Happy Halloween from The Cottage Home!
Hope you all have fun trick-or-treating with your little pumpkin heads - I know we will!!
Showing posts with label halloween. Show all posts
Showing posts with label halloween. Show all posts
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Halloween Costumes for Couples
Happy Halloween... Are you looking for last minute Halloween costumes for couples? Here are some great ideas. Since I am such a huge fan of 30 Rock, my favorite couple has to be Liz Lemon and Jack Donaghy!
If you are a Glee follower, you may want to go as Rachel Berry and Finn Hudson.
Go for the Glam, and dress up as Katy Perry and Russell Brand.
photos: glamour.com
Be safe and have a Happy Halloween...
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Saturday, October 30, 2010
Best of the Week on BB&B
It's the weekend... and Halloween weekend at that! What are you going to be?
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Enjoy these links from this week on BB&B and around the web.
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Color Inspiration: Black and White and
Holiday Entertaining: Candy Apple Red or Black
Bright Ideas: Using Mirrors and Fall Foliage ~ a new watercolor painting
A very exciting new line up for BB&B
A Halloween Freebie... and a beautiful yellow sky
DIY fun projects for this weekend...
and the year's biggest pumpkin set world record ... You have to see this!
For fashion inspiration: sequins and gunmetal
a vintage little owl.. and cool fingerless gloves in black...
pumpkin vine tile coasters and a candle with a black coffee scent
Fun from the archives: Are you a salty or sweet lover? Bare legs or hose?
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Thursday, October 28, 2010
Two Little Pumpkin Heads
I feel so relieved that the girls Halloween costumes are complete. I went back and forth for several weeks try to decide what they were going to be, but could not decide. Finally, I took the girls to the fabric store and let Savannah decide.
I pulled out the Simplicity Halloween costume book and she said she wanted to be a pumpkin. Perfect! Not the most creative costume idea, but definitely a classic. I mean really, how long will they let you dress them up as pumpkins? Not long, I suppose.
So here is the pattern we settled on.
Today was Savannah's ballet class and they were all supposed to dress up in their costumes. Not wanting to make Matilda feel left out, I dressed her up too.
Here are my two little pumpkin heads waiting for Savannah's class to begin. They are looking and acting more and more like sisters these days. I love it! I have to admit that the idea of having two little ones 16-months apart scared me in the beginning, but I am realizing more and more that it is actually quite a blessing.
After Savannah went into class, I had to snap a few pictures of my littlest pumpkin head. She does not like to wear hats (unlike her sister), so I made sure to put a ribbon tie on her little hat.
Here's Miss Matilda thinking about trying to take her hat off. The ribbon tie worked, she kept her hat on!
After ballet class was over, I took the girls to a local pumpkin patch to take a few more pictures of them in their costumes.
I have a hard time following patterns exactly. It's probably the same reason I have trouble following recipes. I always like to make it my own by putting my own spin on it. I turned this costume into more of a pillowcase dress, drew my own faces, and changed up the hat a little bit. I do, however, think patterns are wonderful for help with sizing and inspiration.
The main fabric is orange fleece and the black, green and tan are all felt. I love working with fleece. It's so easy to sew and you don't have to worry about serging or finishing the edges. Not to mention the fact that this costume will be warm and toasty trick-or-treating in the cool October air.
I just love these two little pumpkin heads!
Cottage Mama's Note: This costume was very simple to sew - perfect for beginners! If you have not made your child's costume yet, you could probably get this done in about an hour or two. So if you have an hour to spare, go for it!
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Holiday Entertaining: Candy Apple Red {or Black...}
Halloween is in the air around here... Spooky Candy Apples ...
Which would you like... Red or Black?
These would be so fun to have on the table for your Halloween party!
Click here for the recipe.
Candy apples via Coco+Kelley via The Hive
Sunday, October 24, 2010
Decorating Ideas: Black and White Pumpkins
Need something to do this Sunday? Get creative by painting your pumpkins white and adding designs in black. No more digging out that gooey pumpkin pulp!
photo: countryliving
Saturday, October 23, 2010
Best of the Week on BB&B
Enjoy your Saturday. This weekend is time to decorate your yard for the Halloween holiday. I just love this display of food for decoration! Be creative with your pumpkins, leaves, fruits and berries this season.
Here are some links from this week on BB&B and around the web.
Color Inspiration: Pink and Green Holiday and a brightly colored illustration.
Interior Design Ideas: Black and White Kitchens and comfortable living.
Sign up for the BB&B newsletter, and win these cool acrylic knobs.
Congrats to Roseline and {this is glamorous} for the wonderful press!
Sexy newspaper wardrobes... rooftop pools... and fabulous faux furs...
Hand blown glass bubbles in the bathroom, so creative!
Don't miss the eye candy by Tobi Fairley and the fabulous new ada & darcy boutique {boutique interiors and homewares}
Emily, what a great find ~ fall treasure, fresh from the trash!
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Monday, October 11, 2010
Mopheads ~ Whimsical Home Decor ~ Giveaway
** Update: Karena, you are the winner... Congrats! **
This giveaway, sponsored by Mopsheads, is a $35.00 gift certificate towards any purchase. Choose from an assortment of beautiful personalized wreaths, hanging pumpkins and Halloween witch boots! So many choices!
The gift certificate will cover the cost of this adorable Witch Boot!
To qualify, visit Mopheads and leave a comment below. Enter a separate comment if you tweet it, blog it, and/or share it on Facebook and
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Thursday, October 7, 2010
Decorating Ideas: Halloween Etsy Finds
I love to browse through Etsy especially for Halloween decorating ideas. Black and orange color inspiration, decorative wreaths, top hats, invitations, banners and pillows galore! Watercolor art paintings, gift tags, candles and magnets too!
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Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Decorating Ideas for Halloween
Think black for Halloween. Here are some easy and affordable decorating ideas from Country Living to celebrate the Halloween holiday. I love the black tapers
in the silver candelabra!
Monday, September 6, 2010
Decorating Ideas: Fall Leaves and Assorted Pumpkins
Time to break out the Fall decorations... For an easy and affordable centerpiece, purchase a couple of brightly colored pumpkins and add a tall vase with a few branches of turning leaves. Food for decoration is festive and colorful! Try different nuts and berries as well.
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Saturday, October 31, 2009
Happy Halloween!
Just wanted to wish everyone a very Happy Halloween!! I hope you all have tons of fun trick-or-treating. This will be our first year taking our little Savannah out - we can't wait. We will just hit a few houses, but I think she will really enjoy it. The weather here is supposed to be clear, chilly, but clear which is always nice (it usually rains or snows here on Halloween).
Here's my little Savannah in her Halloween dress that I made for her. I didn't use a pattern for this dress and will post a tutorial on how to make this simple look in the coming weeks. But for now.......(sing with me to the tune of "the ants go marching")......
The goblins come out on Halloween.....watch out.....watch out
They look so scary and so mean....watch out.....watch out
But they're only boys and girls like you, who trick or treat and then say......
Boo
Oh I can't wait for Halloween to come again!!
Happy Halloween!
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