And Black Cats Are Seen

I popped onto WestElm.com  

this Halloween season to peek at their

spooky lineup.  

They had an unusual assortment of tableware.

An assortment of dapper animals dressed in

classic horror cinematic attire. 

Designed by Rachel Kozlowski, 

whose created a very extensive line

of dapper animal designs at West Elm.

Here are her Patriotic dishes

get them here

I even own the Dapper Animals Sea Creatures plates from years ago.

Her new Halloween horror inspired plates are a new twist 

with Dracula, The Birds, Psycho, 

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, and The Bride of Frankenstein.

get them here

The taper holders compliment Dracula Bear, 

and the Headless Horseman.

Then I saw this beautiful cat bowl,

I loved the detail.

I decided I had to order one!

It was originally selling for $69.

Sam said I could have one for an anniversary gift.

The day after I ordered, it went on sale for $49!

I called and got the sale price but was also informed

it was on backorder.

So it's supposed to get here before Halloween at least.

I just couldn't understand why it was a Dapper Animal,

that is until, I reexamined the plates,

and there it was!

 I realized it was a replica of...

The Bride of Frankenstein Black Cat!!!

Not a problem, I have a small collection 

of Frankenstein serveware on the hutch.

So a black cat Bride of Frankenstein should fit in purrrrfectly. 

Dapper  Animal Halloween Trinket Tray get one here

Thanks for stopping by

and happy haunting!

Halloween Decorating and retro M&M's 2025

Happy October!

The inside of the house just got spookified!

I'll be working on the outside decorations this weekend.

Nothing new on the hutch buffet this year.

Sam and I noticed M&M's went 

retro Halloween this year!!

This year's mix is a simple blend of classic black and orange,

not quite as colorful as their previous "Cool Ghoul's" mix with its

lime green and purple added to the orange and black— but 

I'm still grateful that M&M's chose

to offer a special Halloween blend at all. 

It still brings a festive pop of spooky fun in the

ol' Jack-o'-Lantern candy bowl!

I tried something new with the 

Annalee Candy Corn Elf this year,

I "velcroed" the Hallmark Halloween 

treats tray ornament to his hand.

I must say, it looks like it was 

made to do that!  A perfect fit!

Back in early August I practically flew into my local 

Cracker Barrel to hunt for their elusive Dracula 

with Coffin Salt and Pepper Shaker for $7.99. 

I'd first seen him last year on Cris the Girl's You Tube channel, during one of her Halloween hunts.  

I was determined to track one down myself.

But alas, luck wasn't on my side last year, my 

Cracker Barrel turned up fang-free.

This year I had better luck, 

I nabbed one the first minute I was in the door,

IN AUGUST!?!

along with a couple of grave stone

shakers for 99¢ each!

They rattled their way right into my collection.

I enhanced the skull with bigger eye sockets and a better

shaped nose hole using a Sharpie.

In mid September Sam and I found this 

delightful little ghost candy bowl

at HomeGoods for $14.99.

It was hand forged in India!

I love tapping the bowl, it makes a beautiful 

ringing noise.

I filled it with monster foil 

wrapped Hershey Kisses.

It compliments the silver ghost nicely!

I've been on a hunt this year at Dollar Tree.

They offered a great tin standee

of a retro-ish skeleton

holding a frightened Jack-o'-Lantern.

the only problem, they sold out 

extremely fast, Here's hoping

 they'll be back next year.

Over all, it is shaping up 

to be a pretty good 

Halloween season.

Thanks for stopping by

and Happy Haunting!