A Glimpse of October Around Our House

Here it is…

 …the last day of October (Halloween) and I am just now snapping photos of our Halloween/Fall decorations.

Better late than never!

Enjoy.

Our "formal" Dining Room.  

I use quotation marks because this room is anything but formal.

It is probably one of my most favorite rooms of the house.

Our fireplace mantle in our Family Room.

I raised up the ironstone pitcher with a stack of vintage school books.

These books are close to 100 years old…the teacher in me loves them!

I picked them up at an antique store off of I-29 in rural northwest Missouri.  I love that they have a "local"connection to where they now rest.

A cute collection of reproduction vintage Halloween decorations sits on a bathroom shelf.

Back to the Dining Room for a moment…

Remember when Longaberger Baskets and parties were all the rage?!  Oh how I loved going to and hosting those parties.  I have quite a few Longaberger baskets in my personal collection.

This one is a cherished favorite…
…a Hostess Only opportunity purchase.

I jumped at the chance to buy it and never have regretted the money I spent on it.  (Even with my discount it was pricey.)  My kids love this pumpkin basket and get giddy with excitement when I bring it out every October 1st.

And just a couple other little things to share…

My mom bought this holiday purse for Mary Catherine when she was about 3-years old.  Mary is kind enough to allow me to use it in my holiday decor!  *wink*

Mary Catherine's "trick or treat" bag that I sewed last October.
Mary picked out the coordinating fabrics!
She really does have an eye for color and pattern.

So there you have it…a glimpse of October around our house.

I hope that your little ghouls and goblins get more tricks than treats!

Our rains have finally stopped…the sun is breaking through the clouds…and while it will be cold and damp we will be warm and toasty around our neighbor's fire pit celebrating all that is fun about tonight with good food and sweet treats.

Happy Halloween!