Sharing a little vintage Halloween decor around the house . . .
This year I gathered up some old frames and put together a vintage vignette on the mantel . . . quick and easy to do with things you already have.
In the center, a very old jack-o-lantern from an estate
[one of my hubby's favorites]
Some old, title/color appropriate, books . . .
"John Brown's Body" {first edition printing 1928},
"The Opposite of Fate" {orange, but not old},
"Helbeck of Bannisdale"1898, and a black, old and torn,
"Webster's Common School Dictionary"1892, from my husband's family
A vintage black cat from my husband's mother
and a vintage jack-o-lantern pumpkin, also from his mother
An old, large biscuit tin with a pretty fall scene on our TV cabinet
A vintage jack-o-lantern lamp shade . . .
for any children who might come for a visit
And, a light up jack-o-lantern to greet any trick-or-treaters
Wishing you a fun and safe holiday with your family.
~ Julie
Today I'm linking with:
http://thepottingshed-anythinggoeshere.blogspot.com/2010/10/vintage-halloween-blog-party.html
You have a cool collection of goodies nfor Halloween. Thanks for sharing them.....Julian
ReplyDeleteLove that mantle, sooo creative!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great collection of vintage Halloween decor! You've put it all together beautifully! Have yourself a very Happy Halloween Weekend.
ReplyDeleteWhile I have never really liked Halloween decorations, I love your vintage ones!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see Whitney and Tayvee in December! Maybe we will see you guys then too!
I like how you have the cat in the frame.
ReplyDeleteHappy Halloween.
Michele
Your mantle is so boo-tiful! I love the look of those frames up there, and that black kitty is the coolest, meanest looking one I've ever seen!
ReplyDeleteHappy Halloween!
Carol
Hopping over from anything goes. I love your frames and black cat. Such a clever display. Happy Halloween!
ReplyDeleteI love your use of the frames! I giggled at the cat peeking through. It really looks festive.
ReplyDeleteI really like your mantel idea not over done.
ReplyDeleteplus I couldn't resist the name of your blog I live in a saltbox in the country in New England.
Cathy
The display on your mantle looks wonderful. A great use of the frames to set off the colors and shapes of your vintage Halloween items. Thank you so much for joining us for Vintage Halloween. Joan@anythinggoeshere, your party hostess!
ReplyDeleteI love the way you decorated the mantel for Halloween. The frames really set the decor off.
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