October 16, 2012

Probably not the safest way to decorate...

Yes.  This is Chris on an extension ladder balanced on our stairwell!!
The sacrifices we do for Halloween!

 The clouds are made from quilt batting and wrapped around plastic light holders with fishing line.  Hooks hold everything in place.  Black lights cast an eerie glow and create lovely shadows on the ceiling.

Our witch has been around for several years. She greets our guests as they enter our front door.

Other reasons for a ladder inside the house right now include larger-than-life spiders and a Halloween banner hung from the vaulted ceiling.


We also have a bride and groom soaring around our dining room chandelier.


Each year, I keep finding more things to drape on the dining room chandelier.

There are so many special collections and rooms to share yet.  It's a nonstop party around here!
 
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23 comments:

  1. NellieOctober 16, 2012 at 10:34 PM

    That witch looks like she is ready to take off! Great work! I'm totally impressed with your Halloween preparations!

    xo Nellie

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  2. LeeOctober 16, 2012 at 11:17 PM

    WoWie! Looking great~I feel totally inadequate this year....guess I ran out of steam. I can tell you are young! LOL
    Thanks for sharing your fun!

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  3. Tammy's in LoveOctober 16, 2012 at 11:59 PM

    You guys do Halloween like we do Christmas...way much. One of my Chinese co-workers who came to High Tea at my house told another colleague, "Her house looks like a department store." Yah, sure, lots of little villages, two trees, and vignettes on every flat surface!

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  4. LynneOctober 17, 2012 at 12:24 AM

    Probably not the safest but he looks like he is being careful. Having a good time too!

    You have amazing Halloween decorations . . .

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  5. RetroSandieOctober 17, 2012 at 1:01 AM

    I remember doing that ladder thing on the stairway to decorate when I lived in a condo. Yes, we do crazy things just to get things done! Your house looks fantastic. I'l bet it looks even better in person! Happy haunting ...ooooooooh.......
    Sandie

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  6. vintage greyOctober 17, 2012 at 1:16 AM

    Oh, how I wish I lived closer to come look at all this in person!! Love it Kim! xo Heather

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  7. A Little CreationOctober 17, 2012 at 1:42 AM

    All I can say is WOW!!!!
    Chris =]

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  8. vivianOctober 17, 2012 at 6:27 AM

    such happenings going on in the kenward household! Id say I'd love to be a fly on the wall.. but Im afraid one of those spiders would eat me! LOL! (sorry.. couldnt help myself there!)
    someday I'm gonna make it to one of your halloween parties! would that be fun!
    YOU are truly the queen of halloween! and omg... LOVE those clouds!
    happy day!
    xoxo

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  9. KJ@letsgoflyakiteOctober 17, 2012 at 6:32 AM

    Chris looks like an old pro at this! Everything looks like it is coming together, your Happy Halloween family sign is a really nice touch too!

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  10. JbooOctober 17, 2012 at 7:14 AM

    Wow!! I hope you're going to have a huge party -- hmmmm -- how far is it from Nebraska? :)

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  11. DearHelenHartmanOctober 17, 2012 at 7:36 AM

    Wow wow wow! First, BE CAREFUL! Next, wow! It all looks so cool. Love seeing how your decorate.

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  12. UnknownOctober 17, 2012 at 8:18 AM

    OMG!! I am so impressed with your Chris on that ladder! The result was worth the effort! The witch looks great! The bride and groom flying remind me of the Haunted Mansion at Disneyland!,

    Chris

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  13. DonnaOctober 17, 2012 at 8:52 AM

    Wow,Chris is one brave man! So neat how he gets into the Halloween decorating spirit, too! Everything looks so amazing, love the spooky witch and those neat clouds!!

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  14. ImagiMeriOctober 17, 2012 at 10:10 AM

    OMGosh Kim...........

    All I can say is...when you're my age you won't be doing that anymore!!!!

    I used to go all out for Halloween, but now I only save my energy for Christmas, my first love holiday, and Halloween gets a small nod with a display on my hall table. I'm too old to be climbing around decorating for each holiday.

    However, your displays are magical and I know will create sweet memories for your kids to carry on.

    Hugs,
    Meri

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  15. Pink Roses and TeacupsOctober 17, 2012 at 11:04 AM

    Wow, Kim, everything looks so fun at your house!! Love the witch! Chris looks like he is being careful though. Wish I could attend your party!!

    Hugs,
    Debbie

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  16. craftylesOctober 17, 2012 at 11:09 AM

    Those clouds are spectacular-I love them. All the witches flying-it makes my heart go pitter patter. Everything is coming together so spookily. I bet the girls can hardly wait. Chris is a brave man!

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  17. DebbyOctober 17, 2012 at 11:34 AM

    Love the flying witch and the clouds. You really do it all well. Scary ladder man, hah.
    Happy Halloween.

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  18. Cheryl G.October 17, 2012 at 12:20 PM

    Wow! Look at those huge spiders!
    Where did you get those?!
    Amazing decorating!

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  19. Jenn EricksonOctober 17, 2012 at 1:27 PM

    Wow! Totally worth the dangerous endeavor on the ladder (now that we know he's safe). What an incredible Halloween display! Spectacular!

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  20. JoannaOctober 17, 2012 at 4:10 PM

    Wow, everything looks so great!

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  21. BarbaraOctober 17, 2012 at 4:34 PM

    You two were definitely meant for each other! Can't wait to see more. Be careful!

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  22. Pam KesslerOctober 17, 2012 at 8:55 PM

    I love how you guys go all out for Halloween. The witch and clouds are awesome and spooky.

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  23. Corey October 19, 2012 at 7:45 AM

    Oh my goodness- that ladder scares me!! The witch is wonderful!!! Although I think it would scare my kids!

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