How to Be A Tenenbaum

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How to Be A Tenenbaum

This is such a ridiculous picture, I just had to share. In keeping with our now two year tradition, Adam and I dressed up as a Wes Anderson movie couple for a Halloween party over the weekend.  Last year we went as The Fantastic Mr. and Mrs. Fox, this year, Margot and Richie Tenenbaum. The possibilities are vast with this theme.  Moonrise Kingdom, Rushmore, The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou to name a few, and most of what goes into being these characters can be found at a thrift store. Ironically the same night of our costume party, SNL did a pretty funny skit about said films.  Here for your enjoyment:

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Luxe Pumpkin Luminarias

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Luxe Pumpkin Luminarias

I've had a couple of craft store pumpkins sitting in my work space (aka my dining room table) for several weeks just collecting dust while I worked on other things. I finally got to them, now that you've been totally inundated with Halloween decor ideas, so just know that I'm planning on rocking them on the Thanksgiving table as well. These are "transitional" pumpkins. That's right, I said transitional. Also, they light up, so they are magic. I'm planning on making several more, because we are hosting this year and if the weather cooperates we'll be eating at an extra-long table extending out into our backyard. This project is easy enough for a mid-sized kid to work on, so I'm enlisting an enthusiastic Jasper to help me poke all the holes. I love my sweet artsy boy. Here's the tutorial and materials list...

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Skinny Legs and All

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Skinny Legs and All

Call me a traditionalist, but I like my Halloween to be spooky. Every year I look forward to opening the bin that holds our faux black crows, furry bats and creepy guaze fabrics.  October is the best. The other day I made a few new pieces to add to the mix, including these long legged black widow spiders (using navy tights, orangey-red nail polish). They are currently spooking up our piano keys.  See more pictures below, including a tutorial in case you want to make some of your own. Have a happy weekend!  Follow me on Instagram and Twitter this week- I'll be on a fun blogging adventure over the weekend, heading down the California coast testing out Ford's new C-Max Hybrid. I'll let you know all about it when I get back!

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DIY Friday: Crepe Paper Tassels

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DIY Friday: Crepe Paper Tassels

I've adopted a black and white look for Halloween this year.  I was inspired by all the black and white pumpkin painting I've been seeing around Pinterest. A few years back I had quite the Halloween party and acquired a lot of oddities like crows, spiders, and candelabras. It was before I had kids, and the look was pretty moody; more Hitchcock than Charlie Brown.  This year I added to the mix with a black tassel garland made from crepe paper, an idea that's everywhere right now. Easy to make, I think it would be beautiful in mixed metallics for the winter holidays.  You can also vary tassel sizes for more dimension. The tutorial's pictured below, enjoy your weekend!  

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