While my decorations don't change drastically from year to year, I like to swap things around and add things here and there. This year's mantel.
Tuesday, October 31, 2023
Shaker Maker Hairy Bunch
Monday, October 30, 2023
Home Haunts 2023
Carrying on a tradition I started last year, I took some photos of home haunts I came across while out garage saling. I didn't see as many as last year, but I also didn't haunt the usual neighborhoods this year.
First up, I give the garage sale host props for putting together such a great sign. But, spoiler alert, it wasn't a killer sale. Just clothes.
The Heyer Cartoon and Idea Book - Halloween
I'm going to try squeezing in a few last minute items these last couple days. First up is the Heyer Cartoon and Idea Book. A little like the advertising slick's I found a few years ago, this book gives ideas and images you can borrow to festoon your flyers, ads, school announcements, etc. I found these at a garage sale for $1. I'm not sure of the exact date, but I don't think they're any later than the 1940's given the fashions shown.
Mondays are to Die (cut) For - Beistle Scaredy Cat
Welcome to final "Mondays are to Die (cut) For". Boy, that went fast.
This classic Beistle design is the "Scaredy Cat" and was another purchase at the Halloween collector estate sale. This one is a large version measuring 16" x 15". He's a little worse for wear, but a survivor, much like an old Tom cat who's been through a life of cat fights and missing a few pieces from his ear. I couldn't find this one in my reference books, but I would guess he's from the 1950's.
Sunday, October 29, 2023
Witch Costume Will You Wear?
With Halloween days away, it's time to start seriously thinking about your costume. How about a Halloween witch?
This witch's costume dates from the 1950's. It was a surprisingly cheap find at an estate sale (I think I paid $1).