Horroray for Halloween!

When ghosts giggle and witches squeal,

All come together for a spell

To conjure up some frightful gruel

And visit folks and stories tell.

It's the one time of the year they rule.

So grab your jack-o-lantern bright

Mount your broom by bold moonlight

Hurry off into the mist

We've got plans to have a wond'rous fright

More's the merrier, bring a guest!

Now dance and laugh and raise a toast

Be beast or beauty, ghoul or ghost,

Halloween's one night, when darkness lifts.

The magic of the evening's lost

The fire burns low, the music drifts.

Creep off, sleep deep, each frightful being.

Till we gather again next Halloween!


I'm linking in with Marty at A Stroll Thru Life for Table Top Tuesday. I'm looking forward to seeing all the tantilizingly terrifying tabletops.

I'm also linking with Cindy at My Romantic Home for her always eagerly anticipated Show and Tell Friday.

Using What I Have

Now, don't be jealous.  I get so envious of all you ladies putting out those fantastic spreads featuring amazing dinnerware and gorgeous linens. Or the gorgeous displays topping mantels, tables and shelves.  I have limited horizontal area in my cozy condo, and lots of items vying for any available space. But as I'm arranging my freshly bought foilage and trying to figure where to put it, it occurs to me.  This is visual poetry itself, my home life as is.  I know, it might not seem much now, the attempt at decorating outplayed by the homework left on the table, all of which is dominated by a kitty who didn't think I was serious when I reminded her that she was not supposed to be on the table. It's raining outside, and she's upset we won't let her back out. Knowing full well that she will be back up there the minute I go upstairs, I let her stay.

She repaid the favor by checking my arrangement for me.  Seriously, is this sweetness itself?  Now, if I could just keep her from shedding on my placemat, I plan on eating breakfast there in the morning.

I'm linking up with Marty at A Stroll Thru Life for Table Top Tuesday.

Giveaway at Cottage Hill

Lindy over at Cottage Hill paints the most beautiful bird pillows. Isn't this exquisite?



She is celebrating her 500th follower with a giveaway. One lucky winner will receive a hand-painted pillow from her. Check out her lovely blogsite, Cottage Hill, and enter to win. You have till Sunday, the 24th, so hurry along, and best wishes. (Tho I'm keeping my fingers crossed for myself, teehee!)