Friday, October 16, 2009

Halloween Decor 09

Lots of my friends have been featuring their Halloween decor on their blogs and I decided to join the party. There is nothing that I like more than seeing the inside of my friends' homes. I'm only adding pictures if my stuff if it is new. This is the post I did on last year's decor.

Front Door {I still have the big basket of mums hung on the other side just like I did last year}:

I dream of having a front porch again like I did on my CT house. It was the cutest thing and I didn't even fully appreciate it at the time. It was so fun to decorate the porch and all the steps leading up to the house. Someday :)

Entryway:


{these houses look spectacular with little tea lights in them at night.}

Living room:
{This cloche just might be my favorite home decor item I've purchased this year! I have some big plans for it!}
Family room table {ok, I actually leave this little vignette up most of the year but add the sign and leaves. It's just a good picture}:
Kitchen table centerpiece:
{I took this awesome wooden bowl and threw in anything I had leftover from my decorating and then added the candles. It turned out surprisingly cute and it is low enough that I can leave it on the table during meals and we can still see each other over it!}

I also have other stuff up around the house and my piano is decorated but you've seen everything else before!


In case you are wondering:

Yes, the white walls are KILLING me.

No, you do not see my favorite piece of furniture to decorate in these photos (my black buffet) because it has become home to Allen's very large new TV. Sigh. I shouldn't complain, it was actually my idea as I was not about to purchase any more furniture, esp. to fit a house we don't own.

Last night I hosted book club at my house and was surprised at the number of people who mentioned they don't own any fall decorations. I was stunned! I love decorating for fall!!

17 comments:

lnkmom said...

I love Fall decorations too! I just wish I loved my house enough to pull all of it out (the kids a bugging me to, so we will soon!).

Great ideas, as usual!

Jan Russell said...

No fall decorations - that is a tragedy! I love all your new stuff - so, so super cute! You do a great job making your home fun and festive at the holidays - love it!

Kristi said...

So much autumn goodness. I can't decide what my favorite thing is - I love it all! Your star, "spooky", and haunted house are esp cute.

MarieC said...

I asked Jason the other day if we should get the Halloween decorations down from the attic, and he said "no," so I didn't. Too much trouble!! But, if mine were as cute as yours, that would be another story.

Kristi said...

Love all the decorations! The pictures are so nice- they could be in a magazine.

mindy said...

Of course they are all adorable! And your pics look great too.

Amy Coons said...

Hey! For once I actually have more decorations for Halloween than somebody...NOT you Monique...you blow me out of the water with all your cuteness...but at least I have a few things! The thing about my house is that I don't really have many spots to display things. Maybe it's just that I'm afraid the boys will just play with them too much if it's low.

How do you get it to work?

Shaina said...

You have done a fantastic job decorating! Everything looks like it's a showcase. We don't have any pumpkin love in our house this year. Maybe you've inspired me for next year! I'll get stuff on clearance after the holiday...

Laurie said...

thanks for the pictures! I miss seeing your pretty house and most of all, you 5! I love you tons. Mom Frost

Melissa said...

It is all fabulous! I had forgotten about your Halloween star, it served as the inspiration for a couple of stars in my house (but I still have to make a Halloween star). That one picture totally likes like a magazine cover. I love fall/Halloween decor. And I hear you on the white walls.

Kara said...

So cute! I love your entry table...I might have to add candy to mine, too...but I might eat it all myself!

Leslie Jordan said...

You are talented and have a real gift for making a house a home. You've inspired me.

Kayla said...

i've tried decorating with m&m's and have now gone through 3 bags...so we're done with that.

can i tell you that i LOVE the orange door?

everything looks cute.

i stopped by hoping for a U2 update...want to hear it all!

Stef said...

Seriously. I would do it if I could...the whole creative gene..not part of my being.

Anonymous said...

I, too, love to decorate for fall. I was a little late this year with broken foot, wheelchair, walker and all. I had dad get all of the stuff out and I wheeled around the kitchen as I could putting things here and there. The rest dad did as I gave orders and he placed things appropriately. Kathy Daynes gave me a new table runner for my accomplishment of having finished cancer treatment. I put it on the dining room table under the Pottery Barn leaf plate. We drove to O'Toole's and bought 3 fabulous mums for outside, we hit a couple of stores to gather the fresh gourds, and I changed out the foyer pillow to include one that I had made for the craft show that I had to bow out of. All in all, I think I did pretty well, but your fall masterpieces continue to be my inspiration!
Mom

Hilary said...

It all looks gorgeous! I love your entry table...

The SPOOKY banner is darling. Did you make it? Is it paper or fabric?

(really just plain enjoyed the peek into your house!)

Andrea said...

Wow! you are a decorating queen!!