Another Halloween is the rearview mirror.
The events were successfully executed, and all the boils and ghouls have been tucked back into their crypts.
For most people, Halloween won’t be a consideration until the Code Orange alerts start hitting social media in the summer months.
Not so here. Here, Halloween lives on – 365 days a year.
I have already outlined projects for the next 52 weeks – one published every Friday morning – and I’m excited about what we have planned.
We will create more charming costumes, drop-dead decor, unforgettable upcycles, and all the things that make Halloween so simple it’s scary.
I also have a few other projects in the works that I can’t wait to share, so watch the Haunted Library newsletter for updates and announcements.
We managed to snag a few smalls from some Facebook group offerings, and I’m excited to add these to our collection.
First, is this 1968 Georgie the Ghost record with its original cover.
The story predates me (i.e., it’s old!), but I fondly remember Georgie from childhood, and I had to have it.
Another childhood favorite new to our collection is The Blue-Nosed Witch by Margaret Embry.
This delightful story is from 1956 and tells the tale of Blanche, a little witch with a blue nose who accidentally goes trick-or-treating.
The artwork by Carl Rose is absolutely charming and takes you back to a different time.
We were also fortunate enough to increase our trick-or-treat sack display with these five new additions:
I can’t wait to get these framed and on the wall in the office.
My most exciting snag is this 1972 hardcover edition of Witches, Pumpkins, and Grinning Ghosts, The Story of Halloween Symbols by Edna Barth, illustrated by Ursula Arndt.
It’s missing the dust jacket, but the price was right, and the interior artwork is fantastic.
This week, I’m taking a moment to catch my breath before we dive into the next year of creepy craftiness.
This season, I put my focus on getting more of our vintage Halloween pieces and artwork matted and framed for the office, where they will reside year-round.
This process is ongoing, but I’m excited to get more things on display and out of hiding.
The haunting decor of Halloween 2024 focused on thrifted pieces mixed with small props for a hint of mystery.
Rats, spiders, and skulls tucked in between books, candlesticks, and our everyday decor.
The minimalistic approach is not typical for me, and though I did enjoy the subtle touches, I expect 2025 will return to my normal maxed-out mayhem.
I hope you had a frightfully fantastic Halloween 2024 season, and I look forward to another year steeped in eerie elegance and handcrafted haunts.
Until next time – stay spooky.
