A Mad Decor Hunt

 

Last year I briefly considered picking up a gothic-looking perpetual calendar at Michael's but decided it was weird - and not in a good way. Then this summer it reappeared - on clearance, so I bought it just for the numbers. Of course making a big deal over what day it is really isn't necessary, but on the other hand, doesn't every spooky day in October deserve special notice?

Last week His Madness and I started off on a serious decor hunt with some fortification at the Waverly Beach Bar. With a cool breeze off the lake and industrial strength screens protecting us from the wasps, we could have easily spent the whole afternoon there. However, in a nearby strip mall, there were aisles of decorations just waiting to be picked over. 

The Home Goods shelves were packed with gnomes and a few nearly life size witches.

At Home had lots of these giant Jack Skellington heads. They were a welcome change from the typical orange jack-'o-lanterns but another pass. 

There were great selections of spooky decor everywhere but nothing I couldn't live without. Then, at the very last store, in the corner of the basement in a CHRISTMAS SHOP!!!, we found something we didn't know we needed! 

A Mad Magical Hat

Which didn't come home with us but it did arouse a salesperson's concern about what His Madness was up to and consequently, she pointed us in the direction of some good stuff.  

With the shopping done we ended our day with dinner by the river, leaving the lake to the wasps.

After a full afternoon of shopping we ended up with a fairly modest haul. A wreath, some kitchen towels, a Witch Nutcracker for Creepmas but best of all, the Addams Family mansion! Apparently, it's been around for years! How did I miss that? More importantly, where can I find the rest of the family?

Ivy got everything set up in a corner of the dining room. Looks like Morticia and Gomez are not at all impressed by the Headless Horseman. He is a little flashy.

Is it time for an Addams Family movie night?

Hope everyone had a great weekend!

Thanks for stopping by, see you tomorrow.