A Vintage Halloween...

My favorite time of year is fast approaching!! I love the witchy ways of Halloween... dressing up as an altered ego, the parties, being scared out of my skin and of course all the yummy treats!   

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Having grown up in an era of home made, our costumes were thrifty, fun and very creative. I remember my dad reaching into the fireplace and taking a had full of soot and proceeded to wipe it on my face!! Next my plaid dress was stuffed with a pillow, he tightening up my belt, tied a scarf on my head and sent me out the door... as Aunt Jemima!! I laugh about it now but as a little girl I was the grumpiest pancake you'd ever seen!

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Now that I have a daughter of my own I admit I have fallen prey to easy street. Last year while in a box store my daughter spotted the costume section. Much to my dismay we headed over for a look. Guess what! She fell in love... not a witch or a princess as most 3 year olds would... no my girl picked the ugliest beige, gold, brown and orange Octopus I have ever seen! Unique it certainly was, just like my girl ;) For me it was easy on the pocket book, took no time at all and best of all it made us both giggle.  

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That was last year. This year we'll be making a costume and have fun doing it! Yes I know buying one is easy but I fear my daughter won't have the same kind of long lasting memories and embarrassing moments as I did. This year she wants to be a scary witch so along with repurposing some clothing, making a hat, embellishing her to the 9's, I've decided to pass down the tradition and will be wiping her face with soot! Thanks for the crafty idea Dad!



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Between getting costumes ready, making decorations, prepping the house and deciding on tricks or treats to hand out it will be a busy month end for everyone. Here's a few reminders of the fun we had as kids... carving pumpkins, embarrassing costumes, great parties and of course all the sexy moms! Enjoy!

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Halloween preparations to take care of I must be off!

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Stay tuned for Friday's Victorian Halloween Post! For a sneak peek and a look at my inspiration boards come follow me on Pinterest! If you're not a member yet send me an email and I'll be sure to invite you to the fun!

Have an amazing Holiday Monday!

XOXO

Dawna

Creative Curator