It is outrageously chilly here, quite cold in fact. Our bird bath was frozen solid yesterday morning. Strange occurrences at the time of the year where anything can happen...
As the sun was setting, I could see the witches at work through the trees, as sparks from spells and cauldron fires filled the night sky...
Shiny red apples prepare to be glazed in delicious layers of candy and caramel...
Beware of the old woman offering perfect red precious apples (I love this in French) -
Ahh yes, my pretttties...
We, over here at AFT, are making sure that our teeth are in perfect taffy munching condition. Make sure to make your sweet tooth extra happy...
Yumm yumm ;)
I am carving a round ghoulish head...
Perrrrrrfect pumpkin brains indeed!
I do quite adore the scent of the candle burning inside the pumpkin head. How we must savor every morsel of this spooky mysterious day, don't you think?
Now, beware of who you meet out there, under the full moon...
I am keeping that in mind while I stir up some melted chocolate...
And get a few ingredients together...
To dip and sprinkle my homemade caramel apples with. Ooooooh, aaaaaah...
May the creepy wonderful magical swirls of All Hallows' Eve dance around you. I am in full spooky swing, and loving every moment of it.
My best friend and I will be up to some major tricks, don't worry, he is harmless. He says, he can't wait to hide behind a tree and wait for you to skip by... EEEeeeek!
Don't worry, he just wants to invite you to the circus...
I promise -
Sweet ghoulish dreams, as we delight in a Saturday Hallllooowwweeeen!
See you extra sooooooon. Are you wearing your pointy shoes? Will you be costumed? I can't wait!
♥ ,V
Happy Halloween, my friend. I'm going to have a busy and magical day spending time with one of my best friends. Then reading Tarot cards at a Halloween party later on in the night.
When I return, I plan on dancing withe faeries and eating chocolate on this most magical night.
Posted by: Shell | October 31, 2009 at 01:20 AM
Pure Halloween perfection. We would expect no less from you Vanessa dear.
You thrill.
You chill.
You amaze.
You daze.
You slink.
You wink.
You do us all proud and we love you.
Happy Halloween my pretty!
Posted by: Alix | October 31, 2009 at 01:57 AM
Happy Halloween, Lindax
Posted by: Linda | October 31, 2009 at 02:23 AM
Happy Halloween!! Beautiful photos. I look like a ghost but mostly because my neighbours kept me up until 3.30 by singing karaoke off key and stomping the floor and knocking on walls. I would prefer to look like a unicorn or butterfly.
Posted by: Maria-Thérèse Andersson | October 31, 2009 at 03:23 AM
Happy Halloween to you as well, Vanessa!
Posted by: Theresa | October 31, 2009 at 03:45 AM
another intoxicating post! I don't know how you keep it up so consistently!
Happy Hallowe'en to you - have a spooktacular evening!
Posted by: Tristan Robin | October 31, 2009 at 04:57 AM
Oooh Vanessa, your blog is soo enchanting, it so reminds me of all the wonderful, magical things I enjoyed as a little girl, and now I feel like I am ten years old again after visiting you... Have a wonderful All Hallows Eve!... Bisous... Julie Marie PS Your candy and caramel apples look sooo yummy!
Posted by: Julie Marie Vicknair | October 31, 2009 at 05:50 AM
Happy Halloween Vanessa! I like your videos and halloweeny pictures. I think clowns are scary and that is when they are not doing scary dances! Though actually this one was not too terrifying. Hope you meet lots of lovely ghoulies and ghosties and long leggety beasties tonight!
Posted by: Sarah | October 31, 2009 at 06:12 AM
Happy Halloween Vanessa, hope you have a spooktacular day. We are off out tricking and treating friends and family tonight, should be a cackle. Dressed up in our glam rags. I'll be keeping photographic evidence of course and then it's a well earned blogiday for the month of november i think. Catch you later :)
Posted by: Kerridwen Niner | October 31, 2009 at 06:44 AM
Wow, the French Snow White is so fun and beautiful! That clown is freakin' freaky. lol Happy Halloween!
Posted by: Maggi | October 31, 2009 at 06:50 AM
A big warm Happy Halloween to you as well! :-)
SpOOky Best,
Chris
XOXO
Posted by: Chris Klingler | October 31, 2009 at 07:09 AM
Great pictures, Vanessa! Happy Halloween!
Posted by: Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions | October 31, 2009 at 07:27 AM
Happy Halloween Vanessa!!!
Posted by: Jorgelina | October 31, 2009 at 07:32 AM
I have my pointy hat! Love that French version. Happy Halloween! -kelli
Posted by: Kelli Ross | October 31, 2009 at 07:41 AM
Mmmm...now I want more caramel apples. I made some a few weeks ago but I don't think that eating two was enough, do you? ';)
Tonight two of my friends are getting married. They are very goth and having a costumed Halloween wedding suits them - and us as their guests. (LOL) My companion and I are going as Victorian ghosts. I can't wait. It's being held in a winery and afterward there will be feasting & dancing. A perfect evening.
Posted by: Misha/DawaiOser | October 31, 2009 at 08:14 AM
Hi, I usually just lurk here to read your blog, but I just had to say that I loved this post. Now I want caramel apples. And clowns terrify me.
Have a Happy Halloween.
Posted by: Kelly Jeanette | October 31, 2009 at 08:52 AM
Happy Halloween Miss V,
I'll be a fashionable witch handing out treats, but remember evil never goes out of style
BAHAWWWWWAAAAAAA
Kaerie Faerie
Posted by: Kaerie Faerie | October 31, 2009 at 09:50 AM
ok. Enough with the clown. EEPS!!! Bring me 100 chainsaw massacre guys, 50 mothmen, 30 Freddie Kruegers, and 1 Hannibal Lecter over that creepy clown guy. What's up with that? I couldn't even WATCH the whole thing.
Have a fabulous Halloween, Vanessa. Enjoy the caramel apples and your sweetie, but (looks both ways and whispers) stay away from the CLOWN! - Kathy in Chicago
Posted by: Kathy | October 31, 2009 at 09:51 AM
Happy Halloween dear Vanessa,
I hope you have a great day today!
~ Gabriela ~
Posted by: Gabriela | October 31, 2009 at 10:05 AM
Happy Samhain!!
I'm pretty sure I saw "Blanche Neige" in French growing up- so much fun :)
Posted by: EcoYogini | October 31, 2009 at 10:11 AM
Oh now you've gone and done it, Vanessa...Alice is terrified of clowns. During the teen years, SPC Ryan used to dress in his psycho clown costume and sneak into her bedroom at night and whisper, "Bobo's in your room". This post will just do her in! First photo is so magical...just like you. So sorry, I stole an apple! **blows kisses** Deb
Posted by: Deborah | October 31, 2009 at 10:41 AM
Witchie, witchie...
Screamie, screamie...
Happy, happy Halloweenie!
Posted by: Julie Ranae | October 31, 2009 at 10:42 AM
Boo :~O
Posted by: Elaine | October 31, 2009 at 11:09 AM
Caught up a bit on your magical posts. Will come back with coffee and truly look and enjoy. We have been a wee bit ill so "Busy" and "Tired" were are new names, not to mention, the children, "Drowsy" "Stuffy" Cranky and Boo Hoo. We loved eachother through it with kleenex and hugs and feel loads better. You have shared such magic and I am all for the grown-up artist's trick or treating if you ever want to swap dear. Take care and Happy Halloween and a great New Year! Blessings and light.
Posted by: amy faldet | October 31, 2009 at 11:23 AM
Love your post and Happy Halloween from across the pond. ter wit ter woooooooo :-)
best wishes Ginny
Posted by: Ginny at Twinkle Pink | October 31, 2009 at 12:08 PM
Happy Halloween to you and Mr. Lovee, and your parents and your brother, your dog and everyone!
You don't scare me.
You d Best!
xox
Constnace
Posted by: rochambeau | October 31, 2009 at 12:47 PM
Ghosts might by spooky
Witches might spell
I might be kooky
but you're super swell!
BOO!
Love that first picture-it almost makes up for the clowns! EEEEEEEEKKKKKKKKSSSSS
luckily, i am also easily distracted by caramel apples...and pointy shoes!
Magic XOXOXOXOs 2 U Veevala! XOXOXOXO
Posted by: Rhonda Roo | October 31, 2009 at 12:54 PM
oooohh, creepy, scary clown for sure...Happiest of Halloween's to you my dear!!!
x..x
s
Posted by: Stephanie | October 31, 2009 at 01:42 PM
Happy Halloween to you...those caramel apples look so yummy..save one for me!
Posted by: Sylvia | October 31, 2009 at 02:41 PM
Yummy!!! I am really wanting some goodies to eat now!!! I will not be dressing up but my 2 girls will. Does that count!!!
Posted by: jungle dream pagoda | October 31, 2009 at 02:56 PM
My pointy shoes are on and my witch hat is nearby, waiting to be donned...let the magic swirl and build! Happy Halloween!
Posted by: Cyberdelia | October 31, 2009 at 03:18 PM
V~
HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HALLOWEEN MISS V!!!!
I am ready to party in my Queen of Hearts costume :-) Enjoy an apple for me!!!!
xoxoxoxoxo
Posted by: Kylee | October 31, 2009 at 04:16 PM
Your apples with slivered almonds look soooo
scrumptious! I can almost smell them! The last day of October...I can hardly believe it!
Enjoy it well!
Happy Haunting!
Posted by: Teresa in California | October 31, 2009 at 04:52 PM
I couldn't let Halloween pass without popping in and wishing you a HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!
You are always one of the first people I think of on this magical holiday! I hope you had a perfectly bewitching night!!!!!! :-)
Posted by: Nancy | October 31, 2009 at 05:11 PM
You just have some MAD photography skills. Incredibly.
Posted by: Lori Anderson | October 31, 2009 at 05:23 PM
Happy (and sweet) Halloween!
Posted by: jenny b harris | October 31, 2009 at 07:06 PM
Yes, clowns are definitely THE scariest. Showed up for a Samhain festival last night and had to leave ten minutes into it as my daughters' allergies went through the roof. Oh well. Happy Halloween!!
Posted by: Tricia McWhorter | October 31, 2009 at 07:56 PM
Mizz V...I hope by the light of the moon you have your Halloween's delight..may your feet dance with joy & sing a bewitching song - for all the faeries & goblins & ghouls to hear, and to know that a magical night like tonight only comes to those who know that fairy tales, folklore,and dreams are for those who believe...have a magical bootiful ghoulish night - sweet dreams! peace 2 U, amrlene
Posted by: Marlene | October 31, 2009 at 08:05 PM
Happy Halloween,oh what amazing picture's.
Loved the clown,thanks for sharing.
Hugs, Laura.
The yummy apples were wonderful. haha.
Posted by: Laura Haviland | October 31, 2009 at 08:26 PM
what the ..! It is cold and freezing? Geeps..it was 97 here in the sub Trops ! Caliente Halloween here! ..uh yep..Clowns are horrid.
Posted by: pam aries | October 31, 2009 at 08:30 PM
Oh drats!! I missed the caramel apples!! Well maybe next year!
Hugging you
SueAnn
Posted by: SueAnn | November 02, 2009 at 09:20 AM
I should try that myself!
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