The Halloween party is just a week away and I’ve been working feverishly on my wall unit making sure everything is just right. Oh, I know I had mentioned in my video the other day that I would add reds, but in fact I seem to have stuck to neutrals mostly. Let’s take a quick tour and see my Halloween Wall Unit Decor.
I am including a small video towards the end of the post showing all of this and explaining it in more detail.
“What is going on here? And who is that woman with the camera?”
Let’s start with a full photo view. You can see that the wall unit has been wedged into the end of the room. When it was put together one end of it was placed behind a column. This is actually very practical because we don’t want it toppling over when we have earth quakes.
Starting at the top I use bottles extensively to add height and variety. The black bottle has a label which I painted with blackboard paint so now I can just switch out the image by erasing and re-writing.
This shelf has a bit of red from the rose and an Ina the Tea Lady painting.
Here we have my beloved Mr. and Mrs. Mummy. The image in the black frame is Georgia O’Keefe, looking sort of creepy in black and white. I thought it was fitting to add her to the Halloween decor. No disrespect to Ms. O’Keefe but she does look otherworldly.
An odd image I found in an old art gallery catalogue. Next to that a skeleton head and an unusually shaped bottle with black liquid.
A vintage bottle, books that no one will ever read, but which make a good base for the walnut eyeballs, and the “evil sister” to give us a fright.
A framed piece of art by Ina the Tea Lady that has a sad, creepy quality to it. Yes those are band aids and you can read about it here.
On this end is the glass blocks window for which I made a curtain using fabric scraps. You can see Mr. Bandages has lots of dried flowers sprouting from his head.
I added a bit of red with the unusual bottle and the tealight.
This angel sitting on a crate has a melancholy air that we don’t expect and while not exactly Halloween worthy, it is an unusual image.
The bottle was made by gluing coriander seeds onto it. They’ve been slowly falling off giving it an aged look that I love.
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A framed photographer photographing us! Halloween doesn’t have to be spooky, it can also be surreal.
Faux squashes and dried flowers enclosed in a candy jar. It looks like I am going to preserve “a little bit of Autumn.” So easy to make and yet so pretty. And it has nothing to do with Halloween… how about dead flowers, is that more ghoulish for you?
And next to the wall unit is my photo display, the one we made for Father’s Day. Of course we had to swap out the family pics for these. They are spray painted CD’s that the girls have drawn on.
“Oh drat, will they never stop! They just keep on multiplying instead of leaving me in peace!” said Paranoid Man as he sank deeper into his bowl.
“And now a video too! When will it end?”
The Halloween Wall Unit Decor is all done. I may not have used a lot of red, but I did repurpose many items that i already had and upcycle others. And I was able to incorporate some natural elements in my decor. I’m a happy blogger.
As for Paranoid Man, well, that’s another story. What can we do to get him out of his bowl?
To find out what happened to my Paranoid Man you can check out the complete saga here:
The Paranoid Man Pumpkin Craft
Fun and Easy Halloween Vignette
Halloween Wall Unit Decor
How to Make A Fun Tube Halloween Wreath
Paranoid Man Goes to the Halloween Party
Fun and Easy Halloween Vignette
Halloween Wall Unit Decor
How to Make A Fun Tube Halloween Wreath
Paranoid Man Goes to the Halloween Party
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I love your wall unit all decorated for Halloween and your creative ideas which are so different from all of the commercial Halloween decor! Just so wonderful! Thanks for linkup up with Hauntingly Beautiful Decor Halloween Link Party!
You have a lot of interesting pieces, like the weird photos & skulls, and bottles. Some combos I wouldn’t have thought of, but show a creative mind.
Florence, because there is no Halloween here I had to get creative with what I had around me. There was no way I was going to be able to go to the stores and buy spiders.
Loved hearing your voice Mary, it feels like I’m in the room with you enjoying all your Halloween decorations. It always amazes me how you put things together from scraps and make it look so pretty. I love your Halloween wall unit
Thanks Michelle. I really enjoyed putting this together. I wanted an eerie effect not scary and I think I did it. And you know it can be hard without any Halloween supplies.
What fun to hear your voice, Mary! You don’t sound anything like I imagined. Love all the interesting framed photos and artwork – each one telling a story. I especially love the band-aide one that your daughter made because it resonates right now for a friend going through a tough time. I see Paranoid Man has come indoors to join the party and he changed hats for the occasion! Hope your Halloween party is spooktacular 🙂
Did you think I had a greek accent? No, I grew up in New York. If anything I have an accent when I speak greek. Eveyone thinks I’m a foreigner. Haha!
Yes Paranoid Man is annoyed that everyone is popping up all over the place and he cannot find any peace and quiet.
What a fun Halloween wall unit, Mary! There are so many great details to discover. Your guests will be thrilled about all the decorations. Will you serve Halloween themed food?
Julia my eldest daughter will make some cupcakes that are orange and black to go with the Halloween theme. Everything else will be party food.
They look great Mary! Just enough to let every know it’s Halloween, and luckily not orange!
Yeah, no orange, so we can transition into Christmas easier. Haha! I’m always thinking ahead.
OMG I have so much to say… I really loved everything! The idea of turning the books and what you did with the gourds (you’re going to see my humble attempt on my blog this Sunday)! BTW your daughter is an amazing artist! And you are reading Potter and LOTR… now you became like a real friend of mine!
Oh yes, I just gave everything away. Isn’t it amazing how you can tell so much about a person by looking at what they have in their bookcase? I am a life long book lover and love those books most of all because there are memories of family for me.
Mary, you did such a great job on your wall unit. I looks like something you’d find in a creepy old home. I just adore the photos they definitely add to the creepiness lol
I commend you for your bravery in shooting the video lol … I have yet to become so bold xo
Mary,
Your wall unit is ready for Halloween! I like all the unusual, eery items and photographs versus scary, gory things. Thanks for sharing at Monday Social.
Judith
Judith give me eery over scary anytime. It is a bit more subtle.
Your wall unit is perfectly dressed for Halloween. Lots of fun things to be found! Yikes — earthquakes….!
Too many Snap, too many for comfort. Thanks for stopping by.
Definitely filled with interest! So glad it is not too creepy and scary, that is not my style anyway. Can’t wait to see the party!
I really wanted to avoid the scary. I sent for an eerie look instead, something to make you stop and stare.
I love how you’ve decorated your wall unit for Halloween, Mary. There’s so much creativity and fun pieces. I love how you use items from nature in your decor. Thanks for sharing at Snickerdoodle. Pinning.
Thanks Bev. If you can’t find something then you have to be creative and come up with your own ideas, as was the case here since the stores don’t sell skeletons and spiders.
I just love it!!! It’s clever without being tacky or over the top. Love the pumpkins especially the one in the witches hat. Have a great time!!
Julie, I was going for subtle, and I guess I have achieved it.
Mary, I like spooky and eerie more than I like scary, and your wall unit is definitely spooky! I really love the way it looks. So many things of interest in each corner.
I love all the framed prints, especially the photographer, the lady and the man with the newspaper and the lounge chair with human legs. So cool. They give the perfect eerie feeling to the holiday. The spider that Ina painted? I love it. That girl is so talented.
The bottles are so interesting to me too, so many neat shapes and sizes. I am drawn to them, and really wonder what’s inside them. A potion perhaps? Eerie!
You have taken so many normal products and turned them into mummies and ghosts, I really love that. You have such a talent for seeing what something can be, not what it is.
It’s not too busy, it’s perfect! Great job. And the paranoid Pumpkin better get ready for the party. He’s a bit too shy! And grumpy. LOL
That’s exactly what I was going for, spooky not too scary. As for the potion, it was left over dirty paint water. haha.
Now I’m just taking care of paranoid pumpkin, calming him about the party. Lol!
You have put a lot into decorating your bookcase Mary! So many creative details and I love that they’re not too gory :).
Good idea about turning the books around. I’ll keep that one in mind.
You have a lovely voice! If I lived there I’d have to crash your party.
xxx
I didn’t want gory Doreen, I think we can be off center and a little spooky without being a horror show. We’ll have to see what type of costumes the kids will come up with. Oh I’ll love to have you come to the party.
Mary, I really like your wall unit. WOW…you’ve put lots of work and time into it. Hugs and blessings, Cindy
Thank you Cindy. I was going for a subtle look.
Mary I love your display. You are right about it being so easy to go crazy in the shops. So hard to pick my favourite piece!
I was going for a subtle look without spending money. Actually even if I wanted to spend, there is nothing to spend it on here. No Halloween decorations.
I so enjoyed the tour of the bookcase. I like how you kept the black and white color scheme and added the touches of red. My favorite part is Mr and Mrs Mummy but the CD’s were a great touch. As are the eyeballs.
Debra I had a lot of fun doing this. Trying to be a little spooky but not too much.
Oh Mary. This is delightful! I love your unique touches which no one else has. So much personality.
Paranoid man cracks me up.
🙂 gwingal
Thanks Nikki, he has really grown on me. I don’t know how I
m going to part with him.
Really liked your display Mary it is unique,I especially like that you have so much from nature,you do not need pumpkins to celebrate Halloween ,the atmosphere you have captured so well.
Thanks Mary. I am a big believer in using everything that we have around us. Anyway Halloween is not like Christmas. It is only one day so there is no point in spending lots of money on decor when you can spend it on the candy. Lol!
Aw, hearing your voice is so nice and the wall unit looks great with all of your fun creations! I am in love with all of those spooky faces on it, they are so funny and spooky at the same time! The photographs and pictures all go great with the style you have and are a nice change up to the usual Halloween decor!
Yes, Katrin, I wanted to get away from the scary stuff. I was after a look that was a bit weird and off-center. Something to make you stop and have to look at it twice.
Mary, it’s great seeing all of your decorations in place for the party!! Of course I loved the video, so awesome!! I’m sure you’ll think of something cool for the crate!
I didn’t think of anything Keri. I think I have burned out on Halloween! Haha!
Mary, Mary, Mary! Your Halloween décor is so enjoyable and unique! You’ve really put so much into making your party a success! Well done! I’m sure everyone will have a fabulous time . . . oh, to be a fly on the wall!
I hope that the kids like it Gail. It will be thier first Halloween party and the kids here do not celebrate so it will be something different for them.
Mary, this is really fun! I especially LOVE your collection of art and photos. They have the perfect degree of mystery and eeriness for the season 🙂
Julie, that is exactly what I was going for, eerie because we don’t want to scare the kids away. Haha!
Mary, I love your Halloween wall unit decor. It’s all really cute, not all gross and gory. The best thing is that you were able to repurpose, and upcycle things that you had to turn into cute decor. I love your idea of preserving a little of nature by putting in your candy jar. Very pretty, and can be used even after Halloween.
Great video Mary! I loved being able to put a voice with your face. 😊
Linda as we know things can get a little crazy when you don’t have dollar stores packed with Halloween decor. I just did what I could with what I had around me. But we are still not finished with this, the biggest Halloweeen Party Greece has ever seen. haha.
I really like doing videos the only drawback is that I need to plan ahead because they take hours and hours to upload on You Tube,