Showing posts with label retro. Show all posts
Showing posts with label retro. Show all posts

Thursday, October 2, 2014

My Favorite Halloween Decorations

I absolutely Love decorating for Halloween!


We have been collecting vintage and other spooky cool pieces for years.  Such nifty doodads make great Birthday and Christmas gifts.  I enjoy to arranging our collections in interesting new ways.


Vintage blow molds glow on this shelf in the dining room along with some of our vintage collection of plastic Rosbro candy containers displayed in the soda crate.


Recently, I created this sweet & spooky vignette using my collection of vintage Halloween collectibles for a dear couple for their Halloween themed Wedding.


Our foyer mantle is decorated with a mix of spooky and vintage Halloween paper mache lanterns and Rosbro plastic candy containers.


The bannister looks so nice adorned with a seasonal garland of silk sunflowers, colored leaves, berries, acorns, even candy corn colored lights.


A silly sinister shelf in the kitchen



The full moon casts an eerie glow over Grimsly Manor from Department 56 sitting on the parlor mantle surrounded by twisty trees and creepy moss.


Bar setup on vintage buffet with a Wicked Halloween touch.



Don't forget to decorate outside your house.


Here's a photo of my house and yard circa 2010 decked out in full Halloween decorations.



All the photos were either taken by me, my awesome sister, Mary Ann 
or my Lovely daughter, Sarah. 

Visit her blog, Lostvestige for more of her fabulous photos.

Sunday, March 30, 2014

Candy & Dessert Buffet


I'm crazy about candy.


And everybody Loves desserts.   


That's why I think having the Candy & Dessert Buffet at parties make it extra special. 


 They are amazing to look at, and give your party a beautiful theme & focal point that says, 
" Wow, This IS a Celebration!"


Creating this look is easy when you can rent the glassware, vintage touches
even the venue from Make it Special!


Waffle cones of trail mix nestled in a vintage soda bottle crate

Mint green was the Bride's Favorite color and set the theme with other retro candies.


Guests can help themselves to 
the gorgeous candies & treats that double as party favors.


Add some twinkling lights, honeycombs, garlands or bunting and you've got a party


Using a color palette that is different shades of just one color creates an elegant look 
perfect for baby showers & birthdays


Holiday themed candies & desserts


I enjoy collecting and ordering all the different kinds of candies for a look or theme.  Deciding which size apothecary jars and how many to use depends on the space or your budget.  Then arranging them in a pleasing presentation with the addition of a few vintage touches makes for an interesting and sweet vignette to be the focal point of the party.

~Make it Special!