Bud and I have been on a shopping spree for Halloween! A few times already I have bought some new to add to my collection. Actually, through the recent years, I spend more money on Halloween than any other day of the year. Yesterday, both of us went to a 'new' store we hadn't been into...it's out of the way for us, for one reason. Word of mouth told us to check this place out. We found a tiny displaying of Witches, Gargoyles, skulls, black cats, pumpkins, etc. But really nothing much I don't already have. This store had more Christmas than anything. I did, however, find a Forest Witch. They're good witches. And this one is quite pretty if I say so myself [I took photos when I got home...they're on my phone yet...will send them to my email for Blogger in a day or two]. Then, Bud picked out two gnomes and another elf for my Christmas collection that I started last year.
I am just about ready to begin October....my favorite "season"! In the meantime, I'll share a painting I did years ago. I've shared it before, but it's become a bit of a traditional post. I painted, Bud made the frame...

Your painting is amazing! I thought it was something you had bought in the store.
ReplyDeleteI've posted this painting almost every year since I started blogging.
DeleteIt's a great painting. We have a Halloween store about a half hour away from here. I've never been in there and I can't even remember what it was called.
ReplyDeleteA Halloween store? Year 'round? Whoa...lucky you.
DeleteLove your painting and your blog background! I LOVE October too.
ReplyDelete...it's the best month of the year in so many ways!
DeleteHello, Anni
ReplyDeleteYour witch painting is awesome. Take care, enjoy your day! Have a great week ahead.
Thanks Eileen.
DeleteI always conflate Halloween with you, Anni. And I know how much you love the "season." I look forward to weeks of fun ahead. :-)
ReplyDeleteI try to have fun this month. Glad knowing you enjoy it too.
DeleteYour witch painting is a fine expression of the season. The promise of photos of your forest witch will bring me back for sure to see her!
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure what she is really. She was displayed in all the Halloween gadgets & goodies. What I've been finding online, she may be a ecican deity.
DeleteWiccan
DeleteOK...
DeleteThis is your season and I am a bit surprised that the store was all ready hawking Christmas. Love you witch and anxious to see what a pretty one looks like.
ReplyDeletePretty she is!
Delete...but like I said to nookworm, I'm not sure what she is.
DeleteExcellent artwork Anni!!!
ReplyDeleteLove it!!!
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Thanks Jan
DeleteForgot to add that I am green with envy 🎃🌙🍁🍂
Delete:-)...and I envious of your Jim Shore witches!
DeleteThat is an amazing painting, you are really talented Anni! I love it :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Martha
DeleteI'm so glad you visited my blog and commented. When I landed here your Halloween decor grabbed me right away. It's my favorite holiday. When the kids were little I decorated like crazy for Christmas but Halloween decor has always been for me. Maybe because I was born in October. Maybe because it can be scary or not. I love the scary. I have always wished I was artistically talented. But I believe everyone has a talent and should embrace it.
ReplyDeletexx, Carol
Thanks Carol! And happy birthday this month.
DeleteI'm always surprised at how big of a deal Halloween has become. It used to be a kid holiday and not much of a thing when we were younger. Now it's on par with Christmas.
ReplyDeleteThat it is!
DeleteI love love your which painting you are so very talented and I'm always so jealous but I do like seeing it. And my favorite thing here today is your new kitty cat witch hat blogger header love love love it!
ReplyDeleteI fell in love with witch kitty
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Your painting is wonderful, Anni!! Happy October-to-come! It makes ME happy when I see others so happy... and your excitement about October & Halloween tickles me to no end. I love it!! ~Andrea xoxo
ReplyDeleteYep...I Really Enjoy October!
DeleteAmazing painting. Wow.
ReplyDeleteThanks Karen.
DeleteIt appears you have mastered the new blogging. Wish I could. It takes me awhile to do one. I wasn't taught anything but just the basics and do the same thing each day. Not now tho. I wish I knew more and and understood what you do.Love the kitties. One that looks just like yours has come to my house and eats. It is so cute, but cannot touch it. Enjoy the fall days.
ReplyDeleteI'd be glad to help if I can....thru emails if needed.
DeleteI wish I had just half of your talent!
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