Thursday 21 November 2013 9:13 am by AE

Stick N’ Carve Product Review

Click through to the site link for this product from Zombie Pumpkins! They have a tutorial that steps you through the process of using their printable transfer sheets that stick to the surface of your pumpkin for carving, picked some up and used them this year and I thought they were a very good tool to use to facilitate the time spent transferring images to the carving surface. The paper they use is water soluble which they consider an advantage as you can simply rinse the leftover product from the pumpkin surface after completing your design. I found this to be the only detraction, since as you carve the pumpkin edges “juice” . In my opinion it created a problem and caused me to feel I needed to hurry to complete my carve before the follow lines curled up or dissolved. I would use the product again, on simpler designs with fewer cuts especially for children since you eliminate the punching holes step which is no fun.

Wednesday 20 November 2013 9:13 am by AE

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Tuesday 19 November 2013 9:13 am by AE

Darkness Radio

As the nights grow longer, deeper and darker, this may help while away those hours between sunset and sunrise.

Darkness on the Edge of Town – Paranormal Radio Show

Monday 18 November 2013 9:13 am by AE

Auds & Enns “…up to the Shoppe door…” vid & music

This is a quick bit of video footage taken by my husband (Redwire), he is very proud of the automated cauldron prop, it was the first mechanical prop I’d asked for and I think he did an amazing job putting it together. This is the walk up to my front door and the entrance to our “Shoppe”. The music overlay is from Buffy the Vampire Slayer, episode “Hush” a great piece of music called “Golf Claps” by Christophe Beck.

Just click here…Strolling to the Shoppe door

Sunday 17 November 2013 4:05 pm by AE

Pumpkinology

Once again I update you on the various scrumptious offerings in pumpkin flavored treats to be had at your local Trader Joe’s. Already gone through the seeds you roasted in October? These bags of Pumpkin Seeds will satisfy that crunch that ice cream and pie can’t meet. Healthful and delicious and great when watching football. Good at Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas. An all-arounder that is too yummy to pass up! I’ve got mine.

Sunday 17 November 2013 2:53 pm by AE

Trip Jacks

Sorry for the missing few days of posting – some technical issues needed attention.

Some jackos from the neighborhood, these look to be pleased at the passersby.

Wednesday 13 November 2013 9:13 am by AE

Mirth and Musings Part 6

13 days past Halloween and I’ve decided it all went way too fast. The outside decor has been removed and the interiors are nearly back to pre-Halloween state. Though not entirely as there are some aspects of the interiors that I liked too much to take down. I maintain the house never looks so well than it does in October. In any case the neighborhoods have begun to transition towards the next holiday season and soon Thanksgiving will be here. The color palette is still where I like it to be, greens and oranges well represented and Fall weather steady even for the West Coast. Everywhere I look I still keep an eye out for those hidden Halloween touches still peeking out from behind other decor, always so exciting when spotted. Holdovers and clearance tables. Or just avid conspirators like myself determined to keep it going as long as possible. I often look to collections around the house to inspire me – like my New Yorker Magazine covers. I’ll highlight others in coming weeks, but here is the first I framed and its still my favorite. She is obviously getting ready for a big night out. It keeps me smiling and looking forward.

Artist Abe Birnbaum, 1967

Tuesday 12 November 2013 9:13 am by AE

Halloween Radio

In case you didn’t know it, there is a online radio station that is built around a Halloween format every day of the year! Its called Halloween Radio and you can click the pic to link to the site and start swaying or swinging to those old favorites and new releases all year long. Pretty soon, it’ll be that time again, and this should help while away the hours…days…months…sigh…good grief!