It Was a Graveyard Smash

Round Two. I want that badge. Ashley is going down. And all of the other contenders, too, including Tyler, who, in a desperate bid, threw his kids in his tiny orange car and tried to pass if off like a real entry. No dice, Tyler! This is what a real Halloween display looks like. Cover your eyes in the scary parts.

Monster Mash

We will start with the display in the front yard. I love the little black cage housing the skeleton. I got it for $8 on clearance at TJ Maxx. I'm not sure its real purpose is, but it makes a fine rattling cage.

Here's a cool night shot of the spooky scene

Rounding the corner, you will see an undead creature rising up from the depths of hell. Or the Santa Clara water system. Either one. Still freaky!

As you continue along the pathway, you will find an overall view of the front of the house.

To the left, you will find our trio of ghoulish friends

To the right, you will find our spooktacular bench, occupied by a bony friend. He's sitting on a vintage crate. I know how you 'Friends of Ashley' just love the real deal.

An overall view of the front door scene

To the left of the door. See anyone familiar? Perhaps a hooty little owl? Ashley (hilariously) left one for me on my porch, because she knows how much I LOVE that owl. She had the audacity to ask if I already had one. I'm so sure.

The front door

My sinister black web, with gigantic spider. Look closely. He's ready to pounce on your head.

And my 'Ghostess with the Mostess' door sign. It's a winner among losers. Black wreaths are played out. They're the hay bales of the Halloween set. To Quote Milli Vanilli...Girl, you know it's true!


To the right of the door, you will see the other Halloween display. And, wait, what's that I see??

Could that be a PDR to rule over all PDR's? Why, yes, it is. A Handmade, Lifesize Mummy!! Go and eat your humble pie now. I hope it tastes as good as Ashley's stale (and also played out) candy on her porch.

Some night shots with my purple lights and killer PDR

I felt like Igor working in the lab. The mummy was so much fun, and he turned out better than I thought he would. I used heavy duty foam, carved out the basic body shape, secured it with wooden dowels, and then wrapped it with quilt batting and duct tape. 20 feet of cheesecloth, a head, and then gave it all a good spray paint to age it.

Now THAT is what a Halloween display is supposed to look like. I admire Ashley's piddly attempt. You know, the one where she had the same display as her Fall Harvest display, but added a bunch of candy corns and tried to pass it off as a new display? Don't be fooled, readers. You know who brought home the bacon on this round. The only really cute thing in her display is an adorable glittery black pumpkin. Someone with great taste must have gifted her that little gem.

I anxiously await your comments and votes. Get crackin!

To officially cast your vote, please visit Ashley's Blog HERE and leave a comment stating your favorite display. It doesn't have to be mine!