Monday, October 31, 2011

Flowers In The House Of Horror

 Well hello there.  You say your car has broken down and you need to use my phone?  Please come in, I've been waiting for you.

Cue creaks shrieks and music.

Let me take your coat, have a seat. Those flowers?  Black dahlias and black pearl chili peppers.
















And one perfect persimmon.


Oh, it's a voodoo rose.  Do you believe in magic?


It's just a caterpillar spinning some silk.  Can you guess my name?


Bugs make you nervous? I make you nervous?



Even lightening bugs?

Well then come into my parlor kitchen then.  It's brightly lit.


Don't touch the cat!


Better now?  Good.  Treat?


Hey where you going?  Don't go yet.  Your glass ain't empty and we just met......

Happy Halloween to all my favorite ghouls and guys.

P.S. I just hooked up with the happy UK Homemaker, she has a great post on the origins of trick or treating.a
Posted by flwrjane at Monday, October 31, 2011
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39 comments:

  1. SwimrayOctober 31, 2011 at 12:27 AM

    Hey, maybe you can delete the first incomplete link the poltergeists left here with my name on it...thanks.

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  2. flowers on my tableOctober 31, 2011 at 1:31 AM

    Spooky! Loving the black in your arrangements Jane. Thanks so much for hosting and getting into the spirit of Halloween. Have a Happy Halloween, love Linda x

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  3. rachelOctober 31, 2011 at 4:03 AM

    Fabulous! I've never seen Hallowe'en flower arrangements before - these are just wonderful!

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  4. GillOctober 31, 2011 at 4:20 AM

    What a great post Jane.

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  5. Elderberry-RobOctober 31, 2011 at 5:37 AM

    Lovely decorations have a wonderful halloween evening

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  6. An Urban CottageOctober 31, 2011 at 6:57 AM

    Very very fun and spooky stuff! Can I have a shortbread ghost dipped in chocolate to go?

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  7. AnonymousOctober 31, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    Halloween cookies on a majolica plate. Yum.
    That first arrangement is creepy in the loveliest way!

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  8. Connie in HartwoodOctober 31, 2011 at 8:05 AM

    I was thinking that it was about time for me to make a trip to NoVA to meet you in person ... but now that I've seen how creepily you treat your guests, I'm having second thoughts. (not really!)

    Your arrangements are lovely ... I like the cookies best!

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  9. Jane FlanaganOctober 31, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    Happy Halloween, sweet spooky Jane!

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  10. AnonymousOctober 31, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    I don't have one live flower in my house so I came to visit you. :)

    Love the bittersweet in the window!

    Happy Halloweeeeeen!

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  11. Denise | Chez DanisseOctober 31, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    You're having fun over there, aren't you. I love it. I need some flowers...

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  12. Travel With LuluOctober 31, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    Fun! I just linked to your party :) Love all your flower arrangements and yummy cookies - it looks so inviting! Wishing you a Happy Halloween and a warm thank you for joining Post Of The Month Club :) XoLaura

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  13. EliOctober 31, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    What a great post. I love the photography and the inviting words. I can just imagine the drama unfolding. Very clever...eli

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  14. Sharon ParkerOctober 31, 2011 at 11:20 AM

    Haven't you been busy. Cookies, even! And such creepily beautiful arrangements. I love them all.

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  15. AnonymousOctober 31, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    What Rachel said! Love the black, must get some seed for the chilli.

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  16. AmeliaOctober 31, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    Hahaha! Very funny, why can't we touch the cat????

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  17. MiseOctober 31, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    So many flowers! Such spooky ingenuity! Such a lovely cushion in the background! Happy Halloween; you are an inspiration to us all.

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  18. Sherri B.October 31, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    Such beautiful and clever arrangements..Love the lightening Bug. I may have taken my changes and stayed for those goodies..Have a good one friend Jane! xo

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  19. Semi ExpatOctober 31, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    Ha I LOVE your gorgeous halloween offerings Jane, especially the biscuits (cookies?!).... YUM! XX

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  20. flowers on my tableOctober 31, 2011 at 12:59 PM

    Urrgh, what's in that jar, I just noticed it?
    Thanks for the visit and comments. If you can't go ott at Halloween, when can you!! Have a spooktacular evening! (Sorry, couldn't resist), love Linda x

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  21. Sweetgum ThursdayOctober 31, 2011 at 1:10 PM

    Bet it's the most fun house on the block.

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  22. UnknownOctober 31, 2011 at 1:33 PM

    Your flowers are gorgeous, I tried and failed to make mine look spooky! xx

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  23. sarah // SELVA floral designOctober 31, 2011 at 2:21 PM

    happy halloween! your house looks ready for a scary party! :)

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  24. webbOctober 31, 2011 at 5:43 PM

    So much fun, such good ideas! I love it. Happy Halloween, watch out for the goblins! xoxo

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  25. The Vintique ObjectOctober 31, 2011 at 5:46 PM

    I love a dark arrangement and boy are these dark, and texture-y, with a tinge of spook too. Love how the leaves in the one on the windowsill almost appear claw-like. Sorry to miss the party this time!
    Happy Halloween to you!
    Camille

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  26. Mel MelOctober 31, 2011 at 7:37 PM

    Thanks for visiting my blog! I'm glad you enjoyed my post about Lucy. Good Luck with the quitting smoking! I look forward to checking out your beautiful blog! :-)

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  27. UrbanstemsOctober 31, 2011 at 7:41 PM

    Mwhahha hahhah! Love the dark stems. Sinead x

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  28. SunnyToastOctober 31, 2011 at 7:45 PM

    I love the black details in your amazing design..you and linda(http://flowersonmytable.blogspot.com) share same passion:)

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  29. BonnieOctober 31, 2011 at 9:44 PM

    Love the Halloween post. The flowers are pretty great as well!

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  30. SwimrayOctober 31, 2011 at 10:16 PM

    Thanks for eradicating my first comment - that's what I get for typing on a laptop in bed late night.

    Do I see eye of newt in those cookies? Using witches brew in those vases - is that your secret? Niiiiiice.

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  31. Karen BekkerNovember 1, 2011 at 4:11 AM

    Love the post....sneaked mine in whilst you were sleeping! x

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  32. Amanda (Small Acorns)November 1, 2011 at 5:53 AM

    Your flowers look spookily lovely Jane - can there be such a thing? Black dahlias and bugs - fabulous! Sorry not to join in this time round, my pumpkin just wasn't cutting the mustard! xx

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  33. JohnNovember 1, 2011 at 8:56 AM

    11/1, a good day for change. Go Jane!

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  34. AnonymousNovember 1, 2011 at 4:01 PM

    Spooky flower ideas are wonderful and a great departure from the typical fall arrangements. I love those too, though. Fall is just lovely!

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  35. the gardener's cottageNovember 2, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    hi jane,

    sorry i did not participate this month. but i wanted to pop over and say go girl on your kicking nicotine to the curb. you may no longer smoke but you are smoking!

    xo
    janet

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  36. Mandi @ Southern GnomeNovember 2, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    That lightening bug light is great. I love it. Popping over from Post Of The Month Club

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  37. annie@mostlovelythingsNovember 2, 2011 at 8:24 PM

    Jane,

    This is so fun...always love your writing and your "spooky" flowers are absolutely gorgeous! I love the little vignette on the book and the arrangement on the beautiful table...the voodoo rose. And love love love your lightening bug...brings back such wonderful memories!

    annie

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  38. JenNovember 3, 2011 at 6:32 AM

    These are wonderful--truly inspired!

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  39. UnknownMarch 14, 2012 at 9:38 AM

    Very creative indeed.

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