Halloween block party

This weekend was our neighborhood children's Halloween parade. We saw so many cute diverse costumes. Emilu went as an owl! The parade started out from the neighborhood playground and stopped at local bank, where the kids were treated with candy, then by Whole Foods, where they picked up fresh apples and other sweets, and the final stop, Logan Circle.  I've never seen so many kids dressed up and playing and running around. It was fun.

Happy Halloween weekend

Although Halloween is not until next Wednesday, all kinds of witchy Halloween costumes will make their presence this weekend.  My favorite costume this year is Rosie the Riveter.  If you watched Parks and Rec last night you may have seen it on Amy Poehler's character.   We are planning to dress Emilu as a tiny hoot, she's into birds right now.  I hope you all have a wonderful Halloween weekend.  Some links I have found inspiring.  


mulling spices sachets are a perfect gift of the season!


this modern flat is full of texture and color!


incompetence hides behind authority


taking a step back in time in rural and Gothic England


this vintage decorated nursery is adorable!


these headboards are beyond colorful!


Halloween in the village!


I love starry nights! 


my favorite animal shows up in home decor

Exploring the pumpking patch

Last weekend we went pumpkin patching in the neighborhood of Cathedral Heights here in Washington.  Emilu was beyond excited.  I often wonder what goes through toddlers' heads when they see something for the first time. They point, they touch, they grab, they taste.  A time for exploration and imagination. 

Spooky Bookshelves

This post might be a little late in the game, but I just found these images, aren't they cool and fun? I love bookshelves so the idea of positioning the objects to resemble a skull was absolutely brilliant. Super clever!  I just wished I had seen this before.

 

Images via Avant Garde Design

Trick or Treat?

Source: weheartit.com via Christine on Pinterest

Who will you dress as for Halloween? I once dressed as a witch and loved it. Other costumes included Peter Pan (my favorite) and Ann Raggety.  If you have kids, then this article does a good job of why explaining Halloween to the little ones is a boost to their imagination. So, why do we dress in costumes, after all?  So that ghosts don't recognize the living.  Boo!

Today I'm going to Target to buy some candy for the trick-or-treaters. These kids never miss our door. Still trying to come up with simple ideas to display Halloween, then stop here for some.  Are you having fun carving up those pumpkins, checkout these templates, they are amazing.  I hope you have a wonderful Halloween. Be safe and share the candy!