halloween inspiration part 1

when you are a mom, 

the second biggest holiday of the year is halloween.

so, this week i will be posting some of my 

scanned and collected halloween inspiration. 

and, at the end of the week,

i'll share pictures and a project or two from

my halloween decor. (which is currently in a tub in the

basement. i was seriously considering NOT decorating at all

this year. this rental house thing really gets to

me around holidays. however, i know the kids will love it,

and secretly i think i love it more than they do.)

so stay tuned.

isn't this image great?

i love the deep orange throw on the bed...

and love those lamps. emily did something really similar 

in the bedroom of her friend ian;s house.

simple and graphic.

i love pumpkins like this.

cheap dollar store ivy could be transformed into 

this spooky garland with some black spray paint.

and that framed photo is perfect for this time of year!

i love this image.

it's fun and colorful and has just the right amount of 

eek factor.

this would be such a fun and cheap project to

do as a treat for a halloween party.

as long as you don't have *like 40 people coming...

i thought this was really sweet.

i'm pretty sure i would get carpal tunnel syndrome trying 

to carve those tiny pumpkins, but it sure is cute.

i love that grey door!

another fun idea---using a pumpkin  as a cooler for drinks.

see you tomorrow for some more inspiration!