I did a skeleton theme this year in my front window for Halloween. It was all because of a old large plastic skeleton head that I got earlier this year at an estate sale. I decided then and there he would make a good focal point for my window...and more skeletons would join him.
He stares out the front window and a whole group of vintage skeletons hang around him floating in air. I also added plastic and rubber skeletons to my vintage umbrella corner of my front porch.
I have an assortment of skeletons that I display. A plastic hanging skeleton in original packaging.
A few cardboard skeletons. I like skeletons to be friendly and not bloody or gory. This pair fit the bill.
and so does this fellow...
A few plastic skeleton heads.
This one has a winky eye.
This old candy container is a favorite. I love his toothy grin.
A skeleton dangler that has seen better days and is missing an arm.
Great old skeleton spun heads that were begging to be crafted with.
I like to display similar things together so all my skeletons live in one spot in my house for the holiday.
The skeleton window looks quiet spooky lit up at night.
I just added a strand of lights behind the big plastic skeleton head which made it glow (it is made of a thin plastic). The lights also illuminated the hanging ones in the right spooky manner.
The umbrella corner of the porch just adds even more fun when lit.
Spoooookkkkyyy! If you have an idea for a future collection challenge, leave me a comment and finish the sentence "Show me your collection of _____."
This skeleton post is the beginning of some peeks into my Halloween decorations for the year....more to come this week.
I don't think I have one single skeleton in my Halloween hoard. Must be because they are all living in your window or on your porch in Skeleton Land!
See you Saturday!
Erica
Posted by: Erica | October 21, 2014 at 05:08 AM
Skeletons were my favorite part of Halloween, when I was young. According to my mother I called them "bone boys." :)
Posted by: Melissa's Antiques | October 21, 2014 at 05:50 AM
I just love your house during the holidays! Your skeleton window display is just the coolest! Love the big guy :-) I haven't seen those super friendly happy fellows before except from you or IG. I'll have to be on the hunt for those now. I just love how things look during the day and they come to life in the evening. Had my eye on a couple skeletons and a big head in Costco and now I wish I would have got them!
Thanks for all the great ideas and inspirations :-)
Posted by: Doreen | October 21, 2014 at 06:39 AM
You are the only person I know of who uses umbrellas for Halloween display. But it works. Its totally awesome or in other terms "sweet."
Posted by: Sheryl Remy | October 21, 2014 at 07:18 AM
Your neighbors must really enjoy walking past your front window and seeing how you decorate for various seasons. Every house in my neighborhood just has a pumpkin on the porch.
Posted by: martina | October 21, 2014 at 07:54 AM
You know I love this time of year/holiday and I especially enjoy seeing so many of your special collections all grouped together!
Posted by: Musings from Kim K. | October 21, 2014 at 08:40 AM
Love it all!!! Especially the polka dotted umbrella. I got several old skeletons this past year at sales. There is just something about "dem bones". I look forward to seeing even more Halloween decorations.
You are always so inspiring!
Posted by: Melissa | October 21, 2014 at 09:15 AM
Must admit skeletons are not my favorite but your window is really great!!
Posted by: Annette | October 21, 2014 at 09:34 AM
Good job! Spooky without being too scary.
I have got to remember to save old umbrellas.
Posted by: janet johnson | October 21, 2014 at 09:46 AM
Awesome Laurie! Added bonus - it flows perfectly into Day of the Dead decor. I would be so excited to be a trick-or-treater at your house!
Methinks maybe you & I were BOTH prop masters in a previous life....;)
Posted by: Maria (Magia Mia) | October 21, 2014 at 10:02 AM
Yikes! Me thinks more than a few neighborhood kids are gong to be spooked with this! Awesome display, as always...
Posted by: Maureen | October 21, 2014 at 12:26 PM
That big head is pretty spooky all lit up. I think my favorite skeletons are the small ones holding the pumpkin heads. I'm all about the cute-and-cuddly skeletons, not the I-might-eat-your-head-off skeletons :)
Posted by: Pam | October 21, 2014 at 01:49 PM
EEEEK!!! It looks great with the lights and the littles will love it when trick-or-treating.
Posted by: Kathy | October 21, 2014 at 06:44 PM
great display, the kids are gonna love coming to your house!
Posted by: Marci | October 21, 2014 at 09:32 PM
Bone chilling collection!
Posted by: Sir Thrift-A-Lot | October 22, 2014 at 10:15 PM
ooh! I love that skeleton in the window when it's lit up -- very spooky! His missing teeth are an added creepy bonus.
Posted by: Into Vintage | October 24, 2014 at 12:17 AM
Of course you have the best skelly collection! you are the queen of collections. I seriously think there could be a book of just your goodies. Id buy it! I think you should do it!
happy day Laurie!
xoxo
vivian
Posted by: vivian | October 26, 2014 at 04:40 AM
Skulls and skeletons are some of my favorite things. If I were thirty years younger, I would be one of those goth kids.
Posted by: Eddie Mitchell | October 26, 2014 at 08:55 AM
Oh my! What Halloween fun! I Made leaf decorations out of fabric cause I can't get out with taking care of Dad and baby! What wonderful things! I remember those as a child! A Halloween umbrella??! Laurie, too much!
Posted by: Betty in Arlington | October 26, 2014 at 05:45 PM