We always indulge in a smidgen of Halloween decorating - nothing too over the top, because it's only up for a day or two, but we like the house to look festive for the trick-or-treaters. So the front hall is the logical place to focus any decorating efforts.
After seeing Monica's advent calendar last Christmas, I began to collect tins with a view to making one here. But I have stalled in my efforts, and 'boo' requires far fewer than 24 tins! The letters were a template from The Graphics Fairy and I picked all the orange sweets out of a tin of Quality Street. I also ate all the blue ones as a public service, because I'm the only one who really likes coconut and I'm very selfless. The trick-or-treaters will get the strawberry creams, which nobody likes.
This is the view from our front door.
See the mouse on the half-landing? A download from Martha Stewart. But there's been a little problem - an after dark stealth attack - note the absence of one tail?
I wonder who the culprit could be?
That's Toast's innocent look, but it's not fooling anyone. Guess she didn't fancy a strawberry cream either.
We were debating which chocs to buy ready for tomorrow - and we all concluded that Quality Street are nothing like they were in my childhood. I can't stand them now!
Our lot are getting mini crunchies. I know, Mr Ambassador, we are spoiling them.
Love your tins. We have a 3 faced pumpkin and it nearly killed me.
Posted by: dottycookie | 30 October 2010 at 19:31
Mice just don't taste like they used to!
Posted by: Amanda | 30 October 2010 at 19:55
I don't do trick or treating because I'm a mean old witch but I love your preparations, so stylish but fun too.
Posted by: Sue | 30 October 2010 at 19:56
If I had a table like that it would be piled with bills and broken crayons.
Posted by: The Coffee Lady | 30 October 2010 at 20:11
Aaah, you can't be mad at that face...
Happy Halloween!
Posted by: greetingarts | 30 October 2010 at 20:26
oh sweet. I love the mice... hate the strawberry creams... or the coconut ones ... i'm a purist. Like the gold mellow ones...
happy halloween!
Posted by: Monica | 30 October 2010 at 20:30
Your Halloween decorating is really stylish. I love the BOO tins! I am not crazy about Quality Street but now Toast is a real sweetie!
Posted by: simone | 30 October 2010 at 20:41
Ah, she's a true mouser then! Happy Halloween! K x
Posted by: kristina | 30 October 2010 at 21:44
tsk, tsk, naughty kitty! :)
your entry way looks wonderful - have a great halloween!
Posted by: jen : painted fish studio | 30 October 2010 at 22:31
Oh, how can anyone not like strawberry creams???
I haven't even carved the pumpkin yet. Not a single Halloween decoration in sight. Oh dear...
Posted by: UK lass in US | 31 October 2010 at 01:34
I'm coming to yours to trick or treat - I love the strawberry creams!
Happy Halloween!
Posted by: Dragonfly | 31 October 2010 at 06:03
I adore the little mice you've got scurrying about your skirting!!
I am about to hunt for your paper wreath tutorial as I am plannig ahead for Christmas this year and loved those!
Posted by: Bev | 31 October 2010 at 07:24
Lovely hall! The strawberry creams made me smile - I'm sure your trick and treaters will be more than happy!
Posted by: Louise | 31 October 2010 at 08:26
Saw your photos on Flickr of those up-cycled tin cans, fab idea! oh those mice area so sweet even if one has had a battle with the cat already :-)
Posted by: Scented Sweetpeas | 01 November 2010 at 09:26
LOL - that is the best innocent look ever!
Posted by: mooncalf | 01 November 2010 at 12:18
Your decorations look great! Of course, after all the sugar I consumed over the weekend the sight of those candies is making me a bit queasy.
Posted by: beki | 01 November 2010 at 16:49