Using Doll Parts for Halloween Decor

  

(set up around a shed where a Brothers Quay "Street of Crocodiles" stop motion doll film was projected against them)

Doll heads and body parts and intact dolls are all great Halloween creep factors. Doll Island in Mexico inspired much of the high level of anxiety around dolls. I used to do my Halloween front windows with tons of dolls lit by flashes of lightning so the kids would catch glimpses for a fraction of a second. 

Kap Dwa: The Two-Headed Giant

 

I admit that, as a researcher, I've combed all the books of early explorers and what they found when they landed on isolated shores. Certain ones really fascinate me the most because they speak of giant people, like the Canary Islands, Easter Island, Peru, Andaman Islands, but Patagonia is one of the great gems, as well. 

YouTube Fantastic Halloween Videos

 

Sit back. Enjoy a marathon of Halloween-themed videos on YouTube and get your mood on - 

Black and White Horror Movies

 

Black and white horror movies on a rainy day. The perfect creepy atmosphere. Darken the room. Light a candle. Curl up and enjoy!

Creepy Scary Vintage Photos

 

The shadows grow long, autumn advances in her goal of driving us toward the darkness. And so, some creepy photos, especially vintage ones, take on a gothic horror vibe. Enjoy!

How To Take Spooky Pictures

  

Scary is easy to find. It presents itself with light and dark, odd angles, and looming images taken from below. A nest of bare branches becomes something sinister - a portal to the macabre.  A dead tree and a storm sky takes on an ominous tone - 

Road Trip: Chasing Autumn

  

When considering vacations, most people think about beaches, cabins, lakes, fishing, and amusement parks. But, what if you planned your vacation in fall? What if you took advantage of the changing colors and chased them from the north to the south? 

Grandin Road Halloween Haven

 

When I think of classy and elegantly spooky Halloween decor, Grandin Road is my fave! Let's have a look at their Halloween Haven collection this year -

YouTube Videos to Bring on Autumn Mood

 

Whether you are in the mood for dressing in sweaters, sitting by a stream carrying autumn leaves, driving in the countryside past farmlands, or watching squirrels stock up, here's some of my favorite mood-setting videos -

Where To Go To Get Your Halloween Mood Elevated

   

With Spirit Halloween shops opening around the country soon, we will be officially allowed to get unrepentedly into the Halloween Season mood. Consider some outdoor time in some creepy places. Get your mood on!

Practical Magic Lifestyle

 

"Practical Magic" is perhaps one of the most embraced and beloved movies for females. It incapsulated sisterhood, romance, nature, and possibilities. With the excitement for "Practical Magic 2" coming next fall. There are whole channels on YouTube based on how to recreate the amazing home and the lifestyle. This post is for all of us who adore that world and want to immerse ourselves in it. 

Review: "The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch" S4 E14 "Meeting of the Minds"

 

This end-of-season roundtable talk involves the team, Brandon, and scientists of renown; all of them studying the results of the season's experiments. 

Cheap and Easy Cardboard Decor for Halloween

  

Continuing my focus on recycling/repurposing/upscaling items that are readily available, found, or bought for very little, today I want to show the amazing potential of cardboard and paper!