How can it be, that our favorite day of pumpkin holiday magic has arrived so soon?
Golden leaves and candy corn flickering flames…
Warmest glow of candlelight…
Sweet ole owls all in a row.
(for good luck of course)
Magical flickers of wax and wick…
Fairylights do just the trickΓ’β¬Β¦
And sparkles, of course!
For what is a trick and a treat without sparkles?
We follow the warm autumn light into the Halloween house.
There is more enchantment than hauntings, I can assure you.
The adult children aged 30 or more, put on their costumes and dance with cackles galore.
The kittens are rowdy.
The mushrooms sing songs.
The geese carry the crows, always on their back.
Of course, you know this, I know.
You have just the psychic knack.
Butterflies warm their wings…
And polka dot tea cups come out in droves, clink clink!
The characters gather under the lighted candelabra…
To beckon you in for a night of delightment and tales that may make you shiver.
Hot cocoa and a cozy fire to warm you back up.
And caramel corn to give you the energy to dance all night long.
The magic is there for the taking, just reach in and grab it.
It's just waiting for you to take the leap.
Make a wish on the count of three.
Close your eyes and feel a tap on your shoulder.
Don't worry, there are no ghosts around here from Boulder.
(we're in Arizona but hey, that rhymed, tee hee!)
Although I can not speak for how the hand print in the fireplace got there.
It's been there from the day I moved in you see.
So perhaps you know the tale, and are prepared to tell me?
Either way, have no fear.
The fairies are around you, they travel far and near, to light the path on All Hallows' Eve, for only one night a year.
Tis' here, tis' here!
And if you truly believe, they just may grant your wish.
So tap the tips of your toes on the edge of your bed as you drift off to sleep…
To let them know that you'd like to meet.
In dream land, in fairytales, in places of the heart.
If you're here then I know you understand this tale I tell…
As I curtsy and thank you for being so swell!
I pinky swear to be here every Halloween so long as I live…
To share these spells.
Good spells only.
Garden witches galore.
Waiting and hoping that you share some of your own folklore.
Now run off and beware of the imps.
And don't forget, the trolls and elves live for the tricks.
So check your locks and brush your teeth.
On this one and glorious yearly Halloween!
Cackles to you, from my broom stick up high!!!
I shan't say good-bye but instead I'll say….
I shall see you up in the moonlit sky!
Happy Halloweeeeeeen my friends!!!!
Magic, and stars and wishes to you!!
Love, V
xoxo
PS: Our dearie, The Mad Hatter, sent you a gift this year my pretties!!
He wrote a Halloween song just for youuuu!!
This is a snippet of the song, we have it on cd, I'll post the rest sooooon!
xoxo
It's called Every Halloween!
All the photos in the video below are by me & taken mostly from our yearly Halloween festivitiesΓ’β’Β‘


















Happy Halloween! What a great post! That first picture needs to be a card if it’s not already!
I LOVE the song! How cool was that! Thank you to the Hatter!
I thought I remember a certain someone saying they weren’t putting much out for Halloween. ;0) Couldn’t resist??? It all looks great!!!
I am having Tivo problems today. I can’t seem to watch what’s recorded! Me thinks the hobgoblins are up to no good in my house today!
I love your party! Everything is so beautiful! Thank you for getting me in the spirit this year. I had my own little Halloween party last night. π
I love Mr. Lovee’s song and really enjoyed all the pictures from years past of your parties. They are all so fabulous, just like you!
love & blessings
~*~
ps…hugs & kisses to Matty & Miles
I dropped by Laura’s blog and was guided to yours. Awesome decorations. This is my favorite time of the year. Happy Halloween to you and yours.
It’s a great TREAT to have a Halloween post from you! Thank you and have a magical All Hallow’s Eve!
Oh lovelovelove!!! All of it.
**blows kisses**
Deborah
Too cool Mr. M Hatter, reminiscent of the late great Leonard Cohen. Vanessa, love your incredible Halloween spirit Γ°ΕΈΕ½Ζ and Dia de Muertos as well.
Lovely treats and no tricks! And I live in Boulder (CO), so I can assure you that our ghosts are friendly. I’ll send some next year to join in your fun!
Oh Vanessa, you did it again. Love all the Halloween pretties. Great video and Happy Halloween to you and Mr. Hatter.
What a fun song!!! Thank you both for sharing it with us. Your Halloween looks magical as usual!!!
What an Enchanting Halloween you had, but then I knew you would!
I feel like I’ve been given an extra-special treat by checking back on your website in December. While everyone else in in the throes of Christmas madness, I’ve been blessed with a snippet of Halloween fun and this great song. Now I want a copy so I can hear it every year…love the lyrics and his voice…very Warren Zevon.
I love your pumpkin theme party! It’s amazing. Everything’s fine! Thank you for inspiring me. Next Halloween I’m going to dress up and put on my favorite dress.and share my links with you. I hope you will like it, too.
evening dresses with sleeves
The Mad Hatter has mad musical skills…so fun to look at your decorating skills, the country house has a soul…