Saturday, October 27, 2012

Halloween Party ♥ 2012

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Spooky Greetings, my friends!

(I just edited my post title so it would be easier to search for in the future.)

I finally finished the watercolor/Prismacolor painting

of my three kitties, Tallulah, Cyrus, and Leo, in their costumes (above)...

As much as I want to dress them up in actual costumes (yes, I really do),

I just don't think they would appreciate it...;^)
 
I'm so glad you dropped by to celebrate with us...Leo and I have been patiently waiting!
 
The other kitties decided to watch from the couch...
 
They'll come over to investigate after all the excitement is over, I'm sure... (Party Poopers!)
 
First, we want to thank Vanessa at A Fanciful Twist for hosting this Halloween-y blog party ~ :^)
 
Step into our parlor if you please, and we'll have goodies...
 
A feast for the tummy and the eyes, we hope!
 
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Miss Griselda is holding court at the treat table...
She can barely see the guests over her armload of marigolds, though!
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Here she is a little closer, in all her ruffled finery!
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How about beginning with a mug of hot cocoa with whipped cream and just a sprinkle of cinnamon?
 
And maybe just a couple of Jack O' Lantern sugar cookies? They are calorie-free, honest!
 
Just the thing for our just-turned-chilly day!
 
You can see that Mr. Frog is wondering if that's true about the calorie-free cookies...
 
He's looking at them with some concern...
 
(and longing, I think...)
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Oh, buttercream!
Need I say more?
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This cool brass spider (guarding some yummy pumpkin-spice almonds)
 
is from artist Dave Dardis of Makanda, Illinois...
 
a souvenir from Vulture Fest last weekend...
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A couple of cute little ghosts that have been with me for years are guarding the cupcakes...:^)
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Getting top billing here is my sweet little pumpkin that my Grandma Collier gave me
 
 on my second Halloween, in 1959...(I was born two minutes before Midnight, October 30th...

not quite Halloween, but still in the "Witching Hour"!)
 
 I thought that after 53 years, he deserved a place of honor under a pretty bell jar!
 
I'm thrilled I still have him ~ ♥

The lovely platter in the background is by Carolee Clark of King of Mice Studios .
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There I am, and there he is, in the little photo...
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Caramel apple, anyone?
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Here is another sweet thing that I feel so fortunate to still have;
 
my little October Angel...
 
Grandma Collier got her for me, too.
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Even the little silver creamer holding some marigolds has a spidery surprise!
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An Etude music magazine from October 1944 is framed and sits amid pumpkins
 
on my hall table...
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More marigolds and a sweet vintage Halloween greeting...
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If we eat a healthy snack like this crisp Gala apple, it will counteract anything
 
sugary that we have consumed, isn't that correct?
 
Even with the caramel sauce for dipping?
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Uh, oh....Leo finds it necessary to check out these strange new items...
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"Mom, why are there marigolds in the chandelier?"
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"These fellows have wide open mouths, but I don't hear 'em saying anything...
how curious!"
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"All this stuff is just so intriguing...
 
Cyrus and Tallulah don't know what amazing new smells they're missing! "
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I have been blessed with armloads of marigolds this year!
 
Leo tells me they aren't one of his favorite new fragrances...
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Still fascinated with my "overhead" decor!
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These sweeties were in a birthday~box of goodies I just received from my dear friend Elaine!

I love them!
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Before you go, a nice cup of orange-spice tea would be just the thing...
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I almost forgot!

I sold out of my little okra-pod Vultures last weekend, but when my daughter

Mandy told me she wished she'd asked me to save one for her, I made three more ~

one for Mandy, one for daughter Katie, and one to give away here...

A thank you for stopping by my little Halloween "Party in Pictures"...

Just leave me a comment and I will draw a name!

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Don't forget to hop on by the other parties!

(You can get the whole list at A Fanciful Twist...(oooh, that rhymes!) ~ ;^)

Have a wonderful weekend!... Leo, Cyrus, Tallulah and I wish you

a purrrfectly spooktacular Halloween!!

P.S....Because I know it takes some time to visit all the parties (at least I know it will take a while for me) I will wait until Tuesday evening to draw a name for the Vulture...:^)

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87 comments:

  1. Oh Ann, what a wonderour and magical place to be. Your decore is so very inviting, I want to stay forever and live along side everything you've showed. Your photos are awesome. I will be back later to revisit.

    I hope that you will visit me:
    momentsinaneye.blogspot.com

    I am the first to see your party. I feel honored.

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  2. What a wonderful time I had! Your party is magnificently beautiful. I love that you have your first Halloween ornament, what a special piece.

    I do love the kitties in costumes at the start of your blog, it is wonderful! Your kitty, Leo, he is so beautiful and lucky to have such a lovely home!

    Happy Halloween!

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  3. You have such unique items in your decor. It's all very pretty. Love what you've done. The okra pod vultures are so cute! Have a great weekend!

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  4. You have a movie star Kitty to be sure.........party in pictures is understated...gorgeous gallery of mystic adventure.......stunning display and your efforts are truly amazing...♥Debi

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  5. Your party was wonderful. I may stop by again with a friend, and I do love your vulture.
    Happy Haunting
    Suz

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  6. Your party was wonderful. I may stop by again with a friend, and I do love your vulture.
    Happy Haunting
    Suz

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  7. Magical....... Leo is adorable :) your decor is enchanting eye candy :) I will have to look at this a few more times to take it all in!

    Come visit me during your blog hopping :)

    http://mybeautifultrainwrecklive.blogspot.com/2012/10/a-fanciful-twist-5th-annual-halloween.html

    Xoxo
    Gina

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  8. So nice to drop by your party and meet you.Lovely party.Your photos are gorgeous.Now I will be off to peruse your blog to get to know you :)Denise

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  9. Oh how I love your party! The purple lights, the atmosphere! And Leo is just the absolute sweetest kitty cat. I just love the vintage feel to all of your decorations. And yes! Please enter me for the vulture ;)

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  10. Wow! Wonderful photos! Great job. Looks very Halloweeny! Love your candy corn background, too. Nice. Susan

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  11. what a fantastic halloween post! love your kitty! so cute!

    Visit me anytime! booo

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  12. Anne,
    What a cool mug holding the cocoa! Great decor and detail. I'll have a cupcake with a mellowcreme pumpkin on top!

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  13. Anne, I am absolutely enchanted with your post! It's the perfect combination of whimsy sparkle and spooky atmospheric fun. I so loved it! And Leo.....he is a stunner! :-)

    Angela
    http://www.whimsyways.blogspot.com

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  14. You definitely have the prettiest blog I've ever seen. The decorations are spectacular and so are the photos. Now, about this buttercream... can you send some in the mail?

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  15. Oh Anne, loved strolling down memory lane with you at your magical party. I feel like a kid again, just can't wait to dive into to those goodies. Just wonderful. Thank you for such a sweet memory.
    Debbie
    http://theothersideofdeb.blogspot.com

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  16. Wow! Now that is one great party you have going on there! Loved everything! Especially love your Halloween pumpkin your grandma gave you along with the sweet little picture of you with it when you were little! So sweet! It looks brand new too.

    Happy Halloween!
    Angela

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  17. Wow Anne! All I can say is wow. This is so amazing! I can literally feel the magic seeping out of my monitor....:D teehee. The treats look delicious, do you mind if I snag a caramel apple? Thanks. And your little kitty is just adorable! I do hope you can pop over to my Halloween party!

    http://www.awoodlandfantasy.blogspot.com/2012/10/halloween-party-2012.html

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  18. So glad your vultures went over so well. What a clever idea! Thank you so much for offering one!
    Hugs!deb
    nuleaf at comcast dot net

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  19. Lovely Party Anne...Thanks for the invite♥ Feel free to join me too
    http://www.theenchantingworldofmiladyleela.blogspot.com

    xoxo,
    Dena

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  20. Oh I think Leo is my new best friend... Loving your party..


    happy halloween!

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  21. LOVE LOVE LOVE your decorations!!! So enchanting and beautiful!!! I honestly didnt know what to look at, everything is SO cool! And all the goodies? Yum! :D Your kitty is so purrfect!

    Hugs,

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  22. Fantastic party!!
    Your photos with Leo are so wonderful, specially the one where he is looking up at the chandelier with the lighted pumpkins in the background, this is a keeper.
    I sampled a pumpkin cookie, thanks.
    Michele

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  23. Oh wow! I am in LOOOOOOOOOVE with your Halloween dining table decor...the beautiful lights hanging on the chandelier and their magical glow on the pumpkins...but what's even funnier is your cat, Leo - checking things out. I used to shelter/home seven cats and they are such beautiful creatures.


    ~ Misha

    If you haven't already dropped by my party, here's my link to the festivities. :)
    http://dawaioser.livejournal.com/819474.html

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  24. A beautifully elegant Halloween party. And your cat, Leo is lovely.

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  25. Your decorations are beyond awesome.

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  26. I love all your beautiful pictures and kitty-cat!!! Yes, you're right. Just eat an apple and nothing else counts. ;-) Happy Halloween!

    http://www.moonlyf.com/2012/10/a-fanciful-twist-5th-annual-halloween.html

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  27. Wowser...I had to go back and take a second look at all the fabulous Halloween decor! Your blog is a treat on every level, my dear...and I would love, love, LOVE to have one of your okra pod turkey vultures if the stars align!

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  28. What a gorgeous party, Anne! I love the lights....the jacks...the sweets and treats.....the marigolds are perfect....and the bits of Halloween nosalgia are truly precious!

    Thank you so much for having me! I took a calorie-free cookie and had a wonderful giggle at cutie pie Leo and his curiousity :D

    My best,
    Cameron

    P.S. Your vulture is awesome!

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  29. Delightful! Lovely photos everyone, especially dear Leo checking things out there. Love the vintage ware too. Yes, I do believe I would like a cup of chocolate and buttercream for sure. Thanks so much!

    http://heartsdelights.blogspot.com

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  30. Ooh your party is so dark and delicious, a good place to start this spooky tour of parties!

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  31. What a festive occasion! Of course it is all intriguing to those precious felines!:)

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  32. I had to show Samson, who remarked that Leo is furrier than he. I told him he's much bigger, so in the end he's got the most fur. Anyway, we both enjoyed the party very much. The decorations are amazing, we loved every photo and that tea! Thanks for having us. Happy Halloween, from Samson and his mommy.

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  33. I just love all your vintage goodness. Well...those cats are pretty fabulous too.

    Happy Halloween
    xoxo
    Kim
    Gerushia's New World

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  34. I really LOVE LOVE your decorations!!! So enchanting and beautiful..
    everything is SO cool! And all the goodies..a big wowwwww..
    Your kitty is so cute..
    Happy Halloween
    Love cucki xxx

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  35. Anne, what a feast for the eyes! Everything is so beautiful, and I love the photos of darling Leo and the painting of Leo, Tallulah, and Cyrus! I hope you all have a Happy Halloween!

    Victoria from Brushstrokes

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  36. I loved my visit to your party, I had such a magical time! Your furbaby is adorable and I just loved everything here! Great eye candy! Xo

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  37. Why have I not heard of this Vulture fest? I am fascinated by festivals of all sorts. And if you sold out of your creations it sounds like an intelligent and fun crowd!

    I am also intrigued by just the glimpse I saw of a hand with astrological symbols.

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  38. Ooh what a wonderful magical halloween party! I love the phrase "Ghouls just want to have fun", made me giggle! Grat cupcakes too. Thanks for having me:)
    Happy Halloween! Please come party with me at my 2 separate Halloween parties:

    http://idlebakes.blogspot.co.uk/2012/10/the-witching-hour-halloween-2012.html

    http://www.kikiandthegypsy.blogspot.co.uk/2012/10/into-woods-halloween-2012.html

    See you there for cackles and cake!

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  39. Wowie Wow--so many things to comment on I don't even know where to begin. Seriously, from the background of your blogsite to the MOST GORGEOUS Halloween shot ever of Leo, facing away from us, under the sparkling chandelier, gazing at the pumpkins...that's just AWESOME. And then you start in about Vintage goodies--that pic of you with your prized pumpkin is soooo sweet, and looks so precious under glass with the ACTUAL pumpkin. Bravo! And that angel...sweet.
    Don't even get me started on spiced pumpkin seeds and cupcakes with those little pumpkin candies on top. I hope Leo likes company...
    WELL DONE!!

    Happy Halloween to you!
    xoxoxo
    From Roo
    http://roostreehouse.typepad.com/

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  40. I love the eerie glow the jack o lanterns cast onto your beautiful crystal chandelier! All of your Halloween baubles and treats are so wonderful. Thank you for having me. I've truly enjoyed myself :)

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  41. It is official.

    You are more awesome than awesome!!!

    Your furry children are beyond gorgeous, and that painting you did is incredible!

    Leo made my heart skip a beat, what a stunning boy, kiss him for me please.

    Your treaures, your decor.... sigh... just marvelous on every level.

    You rock.

    Thank you so much for being a part of this extra magical season!!

    ♥ Vanessa

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  42. Hi Anne,
    What a wonderful party! Thank you for having me over. I loved the apples in the carmel and the tea was delicious!
    I do hope you put my name in the hat for that adorable little vulture! He would have a good home here. I keep a Halloween tree up year round.
    I do hope you will come visit my halloween party. I too am having a special giveaway.
    htttp://www.anaboocreationsbysylvia.blogspot.com
    Cheers!
    Sylvia

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  43. Hi Anne! Ooh, I just enjoyed your party post so much! Your photos are magical. Now I need to make myself a cup of hot cocoa. Thanks for inviting me! :)

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  44. Oh! Your dear kitty Leo is so sweet! What a beautiful kitty face! Love all of your wonderful Halloween goodies and photos of yourself when you were little. What a treasure to still have that Halloween pumpkin from your childhood days.
    Your vulture is so charming! Please count me in on your giveaway!
    Thank you!
    Teresa in California
    http://amagicalwhimsy.blogspot.com/
    tscat@sbcglobal.net

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  45. I am totally enchanted by your photos - what great shots! I really feel like I have entered a magical home.

    Please come and visit my Haunted girl at http://queencreative.com

    Happy Hauntings...
    QueenCreativexxx

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  46. Beautiful, beautiful party and such an eclectic collection of Halloween decor! I really enjoyed your party and love your blog.

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  47. Oh wow! That chandelier is beautiful! And I love all your little Halloween trinkets, the mug, the apples, the kitty :)

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  48. Just gorgeous. I want to step through the computer screen and spend the evening in your wonderful surroundings and cover Leo in kisses. :-)

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  49. What a fantastic party! I truly enjoyed your post and all those stunning photos. Your blog header is amazing and your blog name makes me smile! (I could have easily named mine "A Little Fur in the Glue" had I thought of it.)
    I would be thrilled to win one of your vultures Anne. Happy Halloween!
    Stop by my party for a visit when you can.

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  50. Dearest Anne,
    How enchanted. All the goodies were delightful, and I absolutely adore the little pumpkin treat your grandma gifted you. Oh, I almost forgot...Happy Birthday. May all your wishes come true. It was wonderful meeting your furry little companion. The painting of the three is so adorable. Have a wonderful Halloween!

    Thank you for the Wonderful party. I had a spooktacular good time. I would love for you to drop in to Wonderland for a Ghostly tale and a few Halloween treats. See ya there
    xoxoxox
    Wishes and Whimsy
    Wendy from Wonderland
    http://candydelane.typepad.com/curiosities/

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  51. Hello Anne!
    What a fun and spooky party you have had here! I LOVE your little pumpkin from your childhood!!! I still have my Teddy, that my mother got for me before I was born, so sometime in 1961! The faces of so many things in the late 50's and early 60's were SO CUTE! And thank you for the orange-spice tea! It is one of my favorites! Have you ever warmed orange juice and added it? Add a bit of honey or agave and it's perfect!

    I hope you will have a chance to visit me at The Tearoom and see what is happening at The Dollhouse for Halloween!

    http://gossamertearoom.blogspot.com/2012/10/halloween-blog-party-2012.html

    Wishing you a wonderful blog party weekend!

    Betty

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  52. Wow wee!! LOVE IT ALL Anne! Yah, I think you may have a bit more fineness than your hubbsters decor! TeeHeHEE!
    Your little pumpkin under the bell jar with your pic. and all your grandmas gifts that goes along with your sweet memories! Oh My! TEARS!
    That witch and her sign. GIGGLES!!!
    Where did you find her?
    Your AWESOME Marigolds, sweet Furs, Metal spider(super cool), and lastly MR. Vulture OMGOSH!!!! <3<3<3

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  53. Hello Anne,
    What a wonderful party! I love your October Angel, and the vintage pumpkin is just adorable.
    Such beauty here... Thank you so much for sharing.
    Happy Day
    Penny

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  54. How could I forget to mention!
    Your painting is fantastic! I love it... You are one talented artist!!

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  55. Your painting is gorgeous:) What a lovely Halloween party you have given us.

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  56. Oooh a delightful affair!!!! Thanks for stopping by my party, as well!

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  57. Hello Anne! Thank you for hosting a fabulous party!!!! I kept eyeing those cupcakes...my weakness! And I really loved your beautiful decor. Thank you for hosting a little giveaway, as well.

    If you get a chance, I'd love for you to stop by for my party and giveaway...
    http://faeriemooncreations.blogspot.com/2012/10/fanciful-twist-halloween-party-and.html

    Happy Halloween! Theresa

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  58. Hi Anne- I am back from my blogging break and I am happy to be here and see this BEAUTIFUL post! What a lot of eye candy- amazing pictures- xo Diana

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  59. This was just so much fun.....such wonderful eye candy and I am in love with that inquisitive, beautiful fur baby. Happy Halloween :)

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  60. You are first up on the hop - lovely images!

    thriftshopcommando.blogspot.com

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  61. What a perfectly magical party!! (And what gorgeous party guests!)...I'm so honored to have my platter included in your decorations. Thanks very much for inviting me, and I'll cross my fingers on the cool vulture, hehe!

    ♥ Carolee

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  62. OK, I am totally in awe of everything, where do I start?> Your photos are award winning-- you must submit them somewhere--some magazine? I adore your kitty, and all the pumpkins, and that stunning chandelier! OMG! I must come back and do it all again, thanks so much Anne, your post was sublime. Happy happy halloween-- ps I was once in love with a man who was born on Oct 30th-- Houdini died on that day the way so lots of seances are held each year at this time to get in touch with him! LOL SPOOOKY. hugs, J

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  63. Im totally in love with the October Angel photo by the way. TOTALLY.

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  64. Just beautiful! I love the little Hummel Halloween Angel and the Etude Journal!

    We have four adopted, stray kitties and a Toy Poodle.

    I love the title of your blog!

    Thank you for sharing such wonderfulness. It is inspiring!

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  65. Oh what a Spooktacular Halloween Party you have Invited us to attend! Magical and Nostalgic, what a great combination... and the treats & refreshments are Divine, I think I gained some weight just beholding it all! *winks* And I must say that your Seasonal Banner is Adorable, your Fur Babies are picture postcard perfect Models!

    Happy Halloween from the Arizona Desert... Dawn... The Bohemian

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  66. Boy, would I love to celebrate Halloween in person at your lovely spread -- positively enchanting! I have a 27 ound tiger cat -- don't know how you manage to keep all the decorations photograph-worthy with 3 hooligans in the house!

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  67. Great photos! I really liked your vintage decorations. The little angel with the pumpkin is great. Usually you only see them for Christmas. Your vulture is adorable too! And the sweets look very yummy! Your cat is beautiful & photographs well! I'm finding these great blogs through Vanessa V. I'll definitely be checking back over here on yours.

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  68. Good Morning Anne..
    You have put together some beautiful, and fun decorations for Halloween.
    Simply, charming!
    Thanks for putting all the time in and effort to put together this post, and share all your wonderful Halloween goodies with us.
    I love it!!

    Warm Fall Wishes...
    K.

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  69. Dear Annie - this is a fabulous post. Happy Birthday tomorrow! Wish I could visit in person but will be there in thought. Leo is absolutely wonderful and shame on Tallulah and Cyrus for not getting in the party spirit. Your Halloween decorations are over the top!

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  70. What a fabulous post! Too many goodies to comment on! Love the painting! Well done!

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  71. Anne, thank you so much for your replies- and yes of course, please use the Lorena music, it's from youtube so you can grab the code etc. And I totally understand about the fire....I used to think I was in the minority when in 2005 I lost everything in Hurricane Katrina, but the more time goes by, the more I see that almost everyone has suffered some great loss in some way similar...rebuilding has been difficult and I know how it feels to think on treasured things you once had but have no more. It happens everyday even though its been 8 years now. And now, as Sandy comes aground, I'm afraid there will be more stories to tell before it's all over. We're preparing here too. I'm beginning to thing I'm the hurricane queen! So, blessings to you for the trauma of the fire, which is of course, purification! I often remind myself how my losses were actually catalysts for change that long needed to happen. All things happen for the good, and I do believe that. hugs!

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  72. Very fun party! I love the pic and your cat is so gorgeous! Following you back of course! Happy Halloween!
    Isa

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  73. Lovely party! Thanks for inviting us! Your photos are so magical and love the okra pod vulture, really intricate! Happy Halloween :)

    Dawn Rockford

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  74. Oh, your kitty is so completely gorgeous!! And your party was absolutely beautiful. I love the little pumpkin and the picture of you with it. :)

    Happy Halloween!!
    Betsy

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  75. I love all of your halloween decorations. I can't find mine this year! They are packed away somewhere. You dressed up kitty picture is great. Love the creamer with the spider web on it too. Have a Happy Halloween.

    Cindy Bee

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  76. You throw one wonderful, BOOtiful party. I took 2 cupcakes due to the calorie free info.
    Your kitty was the icing on the party. Thanks for having me.
    Party on!
    Kelley

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  77. What a wonderfully magical wicked place. I loved your party and the name of your blog!

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  78. Your photos are simply magical. Love the kitty painting too. Happy halloween.

    xo
    Danielle

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  79. Anne....what lovely Halloween decor you have....Your home is grand. One of the prettiest and most interesting I have seen. Your water color prismacolor painting is excellent. Your such a talented lady.:)

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  80. Such a Lovely Celebration of Past Halloweens, Present Pleasures and the creations done to last over many futures to come.

    Lovely party, Anne!

    I won't participate in the draw as I don't celebrate this Holiday. I just live a little through the blog posts and sharing of lovely friends like you.

    Happy Halloween to you and your loved ones.
    Teresa

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  81. Just stopping by to wish beautiful YOU a HAPPY, HEALTHY BIRTHDAY!!! And a fun and happy Halloween... :)))
    Sending much love, a big hug, and a kiss for Leo too!
    xoxoxoxo,
    - Irina

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  82. How fun! You know how to dress the joint up! Everything is so beautiful. I'd love to be your neighbor with all those delish looking goodies! hahha... Too bad I missed the giveaway, I've got a thing for vultures. I have an old stuffed (like a toy, not the real thing) vulture I call my Studio Mascot in my art studio. I've had many people try to talk me out of it, but no way!

    Happy Belated Birthday Anne!
    xx Jaime

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  83. WOW! What delightful eye candy! Your art work is beautiful. How funny--I also have a Miss Griselda and Mr. Frog--maybe you recognized them at my party. I LOVE your vultures. I'm sad I missed the give-away.

    I know I am rather late--I had company all last week.
    Thank you so much for visiting me and becoming a follower. I am also now following, and yes, I would love to be on your sidebar!

    Your kitties are gorgeous!

    Happy belated Halloween!
    Chrislyn

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  84. So many beautiful things and wonderful photos. I love your blog. And, the name of it too. :-)

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  85. I saw some of your vintage St. Patty's Postcards on Pinterest, so I came to check out this blog. I have been reading with fervent interest for about an hour, when I came to this spot. The things you make are so beautiful and creative, your writing is so engrossing, the pictures are beautiful, and the cats are gorgeous. Then, when I saw you have the same birthday as me, I just had to comment. I am totally going to follow your blog now. Thanks for the fun.

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