I am tickled! I am thrilled! I am doing triple backflips (in my mind). I am so excited so many of you have signed up for our Halloween Party. For some reason I was forseeing some lonely witch, on a dirt road in the desert, having a party for one. Alas, you shall join me, Yippeeeee, Hoooray!!
I updated the last post, with a new flyer link for those of you who do not have a white blog background. Noone asked me to, but I thought it would look better 😉 I know, I am obsessive like that…
Also, you can continue to sign up. I am already working on the links list. So my head doesn’t pop off my body right before the festivities begin 😉
So, I have a question. Was it a weird week, or was it just me? I had to escape it and do some love things… Like collect wee creatures…
The local shoppes are going to start sending a super tall mean guy to escort me out if I don’t stop asking, "When are your pumpkins coming in?" But, I will keep asking as long as they keep responding with "I don’t know." Luckily, the farmer’s market was a happy tiny pumpkin creature filled place…
I am a girl who can not say no to certain things. If a certain gourd, makes goo-goo eyes at me, it’s all over, he is moving in 😉
And, if he has brothers, it’s okay, they can move in too…
I am beginning to think that my ability to have friendly relationships with inatimate objects is becoming a good thing. Who needs complicated?? 😉
People ask me, you know, don’t you get lonely in your country world. All that time spent alone? And I am thinking, what, are they for real? Didn’t they just hear the stories these ghosties had to tell??
Like about the time, they were absconded by the Pirate??
Tell me that I am not wrong in thinking that you share some of my insanity (which I really think is societies unrecognized version of sanity, but that is a whole other blog post). Tell me, that you don’t peg something, and attach affection towards it like I did with these wee pumpkin creatures?
The market was in a tizzy because I was so adamant that the stem not be broken on this other wee little spicy guy.
I held him through check-out. I carried him with me in a little bag. Please take care of the stem! And see, he is in his new home, stem and all 😉
So, it is safe to say, this week’s escape from the real world, while keeping in the autumn mode, was spent enjoying some time with lil punkins & friends!!!
Aren’t lil’ punkins the cutest things ever??????
King Bird thinks so too!
I also couldn’t resist buying myself some flowers. I just couldn’t. They were so bright and lovely. I guess I have a Spring Halloween Twist goin’ on here…
I find it to be such a fulfilling wonderful feeling to pick up flowers for myself. It makes me feel like I am being friends with me, and loving me. Instead of being a meanie to my own self.
It might sound silly, but, to look at them, and know that I gifted them to myself is such a good thing. Brought them home, trimed them up, put them in a vase. A little love for me from me. I think we have to do a little something nice for ourselves every so often…
My Mammie taught me that. Nice sheets, nice towels. Love yourself. Stand up for yourself, be your own cheerleader. All that fa la la stuff. And it took me a long time to get it and apply it… Maybe it just took growing up… But I am glad she planted the seed, so I could grasp it and water it, when I was ready…
I went into town today (to my house in town), to check on the witches and make sure they are waking up and getting their garments ready for our Halloween Fete!!
Socks, pointy shoes, bloomers… Check!
Hats… Check Check!
This gal is also having her scary witch mask waxed for the event…
I chose a few bakelite bangles for the dress up event. Even though I have most of my faves here in the country with me…
Everytime I go to my in town lil’ home, I feel like I am in wonderland. I forget all the treasures I have to play with…
I even decided to let you into my very very very very secret silly bangle play dress-up drawer… You can choose anything you want to play with 😉
While I was at it, I restocked on some major staples… Shoes! I have a hearty collection that are all but forgotten, so I decided to bring s’more to the country with me…
I don’t even know what is in or out. I just wear what I like, which scares my sis sometimes. So, I packed the bag full. Oooo, I forgot I had these…
And then unpacked when I got to the country…
Who knows? What if a nice oger wants to take me out dancing this week? (hint hint) Hmmm, strange shadows…
I have to be prepared…
Little did I know that the kind oger himself, had treats to add to my pumpkin and gourd collection. He hid them behind his back. I never would have guessed what he was hiding 😉 He is too funnnnnny!!
Here is a bad night photo. Thank you Mr. Loveeeee, they are perfectly cute! I guess, a cornucopia will be in store at some point this fall…
So there you have it… Catch up, of the long silly version. The next time I come to visit you, I will have some extra fun goodies!! Little elvies and creatures I made in July. I am just finishing painting them. Time got away from me. But, yes more elves and other super secret characters will be in the shop sooooooon!! Just a few days 😉
Make sure you stay in the fun Halloween Dress-up mooooooood!! I can only tell you that, things are getting spookier around here by the minute. Don’t worry, it won’t get very spooky 😉
Feel free to continue signing up for the party. Just let me know you are joining in, and make sure you leave me your correct blog link… Here are the details if you are just joining us… The more the Cacklier!!
See you real soooooon!! Elvies and such, next time I visit 😉
🖤, V
What a wonderfully fun blog! Your Lady-quin in boutyful dress was gorgeous. I want to be her.
that is your craziest blog entry yet! i love it;0) you must be so rich to own all that stuff. your photos are always so well taken and just make me want to be right there. how do you do it? my 6 year old and i have been planning our party. we have two skeletons who we are going to treat to a tea party! lili is having so much fun thinking of things to do. i am not a very good photographer though so i am not sure if the mmod we wish to portray will be there. anyhoo we will have a blast trying;0) big noises smooches mmmmwwah rosey
Hey Miss V…the party hostess with the mostess!!
should be fun!!!!
Hi Vanessa! I’m glad you buy flowers for yourself, I love your mother’s advice- I’ll be sure to pass it on to my girls- be your own cheerleader- I like it!
Those graffiti looking shoes are too funny! While those aren’t my taste, those black ones with the bow are absolutely gorgeous! What a fancy witch I would be in those! 😉
Don’t you just love white pumpkins? They are like little pumpkin ghosts.
(And, FYI, I add personalities to everything–even numbers.)
oooooohhhh i can hardly wait for the party!!! i am busy busy in my studio tidying up (it’s a real disaster) and creating halloween magic! from a “not so scary” ghosty to little headstones… fun fun fun!!! oh and i’ll be having giveaways of some of my little creations and kits… extra fun fun fun!!! thanks so much again miss vanessa for putting this all together, but i’m pretty sure you’re having a ball just with the preparations!!!
yes, this week was a bit odd… perhaps the change of season???
I am really looking forward to this one, it is going to be FUN!
Twyla
I just love reading your blog! I’m having computer vs. camera issues, so I won’t be able to join in the fun myself, but I’ll probably peek in and see how everyone else is doing!! 🙂
ok
if i can get My Crew
back from the beach
{{ YES, the Beach }}
we will be @ the Part-tay!
🙂
((( you would have to be
~~out of your gourd~~
to miss this… )))
Good morning Vanessa,
OMG!!! This is going to be a super cool and so fantastic event! Love this witch, can I win it? LOL
~ Gabriela ~
PS–
i borrowed—–>
1 bracelet;
a pair of shoes
{{ how fortunate for me wear the same size }};
and
a fewpinkflowers.
hope that was OK by you.
🙂
i did not go
anywhere NEAR the stem,
BTW……………………..
I have a weakness for white pumpkins myself, too!!
And I just adore all those stylish shoesies and sparkley jewels too!!! Oh pretty, pretty 🙂
Taking the time to treat yourself is a wonderful way to live. I think that often women in particular, don’t do that. I do it regularly and encourage my daughters to do so, too.
Great bling – love all the shoes!
Lorrie
Oh my…that drawer of bangles is just lovely…I don’t know if I could even begin to choose, and think I would have to sit and just try them on over and over again…
May I say that I absolutely ADORE you. Your creative genius awakens dreams in me that I had long forgotten. Your blog, to me, is like string to a cat…I see it and I just HAVE to play. An odd week indeed…what a joyous discovery I found in you, my magical Muse. **blows kisses**
You can have Sprautunm if you like … It is easy to mix your seasons up in Arizona. Here in Phoenix, it will be summer until Halloween day. That is always our first day of weather where you might need a light sweater or something. I am looking forward to it … 100 degrees + is getting old!!!
OH yes!! Buying yourself little pretties now and then is most important, I’ve found! 🙂 I tend to be of the pretty sweater or stocking gifting sort, myself!! 😉
But oh, are we ever in need of new towels….there’s an idea for my next shopping trip!! 🙂
what dainty gourds and punkins!! HOORAY FOR FALL!!
Vanessa,
So much to comment about on this post. I love all the lovely pumpkin friends you brought home. I too am one that make items my friends and sometimes catch myself talking to them.(Does this make me crazy?) Love the corn what a sweet surprise, it is like flowers but they last longer.
I love what your Mammie told you and too many of us take too long to figure this one out. Smart lady!
T love the flowers the colors are just stunning.
Okay on to the shoes and bangles! LOVE them. I am a nut about jewelry. I use to be a fashion merchandiser and loved the clothing lines (my oldest is named after Coco Chanel). I just love classic fashion. So what all are we to do at the Halloween Party? I am looking forward to it.
Have a great Friday! Hugs, Bobbi Jo
Oh Miss Vanessa,
I loved this post. Your mother taught you wonderful essentials to cherish who you are. This week was filled with winds of change that I would rather not thing about, and so I also escaped into my land of imagination and creating. I love how you capture images and words that peek into your imagination. I love those little pumpkins too. When my girls were little every year I put three pumpkins on my stoop, a fat one, a tall skinny one and one of those little pumpkins. I painted their little faces as if they were singing at the top of their lungs. My pumpkin trio. Have a wonderful weekend. Karen
Could you say you are Off Your Gourd as far as pumpkins are concerned? Ha ha ha! I know how you feel. I have a deep and abiding love for pumpkins. And all your lovely bangles! So delightful!
Love it, love it all!!! From pumpkins to those spectular shoes and all in between!!!
I do speak to objects….I even think they have little souls. If I choose something from a bunch of the same thing (say in a store)- even though one might be slightly off I always have to stick with the first one I touched. Now anyone reading this is going to think I’m totally off my trolly. I am an odd one but that’s what makes us unique, right? (I say us because I KNOW you get it)
Um, when I get to one day visit you I want to play with those bracelets, k? FAB-U-LOUS!!
Can’t wait for the party……I’m already working on ideas.
XOXOXOXOXOX
P.S. You are spot on about doing things for ourselves, I love to buy myself flowers.
Those bangles are fabulous – love how you’ve got them all organised. And always remember a lady can never have enough shoes! Still no pumpkins in Scotland.
Ohhhh this is soooo exciting! I’m sooo looking forward to that party! And of course I’ll come back here to see your next post, giveaway or not! But better giveaway to be honest!
Have a great weekend!
Love all your photos & the little pumpkins are fun, aren’t they? (More to display, hehe) I was wondering, in photo #8, where did you get the skeleton hand? (I want one!)
xoxo
~K
Vanessa,
I see you are displaying the much coveted “white pumpkins” (which I am unable to locate in Texas. I love the witch and the creative way you talk about Halloween. I love the shoes too. Thanks for the thoughtful comment you left on my blog regarding the death of my daughter-in-law. Things have settled down somewhat and soon I will post something on my blog about the whole situation. Keep Josh, Isabella and my son in your prayers.
Kris
P.S. I just love reading your blog it lightens my load and brighten’s my days.
Kris
LOVE the little pumpkin friends!!! And I love your imagination as well, you are so entertaining, I just love visiting your blog because it is like a little fairy wonderland!!!! xoxoxo!
Oh my gosh, can I borrow some shoes????? Thanks I will have a hard time picking a pair out but I think my favorites are the very colorful pointy type! Love them! So glad you treated yourself to that beautiful bouquet …so pretty and the colors are awesome! You deserve everyone of their smiling little faces. Sunny weekend to you!
Oh Vanessa, of course so many people signed up for your party!!! Who wouldn’t want to partake in a feastive Halloween adventure with you and be part of your magical world for the day!??!? See how you inspire the blog world?
Thanks for spreading your creative magic fairy dust onto all of us! 😉
Aah, big sigh…I have known you had posted something all day, it showed up on my google reader. But I told myself reading it would be my treat at the end of the long, long day. And what a lovely treat it was! Today was photograph the house day, ugh! Visiting with you was so much nicer! I love your bracelet drawer, what treasure! I can hardly wait to see the party! Oh and the new little elves too!
The pumpkins and gourds are beautiful, don’t you love orange? Love your treasures, I feel like diving in and play dress-up as a little girl again…are you game? Happy autumn evening to you!
Ah, I know the words to all the songs you sing!
O! Please Let me borrow those turquoise shoes!!! hehe and YES!!! FLOWERS are all about LOVE!!! Yours are Beauty Full for sure! I also LOVE that, be a cheerleader for one self!! Give me a J, give me a O, give me a Y! What’s that spell, JOY!!! I LOVE King Bird, give him a BIG MUAH!!! I was just thinking this morning, I’ve got to put PUMPKIN on my list to LOOK for when I go out Monday! I don’t go out shopping that much soOOOOOoo I must write a list to remember what to get! I’ll have a lil party too soOOOOOo THANKS Sweet gal!!! for inviting us to join in your JOY!!! JOY all around to EVERYONE, these parties are FUN!!! i’ll be on the LOOK-OUT for new Vanessa Shop dwellers! Woot!
Love the pumpkin, gourds, bngles and shoes – those black ones are to die for! I’m so sorry I’ll be missing the party – can’t wait to read all about it and see the photos of all the ghoulish, ghostly events. Your imagination knows no bounds – and that’s a wonderful thing, dearest V. xoxox
Mz. Vanessa You will never be a lonely old witch out on a dirt road in the desert!!!
Thats my job heh heh….
See you at the party… warts, snaggle teeth and all!
What fun it is to visit your blog! I agree with you completely about buying flowers for yourself. I do it, too. It makes me feel special and loved and just makes my world more beautiful. Sometimes I buy flowers to put in my classroom and the kids like it as much as I do! What wonderful photos you take….I must come by more often.
the way you share your happenings makes my heart grin.
Very fun post! Can’t wait for the Halloween party, I will be there : )
Kathy
Your party preparations look such fun, I am just jealous that I can’t join in, so I’ll have to catch up on all the festivities the following weekend. (I did try to explain to my bo that although his birthday is very important, this event is a world wide collective a halloweeniness, but he insisted that he comes first!)
I would love to come to the party! Whopee! I can’t wait:) Thanks for hosting…
Miss Fanciful, we are more alike than I ever even imagined! I so pity the fool who happens to break the stem off any pumpkin I adore! But my FAVORITE pumpkin stems have “hair” and it had best stay on the stem until after Halloween to be sure!
I sooo love Fall…I have ginormous pumpkins galore decorating my house both inside and out (LOTS of rain this year = HUGE pumpkins!)….beautiful Mums….gourds on the mantle….Indian corn on my front door…I am loving FALL!!
Shoes, what’s in and what’s out? Ahh…this is what I love about fashion today. NOTHING is “in” or “out”. If it’s from a few years ago…it’s “vintage” and even more desirable. To each his own and this is how it always should be! 🙂
Can’t wait for the next shop update!!!
Too cute tiny pumpkins! and chile. I just heard on the news that pumpkins are available in Wilcox…but they are tre expensive this year. Maybe we could take round watermelons and turn them into carved pumpkins…LOL
Just curious as to what camera you use.
What a most wonderful blog – admirable.
I came via My Marrakesh another great one!
Thanks for sharing I bookmarked you.
just came
back to make sure no one
had messed with that little stem….
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Oh my…love the flowers, the shoes, the bangles and that witch. She needs to come visit me! She can even borrow my broom.
girl, you will never party alone!!! It will be such fun, I cant wait!
I always get excited when I turn my computer and go to your blog…You have fabulous posts and only wish I could attend the Halloween Party. I will be there in spirit… Have a wonderful time and I look forward to reading all about it on the following Monday! Cheers
Michelle
Oh to have a few stolen moments in your closet when you aren’t looking! All your bobbles and baubles (is that a Zuni bracelet with all that turquoise in that photo? FAB-u-LUSS!), and those SHOES. My dear, I must have those pink graffiti ones you had forgotten about. 🙂
Every day is a party for you, isn’t it?
Have fun,
Kate
Hi Vanessa, I stopped by to invite you to visit my blog today. OMG, Vanessa I just got my fabric swatches back from Spoonflower. They use a dreamy 100% cotton material. Have a peek and take home the links or if you are already invited by them, let the Creative Muse loose! Karen