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Where Have You Been All my Life?!
Greetings!
How long has it actually been now?! I know I went M.I.A. and trust me, there was a good reason.
In an effort to keep you posted…
I changed jobs (much happier now!)
Still celebrating Halloween alllllllllll year long!
I wrote a book!
Yeah, that last thing has kept me on my toes!
Designed the cover myself! Dig it?!
I’m happy to report that the book is doing well and can loosely tie back…
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Halloweekend Update
The last few weeks have been very carefully scheduled and therefore I’ve had minimal spare time. All this was to get ready for the party tomorrow and for Halloween Tuesday. Unfortunately, this morning, tomorrow’s party was cancelled. I’m heartbroken. We have a tropical system moving into our area tomorrow. Seriously. It’s raining all day and night tomorrow and then it’s clear for the whole week……
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Halloween Haunting 101: DIY Halloween Plaques
Halloween Haunting 101: DIY Halloween Plaques
Good evening, Housemates! I’ve been quite occupied with fun Halloween craft projects the last couple weeks- one of which I wanted to share with you guys here! So, the wheels have started turning for the party as I shared in one of my last posts. I decided that this year, it’d be fantastic if I made my own trophies for the costume contest. Now, i’ve done gift baskets before, small plastic…
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It’s not even October yet and I’m already quite fiscally invested in Halloween finds!
I like to shop early considering most stock at stores gets completely destroyed by the end of season… that or they sell out of the good stuff.
I hit up Big Lots, Home Goods, Target, Spirit Halloween, Halloween City, and of course the Dollar Tree. Yes, you read that right, October hasn’t arrived and I’ve already tapped most stores. 🙂
I reported earlier on the Grandin Road Halloween Haven preview, including one particular item I found at Big Lots for a lower price.
So, Big Lots was a little bit of a bust. The two items I had my heart set on were really terrible quality. The Haunted TV broke when I got it home, and the Haunted Projector broke in the checkout… as I handed it to the cashier… seriously just fell apart. Really bad quality and extremely disappointing. 😦
On the upside! I managed to find a few beautiful loveables!
Home Goods Win!
I found this beautiful bust amongst their eclectic mix of one-off Halloween items. I always love and hate going to stores like Home Goods as you find items that are not mass produced and sold by the case. At the same time, I may end up kicking myself for not getting something when I had the chance. This bust is extremely heavy and is either made of clay or some kind of metal mould. My keys are there for a size comparison. I still have this in the trunk of my car until I figure out where to put it! 🙂 This set me back a mere $60.
Simple mug with beautiful gold accents. She was my water cup during the hurricane. ❤ So pretty and only $4!
Halloween City
So, I did end up buying a few odds and ends- A giant Jack o’ Lantern tote bag, a rubber knife, a pumpkin pen, and two mystery pack keychains (Lydia Deets & Mama Voorhees ❤ ). The people here were so nice and I really was impressed by the price points- probably a good place for Halloween decor and supplies if you’re on a budget. I saw these little guys on a shelf near the front and thought they were so adorable! I snapped a pic and moved on to get my little things. I went out to my car and texted my sister this photo and told her that she needed to come and check the store out. Her response of how cute they were made me examine the photo again… and of course I said “fuck it” ran back in the store and straight for them. The manager saw me back in and said “Alright, what did you see that you had to come back for?!”. We discussed these cuties and how I get remorseful in missing out on certain things. He felt the same way and told me they carried these a few seasons back, in which he intended to buy them, however they sold out before he had a chance. Even if it was sales talk, my heart was already there! The biggest issue was deciding which one to buy. These are $24 and as much as I love them, I could tell the material in which they’re made up of did not qualify for a total of $48 in spending. I found a damaged Freddy (his hat had been glued back down after someone fucked him up) and I asked if I could haggle down the price. In the end the spirit of the haunting season took hold and I paid $18 for him and regular price for the other- making the commitmment a little easier to digest. I now have no regrets and can sleep soundly knowing these are my babies. 🙂 Again, these will set you back $23.99.
Candy Alert!
Did you know that Nerds Rope has a Halloween version as well as Tic Tac!? These are delicious btw. I also saw M&M’s has a Cookies and SCREAM flavor this year (dark chocolate and white chocolate- black shell which makes them amazing).
Now these items aside, I found a few things at the Dollar Tree and Target.
I added Coffin Garland from Target to my cube wall, a coworker gifted me the beautiful witch sign also from Target, and I added the Pumpkin bin with candy for good measure! I also picked up a beautiful Monsterville Cloche (not pictured here) that’s an animated depiction of the burning windmill in Frankenstein. So lovely at $25.
I bit the bullet and ordered the Dancing Shadow Box from Grandin Road (30% off and it was marked down!), as well as a few Fire and Ice lights for the yard this year (also marked down to $14 which is an really good price considering they’re at least $24 everywhere else!).
Have you been Halloween shopping yet?? If so, what did you find? If not, when do you plan to do so and what are you looking for? 🙂
Until next time!
-Sarah
Halloween Haul: The First Catch of The Season It's not even October yet and I'm already quite fiscally invested in Halloween finds! I like to shop early considering most stock at stores gets completely destroyed by the end of season...
Halloween Haunting 101: Let's Have Another Scream
Halloween Haunting 101: Let’s Have Another Scream
Oh, these awkward pauses in between posts has to end! I do have legit excuses though. We went through that terrible hurricane by the name of Irma two weeks ago (direct hit!), and we went 11 days without power! I have always been thankful for modern luxuries but good god do you become a cult-like follower of electricity when you’ve gone without for so long! Regardless! I’m back and have some fun…
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BOGO Totems, Spells for Sale, & Everything Else You Should Never Buy on The Internet
BOGO Totems, Spells for Sale, & Everything Else You Should Never Buy on The Internet
I apologize for not posting in a week or two. Up until yesterday morning I was recovering from some terrible stomach plague and had no energy for anything. Cue the pity tears. During my time on my death bed, I found myself swiping on Tinder for a doctor that could explain why I was dying, as well as cleaning up my inbox. I subscribe to a lot of, ahem, interesting websites. I try to keep up with…
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Halloween Haunting 101: Home Haunt Cinema-spiration
It’s a rather dreary Sunday here at Vespertine House. As your curator, I can say without a doubt that we are loving this weather here. 🙂 It’s perfect for films and writing… and writing about films! We’re officially at the 100-days-til-Halloween mark on the calendar and what better way to kick things off than with some Home Haunt themed cinema! Last weekend I watched several documentaries about…
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Get Excited: 100 Days to Halloween Giveaway!
Get Excited: 100 Days to Halloween Giveaway!
It’s that day again! One of many best moments of the year where we cross the threshold from a 3-digit countdown to a 2-digit countdown! Get excited. So, to mark the occasion, I’m spending the day watching a few Halloween favorites. Right now, I’m 40 minutes into Halloweentown and I’m already panicking over my lack of definitive plans for Halloween. I’m very much considering seeing a psychic to…
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Nefarious News: R.L. Stine & Fox Producing 3 "Fear Street" Movies
Nefarious News: R.L. Stine & Fox Producing 3 “Fear Street” Movies
That fucking headline says it all! Can you tell i’m excited? 🙂 I heard the news last night via the Twitter grapevine. This moment was so long overdue! My sister and I have been pondering the greatest question in life for years: “Why the fuck haven’t they made a ‘Fear Street’ movie?!”, and finally it’s come to be. Three times over! My reaction was of course subtle. According to The Hollywood…
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That's a Wrap: Farewell, George Romero
That’s a Wrap: Farewell, George Romero
I spent my Sunday watching home haunt documentaries on Amazon Prime, that I fully intended to write up here on Vespertine House. At some point in the last one I watched, I found myself rolling my eyes at yet another zombie-themed haunt. I then had a moment of reflection on the modern-day zombie renaissance we’ve had the last few years. Ultimately I murmured to myself “people and their fucking…
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Damon Salvatore: A Tribute To Thee
Damon Salvatore: A Tribute To Thee
I’m feeling nostalgic. I’m not sure if you watched The Vampire Diaries but I can assure you that you’ll still be utterly enamored with the man in this post. I was heartbroken when the series ended a few months. I mean, we’re talking ugly-cried during the finale and felt withdrawal for a few weeks. Don’t judge me. I’d like to think my heartbreak was justified as the series was very well written.…
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Nefarious News: Grandin Road's Halloween Haven 2017 Release
Nefarious News: Grandin Road’s Halloween Haven 2017 Release
I’m certain everyone here has assumed I’m dead. I’m happy to report I am not… If I am, I’m blissfully unaware and can vouch that the afterlife is identical to waking life! I sure have missed Vespertine House and talking to all of my “House Mates” here! I’m pushing myself to get back to casual writing as I’m hoping to incorporate more creative writing into my schedule as well. Lots of verbiage on…
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[I ran out of time to put off the review so I decided to do it real quick before bed tonight!] This is the new Covergirl Supersizer Fibers mascara and the brand's Perfect Point Plus self-sharpening eyeliner. Mascara Pros: -Awesome brush! -Serious length upon single application Cons: -Length but very little fullness from the formula -Seriously strong chemical smell when using (almost deterred me from using but seemed to fade once the bottle aired a minute 😷) Overall, it's probably pretty decent for the price point! I like the ease of application and the entirely plastic brush/applicator with the spaced bristles 😀 Eyeliner: Honestly, probably one of the best liners I've ever used. Very much thought I'd have to press to get color or that it would do that chunky crayon-like debris on my eyelids from breaking, but I was pleasantly surprised that there was none of that! The formula is soft (not too soft- but soft enough to where you can still control it and it doesn't go everywhere) and opaque- no sticking or sputtering across the lid! Really easy to control and the added smudger at the opposite end is a major bonus. I will probably end up buying a few of these. ☺️💜💜💜💜 #mascara #eyeliner #covergirl #supersizerfibers #review #ad #beauty #makeup #cosmetics #blogger #blog #motd #eyes #trybeforeyoubuy #selfie #goth
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