As a child Halloween was always special, as it was my paternal grandmother's birthday. She always had homemade caramel corn balls (anyone still make these?) and a chocolate cake. Funny the things that are embedded in our minds and hearts from our childhood. I remember spending hours in my grandparents' "walk-in" attic; full of books, games, and Holiday decorations from when my dad was young in the 30's.
After all these years, the 20's and 30's are my favorite era for graphics.
Here are some vintage Halloween postcard images found on Google.
They are so hard to find now, and go for more than a few dollars.
And some great vintage photos of Halloween revelers.
I remember the year that I was probably in 3rd. grade that my mom and dad thought it would be funny to dress me up like the "Frito Bandito". Anyone out there remember that piece of history? Mom drew a skinny mustache on me with eyebrow pencil. A serape and sombrero from a trip to Mexico finished the ensemble. I was humiliated but they laughed their socks off. Ha ha, I wanted to be a princess!
(Update!!! OK, I went back to Wikipedia, and it seems that the Frito Bandito didn't make it on the scene until 1967. I was older than 3rd grade in 1967. Clearly my sick parents were ahead of their time with this sad incident. I suppose in hindsight it was referred to as the FB Outfit!!)
Wish I had photos from that party!
I know most of us have wonderful memories from our childhood about Halloween. So I celebrate the nostalgia and memories. Laura from Decor to Adore wrote a wonderful post that so resonates with my thoughts on Halloween. Hope you'll read it when you leave here.
So let's see what was going on last week.
Sorry I didn't get by to visit, but as you probably know,
we were visiting our kids in St. Louis.
Theresa "Easy Peasy" Hein from 612 Riverside
really inspired me with her great Jack-O-Lantern scarecrows.
My sweet friend Julie from Idyllhours
adorned an old rake for her porch decor.
(she wanted a broom, but settled for the rake!)
Sue from Sullivan and Murphy put together a wonderful Fall display
with a demijohn that is fantastic.
Rita from MayDays creates a gorgeous buffet display
with her silver and natural elements.
My good friend Rebecca Ersfeld invites us in to visit,
and see all her creations for the upcoming Holidays.
Try to visit her online shop for some wonderful goodies.
And Aimee from It's Overflowing
transformed her rancher chandy into a thing of blingy beauty!
Thanks everyone, hope you'll link up to the party,
"Anything vintage or vintage inspired"
and all your Fall Decor.
I'm linking with these party gals:
Please have a link within your post,
so others will know where to party!
xoxo,
