When my mom and I were in Kansas City we took the opportunity to visit the Curious Sofa. I have read Debbie's blog for ages and seen photo spreads in magazines featuring her house and her shop displays. I was happy to hit her shop when it was in full Halloween mode.
This is what greeted me when I walked in the door.
I walked around the shop a couple of times just to take it all in...I would love to see it during the Christmas holiday.
I will be collecting gloves this year at estate sales to try my hand at this display.
Really a fun shop and amazing unusual displays.
With Halloween quickly approaching I figured I better show my road trip Halloween finds.
A wonderful Halloween paper hat.
I love the honeycomb detail.
An owl place card made out of bump chenille.
Vintage Halloween stickers.
My favorite Halloween find came from an auction that my mom and I hit (post coming on that). I was the high bidder on this box of old crackers or "snapping mottoes" as the print on the box indicates.
The box is stamped with the date April 1930 and originally held four dozen crackers for different occasions. They are in somewhat rough shape but they are old!
I will display them with my the rest of my Halloween vintage party goodies.
We will be having a party this weekend to celebrate Kate's 17th birthday. We won't be actually using these vintage party goodies, but they be on display and add to the festive decor.
Love my orange and black Halloween!
Those crackers are a wonderful addition to your collection! And that paper hat looks like it would make a great crown for you, the Queen of Halloween!
Posted by: Carol @ Old Glory Cottage | October 28, 2010 at 02:46 PM
What a great store!!Love all the halloween goodies!!
Posted by: elma riedstra | October 28, 2010 at 04:50 PM
Everything is really GREAT ! Good for you !!!
Posted by: Lisa W. | October 28, 2010 at 04:56 PM
WOW, that black and white in the Curious Sofa looks awesome. I just love all of your vintage Halloween items. Happy party.
Posted by: sandy | October 28, 2010 at 06:45 PM
What to say! Speechless! You have a nose for collectibles like no one else in this world! Your road trip netted you some wonderful additions for your collection challenges! This fan can't thank you enough for all the Halloween inspiration you have shared this holiday season! WOW! Elizabeth
Posted by: Elizabeth | October 28, 2010 at 07:00 PM
Love this post!! and..."try your hand" at making this...hahahahahahahaha!!! That was really good. I read it twice! still chuckling. Love all the Halloween bits. You've got some GREAT stuff there. - Kathy
Posted by: Kathy | October 28, 2010 at 07:32 PM
oooh, what great finds! I love those crackers - and I've always wanted to visit Curious Sofa. What a gorgeous shop.
xo
claudia
Posted by: Claudia | October 29, 2010 at 07:21 AM
I love all of your finds! My favorites are the Halloween decorations. Were any of these found in thrift shops or just antique shops? I really like the hat and the clickers. Aren't road trips fun? You have a great Halloween collection!!
Posted by: Mary B. | October 29, 2010 at 04:36 PM
Oh, my...once again you have found such treasures! I am especially intrigued by the urn of hands...guess I will be haunting the thrifts for gloves...
Thanks for the inspiration. Happy Halloween!
Posted by: Lynne | October 29, 2010 at 05:53 PM
I feel faint looking at all those wonderful Halloween goods! That hat is amazing.
Posted by: barbara | October 29, 2010 at 06:17 PM