!

  24. Patty says

    October 4, 2011 at 4:30 pm

    This is fabulous! Love the ghost lady in the first pic 😉

  25. Maggie @ Midwestern {Sewing} Girl says

    October 4, 2011 at 5:44 pm

    Shelley, girl! I'm featuring your amazing decor on my blog today! Yay!

    http://midwesternsewinggirl.blogspot.com/2011/10/more-everything-halloween-features-and.html

  26. Landeelu says

    October 4, 2011 at 10:51 pm

    Looks awesome! I love that it's Halloween without being over-the-top cheesy. Fabulous!

  27. Chris says

    October 5, 2011 at 1:29 am

    What's not to love? It's so cool! I love the little mouse silhouettes, and I think I need to go buy some more spanish moss. ;0 Thanks for sharing!

  28. Aubrey {All Things Bright and Beautiful} says

    October 5, 2011 at 6:58 am

    It looks fantastic, girl! I'm pretty sure I put up all my halloween stuff as soon as I possibly can…I think it's been up for two weeks already *BLUSH*…(c: I love the little mice silhouettes and those prints are so cool, I'm going to have to steal that one! (c:

  29. Nanniepannie says

    October 5, 2011 at 10:25 am

    Scooted over from Wow Us Wednesday, love your modern Halloween!

  30. WhyCuzICan says

    October 5, 2011 at 11:33 am

    Psssst- just me (again) I'll already commented from midwestern sewing girls party yesterday but spotted you again at another party so time for another comment to let you know JUST how COOL I think your project came out! (Love the ghost on the stairs too, of course)

    Visiting from Centsational Girl's Linky Party today {It's Fall Y'All}
    Smiles and thanks for sharing,
    ~Suzanne in NW Illinois

  31. Stephanie says

    October 5, 2011 at 1:38 pm

    Your house is beautiful! I really like all of your Halloween decor too. The mice decals are super cute and spooky! 🙂 I really like how you used moss on your topiaries and your tree to make things look eery. How fun! I have a party going on over at my blog that is dedicated to using your craft stash items. The link is open for most of October and I would love to have you join! Here is the link if you are interested: http://mylilpumpkinpatch.blogspot.com/2011/10/document.html

  32. Denise at PinkPostcard. says

    October 5, 2011 at 4:06 pm

    everything looks amazing Shelley! Love the colors and that first photo is so cool with the ghost on the staircase! scary!! 🙂 love it. The framed graphics are awesome.

  33. trophyw.blogspot.com says

    October 5, 2011 at 4:12 pm

    Love all the black and white. Those mice give me the willies 🙂

  34. Coley says

    October 5, 2011 at 6:14 pm

    I love your decor! It looks so good with your wall color!

    Coley @
    http://www.whatyoumakeit-coley.blogspot.com

  35. Mindie Hilton says

    October 5, 2011 at 7:33 pm

    Oh my this is beautiful. I am going to feature your charming home on Thursday afternoon at Bacon time (love those mice).

  36. [email protected] says

    October 5, 2011 at 8:42 pm

    Very classically spooky (-:

  37. Ruth says

    October 5, 2011 at 9:56 pm

    Your decor is spooky and elegant. I love the tree.

    Ruth

  38. Meredith from A Mother Seeking says

    October 6, 2011 at 1:55 am

    Halloween meets pretty! Rare combo. LOVE!
    ~ Meredith From A Mother Seeking Come find me on my blog, A Mother Seeking…

  39. CrazyWonderful says

    October 6, 2011 at 2:57 am

    you are amazing girl!!! i remember when this wee little blog was born and now 500 follower?!?! you go! you deserve it!!!

  40. Cassie {Hi Sugarplum!} says

    October 6, 2011 at 3:42 pm

    It all looks so great! I'm crazy about the birds, too…I've just started my halloween decorating and need more birds! Good to know the $1 store has them bc they aren't cheap at Michaels!!!

  41. Courtney ~ French Country Cottage says

    October 6, 2011 at 4:59 pm

    Super charming Halloween decor- I love it! Sharing at tonights party- thanks for linking up at Feathered Nest Friday!

  42. Marilyn says

    October 6, 2011 at 5:08 pm

    Super cute unique and beautiful..I love it..I would love for you to pls link and share this via my linky party today ~ Pin Inspitational Thursdays via http://theartsygirlconnection.blogspot.com/2011/10/pinspirations-pinterest-inspirational.html TY.

  43. Patricia Torres says

    October 7, 2011 at 3:26 am

    Would love for you to link to Colours Dekor October party http://coloursdekor.blogspot.com/2011/10/in-spotlight-of-spooks-sparkles.html

  44. [email protected] says

    October 7, 2011 at 4:52 am

    Love the tree! Really cute ideas here…I'm a new follower!
    ~Tina

  45. Jule says

    October 7, 2011 at 2:55 pm

    Oh I LOVE the mouse silhouettes and will definitely make them, too!!! More and more people are decorating for Halloween here in Germany, and the kids even go trick-or-treating. I love that! Only problem is that we don't have any chance to lay hands on the Martha Stewart silhouettes … I have to find another way to make these. Thanks for sharing your wonderful ideas and your great halloween home decorations!!!
    Jule

  46. Jule says

    October 7, 2011 at 3:17 pm

    Oh I just found them online to print out for free … – and it makes me SO HAPPY!!!
    Jule

  47. Jo's This and That says

    October 7, 2011 at 6:37 pm

    Love It! Thanks for sharing! Joann

  48. Lindsay says

    October 9, 2011 at 7:06 pm

    Your home is so beautifully decorated! I am loving your style–the curtains, black & white ottoman! And then your super cute Halloween decorations. I adore it all. I am so happy you shared this @ Show & Share! Hope to see more from you!

  49. natasha {schue love} says

    October 10, 2011 at 6:33 pm

    LOVE all the crows…such a fun take on Halloween…while still keeping it modern! Great job!

  50. Jami says

    October 11, 2011 at 1:57 am

    Hi Shelley! I just ADORE your black & white Halloween decorations! You are a LIST MAKER this week…when you get a chance, feel free to stop by and grab a button!
    Smiles!
    Jami
    http://www.blackberryvine.blogspot.com

  51. A Vintage Vine says

    October 13, 2011 at 1:11 pm

    WOW, that is so fun..Love the mice and I am sad,I bought some crows too but mine were more pricey…I need to check out Door Store! You did a great job!

  52. [email protected] says

    October 19, 2011 at 2:45 pm

    I loooooove your halloween decor! Its festive and beautiful all at the same time! Newest follower here. Would love it if you would stop by and share this at my linky party going on right now 🙂 http://everything-underthemoon.blogspot.com/2011/10/bedazzle-me-monday-4.html

  53. Jessica @ O. Alouette says

    October 19, 2011 at 4:53 pm

    I love your decor!! I like that it's subtle and not so in-your-face purple and orange! And those mouse cut outs are too cute.

  54. Jemsmom says

    October 20, 2011 at 2:10 am

    Love your house, love your mantle and ADORE your mirror!!! Would you mind sharing where you got it? Great job!!!

  55. Cat Martin says

    October 20, 2011 at 4:26 pm

    Absolutely love it! I did same thing with the branches , only different. Now if I could get my butt to take pictures and post them,, anyway, very cute….

  56. Patricia Torres says

    October 31, 2011 at 11:35 am

    Thanks so much for coming back to link into colours dekor.. 🙂

  57. Stephanie says

    October 31, 2011 at 1:25 pm

    Thanks for sharing your gorgeous decor at the Stache Party! I hope you'll come back next month to link up!
    Stephanie
    mylilpumpkinpatch.blogspot.com

  58. Bridget Wilson says

    August 27, 2013 at 4:21 pm

    Wow! This is so fantabulous! Thanks for sharing your lovely and spooky halloween decor ideas, just exactly what I'm looking for. I really love my Halloween decorations this year a little bit different from last year's. So thanks! Happy Halloween!

  59. Meow Opre says

    September 8, 2013 at 4:43 am

    I was browsing for unique and awesome Indoor/Outdoor halloween decorations and saw your posts. Fun & great ideas you have here. I hope it's fine with you that I could pin some of them on my Pinterest board halloween decorations. Keep up writing interesting posts as this. Thank you 🙂

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