It's time to let the celebration begin!
Magic is abrewin', and we're just waiting for you to join in…
(all spell and potion labels you see in this post are carried in my online shop here)
Tales and gypsy wagons, ghosts from old photographs, cottages in the woods and witches casting spells are all part of what make up this year's magically haunted festivities…
Characters from the past greet us, and lead us down dark winding paths, urging the telling of secrets.
You see, the night I shared the gypsy theater wagon with its potions and spells (right here) I invented a wee tale, in order to avoid revealing a vast and spellbinding secret…
I was told by the old woman at the gypsy wagon, who was selling spells and incantations, that I would find the answer to my wildest dreams-
If I followed a dark path into the woods, to an old cottage.
It was very dark, and I walked alone down a path in chilly darkness, until I could see a glowing light in the distance.
I was certain that I was unexpected, and had a feeling I should run, but I seemed entranced by the light…
I can not describe what I saw. And, the only way for you to believe me, is for me to take you down the path with me.
Will you come with me to prove that I wasn't dreaming?
Down the dark path we go. You can almost feel the spells and magic fluttering in the wind, while gentle cold whispers of ghost's secrets dance around your ears.
We are here. Go ahead, take a peek through the window…
Oh goodness me, the witches are busy this evening. I see a girl from 1893, trapped in the crystal ball.
Can you see the witches?
I can.
I am told they are invisible to those who don't believe. Let's be brave and sneak in as soon as the witches leave to tend to their giant cauldron in the forest clearing.
I think they are gone now.
Shhh, quietly, come with me…
The candles flicker as spirits dance, while in the distance the witches chant…
Gather around, shall we try our own spell?
Please don't forget, not a soul we should tell…
You look at me wide eyed as can be, and start to notice, I don't quite look entirely like myself. My eyes grow dark as night, as my hair changes shades. I look at you out of the corner of my eye and raise my left eyebrow so high, it sends chills down your spine.
I snap my fingers, and orbs of magic fill the air. Can you feel me standing, right behind your chair?
Yes, you guessed right, this cottage is mine ~ and I will cast a spell for you for a mere Transylvanian dime…
Wait, are you sure I am me? Or am I a 300 year old witch, pretending to be V?
You'll never know my pretty. But I will tell you this, the last man who crossed me, was turned into…
A dancing puppet 😉
Alas, that is another tale for another night.
(my sister brought me the puppet man from London by Lindsey Carr)
On this night, we shall twirl and play, because truth be told, you can't fool me, I can see those shoes you're wearing are extra pointy ~
Come on, don't be shy, we know you are wearing your exquisite striped stockings ;)
So, light a skull and make wish, then set it free into the night sky. For tonight is the night that wishes really do come true…
Who shall play us a tune as we mingle? Come now, let's dance around the room…
And twirl in our spooky layered frocks!
Let's welcome the ghosts of all those faces in photographs on the wall…
But, be warned…
It's nights like these, where anything can happen…
Do share your spell, for that other-worldly brew. The one that makes us 15 years younger with each sip, won't you?
Come with me, and I shall teach you how to turn into a bird.
You can't imagine how handy that can be, for over hearing conversations and such.
Let's consult the great book…
Oh, what do we have here?
A lock of hair from the man someone loves. Beware of love spells, I say…
Oh me, oh my! What is that, that I hear? Is it the real witches, getting near? (They won't like to know that we have been snooping around their spells)
Or have the faces in the photographs come to life?
I think we must hurry up, and try to hide. I do think that when the witches are not around, the photograph faces serve as the witches eyes…
We have got to get out of here, can you hear them cackle?? Quick, take a pinch of this, and a pinch of that, and put it in your satchel. We stayed too long engulfed in dance and play!
Just touching these magic ingredients is making me feel strange. I feel quite sleeeeeeepy, don't you?
We sneak out just in time, but I can only get as far as a tree, and find myself in the deepest sleep…
The next morning, I awake and find myself in a mossy little cove with a beautiful cherry blossom tree hovering above.
Why, I knew it was just a dream.
There is no such place, as where we dreamed we had been. Witches and ghosts, hogwash, silly tales…
Come with me. I will take you back to the cottage.
Go ahead. Look through the window and tell me what you see…
Oh my goodness, it was not a dream at all!
The spells are alive, the cottage is real! In fact…
Spells and magic await your fancy ~
Although, there is one thing the old gypsy woman said, through a bit of a scary giggle…
I must try to remember her words…
I think she said that, once you enter this hauntingly magical world…
You might never be able to leave…
(image below can be found as a card in my shop here)
Even if you want to…
So, of spells and incantations~
You must beware…
Or you might find yourself…
Entranced, beyond compare…
But for now, we cast a spell to be incandescently merry…
As we take flight, to other hauntingly magical party destinations…
My friends, it has been my honor and pleasure to host this year's magically haunted event (in my transformed gallery). How I wish you were really here to frolic and play under the starry Arizona sky, and see the gallery in person.
Thank you ever so much for your participation and moral support ;) Here is a link to last year's event in the garden, and Shroom Nog toasts to hopes for another haunted celebration in 2010 ;)
Pointy hats and pointy shoes, blackened feathers and witches brew, Bwahahahahaaaaa! It's time to PLAY!!! Midnight Margaritas!!!
You can visit my on-line shop for many spooky goodies and images seen in this post 😉
🖤,V
ps: Everyone is invited to this party, whether they hosted an event or not ;) But, if you did host an event, do leave your party link with your comment, because it will stay here for blog eternity, and the sidebar list will disappear in a week or so. Love, V
pss: Hi friends!! It is Saturday, 11:35 a.m. and I am finally here! I went to bed at 4 a.m., so my broom is now just getting dusted off…. Let's Party!! I am off to start my visits with those who have commented, see you sooooon 😉
psss: UPDATE ~ Hi there! I have updated this post with more spooky photos. Last night as I was working on photos the power went off for a mere split second and I lost much work for the festivities. However, I spent the better part of today recovering them, so you could truly enjoy the celebration (I might add more as the weekend unravels). I need a cocktail now 😉
pssss: Happy Sunday!!! As far as I am concerned, the party is still on today!! I am armed with coffee and orange juice and making visits!
OOh so spooky my lovely – what an enchanting tale do pop along for further stories of mischief and merriment…
http://all-the-wright-stuff.blogspot.com/2009/10/fanciful-halloween.html
Im riding up to the party on my broom with a cup of witches brew in hand ready for the festivities!! Me thinks something wicked this way comes……
One magical witch has posted her entry (although she may have been too late for your side bar!!!)…
I love your post! What an amazing party!
http://www.oatmealandwhimsy.blogspot.com
Your transformed gallery is a wonder to behold. As the gypsy woman said “One I may never want to leave”
http://trashtotreasureart.blogspot.com
this is magical and spooky, so much to discover, deliciously terrified i am!
thanks for everything. here’s mine
http://belindaschneider.wordpress.com/2009/10/17/halloween-spirit/
i am twirling and spellbound!
http://mermaidencreations.blogspot.com/
I love your pictures – they are enchanting with a little spookiness – perfect!
I’m so glad I get to join in the fun!
http://yyam.blogspot.com/2009/10/have-bootiful-day_17.html
wowzer, that was an adventure an a half…off to see who else is playing this year.
%*_*%
Vanessa, I just love your old photo collection you have. Your photos are simply amazing and I love your clever touch to them. I always enjoy reading and seeing your blog. Have a wonderful Halloween Party Blog Event all weekend long! I know I will be visiting lots of spooky places! Here is the link for the blog post. http://www.thestudioatcrowhavenfarm.blogspot.com/ P.S. I am still on a hunt for those bell jars! LOL Cheers
Here’s the link to my party post. I’m all linked up to your party post. Let the wild rumpus begin!
http://beachtreasure.blogspot.com/2009/10/hauntingly-magical-celebration.html
And now, back to actually read your post and enjoy your beautiful photos – I know it will be wondrous!
Oh darlin it’s beautiful in here! Hope you’re dreaming magical dreams over there. Thank you for hosting this event. My link is http://sophismpress.blogspot.com/2009/10/headless-halloween-party-n-giveaway.html
Vanessa, I will also be back to play in the daylight hours… it is the wee small hours in the morning and my hosting duties have just wrapped up… there is not much left to do but clear up the debris and blog hop in the morning… I will see all of you then!
I am also featuring a giveaway at my branch of this event, so do pop by! Thank you again for putting this together!
http://www.saucysprinkles.com/2009/10/let-me-tell-you-story-of-little.html
Oh Vanessa! I always thought you were hiding another profession and now at last I know! Your transformed gallery is a wonder to behold and I could spend a long time entranced by its magical contents. So beautiful! I love the faces in the old pictures haunting us and the sound of the witches in the woods is so spooky! I must fly now, or I may never leave…
xx
Whoops-forgot my link! Abra-cadabra!
http://circles-of-rain.blogspot.com/2009/10/halloween-dream.html
See you later!
It’s nearly three in the morning and I have just posted my Hauntingly Magical tale (at least I hope it’s hauntingly magical). I could not resist popping in for a moment to see what frivolity and mayhem you have wrought. I can tell that when daylight dawns and I have a few gray cells that aren’t as dead tired as they are now, I must needs be back for a better perusal, as what I have glimpsed here, is indeed magical!
Happy partying!
-Sue
Oooohhh…not sure I’ll ever want to leave…
Thank you for a hauntingly beautiful party!
I hope I’ll have time to join in next year 🙂
Entirely enchanting!!
Your cottage is just amazing, I could happily move right in!
Allowing for our time difference (I’m in Australia) I’ve just posted my party blog after saying goodnight to the ghouls (oops, girls) I would have loved to spend more time on my photos for this entry but it’s been such a long and happy day that I’m now exhausted.
I’m leaving my decorations up in the hope that we will have a few trick or treaters at the end of the month (very rare here) so will try for better photos over the next few weeks.
thank you, I’ve enjoyed this so much, and will be back next year
What a gorgeous enchanted dream you had. And your photo’s are beautiful, as ever. Let the partying begin!
http://www.themrs.eu/blog/2009/10/17/hallowhat.aspx
Lovely story Vanessa. Your pictures are enchanting. You did a wonderful job transforming your gallery.
I can’t believe I am still awake at 6:04 am. I thought I would be asleep long before this.
Below is the link to my Halloween post.
http://debsvintagesoul.blogspot.com/2009/10/pink-saturday.html
THANK YOU for hosting this fabulous event. It’s been fun, glad I could join in. I so enjoyed viewing your H-blog you have some very interesting images. What a cool storyteller you are also…such clever imagination.
Hope you can find time to visit my blog and
thanks again….have a boooooo-tiful time.
Off to visit the others.
What a lovely celebration you prepared! Come to my blog to see what I’ve come up with: http://raggedysandy.blogspot.com/2009/10/welcome-to-my-halloween-celebration.html
Yaaaaay! Will be back to visit you and everyone later – I’m super excited to be able to post comments again (spiders helped eat all the computer cookies and now it works again!)
🖤 🖤 🖤 🖤 🖤 🖤 🖤 🖤 🖤
http://blog.afiori.com/2009/10/scream-its-halloween-party-giveaway_17.html
🖤 🖤 🖤 🖤 🖤 🖤 🖤 🖤 🖤
I love the party.
I started it 12hours ago whenit was 0.00 o´clock in Germany (hehe. I suppose I was the first.
Come and visite.
http://joinjanine.blogspot.com/2009/10/hauntingly-magical-celebration.html
What a delightful post. You have out done yourself again this year! Wow what an amazing transformation of your pad. Thank you for all that you do to bring magic and fun to the lives of so many. My party is open and I’m delighted to make the rounds throughout the weekend. Have fun!
Here is a short-cut: http://bit.ly/2Rj1lW
What a wonderful event. Truly a spooky and magical celebration! Here is a link to my party post! http://blog1.ardoria.com
I am off to party hop….
Thanks for hosting such a fun party!
Melissa
GREAT Hallowe’en Party Vanessa!!! 🙂
Here is the link to mine:
http://designsbyck.blogspot.com/2009/10/fanciful-halloween-party.html
Happy Hallowe’en Early All!
Chris (aka: SpOOky CK ‘-)
how spookily lovely! i REALLY like the old photos … i had an old photo of my own great grandparents on their wedding day, but ended up not using it … my mother would kill me lol
i’ve got a giveaway or two …
tarot and prints and ice cream, oh my!
thanks for all the work you did v
http://lisacole690.blogspot.com/
I don’t want to leave your magical post. But alas I must go. Everything is beyond an enchanted dream. You are a gift- Truly blessed! Happy Halloween!
http://www.vivalayardsale.blogspot.com
Greetings Little Witchy Wonder!
What a wonderous visual display you’ve conjured for all your guests!
~*Thankyou Deary~*
Wugs & Magical wishes
Rainey
http://thejosiebaggleycompany.blogspot.com/2009/10/blog-post.html
How magical! Happy Halloween!
Here is my celebration…
http://melaniescrafts.blogspot.com/2009/10/hauntingly-magical-celebration.html
I can scarcely begin to conjure up words to express how magnificently sublime – and fanatically festive – this enchanting post is. Thank you dearly for helping to make Halloween so amazing this year!
Joyful All Hallows wishes, precious soul!
🖤 Jessica
Always a magical time over here!! I love how you created the witches cottage. Amazing! I will have to get around and visit everyone sometime over the next few days! Happy Halloween and Boo To You!!
http://letthemeatcupcakes2.blogspot.com/2009/10/boo-to-you.html
Hauntingly beautiful Party. Lindax
do drop by Pyewacketts if you get time off hostess duties.
Your post is amazing! I love the pictures. I had mine up right at midnight, here is the link:
http://blondheart.blogspot.com/2009/10/halloween-carol_16.html
Hi Vanessa! amazing pics!!!
Happy Halloween!
xoxo
Oh you naughty witch you 😉 I just love the spells and potions…oh my! I’ll be back in just a bit with my link…some finishing touches I need to add. Or could you cast a spooky spell for it to be done right now!? Oh, that would be fun, tee hee.
Jamie 🙂
what a amazing adventure! I loved it! I have been so looking forwarded to this and I really enjoyed taking part! Thank you!
http://clairedulalune.blogspot.com
Hi Vanessa, I just wanted to say thankyou for hosting this wonderful Halloween Party. I have had a blast and here is my party link.
http://kellibearhaven.blogspot.com/2009/10/its-party-time-baby.html
Hello Vanessa,
you seemed to be asleep when I passed by past evening…
I like the transformation of your room : looks like a room in a “special Victorian house” 🙂
I do not want to leave… could live here forever…
Tricycle stays at home this time, but I could use a special door this year : I think my “other mother” has some connections with your witches…
I have special b… for you in my vintage b……collection so you feel right at home at my house these days.
My other mother left something in my halloweenhouse to give away to one of the visitors…
You’re welcome at :
http://web.me.com/pinkepinke/pinkepinke/Blog/Artikelen/2009/10/16_ahalloweenparty….html
( this is the link for my halloweenpost on my website : but I guess you know this..)
see you all around the world the coming days !
greetings from Belgium
Inge
Good morning darling! Here is my post link! Now I am off to makea steaming concoction and read your glorious post!!!!!!!!!!! Happy Hallow’Tween dear Vanessa and thanks for the chance to revel in the transformative…http://suchawondrousplacethisfaerytalespace.blogspot.com/2009/10/happy-hallow-tween-with-vanessa.html
Vanessa,
You have really outdone yourself this time. As a lover of photography and art of vignette, this post surely cast it’s magical spell. Thank you for hosting such a spectacular event. You make everything special, your staging, your storytelling and the enchanted way you bring us all together for a bit of Halloween fun.
I have spun a little tale for your guests…
http://karenharveycox.blogspot.com/2009/10/halloween.html
Stay well, stay safe, and know that you are loved.
Karen
Dear Miss Vanessa,
What a lovely, spooky party! I had to look at all the lovely pictures again to see all the details! An extra-fun post (what else could we have expected from you!) for an extra-fun holiday! As you will see from my post, it is one of our favorites! Thank you so much for hosting yet another lovely blog party!
http://gossamertearoom.blogspot.com/2009/10/halloween-hauntingly-magical.html
Absolutely fabulous post “my pretty”! Happy Halloweenie Vanessa!
Let the haunting begin!
Here is my paper crafted Halloween contribution:
http://www.raissastamps.com/my_weblog/2009/10/a-hau.html
Hola Vanessa!!
Un post maravilloso y lleno de magia.
Sos muy creativa y una artista magnifica.
I love the pictures.
How magical!
Happy Halloween!
http://todassomosreinas.blogspot.com/2009/10/una-celebracion-magica-y-tenebrosa.html
Here’s the link to mine ^^,
Mostly pictures really. http://stineheggen.blogspot.com/2009/10/smakebit.html
Happy Halloween ! 😉
Please stop by and have some eye candy! Prim pumpkin’s blog will be updated at 1pm with festive gathering!
http://www.PrimPumpkin.blogspot.com
love, jennie
What a wonderful Spooktaskular party!
I have posted my celebration: http://myartfuladventures.blogspot.com/2009/10/hauntingly-magical-celebration.html
You are AMAZING! Great job! Thank you so much for hosting. I enjoyed putting together my post and I’m having a giveaway!
http://creativitaeblog.com/2009/10/17/halloween-a-hauntingly-magical-celebration/
Wicked! Spooky! I love the vintage cottage and sailboat picture.The organ is looks like it is right out of Phantom of the Opera.I feel like I am 300yrs old if not older.I had a past life session yrs ago with my spiritual friend who is trained,it is called ‘String of Pearls’,it was amazing!
Thank you Vanessa for the enchanting journey today! I have two blog events today so I tried to combine them both,should be interesting discovering new friends! LOL Denise
http://couturedepapier.blogspot.com/2009/10/wicked-happy-pink-saturday-and.html
I’m so excited to visit all the other parties and to take part in my VERY FIRST blog party! Yay!
http://pixiepages.blogspot.com/2009/10/haunted-in-hoboken-halloween-blog-party.html
This had a “fanciful twist” indeed! Thank you for another lovely blog party dear V! My Blog of Horror party is here:
http://katamommydamacy.blogspot.com/2009/10/welcome-to-blog-of-horrorenter-if-you.html
Have a very spooky Halloween! 😀
I don’t know how you’re able to outdo yourself each year. Just fantastic. Thanks for hosting this fun event.
Christine
http://ipokedabadgerwithaspoon.blogspot.com/2009/10/weve-been-waiting-for-you.html
Ha! I was sooo excited, I forgot to say, what a great party! The atmosphere! Oh, to have a gypsy studio.
I am hosting an event right now, so hope you will add me to your list of party hosts….what a great time and a wonderful glimpse into spookiness!
http://juliesopenwindow.blogspot.com
What magical, spellbinding, enchanting photography.
My babies are asking if that place is really real! I said yes! my dears but you must believe!!!
Come see our party too
happy halloween!!
hugs Michelle, Tommy and Taylor
http://michellekartdolls.blogspot.com/
Wonderful, delicious enchanting!! Beautiful job hon the Owen sisters wuould be proud!!Thank you for all of your hard work hon!! It has been a wonderful challenge and a delight to participate!! Can’t wait till the next one..off so view more fun!!
http://rowenleaf.blogspot.com
Wonderful! Wonderful! Such beauuutiful decorations! I just love that puppet! Thanks again for hosting!
Oh Miss V you host such a spooktacular event. I so enjoyed the dreamy spell bound visit. I have made pointy shoes just for the celebration. Boo to you and thank you!
http://teacupmosaics.blogspot.com/2009/10/witch-shoes-to-choose.html
What a wonderful post. Loved how you photographed all the wonderful things with such delightful details. Great story also.
I have been up all night cooking from Mrs. Lovett’s Cookbook.
I would love to have more guests for dinner.
http://queenschocolate.blogspot.com
Of course you have used your magic for your post! But you must have used some of your new spells huh? It’s wicked, I love it!
I’m in your sidebar and my post is on:
http://lilimsadventures.blogspot.com/2009/10/halloween-hauntingly-magical.html
Have a hauntingly magical time!
WOW! Love the wonderful photos! Thank you for hosting…I joined in the fun and have a couple giveaways at the end of the post so stop by. Don’t get excited though, I’m not nearly as talented as you!
http://yarnigras.blogspot.com/2009/10/bit-of-blog-partay.html
Oooh I have never seen anything so magically enchanting! I would sooo love to visit the cottage in the woods… how bewitching! Bisous… Julie Marie
i just loved your world and imagination so much, thank you for the party and all the lovely things you’re sharing with us!
my little dolls had a tiny little party of their own but i was not allowed to stay very long so here is a quick look at their secret party!
http://faustinecoquelicot.blogspot.com/2009/10/halloween-party_17.html
Ok firstly-the header looks divine!
Secondly-love love love the Halloween creepy chic spookiness of the gallery cottage, where I feel sure I could roam for the next 100 years and never really see everything!
And weird things pop out at me to covet-scales! and branches and dried flowers and vines, and that white cabinet full of flora and fauny…enchantical…and now i go back for more!
Oh-Miss Havisham from great expectations stopped by my place:
http://roostreehouse.typepad.com/roos_treehouse/2009/10/great-exspooktations-of-a-fanciful-twist-variety.html
You’re the best witchy artist ever!
You put a spell on me….
Another fabulous adventure here and I so enjoyed the magical photos…love your spells and jars!
Come dance with me and the doggies!!! :))
Hugs and THANK-YOU Miss. V.!!!!
O0o0o what a beautiful post…I LOVE your ‘witches’ wagon..(I have always wanted one of my own..they are incredible)..
Thank you so much Ms.V for hosting such a wonderful time..:D
You do not dissappoint at your parties Vanessa! Thank you;) You are such a good hostess and this was so much fun:)Our crew is or has been ready to party since 12am over at= http://gertswares.viviti.com so please be sure to stop in.
I love this! Very magical… I want to go back and play in the cottage and make up a few spells myself 🙂 Absolutely amazing!
Come play at my party, too! I am having a fun little giveaway as well 🙂
http://queen-of-nostalgia.blogspot.com/2009/10/hauntingly-magical-celebration.html
Absolutely beautiful!
Kristen
http://kristenbeasondesigns.blogspot.com
Absolutely amazing! I leave enchanted…
http://gypsymare.blogspot.com/2009/10/halloween-blog-party.html
That’s it! I’m coming to live with you. I feel so at home in your enchanted cottage. You won’t even notice I’m there…promise.
A wonderful tribute to the most magical holiday! Happy celebrating Vanessa. Look forward to meeting your dear friends.
Good morning my sweet witchy friend!! I am loving your party this year!! I’ve had a wonderful treat and adventure today!I think I’ll go back to the puppet show to see what’s going on there. Thank you so much for hosting this fun annual event!
Hugs, Mendy
http://mendytexas.blogspot.com
http://itsybitsyfunzyonesie.blogspot.com/2009/10/halloween-party.html
ooooh, spooky!
🙂 Nicole
In the words of the devine Ms. V. BOO.
Love Renee xoxo
Wonderful party, thank you for inviting us along!
http://www.mynetfinds.blogspot.com/2009/10/quoth-raven-nevermorea-halloween-blog.html
Absolutely INCREDIBLE as always Vanessa! the photos are spectacular!!!
xo natalea
WOW! Yo have done an amazing job with this transformation! Each scene draws the reader in and makes you want to see more!
Thanks for sharing!
Dear Vanessa, you are really amazing! I have no words to say about all this fantastic job you made. I can only say thank you, for your kind and joy, and for share with us!
Now, its time to play!
Have a wonderfull day party, dear friend!
I am so excited abou the party this year! Love all of your photos and expression that really fit the season! I am linked up and ready to visit all of the parties!
http://fiddledeedee-jen.blogspot.com/2009/10/halloween-2009-magical-celebration.html
Thank you for hosting!
Just swooped in on my little broomstick to thank you for the lovely party ~ so much fun! Casa Hice would like to return the favor by extending you an invitation to our Halloween soiree. Please come for a sip of embalming juice!
http://casahice.blogspot.com/2009/10/casa-hice-joins-fanciful-twist.html
OH, NO, NEVER leave?
thank goodness
i brought my magic with me…
🙂
i think i know the girl from 1893.
i feel quite certain
that is a photo of my Auntie Jane 🖤 🖤 🖤
i might B wrong
but she went missing
around that time.
plus it looks just like her…
:-\
ohhhh,
now everyone is invited
to my Garden Wall.
{{ we are trying on hats
and making magic little trees.
EveryOne is welcome 🖤 }}
Love-love-love is all I can say.
Hmmmm all of eternity? Now your talking!!
http://cheryl-comfort.blogspot.com/2009/10/yo-ho-ho.html
Oh, Vanessa! What splendid festivities you’ve created! All of your hard work in preparing has certainly paid off! I’m entranced by your descriptives!!! I’ve uploaded my party concoction:
http://autumnsantics.blogspot.com/2009/10/frightful-soiree.html
Enjoy this wonderful day! And cheers to a happy, happy Halloween!
xx,
Autumn Clark
Wow! What an amazing party! I’ll have to go trick or treating in the daylight and take a friend so I’ll have some courage. Here’s my house: http://bearbits.blogspot.com
Oh V! I just KNEW it was the new studio that was the party room this year…and it is just lovely. Plus? I’m SUPER excited to be turned into a bird…I’ve always wanted to fly!! Happy Halloween to the most magical of consorts…and we are in full Halloween swing at Foolsewoode as well and would love for you to stop by our enchanted ball: http://foolsewoode.blogspot.com/2009/10/historically-halloween-has-been-time.html
What a wonderland of beautiful photos! i am
indeed enchanted by the family of 1893 and
your personal creatively. Just Stunning!
I am so glad I could participate!
OOPS Here’s my linky! What a magical celebration!!!
🖤🖤🖤 Sandwicheded Mom 🖤🖤🖤
Vanessa, LOVE your photos and your story. Absolutely, beautiful! I tried my best to create a Halloween story of SPiderella. Hope everyone likes it. I’m better at creating with paper than creative writing. Thank you so much for hosting. Now, I’m off to the party!
Tricia
http://vintagebliss.typepad.com/vintagebliss/2009/10/spiderella-a-fanciful-tale.html
Oh my goodness Miss Vanessa, I loved this magic party! Your photos were beautiful as always, and I could use the spell that makes you look 15 years younger! Take care my dear, Martha
http://mjornaments.blogspot.com/2009/10/halloween-party.html
OOOOH, what a fabulously spooky tale and fantastical adventure to the witches cottage. Vanessa, you dreamed up such wonders and delight. I just loved our trip through time. I will have to reset my clock so as not to confuse myself now that I’m back. 😉 Thank you for hosting this wildly wicked and haunting event!!
Here is a link to my party treats, ta ta!!
http://debbieegizio.blogspot.com/2009/10/2nd-annual-halloween-blog-party.html
here is my link
http://artnsewl.blogspot.com/
Thank you, Vanessa. Snoopy and his friends are telling Halloween jokes again! Hugs to you!
http://twistylane.blogspot.com/2009/10/camera-critters-halloween-party.html
That cottage is incredible and full of fascinating ephemera that would take me hours to peruse over. As always, thank you for hosting a hauntingly magical event. You make my heart feel 15 years younger and that’s no spell doing it’s work but just you – being a cool chick! 🙂
For those who want to drop by my party it’s on V’s sidebar as “Cosmic Girl” but also feel free to click this link:
http://dawaioser.livejournal.com/701237.html
I’m enchanted, and could easily get lost in your world here! I’ll be back later today with a cup of cider to re-read and visit with others. I’ll also be having a give-away in honor of the gathering! Happy Halloween!
Happy Halloween.
My Pretty Wonderland has been enchanted by a mysteriously warlock and turned into a Wicked Wonderland! Oh my!
http://prettywonderland.com/?p=203
Your party is awesome and full of the joy and wondrous spirit of Halloween.
Here’s the link to my own party post: http://junie-moon.blogspot.com/2009/10/halloween-party-blog-hop-practical.html
Thank you for hosting this amazing event!
Vanessa, I love everything you do and I love your Halloween party too! Thank you for hosting and mine is up too. The link is http://gorgeousandfun.typepad.com/gorgeous_and_fun/2009/10/halloween-party.html
So lovely! What a treat!
You are a wonderful storyteller and your photos are the best! Thanks for hosting such a fun party!
Sherry
Ah ha ha, my little pretty! Your magical Halloween celebration has cast a spell on me!
http://www.moonlighthollow.blogspot.com
http://moonlighthollow.blogspot.com/2009/10/halloween-magicit-is-black-and-white.html
Hi Vanessa, your posts always amaze and delight me! You are incredible with pictures and words, that is no small talent!
Here is a link to my party post:
http://spiritmama-art.blogspot.com/2009/10/halloween-magic-mushroom-tale.html
wow V!! That was a beautiful, yet a little spooky party both in words and pictures!!
My party seems, quite immature after that!!
maybe that is why no one has come…
how embarassing..
I know, my blog is like 124 on the list!!
I am going to go continue to party right now, if I can stop feeling dizzy ang giddy from yours!!
Oh Vanessa you have the most lovely Halloween party. The photos have such a vintage feel to them. Thank you for hosting yet another fabulous blog party for everyone. I only wish I was able to do more with my own. Well off to blog hop and drink coffee now.
🙂
~Staci
Oh Dear, me oh my, I think that spell made me fly. Fluttering all about the room I may have sipped too much shroom…grog that is ;-).
O beloved Fanciful One! What a feast for the eyes you stumbled upon. An old cottage in the middle of the woods is such a delight!!! I’m just thankful we weren’t caught ;-O.
So much delicious fun!!!!! Thank you for the feast!!!!!
xoxo Cori
http://gingerbreadcrumbsandcompany.blogspot.com/2009/10/you-are-invited-to-halloween.html
I am entranced beyond compare by your spooky tale. Everything was just deliciously spooky and I want some of that other worldly brew to take the years off! A magical weekend to you, Vanessa! Twyla
V – those are amazing pics, love the tale you weaved and love that portrait wall in particular! you are a fabulous hostess!
my link:
http://laterg8r.blogspot.com/2009/10/halloween-blog-party.html
Miss V~
You always throw a great soiree’……As usual Thank you for hosting another great event! Your story telling is fab and the photos are genius!
Hugs…Miss Ann-Denise
http://www.whimandfancydesigns.blogspot.com
Fabulous, all of the work involved in this wicked post…thanks so much for sharing your spooky vision with all of us!! Your amazing!!
Thanks for hosting such a fun party!!
xOxO Nerina 🙂
Here’s my party!
http://pumpkincupcake.blogspot.com/2009/10/welcome-to-our-halloween-party.html
Yay V, it’s finally up, up, up…
http://aforestfrolic.typepad.com/a-forest-frolic/2009/10/my-entry.html
Happy Spoooooky day 😉
Jamie 🙂
Hi Vanessa! Thanks for hosting this fun celebration! Here is my link:
http://creativehomeexpressions.blogspot.com/2009/09/halloween-happy-birthday.html
I’ll be visiting as many parties as I can today {in between projects}.
Beat still my Gypsy Heart … a perfect Halloween tale!
Thank you for hosting Vanessa!!
Stop by and check out my haunted pictures ….
http://www.gypsyfleamarket.blogspot.com
xo
Jill
What a wonderful celebration Vanessa!
We had a haunting good time!!!!
Here is the link to our party
http://twocrazycrafters.blogspot.com/2009/10/bewitching-halloween-party.html
You were a wonderful host and we can’t wait for next year!!!
Lindsey
I don’t know how you do it…simply amazing! Thanks so much for sharing.
I love a good party!
http://katehutchesonphotography.wordpress.com/2009/10/17/halloween-party-2009/
Oh, I only left a link to my blog but you needed a link to my party post. So I’m back again, trying to get it right! Thanks so much for a great gathering!
http://bearbits.blogspot.com/2009/10/halloween-party.html
As expected – fantastic! thank you!
Here is mine….
http://abimonroe.blogspot.com/
Vanessa, another spellbinding event. Thanks
http://heartinmyhand.blogspot.com/2009/10/halloween-party.html
Vanessa your party is so Magical – just as I suspected. Loved it.
Here is mine:
http://palaverfrompellieghengiskhat.blogspot.com/
Hello my friend!! Thank you for being such a great host. As usual, your party pictures are wonderful. I do love that little fur baby of yours. Many October Blessings!!
Love the Wickedly Spooky visit. Thank you for allowing us into your world. And many thanks for Hosting this Celebration of Halloween. My favorite time of the year.
For a haunting visit with a Count and Countess and their lovely friends please visit us:http://vanwinklesart.blogspot.com/2009/10/welcome-to-spiders-ball.html
this is simply incredible…wow:) thank you for the wonderful journey – i’ll be back to spend more time looking at the incredible details. in the meantime, here is the link to my post: http://vintagepatina.blogspot.com/2009/10/hauntingly-magical.html
thank you so much for hosting, vanessa!
mary
“Entranced, beyond compare…”
As ever, when I visit your bower, Miss V!
I am not hosting this time around, but I will take a fairy dust pinch o’ luck for the selling of my house and the moving to a new dream.come.true house soon!
I will try to visit with all your spooky friends, dear one!
And then I need to get some of those potion labels in mini my dear! Remember?
Love and ghostly kisses to you!
Enjoy the day!
Erin
I am a Halloween party crasher for I did not play along.
So behind my mask I will hid and go from place to place.
But first, I must drink a sip of that wonderful youthful brew…
So that I may dance well pass midnight on this party day.
Your cottage and photos are so inviting and a wonderful place to stay but
off I go to join the rounds of all the party displays….
Happy Halloween,
Louise
Enjoyed myself immensely, Miss V – Lovely, as always. Thank you for the invite!
I would like to extend my own invitation –
http://lepetitcadeau.typepad.com/littlegift/2009/10/the-halloween-fest-2009.html
I look forward to attending everyone’s parties!!!!
The details you have created are amazing. I am just oggling your photos. I really love the photo looking through the window.Amazing!
I felt spirited away to a wonderous magical place i don’t want to leave! Thanks for this journey ; )
Oh Vanessa, my head is spinning! So many magical, beautiful, indescribable photos…and all your wonderful creations! I shall return again and again to gaze upon your lovelies. Thank you my Magical Muse, for bringing out the magic in all of us. You, my love, make this world so much more delightful. You breathe new life into all of us. I will be forever grateful.
All my love to you.
**blows kisses** Deb
A happy haunting Halloween to you!
I can still hear the music coming from that gypsy theater…
What a magical transformation your gallery has undergone. Lovely, haunting and fun!
http://mollythepirate.blogspot.com/2009/10/will-you-walk-into-my-parlor.html
Miss V you really are a divine hostess! This has got to be your most lovely party ever, and that is saying alot! My humble contribution can be found here:
http://ginghamworld.blogspot.com/2009/10/vanessas-halloween-party.html
Happy Halloweeeeeeeen!!!!!
Love your story! I’m posted and thanks for hosting!
Caroline 🙂
http://carolinescrafts-carolinejones.blogspot.com/2009/10/happy-halloween-blog-party.html
Oh what a hauntingly, enchanting tale! That was quite entrancing…now let me see, what was that spell for incandescent merriness? I better go hunt it up in the spellbook, before I fall any farther under the spell…
Oh, but before I go – I didn’t know if I would be able to meet my deadline and the one for the party, but my bird boys helped me out, so I’ve posted a little party play here:
http://tinkerart.typepad.com/tinker_art/2009/10/bloglandian-hauntingly-magical-halloween-.html
You’re the ghostess with the mostest, Miss V!Happy haunting! xx
Your story and pics are truly scary and beautiful at the same time. Thanks so much. Hope you come and visit me!!
Here’s my link:
http://justdigginaround.blogspot.com/2009/10/2009-halloween-fete-saturday-october-17.html
as always u’ve done it again!!!!!
***Hauntingly magical!***
Really Magical! As usual lovely Vanessa you do not dissapoint!
What a beautiful, enchanting, and bewitching post,Vanessa! I just love it! I’m blogging along and finding some other bewitching places to hang my broom!
Enchanting, magical and utterly SPELLBINDING, as usual! I’m afraid my little party post pales (how’s that for alliteration?) in comparison, but I’m offering a little giveaway, so I do hope you’ll drop by…
http://kingofmicestudios.blogspot.com/2009/10/wicked-good-party-and-giveaway.html
Happy Haunting!
~ Carolee
Wonderful and spooky and enchanting, thank you!
Please do come for a visit:
http://highfibercontent.blogspot.com/2009/10/halloween-party-extravaganza.html
I must not have hit submit when I posted my comment and link earlier ~ anyway, here is mine:
http://creativehomeexpressions.blogspot.com/2009/09/halloween-happy-birthday.html
Your party is enchanting and I am enjoying the ones I have visited so far!
Vanessa what a wonderful celebration! I loved all of your decor and wickedly haunting tale. It’s always so much fun to come and visit for a while. You are so gracious for inviting us to celebrate with you!
Here is a link to my Witchy party in honor of your celebration http://fantasywhispersblog-ooak.blogspot.com/2009/10/halloween-party-giveaway-2009.html
Once again thank you 🙂
Hugs,
Vania
All I can say is WOW! I love that room, can I come stay there? Thanks Vanessa!!
Tracy M.
http://www.sideoftheroadnews.blogspot.com
Ssh!! Don’t tell the head witch. I’ve stolen the spell that makes you 15 years younger!! I’ll only use it once every 15 years and then I’ll never be 50!! As always Miss V…you are a delight!
Come visit me!
http://shessewpretty.typepad.com/shes_sew_pretty/2009/10/a-fancifully-twisted-halloween-party.html
Spooky and beautiful Miss V!!!
Off to work again…busy time.
I will be back for a cup of tea!
xoxo
Kay
me too…me too…
http://cre8tiva.blogspot.com/2007/10/ghouls-just-wanna-have-fun.html
eeeew! i finally made it to the party. we had so much fun hosting in our town! now it’s time to enjoy everyone else’s creativity! yay! enjoy! POOF! i’m gone into the darkness in search of my imagination, to take me to another place…
http://comicreliefpris.blogspot.com/2009/10/fanciful-twist-halloween-blog-party.html
oooh there is no one as delightful as you! such a magical feast for our eyes…you have truly outdone yourself sweet friend. simply amazing. thank you, thank you for being wonderful YOU!!!! big halloween xoxoxox…jenn
http://noodleandlou.blogspot.com/2009/10/let-magical-celebration-begin.html
“Come, little children
I’ll take thee away
Into a land of enchantment
Come, little children
The time’s come to play
Here in my garden of magicâ€
The Witch is in …but not in her studio chamber but rather in her magical room….come out to play little children….Halloween Boo & Cheshire Puss is awaiting your enter!
Giving away a free Halloween Blog Banner and in the process of completing another Halloween Banner to give away exclusively to just one blog!
No where finished on Halloween ….It is a Ghoolicious Spooky Time of year!!!!
Happy Hauntings and a Happy Halloween Too!!!
A Witch called Annabelle >^..^< http://pastoraldreams.blogspot.com/
I awoke today to this wonderful bog post, I’ll be over after I have a little green mouse stew, I found my broom YAY, I better take care not to let my Gargoyle sneak into your enchanting gallery, she will never want to leave LOL
Thank you for being a big part of all the Halloween magic 2009
Your Fairy Friend
Karey
Vanessa, the wait is over and the festivities have begun, “let the wild rumpus begin!” I am loving this post, it is as magical as you are sweetie. I absolutely adore the cottage and how you dressed her for the party. My party has started as well, get on your broomstick and head over, I hope your guests won’t miss you too much while you visit. Much Love,
Amada
Here is the link to my post
http://overthetopstudios.typepad.com/over_the_top_studios/2009/10/the-uninvited-guest-a-halloween-tale.html
What a magical event! Here’s the link to mine:http://katydiddys.blogspot.com/2009/10/halloween-party.html
Thank you so much for hosting this Halloween party! You’re so magical and whimsical~ I love it.
Your story is wonderful and wow the decorations or if you can even call them that, how the decor of you’re space is wonderful!
I loved starting my day off here…
Here’s my blog with all the Halloween things…
http://www.odd-dolls.blogspot.com
Pattee
I am so impressed by your Halloween Celebration – and all the work that the other bloggers did that I did a post on it.
http://cinnamonpink.typepad.com/cinnamon_pink/2009/10/visit-a-fanciful-twist-for-a-halloween-celebration.html
Enjoyed your party so!!! Loved the photos! And I feel the enchanted spells working their magic on me right now! I feel light headed and so so sleepy. I am off to dream while you visit my party as well!!
Hugging you
SueAnn
http://wwwsueann.blogspot.com/
Hello,
Thank you so much for hosting this years celebration. I can’t wait to check out all of the spooky parties.
come by and check out mine:
http://www.luckygirlgifts.blogspot.com
Happy Halloween!!
xoxo
Cari B.
Absolutely fabulous photos and story. Thank you so much for hosting this fantasy. I know I have got a little mad this year…..Hugs to all, Nancy
http://herartnest.blogspot.com/
Ooooooh…Witch Vanessa!
I’m honored to have taken the deadly, daring walk down the dark gloomy path to the perfect little haunted cottage! I must say…a lovely little haunted cottage!
Any doggie ghost within the dwelling?
Sending you lots of ghostly kisses for inviting me to your celebration of ghostly spirits!
Do fly over and take a peek at our gala…we’ll save you a piece of deadly delicious cake!
Oh…do wear your new Broom Shoes…lovely indeed!
http://bloomingonbainbridge.blogspot.com/
Ms. V~ You are AMAZING!!!
Another hauntingly fabulous party. I will be back to look a few more times.
Here is my link to the Halloween Party and GiveAway on my blog.
V=http://thedecoratedhouse.blogspot.com/2009/10/halloween-blog-party-give-away-2009.html
Hugs! Donna
Wonderful! thanks for doing this!
cielo
Hello! Our Mama said the party was canceled becasue she had to much crafting and stuff to do today, but we took matters into our own hands and have been taking photos behind her back! Our photos are not nearly so sophisticated as your beautiful ones. and we say welcome to your new furry baby! Come on over and see what’s going on at our house!
http://banchomarba1.livejournal.com/170533.html
Frank the Dog
and Arwyn Puppers
Hi Vanessa, Wonderful post! so hauntingly enchanting! Thanks for hosting this great party! I have really enjoyed working towards this, I have also done a giveaway!
http://toriejayne.blogspot.com/2009/10/halloween-blog-party.html
Enchanting as ever Vanessa!
Thanks for a great Party!
Magic and mayhem abound! Enchanting the journey once more! Bravo V!
<\:o) Tracey http://wadsworthnollstudio.blogspot.com
Absolutely Gorgeous post Vanessa. I am excited about visiting everyone today! Thank you for hosting , this is fun.
~Shari
http://playswithpaper.blogspot.com/2009/10/welcome-so-glad-you-could-stop-by.html
I’m here too! Here’s my link http://melissaburford.typepad.com/burford_designs/2009/10/welcome-guests-to-a-fanciful-twists-party.html.html
What a wonderful party, thanks for hosting!
Beautiful and spellbinding – a lovely sight to behold – for those of us who believe in witches and magickal beings. Wonderful job! Hugs, Lisa
http://lisanelsonart.blogspot.com/
Can’t wait to read everyone’s post. Finally got mine done. Durn rain for days and days!
Here’s my link. http://jewelstreetdesigns.blogspot.com/2009/10/halloween-ball.html
I love your spooky feelings in this collage!
Agneta
Hi, oh what a SPOOKTACULAR EVENT!!! Every PIC is BOOOOOTIFUL!!! AND what a FANTASTIC story!!!
Hope I’m not to late to add my Halloween Party Extravaganza & Giveaway Link:
http://todaysgold.blogspot.com/2009/10/lady-lyndy-sorceress-of-light-halloween.html
I’ve added your invitation to my blog & back linked to your Blog & Halloween Party.
HAPPY HALLOWEEN EVERYBODY…
Cosmic Blessings With Love & Joy,
Todaysgold@aol.com
Lyndy Ward
Love the spookilicious gorgeousness of your party. Thank you for hosting such a wonderful celebration. I am inspired to look for some black candles and skulls of my own~
My little spot on the party list is here:
http://lemondropvintage.blogspot.com/2009/10/how-i-long-to-wear-this-crown.html
This post is so beautiful, I feel overwhelmed!
You are one of 5 bloggers who I wish would create a coffee table book I could purchase – I would love to have the beautiful worlds you create in a photo book which I could page slowly through over a nice cup of tea on a windy, overcast evening.
Happy Autumn to you & thanks from the bottom of my heart for all the magic. 🙂
Thank you so much for being the Ghostly Hostess! You are truly magical. This was such a lovely spooky time <3 I can't wait to hop around and visit everyone. Hope you get a chance to peek at my video :)
Thanks Again Miss V!
http://dreamwishplay.blogspot.com/2009/10/hauntingly-magical-celebration.html
Beautiful!! You always through the most magical parties!!
🖤Sharon
Amazing party!!!
Thank you so much for hosting Vanessa!!!
Here is the link to the my Post….
http://honeyandpig.blogspot.com/2009/10/hauntingly-magical-celebration.html
Happy Halloween!
Love, Kate
Just an FYI, I left my post link up around comment number 132 and wanted to let everyone know I’m home and it’s been updated! Here’s the link again, http://justdigginaround.blogspot.com/2009/10/2009-halloween-fete-saturday-october-17.html
Vanessa, your post here is Beautiful and your writing is enchanting! Thank you for organizing this! It’s such fun!
That was awesome! I love the decorations and photos…everything just perfect!
blessings
~*~
Just a wonderful, delightful, spooky tail. I have so enjoyed this journey with you.
Hugs Karen
So much fun! I love all your boo-tiful pictures 🙂
My post is up and ready!
http://www.morethananarmywife.com/2009/10/celebration-of-haunts-ghosts-of.html
I am a late arrival but so excited to join in the fun! Your photos are magical and your tale enchanting. Thank you for hosting this hauntingly fun party!
Chelsea
http://roomtoinspire.blogspot.com/2009/10/fanciful-twist-halloween-celebration.html
great party, what a day (or night). your pictures are amazing as ever 🙂
my halloween post:
http://thornandrose.blogspot.com/2009/10/halloween-party-warm-up-for-31st.html
LOVE it….
I’m back for another look. You kill me with your bewitching parties…. thank you so much! xoxo Suzy
http//www.vivalayardsale.blogspot.com
Come on over witches for some broo-skies!
I followed some others over from Laura’s party and I am so glad I did as I am enchanted by your story and your cottage. I may never leave – unless I dissapear after drinking the elixer that keeps me going back 15 years…
Your decorations are beautiful! Happy Halloween!
oh! you have such wonderful witchy goodies .. I’d love to snoop through it all! hee hee..
Vanessa,
Once again your party is a hit. Great displays and plenty of ghoulish fun! Pop on over to my haunted abode for some more celebration.
http://celestialcharms.blogspot.com/2009/10/hauntingly-magical-celebration-party.html
Maureen
I’m entranced! I totally enjoyed my visit with you for the 2nd year! Love it! *claps* And the pics- spell-binding and sppoktacular :O) I shall fly in again soon!
*leaves a bottle of my Magikal Faerie Dust to the bootiful hostess Vanessa* A gift for you! Thank you for a wonderful time! Off to visit the party-goers. You were my first stop!
*sprinkle sprinkle*
Be Enchanted!
Opal Moon Enchantments
My link above doesn’t work, so I’ll try this! Come by for a witchy moment! I love this party~
http://www.oatmealandwhimsy.blogspot.com
Hello my pretties!
Just flying in to see the festivities! Looks like a bloody ol’ time! Off I go with my broom! Vrrrooom!
Visit my party@:
http://www.comicreliefpris.blogspot.com
POOF! i’m gone, on my broom….just can’t wait to see another room!
Bon Fete, mon petite, n’est-ce pas? Laissez les bons temps rouler. Au revoir
http://seahorseranch.blogspot.com/2009/10/shes-witch-i-tell-you.html
Maybe you didn’t get my message that I was participating 🙁
http://theamericanhomemaker.blogspot.com/2009/10/vintage-pumpkins.html
i like that tale! i believe in magic, don’t you? like, real magic…….
You are a fabulous story teller!!!! And your pictures are wonderful. What a spectacular way to get in the Halloween spirit. As always, I love what you have done. Thanks for being such a wonderful hostess.
http://kandeslee.blogspot.com/
A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!!!!! What a delightful story …each picture a feast for my Halloween loving eyes! xxx
It’s been a fun filled day! How amazing your party is…and what treats we’ve been given at all the other parties! Thank you! You deserve a HUG…and a day off! ENJOY the weekend!
Hi Vanessa,
Thanks for being such a spooktacular Hostess!!! It was a pleasure to participate.
http://blogs.myspace.com/miladyleela
We’ve just joined the party! I LOVE LOVE LOVE all of your pictures~ so fun!!!
xoxo Happy Halloween~~~
K
Please visit us…
http://domesticbliss-domesticbliss.blogspot.com/
A Transylvanian dime, huh? I’ll bet my husband’s grandmother actually had a handful of those!
I adore the black candelabras and the whole ghouly and webby feel of your Halloween wonderland!
Have a peek at my Halloween transformation:
http://gerushiasnewworld.blogspot.com/2009/10/transformations.html
Hauntingly wonderful!
For just a moment I was taken to a strange and magical world or witches and strange brews! Thank you!
The pictures were absolutely lovely!
http://mypointeofview.blogspot.com/2009/10/halloween-fete-2009.html
Hello there! My blog is attending the party as well… please pop over to
http://domesticatedgyspy.blogspot.com/
and say hello!
This has been Delightful! Thank you again Vanessa!
Entranced, Incandescently Merry, and BEWITCHED indeed! Hauntingly BEAUTIFUL job Queen V.
Bravo!
OXOX
Melissa
http://charmschooljewels.blogspot.com/2009/10/by-pricking-of-my-thumbs.html
Ooohhh… Vanessa!!! Having so much! Your place is so enchantingly gorgeous!
http://olivascreativequest.blogspot.com/2009/10/hauntingly-magical-celebration.html
Oh, Vanessa! Your pictures and Halloween adventure are divine!! Thank you so much for hosting this magical day!
I thought I would introduce everyone to my spooky, cooky cottage in my post called FeyaVanya’s Haunt. It is an inside look into where The Black Pumpkin resides. Enjoy!
http://theblackpumpkin.blogspot.com/2009/10/feyavanyas-haunt-halloween-celebration.html
Hello again,
Thank you for hosting this magical, magical party! I came back to fully appreciate your story and your photographs and all your INCREDIBLY amazing treasures – hello, the giant illustrated book, the carefully selected dried flowers for potions – lovely!!! I am so excited to be able to post comments again I will probably stay here all night doing so 😉 Not really though – I think I caught a bit of that entire “you are sleeeeeepy” thing.
Goodnight! Over and out from Sweden 🙂
.oOo.☆🖤 Maria-Thérèse parties at http://www.afiori.com 🖤☆.oOo.
Ooh, I’m running late to the party, but I made it!
I’m sharing a tutorial on a quilled spiderweb, and a giveaway of a set of them! Come and enter!
http://www.reesedixon.com/2009/10/halloween-party-and-quilled-spiderwebs.html
Thanks for such a wonderful party full of so many captivating people!
Thank you for taking me along on such a lovely and magical journey! Then again, I find beauty and magic whenever I visit your blog.
Just flew in to sit a spell and see what sppoky capers you were up to! Wow..A LOT O’ witches in the coven….I will go look around…BTW :LOVE that puppy..We have one here too and she is a riot
What a delightful tale you spun of witches and cauldrons, of magic and mystery, and all the things in between. I myself was a little late, yet I had a tale of my own to create. A simple one, nothing to ornate, of dark things and the surprise they create. Yet I must confess, the year has been quite a mess, and I have not be my truthful self, and that must change, among other things. However, you have been a guiding light and an ever-present source of inspiration, and for that my friend, I bless you with an incantations of a life full of happiness and goodwill, of love overflowing and rainbows never-ending.
Thank you Vanessa for all that you do and all the magic you bring to so many! Happy Halloween!
My Magical Celebration: http://bellagracehome.blogspot.com/2009/10/hauntingly-magical-celebration.html
Fantastic!!! This is such an amazing thing, seeing everyone’s contributions to the Celebration. And here’s mine:
http://allsorts.typepad.com/owlsorts/2009/10/the-owl-remembered.html
Thanks for creating this event Vanessa, I had so much fun!
Hi Vanessa
How do you come up with all your wonderful
ideas. You work so hard and always put
so much effort into everything you do.
Happy Halloween
http://dajondesigns.blogspot.com/2009/10/soooooon-be-halloween.html
Helllooooo O Halloween Queen!!!
Fabulous as ever—I really run out of words for your awesomeness. Awesomeness is so silly and 1986. Your Halloween Highness?
That’s better!
Come see me, but only after a few days have passed, a massive sleeping potion, and maybe some Tylenol in case you’re all witched out.
http://rhinestonearmadillo.typepad.com/my_weblog/2009/10/a-hauntingly-magical-celebration.html
Bugs and hisses-
Laura
Darling V,
Such a delight. As always. I love the way yout have transformed your studio. It’s amazing! I had a great time putting together my post. I didn’t have time to take new pictures so I went scouring my PC for photos and was amazed at all I had saved up. Thank you for giving me a reason to dust them off and let them out of the closet for a day. I’m just home from work at 6pm and sitting here with a cup of tea ready to see what new friends I might find today. Thank you so much for putting this all together.
Vicki O’Dell
P.S. I am having a give away at my blog party http://creativegoddess.typepad.com/creativegoddess/. Everyone is invited! 🙂
the best post ever!!! you are truly talented or should i say bewitched
Fabulous as always Vanessa!
We just got completed. Here is our link!
http://stelladorasdiary.blogspot.com/2009/10/halloween-bash-and-giveaway.html
V!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!~
Oh where to begin…I’ve been parting with you since the early morn…what a Fabulous, Haunting, Magical, Mysterious time I’ve had.
Now I must begin at the beginning again….
xoxo
ME 🙂
I love your photos.
Popping in to leave my link…it’s been so much fun visiting all the parties today that I almost forgot to leave a note here! 🙂
http://www.avidity.net/2009/10/17/a-hauntingly-magical-celebration
Thank you so much for hosting, Vanessa! Such glorious fun! I’m off to party more!
can’t wait to visit every party! thanks for hosting. come and visit my party here:
http://laurasbirdnest.blogspot.com/2009/10/halloween-party.html
Hey Vanessa, superb Halloween tale! You outdo yourself every time! I LOVE it! Your photos I adore and oh it must have taken you SO long to put everything together! You are an incredible hostess. I love all of your vintage/antique things and potions. LOVE!!!
XOXOXOXO,
Krista
P.S. Here’s the link directly to my post…thank you for another mind-blowing party!
http://komiscouture.typepad.com/komis-couture/2009/10/the-hauntingly-bittersweet-halloween-tale-of-the-perfectly-pleasant-present.html
Wicked V. I’m not party-ing today but so loved visiting yours.
Vanessa, Vanessa, Vanessa ~ Pure delight my magica blog friend! This party is wonderful. Thank you for hosting.
My post is up and running…thunder and lightening tried to spoil the fun…but in the end only added to the charm and atmosphere!
Smiles ~ Ramona
Dear and sweet V:
God bless your gifts!
you make us happy
Carmen
p.s. I LOVE your pictures.
My halloween link:
http://heartandsoulgardening.blogspot.com/2009/10/witchful-and-spooktacular.html
Another Halloween event here with you – magical as always. Your pictures are eye candy in my treat back. Thanks for the sweet wickeness. Happy
Duh – I must have been enchanted. I meant bag .. my treat bag!! Happy
My witches are having a soiree too! Come and check it out:
http://happy-as-a-lark-designs.blogspot.com/
EEeeeeeeeek!!!!!! How wonderful everything turned out 🙂 You always put so much magic in everything you do. I just ADORE the dancing puppet!
Love to you, Mister Lovee and the Furbabies!
What super gorgeous Halloween post!!!!!!!!! I want to live there 😀
Thank you so much for putting this on, it’s amazing!!!!!!!!!
thanks for such a wonderful celebration! I’m back from family fun and am now ready with a mohito in hand for some on-line wickedness!
Oh my Mizz V…oh what a haunting good time was had…I truly was sitting on the edge of my sit while I read each & every line…to think of the pure magic that you put into this magical entry…oh my dear – you are a rembrandt of the blog world..bravo bravo…here’s to many more to come…oh please do stop by my blog I promise you you’ll only be there for a short while…have a haunting good night – sweet dreams! grace peace joy & many blessings 2 U Marlene
http://queenbeeofcreativity.blogspot.com
Looking through your blog is Pure Bliss my darling fellow witchy!
Hi Vanessa! You did it again! Another magical post for a special event! Your photos are so enchanting! I love your witchy story too! So glad to have been a part of the party!
http://llcreations.blogspot.com/2009/10/halloween-party-giveaway.html
Hugs,
Lisa 🙂
But really….who would ever WANT to leave…..
ah haaaa haaa haaa haaaa…
spooky witching laugh…
Thanks for hosting such a magical celebration. It has truly been my pleasure! Off to get ready for “midnight madness”!
Jamie
What a crazy AWESOME magically wicked post! I had to work today so I am just making my way around to all the festivities! I can only imagine the time it took to put this together-so, many thanks for sharing your fabulous talents with us all!
⤠Stacy
Vanessa…you throw the most INCREDIBLE halloween parties. Wow…loving this one! I’m ready for some drinks! How about you!?
PS ……..the doors to the Harrington Manor are now open! Come…come…and be my guest. There are many rooms to explore and distinguished guests to meet….come…I dare you! Muuwahahahahahaa!!….
Oh man I had issues getting my party up too. Finally had a breather but need to go to bed. This weekend has been way more hectic then I ever thought. I love birthday weekends 😀
Angela
http://www.superchick2006.blogspot.com
I tried earlier to leave a comment and kept getting blocked. Yipee. I finally can. I’m so happy to be with you, Lady Vanessa and your magical party. As always, you blow me away with your detail and imagination.
Sending you much love and faerie kisses.
http://swanofdreamers.blogspot.com/2009/10/faerie-story.html
Vanessa, Wow girl, love all your accesories, I have to go back and see what else I have missed. Love it!!! I had a great time doing this, my family really got into it too.
Please all come visit my party..its still in full swing..
http://my-trinkets.blogspot.com/
You’ve outdone yourself again Miss V!!! I’m glad to be a part of the celebration…I’m off to blog-hop and see all the Spooks & Spells from everyone…
Wicked Witch Rowan Willow
aka Tiffany
*believe*
http://www.aleahstreasures.blogspot.com
I know you have like 10 million comments on here…but thank you for hosting such a wonderful blog party! I adored the puppet theatre and puppet (among everything else!). Thanks for inspiring the rest of blogland with your amazing creative spirit!
Wow, what amazing talent i have viewed today and i’m only 1/2 way thru… I wasn’t going to do this, but changed my mind, when my
daughter’s Halloween school dance was cancelled, she was going as a toned down version of Lady Ga Ga. Thank you, Vanessa,
for making this so magical, your photos are
gorgeous. I am off to watch Practical Magic and wish we were all now going to that home for a final party!
Hi! Miss V,
Your photos are spectacular! Your cottage is marvelous! You can scare even the boldest of hearts into believing there are witches and potions and spells that hypnotize the viewer.
I am mesmerized at the moment…just want to fall into the witches dream world and become enchanted so I can fly! This is so much fun!
It will take years to view all of the other blogs…but that’s what it’s all about!
Hi Vanessa,
Wow, your photos are gorgeous and i am amazed at all the talent..so fun to visit all the blogs.
http://ellasedge.blogspot.com
My daughter and I had soo much fun, decorating and getting into the earthy green
gyspy vibe. Thanks!
oooh I really love your party….what stunning photos! I also have a spooky party feel free to come by and say hello!
http://www.chicscraps.blogspot.com/
I always enjoy your celebrations. This is incrediable. Happy Halloween to you !!!
My party almost got waylaid! A hex, a hex — my queendom for a hex. I love this post and this event and will be back again and again…
If only to go to that antique shoppe you shared a few weeks ago! haha.
I love the — mmm. everything. LOL.
The colours. Dark and spooky yet simultaneously light and airy — yes. magic!
Take care.
Candace in Athens.
Oooh… midnight margharitas? I’m in! A sip will make me 15 years younger you say? I’ll have 2 sips please. Your parties are always so magical, Vanessa. Your photos are bewitching! Fly on over to my party. I am having a giveaway.
Xo,
Tammy
Thanks so much for the Wicked Fun!
http://www.dipityroad.com/halloween/witchie-weekend
I am trying to get to as many as possible!
Mwwwahhhh!!! 🙂
Claudia
http://kikilovephotography.blogspot.com
Your extravaganza is fanciful and fabulous…as usual. Thank you for hosting and allowing us to participate.
Magic potions are not for me. I want to look older. My pumpkin head never creases and I’m getting tired of the way it looks.
Exploring around after having just been to a few of the incredible parties around here. Hope to stay in one piece.
Ms.Vanessa, Once again you have provided us all with a veritable feat for the eyes, heart and soul.! Outstanding! Thank you so very much for hosting such a wonderful event. It was an honor and a treat to partake and to share with my friends new and old. I took it upon myself to bragg on you a little and show your wonderfull Blog to a few of my friends hertofore unaware of the dish that is your world of joyous craft and artistic fare.
I hope that you have enjoyed as much as I have this event. Thank you once again nd I can hardly wait untill next year. Happy Halloween, I would love to send you a small token of apreation via snail mail. Please get in touch vial e-mail with your address if you will. Peace, jMichelleB
Stunning. You surely put an immense amount of work into your party! It was the definition of magic and it sounds like you had some tricks going on too! Thank you for hosting and have a Happy Happy Halloween!
How whimsical and delightfully spooky!
=]
Vanessa, your creativity continually amazes me. Your post is beautiful ~ truly stunning. Your photos are gorgeous and your story so enchanting.
I couldn’t wait to get home today, curl up in bed, and enjoy your magical world!
Thank you.
XOXO
Oops…I was supposed to leave my link, sorry…it’s:
http://kathyjacobson.typepad.com/abitofserendipity/2009/10/vanessas-halloween-party.html
Fabulous party my dear! Love the photos, as always, and the chilling story! Glad to see the spooky cheer has spread to many a blog – though it looks like it might take all weekend to visit everyone! I’m just starting on the C’s!
Thanks for hosting! Feel free to pop on over to my place for more chilling tales:
http://usualsuspectspcj.blogspot.com/2009/10/halloween-parting-rest-for-weary.html
xx,
40sfemme
Thank you for a lovely visit! You have done the spirits honor in your cottage!
XOX
chris
http://prismtrail.blogspot.com/2009/10/trick-or-treat.html
Such beautiful photos! My cat’s enjoyed their party and we’ve all decided to sleep most of Sunday to get over it :o)
wow you outdid yourself this year my sweet V!!! gorgeous pictures and a wonderful party!!
wish i was close by to pop on over but I did get some spooky chic over at my blog!
hugs!
Good Morning Vanessa,
Just wanted to stop back and say what a fabulous time I had yesterday! I so enjoyed the entire event and really do appreciate your hard work getting the event organized. It was spectacular! I loved your party, it was the best! Oh yeah, wanted to tell you also that your new puppy is the cutest little guy, full of personality! Love him!
Thanks again,
Melissa
I closed all windows, shut all doors to return into your night, leaving my day –
however just realised that it is already bright as well where you happen to be.
Much thank I owe to say for allowing me to be a part of this celebration of yours.
Maybe next year night and day will be closer together, as this place calls both to remain for hours.
A wonderful Sunday for you !
Trying to get your HAlloween Party blog linked today….had trouble with blogger yesterday so I’m hoping it works now!
I have never done a bloghop..and I am so glad I did!!!! It took most of the day to get through all the blogs, but it was a wonderful adventure!! I am new to blogging, but hopefully, next year I can participate!! How fun! Thanks for hosting such a wonderful Halloween Extraviganza!!!
Hello Vanessa,
What a wonderful party!
~ Gabriela ~
Your pictures are hauntingly beautiful! Thank you so much for planning such a fantastic celebration.
I am a day late, but my post is now up and running.
Oooops! I forgot to post the link:
http://decortoadore.blogspot.com/2008/10/trick-or-treaters-beware.html
Very Cool!! You always throw such lovely parties!
Thanks for a wonderful party!
My link is….
http://moonlightandhares.blogspot.com/2009/10/rather-strange-gathering-fanciful-twist.html
I am dizzy with Halloween Happiness!!
Love Practical Magic too!!
Happy Halloween,
Rosemary
What a wonderful story and such brilliant treasures! Where do you keep them all?
Thank you so much for the invitation, I has a hair tingling journey with you 🙂
Delightful to see you on your rounds, Thank you so much for this wonderful party hosting love to you all, not forgetting dear little Mattie. Lindax
Looking at you room it seems there is hardly any room to walk around but in a good way, like visiting a really great antique store where you just have to stop and sort through all of the treasures.
Great photos and I love Lindsey’s puppet man:) Off to check out some other parties (in between cleaning the studio and house that is) 🙂
your*
Thank you again for organizing this… such fun… and your post was as elaborately creative as I anticipated!
xoxo
Hello Vanessa,
I am so glad you passed by at Pinkepinke and love my decoration…I know you mean what you write, so I feel honored 🙂
IF you ever come near to Belgium for real, please feel welcome in my real house…
Party may go one for the whole week for me, cause I still have loooots of blogs to visit and leave comments, although I already visited a lot today… Tomorrow I have to go to work, but in the evening I go through my special door to explore halloweenposts all over the world !
till later
Inge
Just thought I would let you know that outside of a two hour break, I started ‘partying’ at 7:30am and stopped at 9:30pm and only managed to finish the letter ‘L’ on the list.
So back at it today…so far, I am through the ‘M’s’…already been on for an hour!
Just love it, though…thanks for hosting…
I have truly been to a marvelous party!
This is such an awesome post, I loved all the wonderful pictures, so Halloweenie, I can’t pick a favorite. Thank you so much for taking the time to share Halloween with all of us.
Wow!!! What an absolutely fabulous post! I love your storytelling and those pics are fab!
x
What a spectacular post. I just love all your images – so spooky in a beautiful way. 🙂
Thanks so much for hosting this truly fabulous party.
http://beautydoesmatter.blogspot.com/2009/10/come-in-my-pretties.html
Oh Vanessa! What a lovely,magical and enchanting party you have thrown. I don’t think I’d ever like to leave there! I felt a bit like Alice in Wonderland! I enjoyed my visit SO very much and can’t wait to join all of you next year with my own little party. Theresa
WOW…or should I say BOO !!!wonderful…you get everyone into such a creative magical mood…thank you so much for your insperation it sometimes is overwhelming…in such a wonderful way…I envy your creative energy & love it at the same time…Thank You…Palmer
Your gallery is lovely – I enjoyed every picture.
Amazing Party…. Thanks for throwing it Vanessa I think it was just brilliant!!! I can’t wait for the next one.
Happy Halloween.. Thanks again.
Kate
ah! you’re place truly looks magical!!! Please forgive me for not being able to attend the party. My mom is very sick and it totally slipped my mind. I have been visiting (late) some of the party goers blogs and they are all just great. this was fun even though I didn’t play by the rules (on accident). I hope you won’t black ball me for next year. Happy Halloween! best to you… Jaime
Wow what can I say ? Such an amazing party, thsnks so much for the invite.
http://renaissancechildren.blogspot.com/
Same time, same place next year?
Too many wonderful things! I love the wall sconce and papered wall behind it. WHERE did you find such a beautiful light?
Blessings ~ Eileen @ Star’s Fault
oh Dear!!! I’m late, I’m late for a very spooktacular date!! You see….I’ve just flown in on my broom stick and found your magical parlor here….so perfect and full of ever so many spooky treasures, indeed!!
(And, I’ve always known that you must truly be a 300 year old witch….yes, you must be!!) meeep!
You’ve already dropping by my own little partee…more of a wee story for treats and sweets….here is the link, Miss Cackle!!
http://marmeecraft.blogspot.com/2009/10/sketchy-little-halloween-time.html
🖤 Thank You for hosting such a lovely, and ever so hauntingly eerie parteeeeeee!!!!
I realize it’s Monday morning but I am still partying so please pass me a Margarita and I shall be happy for the rest of the day. 🙂
Just amazing Vanessa and thank you for allowing me to be a part of this fun weekend. xoxo Lynn @ http://www.lifeatcedarhill.blogspot.com
Good Morning Witchy-pooh! so much fun better than going to Salem.Have you heard from Georgie the Secret wizard…do you want me to take off my post..sorry just excited over miracle!
I think halloween party is going to be christmas blogging to!
Extravaganza Extrordinaire!!
I’m late but posted in. ^..^
DeniseMarie-Bloomin’
OH Vanessa..this post is even more enchanting, magical & fanciful than last year’s post! I can’t believe your sweet gallery went from that to this…what a transformation!
Thanks so much for hosting the fabulous gala…it was so much fun playing along!
my link is:
http://denisemarie-bloomin.blogspot.com/2009/10/halloween-capers.html
love your cloche filled with slimy moss.
I forgot to leave my link!
http://creatingmyselfcreatively.blogspot.com/2009/10/welcome-to-my-nightmare.html
Wow. What an amazing telling both in pictures and words.
This was the most magical, beautiful post… er Party, Ive ever been too! I’m totally enchanted. Thank you for this wonderful treat!
Your pictures are enchanting! I thoroughly enjoyed looking at them all!!!
Thank you for hosting this years spooktacular extravaganza!!
I adore your story and the peek through the windows at all that fantastic stuff…..lets sneak in and try some spells, shall we? I bet there’s everything we need to try all sorts of things….maybe even a spell I, myself, could partake in that would make me thin??????ooohhhhh,now THAT would be worth nearly getting caught. My luck I’d result in a cardboard cutout!! HA!
Boil, boil, toil and trouble………
xoxoxoxoxoxoxo
Love,L
Thanks again for hosting such a fun event! It was my first time and I had a great turnout! 🙂
Hope you had a good Monday! 🙂
Stop by when you can. The Queen made two special announcements at the Manor!
Wow! Beautiful post!
This is such a fantastical event!! I’m so glad I found you, even though I’m joining the party a little late. More Halloween ghastliness can be found here –
http://opulentcottage.typepad.com/opulentcottage/2009/10/fanciful-halloween.html
Thank you Vanessa, for such a spectacularly spooky party!
Happy Haunting,
Andrea
Sweet Vanessa I want you to have a chance at my giveaway so please come on over.
Love Renee xoxo
I have so enjoyed the party. Come on by and see my party!
What crazy fun! I have returned to the bloggy world after a bit of an absence…yours was the first place I had to come back too…I see your party days are still rocking!
A visit chez vous never fails to bring me on mental voyage!
Toma
Words cannot adequately describe this unbelievable post–the photos are wonderful, and the scenes just stunning. Thank you for sharing all of this with us!
That was Wonderfully Delicious!
Sandra Evertson
wow…what a post. you always inspire me….you are true art.
i gave you an award on my blog….just FYI.
thanks for such magic everyday….
sue
Vanessa, I really enjoyed my journey this morning, and you have inspired me to consider hosting my own blog event in the future. Your creativity is beyond compare!
absolutely amazing photos, a pretty tale and an enchanting party! you’re unbelievable :).
WOW – I’m not sure what else to say!! LOL I keep looking through the pictures all wide eyed and saying WOW!!!
Such a cool party – and LOVELY pictures!!
O My Goodness, Vanessa, what an amazing array of magical and wickedly enchanting scenes…
thank you so much for a really Marvelous
float through river of Halloween fun!
Hi there…I`m back in blogland and catching up on all the 100`s of fabulous posts I missed out on…..and here you are organising the party of all parties…and I missed it!!!! …..missed you as well–Gypsy Purple -Chamara
The fact that you actually live in this space is beyond my comprehension. Have you been featured in any of the Arizona design magazines yet? If not I will most certainly notify them that they’re missing out on quite a gem!
I wish I could come down and see it in person. I could swing by my sister at the UofA. Alas, I’m without a car and so am stuck in Tempe. Perhaps the next time I can manage a ride we could grab that cup of mocha and make some art? I haven’t been in downtown Tucson in forever. I bet you know where all the wonderful cafes are.
I am too late to the party! Your pics are delicious and worth studying for hours!
what a wonderful tale!
I’m very late to comment, been really ill, but I love this post, particularly the necklace (necklace, yes?) on the fortune teller’s book.
Amazingly and hauntingly lovely as always! Thank you for putting in so much effort to share with us all!!
Vanessa,
I am *UTTERLY SPEECHLESS*! You ROCK girl!!! Your creative mind BLOWS me out of orbits!!! I feel like the BIGGEST “L” LOSER ever!!! I completely missed the party! :((( I had every single intention of participating and loser me forget. 🙁
Well, Im glad I got lose myself in your beautiful erie haunting halloween world. I cant wait for next year! XO,Jenn
Love the tour of your studio…and thank you for the invitation! Your story telling is delightful and I hope you will have some time to stop by for some potions and concoctions…don’t be scared, because there’s a hay ride and corn maze to play in and more to come later this week!
Thank you Vanessa and Happy Halloween. What would this blog world be without your parties!?
Ciao,
Suzanne
http://italiangirlingeorgia.blogspot.com/2009/10/potions-for-your-palate.html
http://italiangirlingeorgia.blogspot.com/2009/10/dont-bescared.html
http://italiangirlingeorgia.blogspot.com/2009/10/hay-ride-through-corn-mazeand-tribute.html
Celebrating Day of the Dead with a fest over at my place today! If anyone wants to come join in:
http://motherhenna.blogspot.com/2009/10/welcome-to-day-of-dead-blog-fest.html
love it!!!! Thanks n_n
Amazing pictures!!!!! Thanks for sharing!!
That’s just really artistic. 🙂 The pictures made them better too.. 🙂 Great shots!
woah.. pretty scary for me.. You have a realistic setting there.. 🙂 great work as usual! 🙂