It's time. People all over the world are gathering for Miss Vanessa's Halloween party.
I was late...as usual, but I was rushing to get there. I was all dressed up in my best witch attire. My driver just needed to crack the whip a little harder.
The clouds are darkening and the mood is being set.
The windy drive leading up to the house was lined with these stacks of pumpkins. How divine! What a treat I must be in for.
We arrived, and look at the magnificent place we had come to.
Making the way to the door was treacherous. Spiders had covered the doorway and kept dropping on our heads.
They were even making their way into the house...EEK!
How could I forget to mention this beautiful tiny witch that greeted us. Isn't she precious?
Apparently, I didn't give the tiny witch the respect she deserved. I later found out that she is the greatest and most powerful witch. I came upon her making a few spells for the party goers. I was hoping my lack of respect was not going to get me turned into a toad or worse.
There is her cauldron and where she parks her broom. That little witch, that looks like a doll, do you see it? That is really her sister. She wasn't playing fair one day and the tiny witch told me "she got what she deserved". Yikes! I better stay on her good side tonight.
Without warning the cauldron turned a deep shade of purple and started bubbling. I could hear the tiny witch cackling as she stared at me. It was a strange stare. I began to get scared. I got out of there as fast as I could. I didn't want to hang around to see what was going to happen.
The next room I came across was warm and inviting. A roaring fire warmed the guests. The decorations were FAB, especially that cute bunting that said "Spooky" in glitter!! On the mantle a curious little cage got my attention.
I had picked it up and brought into a room with more light to get a good look.
I felt a tap on the shoulder. A rather hard tap and a masked character in a long black cape told me to "put it back on the mantle-quickly". That if the tiny witch saw me, I would be "gone in a poof". I asked what it was and he told me it was the Royal Fairy Family. You know, the RFF's. ( Now don't get that mixed up with BFF's or ROUS's.
If you don't know what I am talking about, never mind).
The RFF had died thousands of years ago, and as I looked closer I realized that it was their GRAVES.
No one ever knew where their graves were, or any fairy graves for that matter. The cloaked and masked man went on to tell me that whoever possesses the magical Royal Fairy Family graveyard, held countless powers. Now I knew why the tiny witch was so powerful!!
I carefully put it back on the mantle and made my way out. The huge house was like a maze. On the walls hung other people, well they used to be people, who must have been shrunk by Miss tiny witch. This boney character held LARGE keys. I dare not even think about touching those I told myself. My mind still wonders what they could unlock.
I passed the dining room and was told by the raven on the shelf, watching over the room, to "hurry up and get out out". That the "time for getting out was almost at an end".
Were those poison apples in that bowl? I couldn't turn back now to go look.
The head on the table yelled for help but I could not stop. I could feel something in the air. Something bad was coming.
I made my way outside and the graveyard was ever so spooky. The clouds were now darkening, FAST. Hands were coming out of the ground, even EYES. The earth started to rumble and shake.
There was the tiny witch now. She had something in her hands. Was it her spell book!?! I could hear her chanting something and then a dark mist started forming around the graveyard. Was she calling on all the dead to come back? If so, what for?
Was she turning all the party goers into toads, or SHRINKING them? I didn't wait to find out. I hopped in my carriage and got out of there as fast as those horses hooves could carry me.
My party tonight was exciting, scary and magical. If I get the courage to go back and find out what happened to everyone, I will let you know. I did take (steal) the bunting off the mantle. Shhhh- please do not tell the tiny witch. I think it has some kind of magical powers and I would like to share it with a special friend. Leave a comment and I will put the names in my cauldron and pick a name. I hope your parties are not as scary as mine were.
What the heck is Miss Vanessa doing hanging out with such a naughty tiny witch anyway? Hmmmn- I'll never know.
I will pick the name on Wednesday evening. Tell your friends too. That's only nice :) I will post it priority mail too, so you get the magic in time for All Hallows Eve.
And if you don't win, hey, I have more in my Etsy shop
;)
xoxo Emily
P.S.
I'll even let you pick between the orange, cream and black and this witchy colored one that says "WICKED".
October 18, 2008
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80 comments:
I love you Emily!!!!!!
HAHAHA I love you too Amanda ;)
What a spooky story and your decos and pics are gorgeous!
EEEeekk, spiders, I must rush passed them as quickly as I can!! The potions look terrific!!!!
Happy early Halloween!
Oh I loved your post Emily! Count me in your giveaway.
Take care,
Martha
p.s. love the "see i told you i was sick" gravestone. :)
I *love* this post! Absolutely beautiful.
Originally being from Mass I can leave up the "wicked" one year round, haha!
Thanks for having me :)
In my ramblings this morning thru Halloween party blogland, I came across yours and have to tell you it's one of my favourites so far! I just love your mantel piece. I must confess, I copied the picture and will shamefully plan on copying your banner if I don't win one. I sure hope you don't mind...Happy Halloween!
Glad you like it. Thanks for the nice comments! The gravestones are soooooo easy to make. I can tell any of you if you want to know how. Just email me. They are quick too. You could have a whole graveyard for Halloween ;)
Emily
What a fun and scary party! Loved it...and that tiny graveyard! What fun to posess that - lucky little Witchey she is!! Happy Halloween!
What a wonderful, scary party! I love the banner!
MAGNIFICENT decor! Happy Halloween!
I love your Halloween party. Oh, such a cute witch to be so powerful.
What a cool story! I'm impressed and loved your pictures. You are multi-talented!
Love those banners!!!
Love the spooky banner! And your witch is too cute too be witchy!
Delightfully haunting!! Great pics!
ooohhh love love love your halloween banner!!!! such an awesome giveaway!!! so happy to meet you at this wonderful halloween bash!!! three cheers to miss vanessa for hosting such a fun fun fun event!!!
love your blog and have a very special halloween!!!
What a great and scary party! Love all the pics! Happy Halloween Party Day!
That was spooky! I loved it! Happy Halloween!
Awesome party post!
I'm allergic to spiders. Maybe I shouldn't go after all?
Ooohh... love the tiny graveyard in a cage... pure magic!
Great tour...I will be more careful with small witches. Love the eyeballs in the shadow of the grave. Fantastic decorations - I like the hanging key character a lot too.
What a story...and I love your decorations!! Have a great party day ;) jackie
Hi Emily!
FUN blog & Halloween post!
Pick Me ~ Pick ME!!!
PS: Thanks 4 stopping by my SpOOky little corner today!
Happy Halloween Always,
Chris :-D)
I really love the drinks and the house decoration! Congrats and thanks for your visit at my blog. I hope you come many more times. Happy Halloween from Brazil!
Thank you for stopping by .Your little witch is very cute.Make sure you tell her that,I won;t want her to put a spell on me I would love to beput in forthe drawing.
What a fun post - love the photos and your banners are wonderful! Just dropping by via Vanessa's fabulous Halloween soiree, and am thoroughly enjoying my visit!
Happy Halloween!
~ Carolee
Love that bird cage cemetary - what a cute idea! And I just adore the banner! I dropped by from Vanessa's party, hope you'll come by and have a cupcake with me!
Witchy Blessings,
Kelley
Everything looks so wonderful & a fabulous story to go along with it too! (Though I thought I felt a hand try to pull me back inside, thank goodness the tiny witch didn't shrink me!)
What a cool giveaway too!
Feel free to visit my party too and enter in the 3 giveaways while you're there!
http://twopixiedolls.blogspot.com
toopixiedolls@yahoo.com
xoxo
~K
I love all the banners! What a fun time, and the decorations
are fabulous.
Happy Hauntings!
Elizabeth
I'm Blog Hopping from Vanessa's "A Fanciful Twist" Party <{:O) I enjoyed my visit with you! Please count me in your give-away! Had fun looking at the potions & I'm in love with the banner!
Stop by my place too... I'm having a couple of give-aways!
Have a bootiful day!
Be Enchanted!
~A~
wonderful party! i LOVE all your pics!
BOO TO YOU!
LOVE
.e
Ghoulish Delights, beautiful decorations for Halloween and a eeeky tale. What more could you want? Happy Halloween, Karen
Lovely post. Your story and photos are beautiful. Happy, Happy Halloween.
Patricia
http://theunfinishedflower.typepad.com/
I love your post to your blog. What a great story and party. Thanks for the invite to join in the fun.
Fabulous!
My favorite shot, the eyes in the grave, Genius!
Happy Halloween!
Sand
I had a terrific time and enjoyed seeing all of your wonderful decorations. Happy Halloween!
Great pictures!
I love love LOVE the eerie drinks!
Thanks for sharing!
On to another Halloween blog!
what a wickedly wonderful Halloween post - so very, very CLEVER! that's the first time I ever saw an actual RFF graveyard ... pretty amazing. I am happy you got away before that deceptively sweet looking wee witch added you to her collection!
yes please, I would like to have my name tossed in your cauldron for a chance at the fab banner. :)
came over when I saw your cute blog name...great story and photos....Happy Halloween.
Terisa
BEAUTIFUL.
I loved the blog and how you did it how cute! I love the way you decorated too! Have one spooky Halloween!!
I was just hanging out over at a Fanciful Twist’s party and I thought I’d check out your blog! I love that pumpkin shot... and the birdcage!!
GREAT post! Count me in on your giveaway!
I really enjoyed this. You went all out! Thanks.
suze:)
Very clever......the most important talent......I will visit again......thanks for a great Halloween vision!
Sue
Awesome photos!!!
Love the banners, they are too cool!
oooh what a scary lovely party!!!
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Great story, love all the decorations.
I would love to win your beautiful banner!
Happy Halloween!
I saved this to read over again this morning, so sorry for the second comment, but those gravestones and the tables and the birdcage.. just awesome. And she may be tiny, but that cute witch is mighty!
Really fun. Thanks.
Sorry to comment AGAIN! but I couldn't get your email to come up. I came back to share this post of mine that has pictures of these hand-sewn hearts that I am finding it hard to stop making! Have you ever made these little plushie things?
http://prismtrail.blogspot.com/2008/10/i-heart-you.html
thanks for your comment. happy halloween!
What a wonderful Halloween Party you had, My Halloween guests flew out at dawn! LOL!
Lisa!
Woman, You are the COOLEST!!
I love your drinks and tombstones! What a great party,
I really enjoyed it!!
hello, firstime here thru the Halloween party.. what fun! Thanks for Sharing! still making my way thru the party list!
Dude Emily, girl I am totaly, totaly, proud of you. You got talent!!! I love your art work, I love your sewing. You have an eye for things. And I'm proud to be your friend. Keep up the good work.
Love ya girl,
Ging
Holy Cow girl. You went and got super duper popular on me.
AWESOME!
That is so not fair how cute and spooky your house is. My favorite was the grave stone that said SEE, I told you I was SICK! ha ha ha Good one. ha ha ha
ooooh, and it looks like you actually had some real ghosts floating around. sppppoooooky. We should tell some halloween stories next week. I want to hear Alison's paranormal stories.
I think I will promote you on Tuesday since your contest ends Wednesday. Your Etsy shop looks beautiful, btw.
wondreful story! Happy Halloween!
I seem to recognize that witch.
Great Post M
Very spooky, eerie post.
Beautigical wonderful post!!! I am so overjoyed at all your shared! Lovely hauntings!! cackle cackle!!
Oh my gosh! That was fun!
ooooh Emily!! that was FABULOUS and i ADORE the bunting!!! Just LOVED the story and all your great photos:) I'm so glad you stopped by my blog tonight and I found my way to your party:):)
xox...jenn
Amazing photographs and scary story:) I'm so glad I made a stop at your great party...thanks for a fun time.
I'd love to have my name added for a chance in your drawing.
Marilyn:)
{I'm having a giveaway too...come by if you have a chance}
Sorry so late to visit...I traveled Vanessa's list from the bottom up this time. Great party!!
Happy Halloween!
Ah! I love it! Your home is so beautiful (and so spooky!!!)
Very spooky postie....I love your banners a lot too :)
Just starting now to visit the rest of the party goers from Vanessa's blog! Stop by and say Hi! Happy Halloween!
btw, I LOVE all your deco's!
What a darling bunting.
Glad you made it out without being turned into something green.
Loved attending the party with you.
(Im making my party rounds late)but adorable decorations and pictures...very cute post!!
oh emily what a wonderful party.
I am so scared now I don't want to sleep alone!!
love ur blog
catie
What a spooky story! I found this link through A Bit of Pink Heaven and I would love to enter to win the darling bunting!
Jenni B
how wonderfully spooky!
~karin
What a SPOOKtacular party...sorry I'm late. Wickedly good story. I had a lovely time.
p.s. Your banners are too cute!
Super cute!
~Ann-Denise
happy halloween, early that is!
the garland is adorable.
Wow that is fantastic. congrats. Stephen
:-O!!! That is WICKED AWESOME!!!!!!
I am so happy :)
Thank you soooo much :D
e-mailing you now,
Nat
Love the banner! This is the first year I have really begun decorating for Halloween and the party gave me some good ideas. Thanks for sharing.
Love the banner! This is the first year we have begun decorating for Halloween and the party gave us some good ideas. Thanks for sharing!
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