♥ Halloween Party 2010 ♥ {updates below}

Twinkling lights and birdling flights, candles flickering and a scent, a scent so intense and delicious, it exquisitely delights!  There is a party in the woods, I can see it from here.  Let's follow a path through the trees, to where a warm glow draws us in, to a place of magical merriment!

I hear music, do you? 

I smell something lovely too...

What is that decadent aroma?  I am entranced! It is like the fragrance of golden cake baking, and bubbling rose sauce.  Or is it warm caramel, and apples?  It is unlike anything I have ever smelled........

Wait, what is this?

A note left for us?

"Beware of the old woman in the woods?"

Hogwash! 

I don't think we have anything to worry about, do you???

Oh look loooook, we are drawing near!

What is this place? Oh dear, oh dear, what excitement!

A little stove, warm and precious!

With goodies baking! 

Yes yes, I knew my nose was not playing tricks on me.

The scent of roses, but more than just that.  I have smelled this scent once before, as a child.  My grandmother said someone was conjuring a love spell, and I should pinch my nose.  But how can we? It is too delicious, I am mesmerized...

You can smell it too, can't you?  It is sweet like honey, with a tinge of rose dew...

Oh and, a pot of tea, waiting for you and me. 

I wonder if it is okay to sip? I can't see anyone around, and would hate to infringe.  What shall we do?  Shall we enjoy a cup?  Or run as fast, as fast can be?

I think we should stay at this marvelous party in the woods.  It is almost like we have entered Hansel and Gretel's world.  Don't you think?

Oh!  Ambrosial scrumptiousnessssss, I am fainting at this sight! 

Caramel apples, baked to perfection! 

And wee cakes, soft and warm...

Heavenly!

Let's have some! I simply can not contain myself.  Let's dance and nibble, and we can leave golden coins as payment. 

What's that you say? 

You think we should be polite and wait?

But but, are you not entranced, as I am?

I must bite into another one.... Mmmmmmmmm..... warm... cake... 

Candy crunch and tempting swirls... 

Glowing stars, star light, star bright!

I twirl, eating my cake, as I look up at the sparkly stars..

Oh look, a table set, just for us... 

Would you like some green potion?

You aren't scared, are you?

Oh my gooooodnessss! 

I had gotten so carried away, I had not noticed the signs!

It seems that we have come upon a fortune teller's party!

The autumn air feels like bliss, and the colors around us, sail me away in a dream-like mist...

Spells & Incantations!

Oh me, oh my...

But where could this fortune teller be?

Has she transformed herself into a bird or a flower?

Is she watching us, as we peek into her fairy bower?

Pumpkins, and marigolds, and every spell under the moon!

I think she is more than a fortune teller, don't you?

I hope she is kind, and not cross that we nibbled some of her treats, and delighted in swaying and dancing in her woodland retreat...

What treasures, what curiosities.  I don't even know where to look...

Oooooo, is that a spell book?

And such shades of marigolds, saffron, lemon and golden squash.  I certainly would like to buy a few, wouldn't you?

And look, a skull.

Ooooo, spooky, I'd say.

With flower garlands, blessed in bombay!

I feel myself falling.

Is this a trap?

Filled with edible treats and treasures divine?

Have you been entranced too?

Oh looook!

Tea leaf readings, oh my, oh me!

And amulets, oh amulets!  I'd like to buy two or three.

And amber and rubies!!

 And and and...

Did you notice, it is getting darker? Perhaps we should move along?  But this party is smashing, and most glorious fun!

Let's lose ourselves in fall's pleasures, here take another candy apple, but give me a bite first... 

I am going to stand by the warm stove, while I munch and dream...

Although, the roses are dangerous, the scent is making me feel so in love.  It really must be a love spell brewing!

 Perhaps I should do as granny said when I was a young girl, and pinch my nose?  I can see love floating in the air, can you?

What a marvelous time I am having.  It's just like a Halloween dream...

The sun is fading as fast as can be, and the cerulean sky is glowing through the trees...

WAIT!

Oh my goooodnesss!

I heard something.

Like the crunching of leaves, and a tune like wind blowing through rickety eaves. 

Hide, quick, go go go, hide behind the trees... 

I think maybe, we had too much fun!

What did that note say again?  The one we decided to overlook?  Beware of who???

Oh me, oh my!  Who is that??

My knees are knocking.

Shhhh, shhhhh!

What was that? What did she say? She is looking down, but I think she said she can see us??? Eeeeeeeeeee!!!

I think she said....

"Come out of the darkness, and have some sweets my pretties..."

Why are we scared?  She doesn't seem mean, she is offering us sweets.  It looks like a new batch of goodies appeared out of nowhere.

"Go on, take one," she says... 

O, o, okay....

Thank you Ma'am....

You take one too... Go on...

The cake she gave me is unlike anything I have ever beheld.  It has roses and vines growing right out of the center.  I must taste it, I can not resist...

Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm!!!

There is no description on earth, for this delicious specimen... 

Before I can blink, she is offering jewels and fortune tales, as well....

Come with me, inside, she softly sings... 

A fortune, for you and for your friends... 

She caresses her crystal ball. Talking to it as if it was her pet...

I can't help but look around in sheer amazement at her caravan, and all the trinkets she has collected...

She snaps her fingers...

I look up, and she rubs some oil on my wrists, from an emerald bottle...

"Now you and your friends, make a wish," she says...

Anything you would like, anything at all..... 

She wants us to close our eyes and make our wish...

Okay, let's do it now..

On, 1, 2, & 3.....

I see great frolic, gaiety and revelry!!! she cackles.

But you must leave here at once, before I turn you, like everyone else, into a tree branch or a trinket!!!!

I run, and trip and tumble...

You drop your bag of loot, and rip your gown on a candelabra.

We run as fast as we can, into the woods, and turn for one last glimpse...

Then, just like that, the old woman's festivities through the trees, become a tale, a dream...

 And vanish, into the autumn breeze....

 A memory, written in the leaves!

Bwahahahaha!!!

Haaaapy Haaaapy Haaaaapy Halloween Madness 2010!! 

Let the parties continue!!

On my way to your soirée, as soon as I wake up, on Saturday!

Update: Saturday, 10:34 a.m.

Hi friends and heloooo!  I am here, I am here, hooooray!!

What wonderful partiers and spirits a flutter!  I have completed most of my chores this morning (post office trip etc.), and am here to play!  I have conjured my most wicked self, albeit kind too ;), don't worry...

I am doused in glitter and sparkles, my favorite, I must say.

I hope you are in costume too?

Please tell me this is true ;)

I am sipping something warm, and I must confess, munching a caramel apple for breakfast.

Naughty naughty! 

I am two bites in...YUMM!

 

I am jumping on my broom, and making visits all day and night.  I'll be there, I promise, I am currently in flight ;)

Update:  11:32 p.m.

Hi friends!  What a wonderful day I had visiting you!  Thank you for all of your hard work and participation!  I am blown away at your photos, and tales, recipes and videos, vignettes, and art and all the treasures and collections so many of you have shared!

I am so tired I could faint.  And I will, in about 5 minutes.  I visited everyone who left me their link in this post today (Oct.16th).  If you have not added your link in comments, that's okay, I can visit you tomorrow.

I am an exhausted happy Halloween infused girl! ♥

Update Sunday October 17th, 6:48 p.m.

THANK YOU for all of the fun!!! It was unreal!!Truly!

I am officially hopping off the party trail ;)

Hope to see you for our 4th annual Halloween Extravaganza next year!!

You all shared so much magic.  It was wonderful!

 

♥ Much Love, V ♥
 

ps:  Pretty pretty please, if you are hosting your own party, leave your actual party post link in comments.  The comments will serve as an archive of all of your parties.  I will also visit you through your comment link.  Thanks so much! ♥

pss:  I will draw 3 names next week, for a giveaway.  All you have to do is leave a comment on this post to enter.  The items are, (in order of names drawn):

1) A Spells, Herbs Miracles and Magic Poster as seen in my shop, as well as some extra goodies.  

2) My Fortune Teller Poster that you see in this post, which I designed for the event, plus extra goodies. 

3) A surprise parcel of some of my cards and stickers, & other lil' treats.

Comments

[Therese]

Beautiful! I've a lot to learn. I have a short, but wickedly fun tale of halloween party plans...
http://keyholegallery.blogspot.com/2010/10/wicked-halloween-tale.html
Your party is truly enchanting!
Therese

[belinda]

what a bewitchingly magical party post!! don't want to leave the magical scene and the yummycreepylicious sweet offerings you have prepared! i enjoyed as much viewing it as you did creating it! had a spookylicious time, count me in !
back on my broom to visit the rest, lots of posts up already... whahaha haha
http://belindaschneider.wordpress.com/2010/10/16/happy-witch-giveaway/

[Lyndy Ward]

BOOOOOTIFUL & SPOOKTACULAR!!!
This is sooooo much fun.
Love your blog & your creations.
Please fly by for my giveaways too...
Hauntingly Yours, Lyndy

My Haunted Halloween Party Link:
http://bit.ly/dho880
TODAYSGOLD
http://todaysgold.blogspot.com/

[TattingChic]

Oh, my! I hope you don't mind, but I snuck a cupcake and there's no hiding the evidence because there are orange crumbs all over my lips, LOL!

GOOD to see you my dear bloggy friend!

(((hugs)))
~TattingChic

[Margareta at Paper Pile Kitten]

Enchanting, indeed! :)
Welcome to my party at Halloween Fall!
http://www.paperpilekitten.com/2010/10/a-magic-halloween-party-enter-at-your-own-risk.html

[Kelly]

Your post was simply sumptuous and delightful!

Mine is up too...

Have a creeptacular Halloween, hugs, Kelly
www.blondheart.blogspot.com

[Bella Casa]

Vanessa ! Magical lady...you have done it again...A Fabulous Party...We had a wonderful time but we all ate to much pumpkin pie...
Hugs...Palmer
http://gypsyjewelstrinkets.typepad.com/weblog/2010/10/the-magical-event-is-upon-us-miss-vanessas-party-.html

[zina zraikat]

OMGoodness....your story is just fantastic! I love halloween and you make it all the more fun :) I am so please to be celebrating with you all...let the spook-tivities begin!

Heres my link, please come and say HI! (or Boo!)
http://zinawright.typepad.com/messyart/2010/10/c.html

xx
Z

[Lyn]

A beautiful and magickal Halloween party indeed!

My party post is here: http://www.witch-blog.com/2010/10/halloween-party-with-spring-heeled-jack/

Thank you for being such a wonderful host!

Lyn

[Kristen]

Oooh, hauntingly beautiful... I had a delightful time! You once again have outdone yourself :)

Cheers!
Kristen
queen of nostalgia

Here is my party :
http://queen-of-nostalgia.blogspot.com/2010/10/halloween-party-pumpkin-style.html

[Lisa]

Ooh such a magical tale of the woman in the woods and trinkets of the like I've never seen. The most wonderful enchantments. My post also tells of a lady in the woods (another one to beware of perhaps?).
Thank you so much for hosting such a wonderful party Vanessa, you always manage to better yourself each season. A treasure!
Come visit my party and read about my lady in the woods...
http://all-the-wright-stuff.blogspot.com/2010/10/magic-stirring-halloween-tale.html

[Cosmic Goddess]

Vanessa, what an enchanting tale and your photos are wonderfully atmospheric as always! Many thanks for hosting another fantastic blog party :-)

Here’s the link to my party post:
http://cosmicgoddessblog.blogspot.com/2010/10/bewitching-halloween-party.html

[Kathy]

Ohhhhh, Vanessa...what an amazing post, but I knew it would be, of course. Your story and photos are absolutely stunning!!!! I don't know how you do it! I know I will be back many times to see all of the gorgeous detail in your photos!!!

Thank you for always being the highlight of Halloween!!!

XO
Kathy

http://kathyjacobson.typepad.com/abitofserendipity/2010/10/vanessas-halloween-party.html

[Alia]

Sooooo lovely! As always I am quite jealous of your wonderful talents and amazing photos. I wish I could live in the worlds you create. Such a magical experience, thank you!! I am so happy to be able to participate this year!

http://buccaneersandballgowns.blogspot.com/2010/10/walk-in-woods.html

[Della]

Dear Miss Vanessa, you must have been up in the middle of the night weaving this sparkling magic!! So much fun here, I have to come back and look again after breakfast. P.S. I could have used your gorgeous fortune teller sign in mine!!
xx
Della
http://dellamarinis.wordpress.com/2010/10/16/woman-in-white/

[DogsMom]

http://dmuseit.wordpress.com/2010/10/16/a-brief-rest-on-your-party-tour/

The link to my brief, family friendly post I leave above. I had hopes to expand and embellish it, but the computer ghosts and goblins are still weaving their mischievious spells on my machine.
How do they know the days I most want to post and play their tricks?

I had a lovely time, even though we had to flee through the night.

[eleni]

FANTASTIC MAGICAL POST!!! vanessa you are the first!!!!!!
please visit me i have also a huge givaway!!!!
and please count me in yours!!!!
my witches are waiting for you....
http://apinkdreamer.blogspot.com/2010/10/through-fanciiful-magic-mirror-givaway.html

[Misha/Dawaioser]

Oh wow - I was definitely entranced by the Fortune Teller's treats, plus the decadent and interesting surrounding! http://dawaioser.livejournal.com/770731.html

[Misha/Dawaioser]

Ack! Part of my comment was cut off - must tell you this also: I'm amazed by your creative powers, V. Great photo's and decorations. I feel like I've drunk too much of the love-spell potion. <3

[alicia]

Your parties are always enchanting and magical, i wish i could be a tiny fairy to see all this for real!!

Thank you for the party!!
ALicia x

http://dollandpea.blogspot.com/2010/10/halloween-party.html

[inge]

Hello Vanessa,

You've done it again ! Wow , what a blogparty... I really wish I could be in your garden for real !

All those yummy treats and the fortunetelles house is so beautiful and intriguing with so much to see and to taste.

Your photos really create a magical feeling we all need this time of year :)

Thanks for hosting this party again !
halloweeny greetings from belgium
Inge

PS : my blogpost is up ! See you there one of the coming days !
You can find it here
http://web.me.com/pinkepinke/pinkepinke/Blog/Artikelen/2010/10/16_a_halloween_blogparty.html

[Diana]

What dlightful, wicked fun! (yes, that's "delightful" without the "e"; uniquely appropos for such a fabulous party.)

Partygoers, do stop by my house. The Guys are anxious to meet you.

http://wp.me/pASgH-7e

Diana

[Linda Diane]

Oh what spooky-liciousness is this party! Beautiful sights to hold me captive with their magical Vanessa-fulness. The treats were luciously inviting, but did you notice that the cupcakes were filled with a creamy distinctively "eye of newt" flavor? Ah yes, I knew we shouldn't have trusted that old woman . . . . ; )

[Lisa Viger @ perfectly peculiar]

Happy Halloween Vanessa .. thanks for another spooktacular party! Btw, your photos are amazing!

My blog is at

http://perfectlypeculiar.blogspot.com/2010/10/happy-halloween.html

[Lisa is Raw on $10 a Day (or Less!)]

While you're at it, stop by for some raw vegan Halloween recipes here ...

http://rawon10.blogspot.com/2010/10/october-10-2010.html

Thanks again Vanessa!

[Nita Stacy]

Loved seeing this beautiful Halloween party...truly amazing.

Here is my party -

http://modvintagelife.blogspot.com/2010/10/halloween-party.html

Thanks for hosting this event.

[Italian Postcards]

Your parties are the best!
Chelsea
http://viapecetto.blogspot.com/2010/10/happy-halloween-party-2010.html#comments

[Jorgelina]

Holaaaa!!
marailloso todo!Es un placer participar de tu party
me encantan Vanessa!!
Sos una gran artista y calida anfitriona.
mil besos magicos♥♥

Beautiful Halloween party!!!

[Nanc TWoP]

Just had time to put on a bit of music...

Thanks V! :-)

http://nanctwop.blogspot.com/2010/10/panic-at-party.html

[Jorgelina]

El link!

http://todassomosreinas.blogspot.com/2010/10/halloween-party.html

[SusannaT]

Mmmm.. delightfully frightening! :D

You can find my post here: http://suskianttila.blogspot.com/2010/10/october-day.html

[Miss Lori]

Oh Hurray!!! Hurraaaaaay!!!! We danced and sang and filled our bellies with delicious treats!! I do so hope my wish comes true, don't you???

Thank you, oh THANK YOU for a lovely Halloween party!!

~Miss Lori and Miss Miranda~

[somepinkflowers]

wheee.......

there is Healthy Candy Corn
over at my house!

:-)

do pop over!

{{ well,
i might have exaggerated
about the HEALTHY part... }}

♥

[amy sperry faldet]

http://suchawondrousplacethisfaerytalespace.blogspot.com/2010/10/sit-spell-huddle-now-for-i-have-spooky.html
Magic, sparkle, everywhere, I am transported friend with scent and color, faery dust and spooks. I am ever sooo happy to come to your perfect gypsy world. I look forward to it all year! I am grateful dear for all you do to show the world how fun it is to have a child's heart and be alive! That is the celebration to be sure and you give that to us. Thanks for this beauty and the delicious delights. You are a gift. Blessings always.

[Vicki]

Oh! Please visit me Ms V. I had such a wonderful time with my party!! http://creativegoddess.typepad.com/creativegoddess/2010/10/halloween-blog-party.html
And I truly enjoyed your tale of magic...as always! :)

[Boom]

http://mygardenrocks.blogspot.com/2010/10/it-begins.html
Vanessa....such a fabulous party!!! Can you help me pleez. I stayed too long at your bewitching party and now I am the third long tree branch on the right. Find a spell...Quickly!!!!

[Kelly Jeanette]

Can't wait to join the fun later today, but here is the link to my party. http://kellysalteredart.blogspot.com/2010/10/halloween-party-2010.html

[Susan's Crafty Chaos]

I can't wait to start the party, but sadly it will have to be later on today. For those of you partying already, I have my party post up, you can see it here:
http://susanscraftychaos.blogspot.com/2010/10/halloween-party-giveaway.html
Thank you!

[Jaala R.]

Vanessa! Amazing! Thanks so much for the magical Halloween party! Your photos truly transported me! I feel giddy!

Please visit me! ;)
http://thewitchcrafts.blogspot.com/2010/10/halloween-party.html

[Jo]

Oh I am just in love with your Halloween Party! Bravo dear Vanessa! What a wonderful party! Thank you for organizing this!!!{clapping, not jumping up & down though wishing I could} (Yesterday was surgery, all went well, recovering uncomfortably but home and today's festivities are just what I need!)

Here's my link: http://justdigginaround.blogspot.com/2010/10/walk-through-disenchanted-forrest.html

[Raissa]

Thank you again Vanessa for a most excellent Halloween party!

here is my link:
http://www.raissastamps.com/halloweenparty

[Princess Rose]

That was simply amazing ! You are so talented and everytime I come to your blog I feel as if I'm transported into another world. My blog is Roses and Thorns and my party post is http://rosesbeautyandthornshurt.blogspot.com/2010/10/halloween-at-castle-halloween-party.html

[Marina Capano]

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOO, like always your pictures and history are amazing! es realmente un gusto ver tu blog,escomo ir a un gran espectaculo de cine o teatro es un gran show!

awesome my friend!

mi admiracion from so far awya from spring! but with espiritu de Halloween!

congrats

xoxo
visit me anytime...

[Marina Capano]

My dear Vanessa I forgot leave you my link, so, is
http://onlycutethingsar.blogspot.com/2010/10/haloween-party.html

This party is so funny! what a wonderful pics!

BESOTES

[Betty]

Dearest Vanessa,
What a beautiful and enchanting party!!! I was up soooooo late finishing mine, but when I got up a few minutes ago, yours was the first visit I made!! As always, I so appreciate all of your creativity and hard work!

Here is the link to my party:
http://gossamertearoom.blogspot.com/2010/10/midnight-carnival.html

Hugs to you on this beautiful Blog Party Day!!

Betty

[Kristin Dudish]

Oooh... I do feel the love.
I fear I may have had one too many treats - so hard to resist!

http://kristindudish.blogspot.com/2010/10/kristin-dudish-presents-hitchcock-style.html

Thank you for a fun party!

[Renee]

What a wonderful party. I'm taking this year's participation as a learning experience:) You are a great teacher Vanessa and such a fun post.

Here is my attempt

http://nananaysgarden.blogspot.com/2010/10/halloween-party.html

and I forgot a couple of things I wanted to add, so will add them in a bit.

[Tracey]

fab post....so completely magically enchanted!
Thank you so much for arranging the party
mwah oxoxo
my post is here :
http://jasmoonbutterfly.blogspot.com/2010/10/hallows-eve-blog-partya-fanciful-twist.html
love & light
Trace x

[Jingle]

You do such an amazing job with your party posts! This is absolutely magical!!!! Thank you for hosting this!

http://justjingle.blogspot.com/2010/10/spooks-and-suchor-just-yummy-nesseither.html

[Carousel Dreams]

What a deliciously spooky tale - you had me on the edge of my seat from beginning to end! Now, I am going to sit back and revisit this magical post again, for there is so much to see (seriously though dude, that old woman creeped me out!)