Phew! What a busy month October was...well, it really all began last year when my 3 daughters decided - after seeing my Halloween party photos, that they wanted a Halloween party at 'home'. So, being the 'always-happy-to-please-my-family' mum that I am, it stemmed from there! It took the whole year - gathering ideas, organising creature visits, printing labels, shopping, baking and making and that is without time decorating the house which took DAYS! Anyways, it was worth every single minute and I am so happy that everyone went home
I repeated the process all over again on Halloween - Monday 31st. I invited friends for lunch - including Amanda. She and Boris hit it off straight away! *Ü* Boris being my butler...he is totally invaluable. *Swoon*.
I knew it would happen. I never should have checked out Pinterest - far too many fab ideas. Far too many recipes and decorations that I wanted to try - and did and I now have to find a home for everything!
Which brings me to the title of this post!! *Ü* The very next day - Tuesday for those of you who can't remember that far back now that Halloween seems an age away...I started the long and arduous task of taking everything down, removing batteries for storage, putting away and boxing up. My Halloween collection has grown somewhat! The storage boxes have gotten bigger and I am trying to label everything in the boxes as I put it away for next year! I don't want to even mention the word 'Halloween' after this post until late September next year!
Halloween yesterday, Christmas today! Well...almost. It means I have to start planning on getting out the decorations at least. I have a new tree this year and got it in the Argos sale last year. It is covered with 'snow' and will add a lovely atmosphere with the rest of my 'snow' themed decor. I am slowly running out of space to store everything. Boxes in the cellar. Boxes in the top 2 rooms and boxes anywhere I can find a space.
My littlest granddaughter Miss Ashley informed me whilst here, that she has made me a.....'Ding Dong' for Christmas. I have no idea what it is as Keeley swiftly told her not to tell me! *Ü* I have just one little problem...what size box would I need to store it in after Christmas?!!
Anyone for Graveyard cake?!
8 comments:
My decoration boxes multiply too - perhaps it is the attic/basement fairies and not you and I? :p Good luck fitting all your Halloween decs back in their boxes. I love your Boris. My Halloween decs are in limbo in my craft room, some in boxes, some waiting new tissue paper but all most definitely not in the attic :) x
I would struggle to find anywhere to put more stuff but it doesn't seem to stop me LOL
I had some pumpkin soup at the weekend and it was fabulous - first time - but I can imagine too much of a good thing could be a problem.
Toni xx
Glad to hear you had a great time Glen You're already planning for next Halloween aren't you? lol.
C xx
oh wow that does look like the best halloween party!
The soup was lovely. Boris looks like a giant next to me doesn't he? I can just imagine how many ideas you found on Pinterest, Christmas next :)
I love that cake. It's amazing
Great photos :) Love all the food too it looks yummy...but as to what a ding dong is - I guess I'll have to wait too :)
Ooo fab photos! Bit scared now! LOL! Kim
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