The brilliant thing about having blogged for so long is that every time Halloween rolls around, I have an exciting archive full of ideas waiting for me. Costumes, decor, food… you name it, I’ve probably blogged about it. The DIY bat costume that I shared 3 years ago has long been my most popular post. Looking through old Halloween posts is also an interesting (read: embarrassing) way to see how this blog has grown and changed over the years! The grainy phone photos I used for my first DIY costume post will haunt me forever, but at least it’s evidence of how much my photography skills have improved. If you’re like me, it’s reached that time of the month when you want to feel spooky and festive, but you’re not sure what projects to start. I hope this round-up will give you some ideas!
Just like Christmas, I think that preparing for Halloween is as good as the day itself. Getting ready is all the fun! I’ve already made the pumpkin pie again to celebrate the beginning of autumn. I might make sugar cookies soon too, since they’re so simple and I can pop them in my bag to inject a bit of Halloweeny-ness into my work snack. I’m at work for the evening of actual halloween this year and I’ve been debating whether to go in with a full costume or not. I work with volunteers, and I don’t want to startle them! I would be like Pam in The Office, when she gets a new job and she’s the only one that dresses up. I’m going away to a haunted house with friends for the weekend of Halloween, so I will have had plenty of costume wearing opportunities. We’ll see, I’ll keep you updated. What are your plans for Halloween this year? Are there any projects that you’re working on?
Oh so fun! I always love your Halloween stuff! The ghosts are really cool! I wish I had more time for Halloween decorating. We have a black and white party every year, and I don’t usually end up doing more things… but I do want to make some bats or spiders this year to hang around!
We’ll see how it goes! 
XO -Alexandra
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Thank you Alexandra! I always have so many ideas but run out of time to actually make things and blog about them…. I just need to start earlier I think! The black and white party sounds really cool, I like that you have that tradition. It’s nice to make decorations because you can keep them for the year after and gradually build up a collection of spooky friends xx
Those ghosts outside your house are so adorable! I love looking back on my archives, but unfortunately I don’t have much in the way of Halloween.
I love that green dress for the alien costume!
Thank you! I think they’re my favorite decorations I’ve ever made. We put them in the front garden and the trick or treaters loved them! x