halloween playlist

Hello my dearest creepie crawlies!

Halloween is upon us with its mighty claws and you might feel the need to celebrate with an horrendous party or, you may be already feeling the 'ghoul' mood and deciding to make a day out of pumpkin carving - well, it is one of the greatest activities you can do this time of year, specially if you have children!

If so, and in case you are in need of some ear candy inspiration, here is the most funky of playlists - the pumpkin carving hipster tunes, Halloween playlist, by me.

You can hear it on soundcloud (link here and 'play' button below) or, if you prefer, through spotify (...shh!, the spotify version has 3 extra creepy songs!).





So please enjoy it and shake it all until the end of the month!

happy halloween!

Happy Halloween to all of you, whether you are dressing up or not. Here's me and my chalkboard painted pumpkin from many moons ago (as this year I didn't decorate or carved pumpkins at all!).

October has been a very warm and sunny month in Portugal, fall didn't come through at all and we have been enjoying a late summer...which was fine by me! But it somehow took the magic out of the falling leaves, fall air breeze and pumpkin carving altogether. This time of year is not the same since we have left England, by the way. But as we are here now, then we should enjoy the sun for as long as it wants to make an appearance and keep shining for us.

30 best d.i.y. halloween costumes for kids

Halloween is upon us, but we still have plenty of time for an improvised 'made by mum' super cool costume - those are undoubtedly the most gorgeous and original ones!

Take a look at these fun and clever ideas from around the globe; from newborns to pre-teens...these have caught my eye all year long and it is now time to share them with you.

I hope you like them as much as I did, and hopefully even, get truly inspired (some gave me the giggles too, I must admit!)

popcorn seller :: via pinterest

baby sushi roll :: via pinterest

Finding a Halloween costume for a new little baby can be tricky. Something comfortable and cozy is top priority for an enjoyable evening out. This costume would be easy to incorporate with normal baby-wear—like onesies, kimono shirts, and swaddling blankets.

Bjork mini-swan dress :: via daytripfinder

baby octopus costume :: via nifty & crafty

80's baby aerobics instructor (with boom box!) :: via homemade by jill

cabbage patch doll :: via costume works

lobster :: via we know memes

popeye :: via apartment therapy

any harry potter fans out there? cute baby dobby :: via cukico

the real baby einstein :: via earnmydegree

baby frida :: via flickr

up! :: via the meta picture

clark kent costume :: via marigold (mom)

baby hipster :: via small + friendly 

babushka costume :: via pinterest 

mini 'moonrise kingdom' costumes :: via skirt as top

soldier 'green army man' :: via wild ink press

circus strongman :: via oh happy day  

rain cloud costume :: via andrea's notebook

airplanes and pilots :: via the frosted petticoat

clockwork orange :: via piccsy

edward scissorhands :: via babble

paper doll :: via spoonful 

charlie chaplin :: via osamu yokonami 

photobooth strip costume :: via oh happy day

snail costume :: via oh happy day

cactus :: via tumblr

flip flop costumes if you're reluctantly not accepting fall has started :: via pinterest

donut costume :: via studio d.i.y.

hawaii snow globe costume :: via flickr

Did you like them?
Have you picked a favourite? Mine as to be the baby sushi, for sure!

Have fun!
Pippa xoxo

DIY Haunted House {by Mermag}

Here's a great DIY for your little trick-or-treaters, made from cardboard and duct tape by the creative minds at Mermag blog.

 

For full instructions and tutorial follow the Mermag blog link {here}.

Have fun!

october 2013 free desktop calendar

And so today we welcome, yet again, a new month.
Where has September gone, right??

October will be the month of the first fallen leaves, 'scaries' and 'creepies' and Halloween, of course!
I have made two designs for your choice, I hope you like them!

So here they are, the two NEW October FREE desktop calendars.

october 2013 desktop calendar 1 {pumpkin}
:: click image for larger size ::

october 2013 desktop calendar 2 {the chalkboard}
:: click image for larger size ::

You only need to pick your favourite, click the image for its original {larger} version and set it up as your new laptop or computer background.

Don't forget to leave your comment.

Have a great month!!

Pippa, xoxo

halloween party cups

 

Halloween is on its way, and as you may be preparing the last touches to that scary party here's a great {and very simple idea} to spruce it up.

 

 

 

Halloween party cups just by adding googly eyes!...and for that extra special 'monstrously' touch add those funky paper straws you see everywhere now.

 

image source: goddesshobbies