Twinkling lights and birdling flights, candles flickering and a scent, a scent so intense and delicious, it exquisitely delights! There is a party in the woods, I can see it from here. Let's follow a path through the trees, to where a warm glow draws us in, to a place of magical merriment!
I hear music, do you?
I smell something lovely too…
What is that decadent aroma? I am entranced! It is like the fragrance of golden cake baking, and bubbling rose sauce. Or is it warm caramel, and apples? It is unlike anything I have ever smelled……..
Wait, what is this?
A note left for us?
"Beware of the old woman in the woods?"
Hogwash!
I don't think we have anything to worry about, do you???
Oh look loooook, we are drawing near!
What is this place? Oh dear, oh dear, what excitement!
A little stove, warm and precious!
With goodies baking!
Yes yes, I knew my nose was not playing tricks on me.
The scent of roses, but more than just that. I have smelled this scent once before, as a child. My grandmother said someone was conjuring a love spell, and I should pinch my nose. But how can we? It is too delicious, I am mesmerized…
You can smell it too, can't you? It is sweet like honey, with a tinge of rose dew…
Oh and, a pot of tea, waiting for you and me.
I wonder if it is okay to sip? I can't see anyone around, and would hate to infringe. What shall we do? Shall we enjoy a cup? Or run as fast, as fast can be?
I think we should stay at this marvelous party in the woods. It is almost like we have entered Hansel and Gretel's world. Don't you think?
Oh! Ambrosial scrumptiousnessssss, I am fainting at this sight!
Caramel apples, baked to perfection!
And wee cakes, soft and warm…
Heavenly!
Let's have some! I simply can not contain myself. Let's dance and nibble, and we can leave golden coins as payment.
What's that you say?
You think we should be polite and wait?
But but, are you not entranced, as I am?
I must bite into another one…. Mmmmmmmmm….. warm… cake…
Candy crunch and tempting swirls…
Glowing stars, star light, star bright!
I twirl, eating my cake, as I look up at the sparkly stars..
Oh look, a table set, just for us…
Would you like some green potion?
You aren't scared, are you?
Oh my gooooodnessss!
I had gotten so carried away, I had not noticed the signs!
It seems that we have come upon a fortune teller's party!
The autumn air feels like bliss, and the colors around us, sail me away in a dream-like mist…
Spells & Incantations!
Oh me, oh my…
But where could this fortune teller be?
Has she transformed herself into a bird or a flower?
Is she watching us, as we peek into her fairy bower?
Pumpkins, and marigolds, and every spell under the moon!
I think she is more than a fortune teller, don't you?
I hope she is kind, and not cross that we nibbled some of her treats, and delighted in swaying and dancing in her woodland retreat…
What treasures, what curiosities. I don't even know where to look…
Oooooo, is that a spell book?
And such shades of marigolds, saffron, lemon and golden squash. I certainly would like to buy a few, wouldn't you?
And look, a skull.
Ooooo, spooky, I'd say.
With flower garlands, blessed in bombay!
I feel myself falling.
Is this a trap?
Filled with edible treats and treasures divine?
Have you been entranced too?
Oh looook!
Tea leaf readings, oh my, oh me!
And amulets, oh amulets! I'd like to buy two or three.
And amber and rubies!!
And and and…
Did you notice, it is getting darker? Perhaps we should move along? But this party is smashing, and most glorious fun!
Let's lose ourselves in fall's pleasures, here take another candy apple, but give me a bite first…
I am going to stand by the warm stove, while I munch and dream…
Although, the roses are dangerous, the scent is making me feel so in love. It really must be a love spell brewing!
Perhaps I should do as granny said when I was a young girl, and pinch my nose? I can see love floating in the air, can you?
What a marvelous time I am having. It's just like a Halloween dream…
The sun is fading as fast as can be, and the cerulean sky is glowing through the trees…
WAIT!
Oh my goooodnesss!
I heard something.
Like the crunching of leaves, and a tune like wind blowing through rickety eaves.
Hide, quick, go go go, hide behind the trees…
I think maybe, we had too much fun!
What did that note say again? The one we decided to overlook? Beware of who???
Oh me, oh my! Who is that??
My knees are knocking.
Shhhh, shhhhh!
What was that? What did she say? She is looking down, but I think she said she can see us??? Eeeeeeeeeee!!!
I think she said….
"Come out of the darkness, and have some sweets my pretties…"
Why are we scared? She doesn't seem mean, she is offering us sweets. It looks like a new batch of goodies appeared out of nowhere.
"Go on, take one," she says…
O, o, okay….
Thank you Ma'am….
You take one too… Go on…
The cake she gave me is unlike anything I have ever beheld. It has roses and vines growing right out of the center. I must taste it, I can not resist…
Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm!!!
There is no description on earth, for this delicious specimen…
Before I can blink, she is offering jewels and fortune tales, as well….
Come with me, inside, she softly sings…
A fortune, for you and for your friends…
She caresses her crystal ball. Talking to it as if it was her pet…
I can't help but look around in sheer amazement at her caravan, and all the trinkets she has collected…
She snaps her fingers…
I look up, and she rubs some oil on my wrists, from an emerald bottle…
"Now you and your friends, make a wish," she says…
Anything you would like, anything at all…..
She wants us to close our eyes and make our wish…
Okay, let's do it now..
On, 1, 2, & 3…..
I see great frolic, gaiety and revelry!!! she cackles.
But you must leave here at once, before I turn you, like everyone else, into a tree branch or a trinket!!!!
I run, and trip and tumble…
You drop your bag of loot, and rip your gown on a candelabra.
We run as fast as we can, into the woods, and turn for one last glimpse…
Then, just like that, the old woman's festivities through the trees, become a tale, a dream…
And vanish, into the autumn breeze….
A memory, written in the leaves!
Bwahahahaha!!!
Haaaapy Haaaapy Haaaaapy Halloween Madness 2010!!
Let the parties continue!!
On my way to your soirée, as soon as I wake up, on Saturday!
Update: Saturday, 10:34 a.m.
Hi friends and heloooo! I am here, I am here, hooooray!!
What wonderful partiers and spirits a flutter! I have completed most of my chores this morning (post office trip etc.), and am here to play! I have conjured my most wicked self, albeit kind too ;), don't worry…
I am doused in glitter and sparkles, my favorite, I must say.
I hope you are in costume too?
Please tell me this is true 😉
I am sipping something warm, and I must confess, munching a caramel apple for breakfast.
Naughty naughty!
I am two bites in…YUMM!
I am jumping on my broom, and making visits all day and night. I'll be there, I promise, I am currently in flight 😉
Update: 11:32 p.m.
Hi friends! What a wonderful day I had visiting you! Thank you for all of your hard work and participation! I am blown away at your photos, and tales, recipes and videos, vignettes, and art and all the treasures and collections so many of you have shared!
I am so tired I could faint. And I will, in about 5 minutes. I visited everyone who left me their link in this post today (Oct.16th). If you have not added your link in comments, that's okay, I can visit you tomorrow.
I am an exhausted happy Halloween infused girl! 🖤
Update Sunday October 17th, 6:48 p.m.
THANK YOU for all of the fun!!! It was unreal!!Truly!
I am officially hopping off the party trail 😉
Hope to see you for our 4th annual Halloween Extravaganza next year!!
You all shared so much magic. It was wonderful!
🖤 Much Love, V 🖤
ps: Pretty pretty please, if you are hosting your own party, leave your actual party post link in comments. The comments will serve as an archive of all of your parties. I will also visit you through your comment link. Thanks so much! 🖤
pss: I will draw 3 names next week, for a giveaway. All you have to do is leave a comment on this post to enter. The items are, (in order of names drawn):
1) A Spells, Herbs Miracles and Magic Poster as seen in my shop, as well as some extra goodies.
2) My Fortune Teller Poster that you see in this post, which I designed for the event, plus extra goodies.
3) A surprise parcel of some of my cards and stickers, & other lil' treats.
Beautiful! I’ve a lot to learn. I have a short, but wickedly fun tale of halloween party plans…
http://keyholegallery.blogspot.com/2010/10/wicked-halloween-tale.html
Your party is truly enchanting!
Therese
what a bewitchingly magical party post!! don’t want to leave the magical scene and the yummycreepylicious sweet offerings you have prepared! i enjoyed as much viewing it as you did creating it! had a spookylicious time, count me in !
back on my broom to visit the rest, lots of posts up already… whahaha haha
http://belindaschneider.wordpress.com/2010/10/16/happy-witch-giveaway/
BOOOOOTIFUL & SPOOKTACULAR!!!
This is sooooo much fun.
Love your blog & your creations.
Please fly by for my giveaways too…
Hauntingly Yours, Lyndy
My Haunted Halloween Party Link:
http://bit.ly/dho880
TODAYSGOLD
http://todaysgold.blogspot.com/
Oh, my! I hope you don’t mind, but I snuck a cupcake and there’s no hiding the evidence because there are orange crumbs all over my lips, LOL!
GOOD to see you my dear bloggy friend!
(((hugs)))
~TattingChic
Enchanting, indeed! 🙂
Welcome to my party at Halloween Fall!
http://www.paperpilekitten.com/2010/10/a-magic-halloween-party-enter-at-your-own-risk.html
Your post was simply sumptuous and delightful!
Mine is up too…
Have a creeptacular Halloween, hugs, Kelly
http://www.blondheart.blogspot.com
Vanessa ! Magical lady…you have done it again…A Fabulous Party…We had a wonderful time but we all ate to much pumpkin pie…
Hugs…Palmer
http://gypsyjewelstrinkets.typepad.com/weblog/2010/10/the-magical-event-is-upon-us-miss-vanessas-party-.html
OMGoodness….your story is just fantastic! I love halloween and you make it all the more fun 🙂 I am so please to be celebrating with you all…let the spook-tivities begin!
Heres my link, please come and say HI! (or Boo!)
http://zinawright.typepad.com/messyart/2010/10/c.html
xx
Z
A beautiful and magickal Halloween party indeed!
My party post is here: http://www.witch-blog.com/2010/10/halloween-party-with-spring-heeled-jack/
Thank you for being such a wonderful host!
Lyn
Oooh, hauntingly beautiful… I had a delightful time! You once again have outdone yourself 🙂
Cheers!
Kristen
queen of nostalgia
Here is my party :
http://queen-of-nostalgia.blogspot.com/2010/10/halloween-party-pumpkin-style.html
Ooh such a magical tale of the woman in the woods and trinkets of the like I’ve never seen. The most wonderful enchantments. My post also tells of a lady in the woods (another one to beware of perhaps?).
Thank you so much for hosting such a wonderful party Vanessa, you always manage to better yourself each season. A treasure!
Come visit my party and read about my lady in the woods…
http://all-the-wright-stuff.blogspot.com/2010/10/magic-stirring-halloween-tale.html
Vanessa, what an enchanting tale and your photos are wonderfully atmospheric as always! Many thanks for hosting another fantastic blog party 🙂
Here’s the link to my party post:
http://cosmicgoddessblog.blogspot.com/2010/10/bewitching-halloween-party.html
Ohhhhh, Vanessa…what an amazing post, but I knew it would be, of course. Your story and photos are absolutely stunning!!!! I don’t know how you do it! I know I will be back many times to see all of the gorgeous detail in your photos!!!
Thank you for always being the highlight of Halloween!!!
XO
Kathy
http://kathyjacobson.typepad.com/abitofserendipity/2010/10/vanessas-halloween-party.html
Sooooo lovely! As always I am quite jealous of your wonderful talents and amazing photos. I wish I could live in the worlds you create. Such a magical experience, thank you!! I am so happy to be able to participate this year!
http://buccaneersandballgowns.blogspot.com/2010/10/walk-in-woods.html
Dear Miss Vanessa, you must have been up in the middle of the night weaving this sparkling magic!! So much fun here, I have to come back and look again after breakfast. P.S. I could have used your gorgeous fortune teller sign in mine!!
xx
Della
http://dellamarinis.wordpress.com/2010/10/16/woman-in-white/
http://dmuseit.wordpress.com/2010/10/16/a-brief-rest-on-your-party-tour/
The link to my brief, family friendly post I leave above. I had hopes to expand and embellish it, but the computer ghosts and goblins are still weaving their mischievious spells on my machine.
How do they know the days I most want to post and play their tricks?
I had a lovely time, even though we had to flee through the night.
FANTASTIC MAGICAL POST!!! vanessa you are the first!!!!!!
please visit me i have also a huge givaway!!!!
and please count me in yours!!!!
my witches are waiting for you….
http://apinkdreamer.blogspot.com/2010/10/through-fanciiful-magic-mirror-givaway.html
Oh wow – I was definitely entranced by the Fortune Teller’s treats, plus the decadent and interesting surrounding! <3
As usual, your powers amaze me, V. What a great party. I leave here feeling like I've drunk too much of the love-spell potion. Haha!
Here's the link to my Halloween gathering:
http://dawaioser.livejournal.com/770731.html
Ack! Part of my comment was cut off – must tell you this also: I’m amazed by your creative powers, V. Great photo’s and decorations. I feel like I’ve drunk too much of the love-spell potion. <3
Your parties are always enchanting and magical, i wish i could be a tiny fairy to see all this for real!!
Thank you for the party!!
ALicia x
http://dollandpea.blogspot.com/2010/10/halloween-party.html
Hello Vanessa,
You’ve done it again ! Wow , what a blogparty… I really wish I could be in your garden for real !
All those yummy treats and the fortunetelles house is so beautiful and intriguing with so much to see and to taste.
Your photos really create a magical feeling we all need this time of year 🙂
Thanks for hosting this party again !
halloweeny greetings from belgium
Inge
PS : my blogpost is up ! See you there one of the coming days !
You can find it here
http://web.me.com/pinkepinke/pinkepinke/Blog/Artikelen/2010/10/16_a_halloween_blogparty.html
What dlightful, wicked fun! (yes, that’s “delightful” without the “e”; uniquely appropos for such a fabulous party.)
Partygoers, do stop by my house. The Guys are anxious to meet you.
http://wp.me/pASgH-7e
Diana
Oh what spooky-liciousness is this party! Beautiful sights to hold me captive with their magical Vanessa-fulness. The treats were luciously inviting, but did you notice that the cupcakes were filled with a creamy distinctively “eye of newt” flavor? Ah yes, I knew we shouldn’t have trusted that old woman . . . . ; )
Happy Halloween Vanessa .. thanks for another spooktacular party! Btw, your photos are amazing!
My blog is at
http://perfectlypeculiar.blogspot.com/2010/10/happy-halloween.html
While you’re at it, stop by for some raw vegan Halloween recipes here …
http://rawon10.blogspot.com/2010/10/october-10-2010.html
Thanks again Vanessa!
Loved seeing this beautiful Halloween party…truly amazing.
Here is my party –
http://modvintagelife.blogspot.com/2010/10/halloween-party.html
Thanks for hosting this event.
Your parties are the best!
Chelsea
http://viapecetto.blogspot.com/2010/10/happy-halloween-party-2010.html#comments
Holaaaa!!
marailloso todo!Es un placer participar de tu party
me encantan Vanessa!!
Sos una gran artista y calida anfitriona.
mil besos magicos🖤🖤
Beautiful Halloween party!!!
Just had time to put on a bit of music…
Thanks V! 🙂
http://nanctwop.blogspot.com/2010/10/panic-at-party.html
El link!
http://todassomosreinas.blogspot.com/2010/10/halloween-party.html
Mmmm.. delightfully frightening! 😀
You can find my post here: http://suskianttila.blogspot.com/2010/10/october-day.html
Oh Hurray!!! Hurraaaaaay!!!! We danced and sang and filled our bellies with delicious treats!! I do so hope my wish comes true, don’t you???
Thank you, oh THANK YOU for a lovely Halloween party!!
~Miss Lori and Miss Miranda~
wheee…….
there is Healthy Candy Corn
over at my house!
🙂
do pop over!
{{ well,
i might have exaggerated
about the HEALTHY part… }}
🖤
http://suchawondrousplacethisfaerytalespace.blogspot.com/2010/10/sit-spell-huddle-now-for-i-have-spooky.html
Magic, sparkle, everywhere, I am transported friend with scent and color, faery dust and spooks. I am ever sooo happy to come to your perfect gypsy world. I look forward to it all year! I am grateful dear for all you do to show the world how fun it is to have a child’s heart and be alive! That is the celebration to be sure and you give that to us. Thanks for this beauty and the delicious delights. You are a gift. Blessings always.
Oh! Please visit me Ms V. I had such a wonderful time with my party!! http://creativegoddess.typepad.com/creativegoddess/2010/10/halloween-blog-party.html
And I truly enjoyed your tale of magic…as always! 🙂
http://mygardenrocks.blogspot.com/2010/10/it-begins.html
Vanessa….such a fabulous party!!! Can you help me pleez. I stayed too long at your bewitching party and now I am the third long tree branch on the right. Find a spell…Quickly!!!!
Can’t wait to join the fun later today, but here is the link to my party. http://kellysalteredart.blogspot.com/2010/10/halloween-party-2010.html
I can’t wait to start the party, but sadly it will have to be later on today. For those of you partying already, I have my party post up, you can see it here:
http://susanscraftychaos.blogspot.com/2010/10/halloween-party-giveaway.html
Thank you!
Vanessa! Amazing! Thanks so much for the magical Halloween party! Your photos truly transported me! I feel giddy!
Please visit me! 😉
http://thewitchcrafts.blogspot.com/2010/10/halloween-party.html
Oh I am just in love with your Halloween Party! Bravo dear Vanessa! What a wonderful party! Thank you for organizing this!!!{clapping, not jumping up & down though wishing I could} (Yesterday was surgery, all went well, recovering uncomfortably but home and today’s festivities are just what I need!)
Here’s my link: http://justdigginaround.blogspot.com/2010/10/walk-through-disenchanted-forrest.html
Thank you again Vanessa for a most excellent Halloween party!
here is my link:
http://www.raissastamps.com/halloweenparty
That was simply amazing ! You are so talented and everytime I come to your blog I feel as if I’m transported into another world. My blog is Roses and Thorns and my party post is http://rosesbeautyandthornshurt.blogspot.com/2010/10/halloween-at-castle-halloween-party.html
BOOOOOOOOOOOOOO, like always your pictures and history are amazing! es realmente un gusto ver tu blog,escomo ir a un gran espectaculo de cine o teatro es un gran show!
awesome my friend!
mi admiracion from so far awya from spring! but with espiritu de Halloween!
congrats
xoxo
visit me anytime…
My dear Vanessa I forgot leave you my link, so, is
http://onlycutethingsar.blogspot.com/2010/10/haloween-party.html
This party is so funny! what a wonderful pics!
BESOTES
Dearest Vanessa,
What a beautiful and enchanting party!!! I was up soooooo late finishing mine, but when I got up a few minutes ago, yours was the first visit I made!! As always, I so appreciate all of your creativity and hard work!
Here is the link to my party:
http://gossamertearoom.blogspot.com/2010/10/midnight-carnival.html
Hugs to you on this beautiful Blog Party Day!!
Betty
Oooh… I do feel the love.
I fear I may have had one too many treats – so hard to resist!
http://kristindudish.blogspot.com/2010/10/kristin-dudish-presents-hitchcock-style.html
Thank you for a fun party!
What a wonderful party. I’m taking this year’s participation as a learning experience:) You are a great teacher Vanessa and such a fun post.
Here is my attempt
http://nananaysgarden.blogspot.com/2010/10/halloween-party.html
and I forgot a couple of things I wanted to add, so will add them in a bit.
fab post….so completely magically enchanted!
Thank you so much for arranging the party
mwah oxoxo
my post is here :
http://jasmoonbutterfly.blogspot.com/2010/10/hallows-eve-blog-partya-fanciful-twist.html
love & light
Trace x
You do such an amazing job with your party posts! This is absolutely magical!!!! Thank you for hosting this!
http://justjingle.blogspot.com/2010/10/spooks-and-suchor-just-yummy-nesseither.html
What a deliciously spooky tale – you had me on the edge of my seat from beginning to end! Now, I am going to sit back and revisit this magical post again, for there is so much to see (seriously though dude, that old woman creeped me out!)
How Magnificent! Your treats must have been so wonderful, until the old woman warned you to leave.
I’ve ne’er partaken in such a party before… I think You may be able to tell 😛
http://artandaudacity.blogspot.com/2010/10/fanciful-halloween.html
Oh What a simply wonderous party with all the goodies, things and stuff. I had a wonderful time and will be back soon.
http//momentsinaneye.blogspot.com
As always seeing your wildly outrageous imagination come to life is like living a dream. You make it hard to leave your party but I’m intrigued to see what all the other fanciful playmates have going on at their sites. But first I’m going to grab a few of those oh so delicious doughnuts…. yummmmmm
What a gorgeous dream to have had. Thank you for sharing your delightfully spooky tale!
My party post is here:
http://thewhimsicalcottage.blogspot.com/2010/10/fanciful-halloween.html
Bewitchingly magickal, Vanessa! I always come away from your blog with such inspiration. I participated in your Mad Tea Party (from which my brain is still a bit frazzled), but am contenting myself to sip my coffee and visit the lovely Halloween Parties this morning. I would love to be entered in your give-away of sweet goodies!
~Shannon🖤
As always Vanessa, your Halloween Party is full of beautiful magic, beauty and fun. I love the the amount of detail and affection you pour into your parties. It shows splendidly. I do love Fortune Tellers, as well!! Thank you for hosting all this magic goodness.
Here is the link to my party:
http://swanofdreamers.blogspot.com/2010/10/enchanted-halloween-tale.html
Vanessa, I enjoyed your enchanting tale! The decorations so magical! Thank you so much for the time and effort you put into this special event each year. We are always so happy to be a part of it. Have a wonderful weekend! Twyla
What a WICKED post! Come see my blog entry as well and thanks for the chance to win one of your fabulous items!
Sandy xox
My link:
http://sandy-sandyscreations.blogspot.com/2010/10/its-halloween-blog-party.html
This one was on the dark side, V!
It was kind of scary….like the fairy tale you wanted your mom to read you but you cringed when it got to the part about the witch.
I hope you’re taking a good long nap today!!!
http://rhinestonearmadillo.typepad.com/my_weblog/2010/10/halloween-party.html
Completely awesome! Thanks for the wonderful tale!
Oh yes indeed, YOU are the magic!!!
**clapping of many hands** You are the master photographer and stage setter, turning everything you touch into art. Thank you for allowing us to see through your magic eyes and teaching us to play again. You are twinkles and sparkles and all that is light. You are my joy.
**blows kisses** Deb
fabulous post, wonderful pictures
Karey
http://kaeriefaerie52.blogspot.com/2010/10/finding-halloween-up-north.html
Such a magical party and enchanting tale.
I joined in as well http://mama-craft.blogspot.com/2010/10/halloween-party-with-twist.html
Happy Halloween Party Day!
As always your Halloween Party was fabulous!! Thank you so much for hosting! Here is my link to my party! Can’t wait to go check out all the others!~Lisa
Happy Halloween
Oh my Ms. V…you scared me silly this morning 😉 Those treats sure look lovely…I’m heading your way now to eat some up! Your photos are amazing as ever 😉
We had a spooky little visitor, filled with magic and spells, come by last night too…whew, glad that over! Here is our party link…
http://aforestfrolic.typepad.com/a-forest-frolic/2010/10/a-fanciful-halloween-party.html
…seee you real soon my dears!
Jamie 🙂
V as usual you never disappoint the creative heart. You are wickedly talented and brilliantly blessed. However I must confess I ate far too may sweets and must walk your woods because my broom can’t get off the ground. Remember to bring something to barter or trade when you pop over to A Magpie Halloween because I’m going to take you to Theodosia’s Magical Emporium to snoop around.
What a fantastically wonderful party! So much to take in! Thanks for hosting this Halloween party!
http://afineruffling.blogspot.com/2010/10/looking-to-hex-your-ex.html
Vanessa,
This was wonderful! Hansel and Gretel was one of my favorite childhood stories. You did such a great job of telling this spooky little encounter in the woods. Very fun! Now come and visit my site to be a little haunted on a dark night.
Sherry
http://thecharmofhome.blogspot.com/2010/10/sleepy-hollow.html
Hi Vanessa,
By now I shouldn’t be amazed by what you do, but I am! Another FABULOUS Halloween Party post!!!!!! Thanks so much for hosting this bash each year.I look forward to the magic.
xoJoAnne
http://vintagedragonfly.blogspot.com
OOOOH!!!
You just don’t stop amazing me! Every visit here is a wonderful treat 🙂 Thank you.
It was such an exciting experience… such a pity I ripped my dress… but we weren’t turned into trinkets or pumpkins! Phew!
Absolutley wonderful party, I loved taking it all in! And that witch was so delightfully spooky!! 🙂
http://fairrosie.blogspot.com/2010/10/halloween-party-time.html
Oh my gosh, Vanessa, you are magical indeed! Your pictures and tale are absolutely fabulous!! This was my first party and I had a ball! (Halloween ball that is) Thanks so much for hosting this.
http://embracinggraceeveryday.blogspot.com/2010/10/halloween-party.html
This was your best party yet!!! (I know, I know, I say that about every super fabulous party you have) You never cease to amaze!
Here’s my party post http://komiscouture.typepad.com/komis-couture/2010/10/a-short-quaint-tale-of-a-halloween-adventure.html
What a wonderful Halloween celebration it has been! *cackle cackle*
🙂
-Krista
Oh dearest Vanessa! You are the enchantress of all enchantresses! This was beautiful – from start to finish. I am happy you decided to invite the witch to your party.
If you might come, I’d love to invite you to my humble offering – a little fable of a witch and her sweet new feathered friend.
http://faeriemooncreations.blogspot.com/2010/10/halloween-faerie-tale.html
Thank you for hosting and allowing me to play!
xoxo Theresa
Ah a treat as always! I loved the setting and the lovely but scary witch. I do hope my wish comes true!
Here is my link, Vanessa and as always, thank you for hosting this party.
http://tammysprinkle.blogspot.com/2010/10/happy-halloween-party.html
Absolutely awesome photos. Your creativeness astonishes the mind! Great job. Happy Haunting, Nancy
You set such a perfect stage and tell wonderful stories. I love visiting you here. I could picture being there with you, tasting.
Oh Vanessa! What fun I have had at the fortune teller’s place, though she was a little scary! Thank you for another wonderful party!
See you later at my neighbour’s house!
http://circles-of-rain.blogspot.com/2010/10/mushroom-witches-and-fanciful-halloween.html
xx
Am out of breath. Happy to have escaped and yet…I want to go there again!
Thank you V!!!!!
Much much much love to you!
XO
http://papillonbleuuk.blogspot.com/2010/10/halloween-party.html
Delightful, V!!! Such a delicious party, it’s going to be so much fun today! You are the ultimate hostess, my dear. Please come by when you can –
http://opulentcottage.typepad.com/opulentcottage/2010/10/halloween-party-2010.html
Love,
Andrea
Thank you for another wonderful party!!
Mine is poetry and a contest:
http://blog.afiori.com/2010/10/halloween-poetry-2010.html
YAY!
Wow – did I say wow! Love this beautiful party – it is stunning!Our party is up and running here is the link: http://lenorita-lenoramoore.blogspot.com/2010/10/graveyard-halloween-party.html
please join us in our magical graveyard!
L
What a ride! I love it! What fun!!! Those cupcakes looked irresistable too!
Here is a link to my party, Miss Vanessa!
http://cupcakewishesandbirthdaydreams.blogspot.com/2010/10/halloween-party-2010.html
Spectacular, Vanessa! I am always entranced reading your tales! : ) Love the witch {or should I say old woman} and your decorations are just wonderful. I hope you get to enjoy it for longer than taking the pictures!
What an Enchanting Post!! Fly On By To My Party Here At:
1313 WitchWood Drive
http://wyldwytchcraft.blogspot.com/2010/10/my-fanciful-twist-halloween-blog-party.html
How sad I am, to have spent the last twenty minutes frolicking in the woods amidst orange fairy lights, exploring treasures and tasting sweets with you, to suddenly be brought back to my little chair in reality. My dear, you are a delight. Thank-you for being you!
Perhaps next year I shall be able to set off for my own adventure, and bring you along too!
Yay that was sooo much fun! I love how you set it up and the witch was awesome 🙂 You can see my post here: http://www.butterflydream27.blogspot.com
Thanks for hosting the party Vanessa!
Here is the link to my Halloween post:
http://maiastwinkleminiatures.blogspot.com/2010/10/halloween-party-2010.html
I’ll come back later to read your post and visit the other parties, I must have my witchy breakfast first. 🙂
The lightning witch is mad again !
Amid the night and rain,
She streaks her skinny fingers down,
She strikes the tallest spires in town
And screams with wild disdain……
Oh V,
I had such a great adventure with you just now. Thank you ever so much for inviting me. I can always count on you for a wonderfully magical time. Please visit my party at the link below!
http://creativeartseatables.wordpress.com/
Much admiration,
Wende
What a wonderous party!! Fantastic images as usual!!! Thank you for such a great party.
http://theplayoflightandshadow.blogspot.com/2010/10/welcome-to-happy-halloween-party-and.html
Stopping by, here I am. It seems that in my timing I’ve missed the crowd. But purrhaps just as well….what’s this….a cupcake they left behind? Or did the old woman make one just for me?!? And yes, I smell the love and with all this goodness what’s not to love?!?! And the magic…oh the magic…it is in the trees and in the air…..oh my goodness it’s EVERYWHERE!
But now I’m feeling nappish and so I should depart…..for I don’t think it would be a good idea to fall asleep under the witch’s cart!
Running and jumping and through the old woods….you’ll come to a clearing…..stop? I think you should…..please….if you could….
http://confessionsofajunkyardcat.blogspot.com/2010/10/purrfect-halloween-adventure-awaits.html
I still feel the effects of the treats and the whispers of magic…I’m so glad you were there with us or else who knows what would have happened? I love falling into these magic trances of stars and moonbeams with you. Thank you for this lovely party!
My kitties and I await your visit here:
http://www.yearcats.com/2010/10/15/cat-magic/
Thanks Vanessa for hosting another magical
and enchanting party.
All those goodies look so tempting.
I have just returned from my time travels
and am now going to enjoy some of the other
parties.
Happy Halloween
love Dajon xx
http://dajondesigns.blogspot.com/2010/10/magical-trip-to-halloween-past.html
Ok, finally made it to the party! Such grand fun here at the fortune teller’s place. I swirl and dance and nibble along with you.
Always a joy to attend your parties. They are all so magical and enchanting.
Happy Halloween Blog Party to everyone! I’m about to do my blog party viewing and mingle with you all 🙂 I hope you enjoy my party post, I certainly enjoyed making it! 😀
http://modernwomans.blogspot.com/2010/10/something-witchy-this-way-comes.html
What a grand adventure! And I could literally smell the sweets and roses like it was wafting right through my screen.
I must go back and read it again just to stop and stare at each photo and all the magnificent detail that just blows me away!
I had a bit of an adventure in my neck of the woods as well!
http://mollythepirate.blogspot.com/2010/10/once-told-tale.html
how how how how how how how do you do this??????????
amazing amazing amazing.
girl, you throw the best parties. i wasn’t scared. i trust you. i know your woods are safe.
but those cupcakes, vanessa. i ate too many. 13 to be exact. i had to find my way to your living room couch. and now i don’t want to leave.
goodbye for now ms. email friend. yes, that was fun. another time too, oky doky?
love
kj
Magical Vanessa!!!!
come visit me too at http://blogs.myspace.com/miladyleela
Happy Halloween!!!!!!
We loved your magickal spell woven for your party attendees.
Ours was so long we split into 3 days. The grands and I had a wonderful time and will of course be doing it again……
Thanks for a lovely opportunity, Linda The Olde Bagg
What a haunting tale! Loved going on an adventure with you!
Thank you so much for hosting!
Silly me! I was so entranced by the cupcakes I must of forgot to post my party link!
Happy Halloween!
Romy
http://pixiepaperarts.blogspot.com/2010/10/welcome-patrons-of-halloween-2010.html
Oh how delightful..thank you for such a treat…I am loving your party…thank you for the delightful fun!!
Mine is finally up..had computer glitches this morning… http://rowenleaf.blogspot.com/2010/10/fanciful-twist-halloween-party.html
Hugs, Sarah
Hi, Vanessa! What a beautifully enchanting place you have here! I always enjoy your photos and stories! Thank you for putting this wonderful blog party toghether! I’m having a wonderful time visiting the participants so far!
~Celina
forevervampress@aol.com
My Halloween Blog Party post:
http://scrapvamp.blogspot.com/2010/10/fanciful-twist-halloween-party-giveaway.html
Wonderful photos! It looks like such a fun time!
What a wonderfully creative party post! Your photos are gorgeous, as always … my mouth is seriously drooling from your caramel apples. We are coming down your way tomorrow so my husband can play upright in the Tucson Blues fest. I will throw some love your way as we come into town.
Stop by my blog and say hello! Hope to see you there soon!
http://trickyfoxdesigns.blogspot.com/2010/10/halloween-party-post-mummy-giveaway.html
Cute, cute, cute! Fabulous banners! Feel free to pop on over to my party: http://embracinggraceeveryday.blogspot.com
Your tales are so enchanting and bewitching! Your creativity is mind blowing!
You are simply Magical in every way! Enjoy your festivities 🙂
Denise
AMAZING! You are so good at this! WOW!
Here is my Halloween post! This is a Halloween party i had with the kids!
http://lechateaudesfleurs.blogspot.com/2010/10/halloween-party-halloween-home-decor.html
Bewitchingly BEAUTIFUL!!! The little stove is my favorite! You have out done yourself once again my lady. You are beyond AMAZING!:0) Thank you for hosting! Please stop by my party for a visit.
Hugs,
Melissa
http://charmschooljewels.blogspot.com/2010/10/octobers-party.html
Most spooktacular and enchanting post Vanessa, sadly I have been so tied up with other stuff that this year I am not participating by posting but I will be visiting some of the guys who have found time to post. So I get to enjoy the fun with out the hard work bit 😀
http://www.julietkbears.blogspot.com/
Miss Vanessa I am bewitched and enchanted beyond words! Scrumpdiliicious sweets and haunted treats…I have taken my fill of All Hallows spirit from your soiree in the woods. Thank you for a most magnificent dream!
http://frostedpetunias.blogspot.com/2010/10/haunting-halloween-party.html
Amazing pictures!!!
I am absolutely entranced!!
I want to live there!!!
=)
What a magical party! Thanks so much for inviting us!
Oooh, what fun! I had a fantabulous time, though I’m rather wondering about this branch that’s been growing out of my forehead since we left the enchanted fortune-teller’s lair. Ah well, c’est la vie! I’ll just have another beautiful cake and forget about it!
Oh, what a magical party, Vanessa! I’m very happy to join your fairytale party. I stole one of your candied apples and some cakes too. Sorry….
Good thing Matty wasn’t around 🙂 Hihihi
Here’s my Halloween story:
http://rodi-art.com/blog/2010/10/16/the-halloween-planet/
Have a fun filled weekend!
Such a lovely party to host! I feel like a child as I scroll through your photos! You share so much magic, mystery and fun!
Stop by and visit if you get a chance….
http://fiddledeedee-jen.blogspot.com/2010/10/haunting-house.html
Eye candy and great story, too — and, not to be forgotten, even a prize to win! Now that’s a true Halloween treat — thanks so much for everything! I haven’t put up a party post (yet), but I will come back once I manage to do just that. 🙂
— Birgit
Ohh hello Vanessa! I have made a special visit to the SPOOK CIRCUS over at Rainbow Dooky! Come on over and visit, if you dare, teeeheeeee. 🙂
I loved the pictures and the story. I’m enjoying the Halloween party and can’t wait to visit the others.
seriousreader at live dot com
Why didn’t I think of a caramel apple for breakfast?! Brilliant!
I am in costume, my robe ;]
Thank you for your tale of enchantment and wonder, Vanessa. I’m glad to party with you!
Right here. All are welcome!
http://mermaidencreations.blogspot.com/2010/10/welcome-witches.html
I had suuuchh a lovely time at this very magical place, ate quite a bit and made my wish! Thank you for transporting us to such a magical dream party. 🙂
P.S. I left the link to my party in a previous comment!
Great job hosting this fun event!
http://swirlydesignsblog.blogspot.com
To The Princess of Halloween ~Vanessa~ Such wonderful stories that stir up our imagination..It is truly beyond me the beauty and magick you create.. Love you both thanks again so much xoxo Happy Happy!!!!
Wow! Thank you for the Halloween magick!
You truly have the gift of magic and tale telling! I love your blog. Happy Samhain to you and yours! Keep up the spookieness.
Wende
http://creativeartseatables.wordpress.com/
you are truly magical!
Fantastic, amazing bewitching, and haunting! What a splendid party. Thanks for the invite. I think you’ve outdone last years soiree.
My goodness, I feel a knot in my stomach, I am so scared of masks, and your witch scared the britches off me.
If she wasent around around I could dance in the beauty of her witchy caravan all night.
wonderful wonderful wonderful
love it Miss Vanessa
xxx
sheree
http://ravenmoonmagic.blogspot.com/2010/10/halloween-party-in-spring.html
so delightful! your posts always transport me to a magical world. thank you for sharing your beautiful life with us!!!
Wonderful Spectaular Spookiness! I especially love your Fortune teller! ~cackle, cackle~
Off to visit more parties – Thanks for hosting such fanciful fun!
-Blanche
Designs by Blanche
oops my html did not work! Here’s my party –
http://sha-shajewelry.blogspot.com/2010/10/halloween-party-spooky-skeleton-event.html
-Blanche
What a wonderfully spooky celebration!
So sorry I am late to the party:
http://lifewithconnorandthetwins.blogspot.com/2010/10/spooky-celebration.html
How lovely thank you!! I very much enjoyed all the dancing and nibbling, two of my favorite things!! So glad we have escaped and our fortunes’ may be changed. I think we will have a sweet time. Take my hand as I twirl in gossamer strands of spider webs…let us depart and explore the world before usssssss and later sit and have a cup of tea and ponder on the days festivities;)
earthdancedaph@yahoo.com
Wow, wow, WOW!!! This is the most magical, wonderful, whimsical, beautiful post…no, stop. Words can’t even begin to describe what you have conjured up here. I feel like I’ve just been blessed with a little stardust 🙂 Thank you so, so much! For the post and for being such an amazing host.
Roisin x
Oh, and here’s the link:
http://childofdanu.blogspot.com/2010/10/welcome-revellers.html
I feel almost ashamed posting it here with such outstanding other parties 🙁
Another fabulous party! Thanks for coordinating this great event. I loved your party it was quite spooky and enchanting.
Thanks Again and here is the link to my Halloween Party…..http://blog1.ardoria.com/?p=897
Oh, Vanessa!! I squeal with joy at your parties, enchanting, amazing and magical! The crone had a few secret words for me, I hope to see her again and again 😉 Had a few too many cakes as usual though, delicious 🙂
http://anthropomorphicaartdolloddities.blogspot.com/2010/10/halloween-bash.html
HOW do you do this? Everything is so magical and looks mystical ~ just lovely and perfect for this party! Wish I had one of the little cakes right now. 🙂 Thanks so much for sharing ~ love it all!
xo
Pat
I LOVE YOUR POST! As always, just amazing–a feast for the eyes! My party is at: http://vagabondcreations.blogspot.com/2010/10/halloween-blog-party.html
Do stop by!
What lovely inspirational blogs I have visited today – thankyou … I scraped in at a couple of minutes to midnight with my own contribution – I had some black and orange inks I have been meaning to try out and this evening I painted my first attempt at a spiders web! I probably would still not have got round to it if it hadn’t been for the inspiration of your lovely Halloween Party so thankyou, Betty xxx
another wonderful party as always Miss V!
You really are the perfect host, thank you so much!
~karin
Why would you eat anything from that , that, whatever? Lordy she’s over 40! You have the best blogs! I read them to my grandkids! They love to get scared!
A beautiful post as always Vanessa. I was running late but my post is now up. Thank you so much for hosting. I will be back and better next year.
http://fromthemindofalphabetsy.blogspot.com/2010/10/halloween-party-2010-for-really-this.html
You always throw the best parties, Miss V. You are SWEET and SPOOKY at the same time. Thank you for sharing this magic with all of us. I will try to visit as many of the parties as I can!
Enjoy the day!
Erin
Hi Vanessa,
I so enjoyed the trip into the woods. I was a little scared but I was happy to enjoy the treats without being turned into a trinket. Please come by my halloween party at
http://anaboocreationsbysylvia.blogspot.com/2010/10/fanciful-twist-halloween-party-and.html
I hope I am one of your lucky winners!
Thank you so much for sharing your magic with all of us!
((Halloween Hugs)),
Sylvia
LOVE, love, love the photos-Lots of fun!!!
I posted mine a bit late, got quite busy…
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(¸.•´ (¸.•´✻✻✻Oh Vanessa, you always throw the most enchanting parties, Bravo! Loved everything and had a wonderful time today!! Oh, that lipstick is to-die-for too, wouldn’t mind if you revealed your source. ;D
🖤Sharon(¸.•´ (¸.•´✻
Love your party! and those tricks and treats look so fun and yummy! Thanks again for hosting! My party can be found here….
http://faeriedustdreams-michelle.blogspot.com/2010/10/its-happy-halloween-party.html
Happy Spooky Halloween Vanessa.
I am totally lost in a Halloween Dream here…a beautiful enchantment. You always capture me in a spell; I’m sure to be dreaming something magical tonight. Luv the shoes…Don’t take them off! Thanks a bunch….Appreciate all that you did in making this such a Spootackular Halloween event!
~^..^~ Annabelle
I’m giving three art prints away for this special occasion so do drop in for a chance to win something Halloweenie if you like.
http://thewoodbeyondtheworld.blogspot.com/
FABULOUS!! I hope my post was not too late! Just got it up and running!!! LOVE THIS LOVE THIS LOVE THIS!!!
YES YES! I just left a comment but forgot to leave my link! I hope it is not too late…I was out of town and just got to a computer! Plan to spend the next few hours sipping cider and flying around to all of these AMAZING parties!
I LOVE LOVE LOVE your spooky fairytale!!!
http://fanciliciousfairylands.blogspot.com/
Oh MY Goodness!!!! So, so ,so much fun!
I absolutely LOVED it!!
Didn’t have time for one myself, but am enjoying this so much.
Thank You dear,
Tracy M.
Hey Vanessa I love love your post its amazing what you can do!!!
my link is here: http://bythebroomstick.blogspot.com/2010/10/my-samhain-altar.html
thanks so much for hosting this event!!!
Wonderful party indeed!
I was thrilled to visit around and hope I can participate next year.
Until then, I would love to invite you to pay me a visit if you care to read about Disembodied Hands or view a mysterious Victorian spirit photo or two…
Happy Halloween!
Vanessa, what an incredible party! Magic abounds as always! Thank you for being such a wonderful hostess!!!
I partied earlier today but after my hayride with my little pumpkins I had to come back and visit again! This party is Vanessalicious! I loves it!
http://www.cupcakewishesandbirthdaydreams.com
What a lovely party. Please count me in!
You did a fabulous job!
Vanessa, When I saw your Party, I wanted to become a part of the magical place you created! I am awestruck with your creatiity! Just simply amazing!!!!!!!!!
xoxoxoxxo
Happy Hauntings talented one!
Hugs,Patti
Spooktacular party Vanessa! I love your magical imagination. The overall decor was amazing. I always have a great time at your party. Thanks so much for hosting a lovely event again! 🙂
Here is my party post link:
http://llcreations.blogspot.com/2010/10/halloween-party-2010.html
Thanks for the invite to your wonderful party. I’m glad we survived and weren’t taken away by the old woman. hmm..she did look familiar though.
Come to my party and see the video that my daughter Natalie, her friends and I created for today. She and I created the “dolls” and she did the voices. It’s a sight to see because it’s our first movie like this.
http://katspurrfectboutique.blogspot.com/2010/10/kats-first-halloween-videoparty.html
I would say that this was one of your most breathtaking ventures for Halloween madness!
What luscious goodies you prepared, and the Witch! The Witch! She was just utterably mesmerizing and the ugliest Witch I have ever seen! (Was it Mister Lovee wearing a witch mask???) Oh! No, no, no, he is too nice to play the part of a Witch! She must have dropped down out of the sky and created the enchanted Halloween party just for you and all of us! Must run to the other blogs, this is just way too much fun!
Happy Haunting, my Dear Miss Spookiness!
The Black Cat
=^..^=
You never let us down most beautiful Vanessa!
What a gorgeous party you have created yet again. Happy halloween to you.
My party link
http://michellekartdolls.blogspot.com/2010/10/halloween-party-2010-slightly-different.html
<3Michelle
What an absolutely enchanting party – You’ve really outdone yourself this year!! Apologies for being a bit late with my visit (although I did manage to post on time, hehe) – I was out of town at an art show…So I’ll be making the rounds over the next couple of days…Thanks so much for hosting this!!
🖤 Carolee
http://kingofmicestudios.blogspot.com/2010/10/come-in-dearies.html
Vanessa, what a great party! I am still flying around enjoying every single bit of it.
Sylvia
http://my-trinkets.blogspot.com/2010/10/witchs-hat-party.html
It boggles my mind to think of the amount of time and energy you spent in creating the most magical blog post I have ever seen. It is beautiful beyond words. Thanks so very much.
Amazing…magical delight! Sweet dreams, my friend! And enjoy the holiday season! 🖤
Thank you for a wonderful party. I’m still going to various parties.
For anyone who is interested in the Apple Brownies recipe you will find it here
http://nananaysgarden.blogspot.com/2010/10/skillet-apple-brownies.html
I got the recipe from All Recipes.com (my fave recipe site) Thank you MomZilla. I’ve made it over and over and over.
I have just been reading comments here for almost an hour! You throw the best parties. After this I won’t be able to have any treats until Christmas.
How fabulous magical and witchy!Mind-bogglingly beautiful photos.thank you for the party!
So, are you thinking about throwing a party with leprechauns around March? I may have finished making the rounds of this party (almost?) by then.
Just as yummy as the first viewing. LOVE the photos of Beautiful You! YOU are the sparkles and glitter in life. **blows kisses** Deb
oh goodnesss, gracious I forgot to leave my link to my halloween party blog!!! The party shopping adventure can be found at:
http://amagpiehalloween.blogspot.com/2010/10/theodosias-magical-emporium.html
Dearest Miss V,
You are absolutely incredible. Actually there are probably a multitude of more appropriate words to describe you
Enchanting, Whimsical, Wonderful, Silly, Creative, Uber Talented, Wonderful, Lovely, Beautiful, Spirited,Wonderful, ETC. ETC….
I am still reading and visiting. I cannot stop. I could just sit for minutes at a time on one photo to see all the magic that it contains. You take to me to worlds that I imagine but dont get to see everytime you weave a magical Tale(There is another descriptive word “MAGICAL”. You are like my Wendy in Peter Pan. I just want to sit in your back yard and listen to your stories all day. I am headed back to the post to read it to my children. I must tell you that they loved the tale of the witches cottage and the swingset. I told that to them the other night for bedtime, and tonight they want me to take them to the cottage. So we are going to try to find that witchy cottage tonight. They are so excited and a little spooked at the same time. What fun. Tonight I am going to read them the party post. We shall be playing with this for days.
I would love to tell you how each part of your story enchanted me, but I know you have parties to visit. Please stop by mine. I would love to have you, since you are the inspiration.
http://candydelane.typepad.com/curiosities/2010/10/a-gypsy-witchs-halloween-party.html
Spells and Wishes,
Wendy from Wonderland
Hi – Here is my link again – I don’t see me on your list of partiers
http://bucketsofhalloweenideas.blogspot.com/2010/10/halloween-mantle.html
Thanks! Paula from Idaho
http://bucketsofhalloweenideas.blogspot.com/2010/10/boo-wreath.html
I dojn’t see me on the partiers so here is my blog URL for the post – thanks for hosting this!
(hello again)
I was so excited to see you at my party so soon! I’m teaching the Swedes about blog partying now; handed out a bunch of invitation cards at an art show yesterday which I helped organize 😀
Came back to look at all the beautiful detail… I could stare for hours at your photos – and then I saw the beautiful pics of you and the updates! Yay!
Vanessa you are sooooooooooo creative! Your party is fantastic, wonderful! I really have no words! Thanks for share!
Xoxo
AAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH!!!!!! Such magical perfection you have conjured up in your fanciful dream like world, but the witch, the witch! She is truly frightening indeed…or is it a he? Could it be Mister Lovee who lured you into the wooded glen to dance and nible with such delight? Me hopes twas not the scary witches from the cottage below the steps.
WHat fun you all must have had and boo hoo to me who couldn’t come out and play, BUT I still plan to make my rounds.
My darling Friendling, no one can weave tales of wonders like you!!!!
xoxox cori
Oh your party is wonderful, Vanessa! You put a lot of work and dedication to your posts, I’m sure it’s part of your blog fame 🙂 I shouldn’t really say posts though, it’s more like blogging events!
your posts are the most wonderful and awesome things in the planet! i just smile and smile as i read them, and go wandering in my mind, in my fancy dress, wherever you are going..thank you so much for enriching my life with your lovely magic!
xx
I know Im very late…. I ask your forgiveness!
But please stop by and have a bit of Butter Beer with me and my undead friends…
http://dailyicing.blogspot.com/2010/10/witching-hour-is-almost-gone.html
Thank you V for the fabulous treats and as always the party has been amazing!
What a wonderful party! I had so much fun reading your post! I really felt like I was inside the story, and I got such a fright when the Fortune Teller said she would turn us into branches! Oh me, oh my!
I hope I can make it to next year’s party.
Congratulations V, you always amaze me! (Oh I made a rhyme!)
this was stunning! the hours and hours of work-did you start LAST year!? Ijust sumble duponyour blog….fate maybe….your photos leave me drooling! I fyou coudl read my mind I would wish to be fortuenate enough to bel told how you did your sparkle and stars? a layer I’m thinking but where or where did you find it……..please share if you can..www.sweetsassystudio.blogspot.com
Miss Vanessa,
First of all , thank you so much for hosting such a fun fall feast !!! Your visual eye candy never fails to amaze me !! All of your photos is filled with so much magic and enchantment, it is like reading a fairytale 🙂
Thank you for stopping by my party as well, I was so excited to see a comment from our dear hostess 🙂 and to answer your question… When my parents were about my age, they used to have huge Halloween bashes every year, but that kinda slowed down once they had kids… so now here I am , carrying on the tradition after seeing all of the fun they had, looking through old pictures….
Last year was the first year I kinda tried to bring it back, I have a feeling it’s going to be a new tradition all over again 🙂 It was very successful last year , and this year is highly anticipated by all of last years attendees… The date is set for October 30th, I cannot wait to share the pictures with you all…
Have a spooktacular Halloween !!!
-Justina
http:/labohememagique.blogspot.com
Loved your wonderful Halloween extravaganza. Your story was so creepily inviting! Thank you so much for inviting us along.
this was a wicked good time! I definitely want to come back next year! please include me in your drawing. Thank you so much for all you did, and will do, and for the opportunity to win something wonderful.
I did 3 days of posts.
pre-party: http://piecesoffatesusan.blogspot.com/2010/10/friday-funlead-in-to-tomorrows-magical.html
main party:
http://piecesoffatesusan.blogspot.com/2010/10/magical-and-enchanted-halloween-party.html
post-party:
http://piecesoffatesusan.blogspot.com/2010/10/wind-down-from-enchanted-and-magical.html
Peace,
Susan
Thanks for hosting such a charmed affair! I’m still shaking the glitter out of my hair!
OMGoodness!!!
The girls and I went CRaaaazzzy over the pary!!! I could’nt wait to get home from work to see all the spooktackular goodness that you created! Sooo much fabulousness!!!(not a “real” word but I too make up my own) Anywho…so much fun! Thank you so much for sharing!
Big hugs from our house to yours!
Leslie,Kali,Grace,Ella & Ava
I realized that my previous comment didn’t have a direct link to the Halloween Party post. So, here it is!
http://cupcakewishesandbirthdaydreams.blogspot.com/2010/10/halloween-party-2010.html
What a beautiful magical party. I hope next year to participate but with us being in a state of upheaval it wasn’t really plausible.
I also wanted to add that I also bestowed a Lovely Blog Award to you over on mine. Have a great day!
OH me, OH my, what a wickedly spookiful, and haunting time I’ve had!! I’ve just flown in on my little broom from the boring world outside to find this magical and candy coated time awaiting me here!! What fun!!! And you costume!! My goodness me!! You ARE the good witch of the west, methinks!! I was ever so frightened of the fortune teller……but I think I may just take a nibble of some of these delicious sweet things!!
Thank You for sharing such a perfect Halloween treat with us all!! 🙂
How Low!!! for “swirly designs” to just be an ad!
I think you found your “other” calling ….an event planner! You could pull off some amazing parties!
What an amazing tale Miss Vanessa! I loved it! Take care, Martha
Whew, what a magical ride. My broomstick is getting splinters !!!!!count me for a mystical giveaway. Off I go to the next pumpkin party.
Thank you again for hosting such a great event!
I’ve just this second finished going round every party linked in the comments here (I had to take a few sleep breaks and work breaks lol!), and I posted a comment on each of their party posts 🙂 Everyone did such a wonderful job and put so much effort in, it has been a lovely (albeit tiring lol!) 3-day blog hop hehe.
This was my first ever blog party and I’ve had such a fun time 🙂 and thank you for visiting my party post and for the kind comment you left there.
My Dearest Vixen Vanessa,
What a halloween goddess you are!! I so enjoyed visiting your post and that of some of your party goers! I wanted so much to participate but was too busy with work to make it happen. Though my work has been fabulously fun of late! I am the lady that did the faerie wedding you were kind enough to comment on a while back (I actually got to create a huge party designed around the faerie and myth theme which I will blog about later). I just wanted to say again how much I enjoy your blog, you are becoming a source of inspiration for me I am happy to say. If you are not too tired of blogging you might get a kick out of a wedding I posted about a bride that was totally into pumpkins… I think she even tops you!! (triciafountainedesign.com/blog/ Anyway thank you so much for sharing all your wonderful creative gifts, I just revel in them!!
Hi Vanessa,
I had a wonderful time. You throw a fantastic party! Hope we can all do this again soon. Thank you for being such a great host. I love your blog. You are fun and creative.
Have a spooktacular Halloween!
xxoo
Janet
Janets Creative Pillows
Beautiful, beautiful! Every visit is such an adventure x
Happy Hallowonth!
(thats me mashing together of Hallows Month, instead of Hallows Evening)
BOOO -Pinkster
goodluck to everyone…
As always your parties are amazing. How wonderful!I am in the spirit now and can’t wait to do tons of fun halloween stuff.
Thank you for your creativity and spirit!
Kristy
Holy cow!!! I swear I never knew Halloween could be so magical and beautiful until I found you last year!!! So luscious and fantastical as always. Thanks for getting my creative juices flowing!!!
Vanessa, I’m reading this post after the fact but I’ve just got to say that your photos have me completely entranced with their gorgeousness. I’m a professional Photoshopper and am still not really sure how you make them so darn magical. Just stunning! I LOVE that fortune teller sign, too. Happy Halloween!
no one ….. No One throws a party quite like you do! I am so thrilled to be here. I know….tardy – bad me. But there have been so many many places to visit. I am rejuvenated after stopping here today and will finish teh remainder of the posts tonight. I hpoe you had the opportunity to stop by at Woodwings Midnight Ride!
http://wood-wings.blogspot.com/2010/10/midnight-ride.html
oh my, this was such a wonderful post, thank you!
Ohhhhh, I always love your party posts, such delicious detail, keeps me reading and looking through to the end. I especially love the book with the layers of ephemera – having made many such books myself.
Boo to You! Blessings ~ Eileen @ Star’s Fault
I couldn’t wait– I had to zip over and see the photos, at least. It’s so cool! I look forward to a full reading.
So very late to comment and put the direct link up. Great party you had!! What lovely treats…hope you don’t mind if I take a bite or two. 😉
http://58cherries.blogspot.com/2010/10/bootiful-party.html
Happy Halloween!!
I was soooo hoping you would be hosting another spell-binding, story-telling event this year, Vanessa. I wish I could have gone with you in person to that magical party in the woods. Thankfully, your photographs capture everything so wonderfully.
You are so talented! – Viewing the photos was like looking at a beautiful and magical “I Spy” compendium. Each time I look, something new comes to my vision – curiouser and curiouser…..So Dreamlike!
V-
I am truly mesmerized by your musings, photos, and artwork. You so remind me of myself when I was – well – like you said, it was another life…As a fellow Sagittarian and creative being – I feel a kindred connection. Not sure why, or how, I stumbled upon your party – fate perhaps? Please don’t ever stop – I live frivolously (and spiritually) through your work and if it were to cease I surely would shrivel up and die. Thank you for awakening something in me I haven’t felt in years!
Have a wonderful Halloween everyone! Love all the ideas! Perfect for the season.
I must say as an artist (photographer) and stylist, I don’t think many people know how much time and thought goes into a photo shoot of this magnitude. I am amazed by your dedication to your art.
i NEVER tire of halloween (my favorite holiday – every day ) and your parties transport me there with only a wish. thank you again.
Hello Vanessa
I loooooove reading your blog, also through the secret keyhole. I am also an artist. I am so inspired by everything you; When its Halloween I always think of you and your wonderful parties. I love the whimsy and magic of the old days, wich I think are reminiscent in your blog.I am 14, turning 15 in October and hope that I can be as good as you one day.
Keep up the good work,
Lots of love, Jasmin
Wonderful party!! I like dust transported perfume and color of the fairies and ghosts. I never so happy to access your gypsy perfect world. I look forward to all year!
Awesome party!! There have been so many places to visit. I never found such a great and amazing party post.
Wonderful!! The witch looks a bit creepy, though. But overall, you did a great job on your gypsy world! How I wish office parties would look like this also!
Amazing party shared by you. I want to celebrate such party on my brother birthday. Thanks for suggestion.
I love love love this……I am new to the blog world so I am still trying to figure all this out…..all I do know is that your page inspires me so much!!!!! You are welcome to check out my page as well…..it would flatter me if you did!!!!
Beautiful!!!!
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