BOO: Halloween Party Recap

 Happy Halloween

Last Saturday was the annual Halloween party at next door neighbor Lauren & Jay's barn. This party rocks for a few of reasons.

#1. we have the best neighbors
#2. the party is 20 steps from our house
#3. it's in a barn
#4. everyone dresses up
#5. there is a dj

I get more laughs at this party. Just watching people dressed up in different costumes talk to each other, often very seriously? Really?

Hey, which came first? The Pope or the Egg? That's hostess Lauren sunny side up, husband Jay as a slice of bacon. 

There is always one really hysterical costume. This year, it was a guy dressed up as photo booth. You heard me right. A photo booth.
 

Love G cracking up at him.

Neighborhoodlum Joanie's 'instagram selfie' gave me a good chuckle too.

G and I went as Bonnie and Clyde. Neighbor-in-law Carol wears those hysterical cheeks every year with a different costume. How can you not laugh at those?

And then, there's Photo Booth Guy again. I can't get enough of him.  He had a Polaroid around his neck in there and it had film!

Loved Sushi Girl.  Get a load of that one, made out of an egg shell mattress pad. People are so creative.

And then, it turns into an all out dance party.

Too much fun topped with Pumpkin Ale.  What a great way to celebrate Halloween.  Thanks for a great time guys.


I woke this morning to fog and the sunset meadows covered with ravens. Can't say I've ever seen so many before. They were all over the place.

Of course, it does have something to do with the fact that on top of it being Halloween, it's also garbage day. They've been mauling the garbage from the neighborhood across the street and I keep going out and screaming like a crazy woman to shoo them away. They've made a bloody mess.

Tonight I'll be off to my sister's house in Hampton to have a Halloween cosmo, enjoy neighbor Dan's seasoned pumpkins seeds, and give out candy to the kiddos. Love seeing all the costumes.  Do you have any big plans?


Happy Halloween from Bonnie & Clyde.

Ciao for now,

Favorite Finds: Etsy Style

via farmhouseblues

Decisions, Decisions

Whenever I do a post on my favorite etsy finds, it's no easy task. There are just so many things that I find on etsy that I love. It hard to choose just a few to feature.  I love that about etsy....so much talent in one place....from artists and crafters, to sewers and knitters, jewelry makers to leather workers, the seekers of the best vintage to handcraft suppliers. There is a lot of good stuff going on.

Despite this fact, I whittled down some of my new favorites to those below.

1. head scarf, infinity cowl via ecoshag
2. labadorite necklace via manari design
3. wooden peace sign via woodenaht

4. rustic gray capelette via kate blossom

5. digital collage with well dressed bird via pikselmatic

6. handcrafted mug via farmhouse blues
7. charming vintage beveled mirror via luncheonette vintage
8. classic denim dress via sweet home boutique

9. sweet lace trim via yarn supplies

I hope you'll check out these talented people because they have much more to offer.

We're braced for Sandy here. In fact they moved Halloween Trick or Treating to last night because of it. Had a ton of fun seeing the kids all dressed up (more on 'playing dress up' in another post this week). Right now, it's raining and the wind is whipping. It took us all weekend, and more time this morning, to batten down the hatches. We may not get hit bad, but knowing from experience, it's better to be prepared for the worst.  So we've gathered candles and flashlights, the transistor radio ('holla' if you know what a transistor radio is peeps!), and bought gas for the generator.  I've filled all my big bowls and pots with water, filled buckets with water so we can flush should we loose power....these are the important things you learn from living through other storms. The worst thing about any power outtage in fact, (at last in my humble opinion as a homeowner with well water), is not the lack of lighting, but rather lack of electricity to get water from the well to the house. We've done all we can, now we just sit back and see what happens. To all of of you in Sandy's path, including my family and friends in NY and NJ, be safe.

I hope you'll be here tomorrow. Actually, I hope I'll be here tomorrow too because I want you to meet a few friends. I think you're going to like them. If by chance I'm not here, you know why.  I'll be sitting here in the dark.

One more thing..........time is running out to enter the giveaway. There is not time like the present. You do not want to miss out on this chance to win $175 in handmade.

Ciao for now,