I’m kind of really excited for holiday decorating this year and since we’re having a Halloween party, it gives me that extra motivation to go all out on spookiness. While I do have some Halloween decorations from a few years back, I thought I’d add a few new ones to the mix and probably DIY some throughout the month as well. So where do you go for Halloween decor when you don’t want to actually “go” anywhere for it? That’s right, Amazon.com.
I tend to lean towards campy decor with a sense of humor as opposed to straight out cuteness but I also like a bit of creepiness for All Hallows Eve authenticity. So I ordered the silly little See Speak Hear No Evil Skulls Skeleton Figurines
{seen above}, a spooky old ripped cloth,
some cobwebs,
a few tombstones for the front yard,
and bag of skeleton bones.
I came home yesterday afternoon to a few boxes of fun and pulled out the bag of bones and placed them by the fireplace temporarily, thinking I’d use them as part of the tabletop decor come party time. But by placing them BY the fireplace, it dawned on me to just put them IN the fireplace as if we burned a body and all was left were the bones …because ew, right?
Wait. Would the bones burn too? Probably. But who cares, it’s still totally creepy.
It’s just the beginning …and I already love it.
Gabby / Gypsy*Diaries
HaHa I’m sure you’ll have loads of fun this season! By the way my store Blog couture opened yesterday… my offer still stands… holla at me if you want to receive one! 😉
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kay* [from india. with love.]
LOVE! If I didn’t just move out of my apartment in prep to go abroad for a year I would totally be decorating for halloween too – and I agree, i tend to like decor that’s a bit more campy (as you put it) and spooky as opposed to just cute – your bones look great.
Christina
Oh my gosh… I love it! Yes, keep the dead body out where everyone can see it… maybe get a few more for the bathroom?
Zepequeña
Uauh!
Zepequeña.
Geidy
omg! the fireplace is brilliant!
Annie @ Wiloh
OMg, lol, the bones in the fireplace look legitimately creepy!! Very clever!
Katie
Too fun! A party is the perfect excuse to get new decorations 🙂
issa
so freakin cute. LOVE IT.
Kristin
Love what you did with the fireplace. Too cool! I need to get to decorating!
iminozz
Oh so cute/spooky. Love the bones in the fireplace, what a great idea.
Tammy @Events By Tammy
It’s designer spooky. LOL I love it!
Abbey
Decorating for halloween is the best! I bet it’ll look awesome when finished. (:
Namine
that’s awesome!!
Lisa Petrarca
You’re so original Maegan, I don’t think I’ve ever seen anyone put bones in the fireplace. I love your mantel skeletons!
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PTCRUZ
En esta época del año me encanta ver vuestras decoraciones de casa…. ¡menuda imaginación!
DiamondsandTulle
LOVE.IT! I’m thinking of Halloween costumes already.. can’t wait! 😉
xx Vivian @ http://diamondsandtulle.blogspot.com
Natalia Valerie
I love your decor!! It’s sooo cute – I love the little skeletons on your mantel!
I wish I had the creativity to decorate! I am planning on doing something cute for the holidays so we’ll see how that turns out!
xxNatalia @ http://nataliavalerieblog.blogspot.com/
diane
Maegan, you’re a genius! That’s the best idea ever, wish I had a fireplace so I could do that.
Fashion Court
LOVE those decorations!
anhesty
totally awesome. i love the skeleton in the fireplace!
Kris
LOVE the bones in the fireplace. Creepy and funny at the same time!
Marie {Make and Takes}
These are great. So fun. I love the eyes ears mouth ones!! And I might have to share this with my family who have fireplaces, so creepy!
socogrl
i don’t really do halloween out of pure laziness…you make it look fun! aaargh–don’t tempt me! 🙂
Kath
ooooooooh, creeeeeeepy! Halloween is so fun
drollgirl
um, this made me LAUGH!!!!!!!!!!!