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Tag Archives: Halloween
Child of the Corn
Yes, I know I’ve gotten plenty of mileage out of the Children of the Corn joke, but it’s almost Halloween and photographer John Capewell used this field of corn as a backdrop for a number of his photographs.
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Posted in The Capewell Glass Negative Collection
Tagged analog, antique photograph, baby, Children of the Corn, corn, early 20th Century, glass negative, Halloween, Joe Williams, John B Capewell, New Jersey, photography, The Capewell Glass Negative Collection, USA, vintage, Westville, Willceau
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Urban Pumpkin Patch
It’s autumn – school’s back in session, the days are getting cooler, and we can start planning this year’s Halloween costume. I love this time of year!
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The Little Christmas Card That Never Was
Sometimes your first idea isn’t necessarily your best…
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Posted in Drawer Cards, Halloween, Holiday
Tagged cardboard, Christmas, Christmas card, DIY, fireplace, Halloween, iPad, retro television, retro TV
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I Want My RetroTV!
We’re having a little trouble letting go of Halloween at the Casa De Willceau. We had a lot of fun this year building Lloyd’s costume and taking him out on Halloween night. We got a lot of raves and a … Continue reading
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Posted in Halloween
Tagged 1955, 2013, accordion, antenna, clarinet, DIY, Halloween, handmade, Lawrence Welk, polk, rabbit ears, retro, retro television costume, Sewing, television, the best Halloween costume, The Polka Kings, trick or treat, video
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Going, Going, Gone
The party’s over…
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Posted in Halloween, Holiday
Tagged Halloween, Philly, pumpkin, pumpkin carving, South Philadelphia
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Orange Cupcakes with Chocolate Ganache
I saw the jumbo bones sprinkles and I was a goner – seriously, how adorable are these? I knew whatever kind of cupcake I was making was going to have chocolate frosting to showcase these babies! Since I’m a big … Continue reading
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Posted in Halloween, Holiday, Lovin' from the Oven, News
Tagged cupcakes, doctoring up a cake mix, Halloween, Wilton Jumbo Bones Sprinkles
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Jack O’Lantern
This is a pumpkin that I carved for my neighbor – as is our tradition. I used an x-acto knife, an ice pick, a paring knife, and a linoleum cutter. Some blood was shed along the way, but that’s okay … Continue reading
