Wednesday, October 10, 2012

And Then It Was Gone

Thank You all that brought your silver ticket and came to visit my wonderful Le Mysterieux Carnival hosted by Anna and Marfi from Frosted Petunias!

I tried my best to visit every one's Carnival, hope I didn't miss any of you:) It was so much fun!



For as quick as it came in the middle of the night, it magically disappeared into the fog from whence it came, onto another town perhaps, or maybe even another dimension....

I will be announcing the giveaway winner on Monday the 15th... so stay tuned for the details!!



Thank you to all those who have left comments, and for the new followers too:) I just absolutely love hearing from all of you!




Halloween is fast approaching... In just 3 short weeks! Can you believe it? My Favorite!



It's the one day of the year you can be anything you want to be... Stir up some mischief, or entertain a group of wildly dressed folks and serve up some wicked concoctions and dance the night away...




What are your plans for Halloween? Do you dress up the little ones and go Trick or Treating? Or do you dress up and hand out candy and treats to the little goblins that ring your bell?



Or maybe a spook show or Haunted House, and get terrified out of your mind?


Or maybe stay home, cozy and safe, light the candles and watch a marathon of all your favorite scary movies while munching on all your best treats?

 
What ever your plans, I am sure they will be thrilling! And I would love to hear about them below!
 
 
 
 
I know I will be dressing up for sure, you can most likely guess what my costume will be... a witch! I just got a fun new hat, that I am going to add to for extra wickedness.
 
And, we have a Birthday in the house too! Tonka is turning 6 this Friday the 12th. Our tradition is to dress this guy up every year and take a trip to the pumpkin patch! I'll be sure to share some photos too!
 
Also... Another Halloween Party!!! Super excited to be joining Vaneesa from A Fanciful Twist for her 2012 Halloween Blog Party on Saturday October 27th, so I hope you can attend virtually that is :) It's going to be a hoot!
 
 
 
Until next time....
 
Happy Hauntings to you.
 
Xo Susan



Friday, October 5, 2012

Le Mysterieux Carnival

Welcome! Welcome! 
Step right up Ladies and Gentlemen, to the largest and grandest show on earth!
Under a Paper Moon and a glittered cotton candy sky, prepare to be amazed at the sights and thrills that await you!!!

There is something for everyone so grab your Silver ticket and dare to enter the world of Carnival....

 
No pushing or shoving, there is plenty of time....
 
 
A world of amazement and wonder await you.....
 
 
Hand the man your Silver ticket.. here we go!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Here we have Beautiful Starlight riding the striped untamed beast....

 
 And Twilight dressed in her sparkling costume and hat, and elephants holding feathered fans ...
 

 Magic Spinning Wheels and prizes to win, "What lucky number will our winner be?" said the man with the top hat...
 


 
There were strange one wheeled devices that spun across the ground in a flash...

 

 
And the Wonder of Wonders Elasto Man, he's made of elastic and can bend himself into strange shapes and positions...
 

Magnifique man with the strength of many, that could lift an entire building with one hand!

 
Beautiful Anastasia dangled from the big top as if she were on a web of silk, spinning her magic with her enchanted  movements.
 

And there were clowns of all sorts playing tricks on one another and somersaulting in the air without wings or springs....


The thrill of the Ferris wheel and the wind in your face...

 
The Astonishing Violet was a strange wild furry cat wearing a black Mustache...
 
 
And Tonka the Bulldog balancing on balls and doing tricks...
 
 
But before we stop at the next attraction, it's time to get some snacks, the aroma of food is just overwhelming, and we must have a nibble!
 
 
 

Mmmmm, Popcorn!


 
And Magical Treats!
 
 

 
Can you hear the Calliope Music in the background, how enchanting!
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
After our snack we were nearing the back of the park, it seemed to get darker there as we followed the path that led us to a strange tent displaying the words Oddities and Curious Wonders, we were intrigued so we entered...


 
Beyond the entrance there were the twins  Flora and Fauna that seemed to stare right through you...
 
 
 
And the Serpent tamer Medusa, a dazzling snake charming woman with amazing talents...
 
 
 
Seconds from Death, Vixen the sword swallower !
 
This performer could swallow 20 swords at a time!
 
 
 
 There was the tallest man in the world Hugo that stood 10 feet high and could hold 2 little people Shock and Barrel in each hand...
 
 
 
 
And the Amazing Eva the Tattooed lady, she was designed from head to toe in all sorts of designs....
 
 
 
And then there was the Bearded charmer Pat-rika who stole the show with her wicked beauty...
 
 
 
A Haunted place I do declare, I wonder if we should go in there?


 
Fortunes to be told  from a Beyond the Grave Gypsy Fortune Teller, Zeldamar
 
 
 
 
 


 
Look into the crystal ball if you dare, and let me tell you your future past and present..
 
 
 
Or would you rather me shuffle the cards or read your palm? The choice is yours, what does your soul tell you to do?
 
 
I think I'll choose the cards Madame...
 
 
 
With a shuffle of the Tarot cards I will explore your inner most desires and reveal a fortune that awaits you...
 
 
 
 
The cards tell me:
 
 
  1. Tensions begin to mellow, Slow down and relax
  2. Your personal magnetism is on the rise, don't let past detract from the present
  3. When everyone wants to get things done quickly, Don't overlook important details in the rush to completion
  4. Stay calm through the chaos and remember who you are 
 
Wow, that answers alot!
 
I couldn't keep my eyes off her beautiful rings, they were absolutely memorizing... 
 
 
 


What a magical night, the things we saw, the fantastic wonders to bestow, a paradise of splendor and excitement!

 
 
 
 
 
 
 I shall look back upon this night of my dreams, and remember it always...
 
Thank You for joining me at the Carnival, we had the most enchanted evening didn't we?
 
I am certain that you would love to hitch a ride upon the next Traveling Carnival Caravan, and head over to the next show, and enjoy the mystery and mayhem that awaits you....
 
 
 
 
 
But before you go to the next show, I would like to announce a Giveaway Carnival Prize!
 
Yes!!!
 
A Giveaway Prize!!!
 
Just a few simple rules that we must follow...
 
~Become a follower of my blog.
 
~Leave a comment of your favorite sideshow Act at this Carnival.
 
 
And that's it!
 
 You'll be entered into a random drawing to WIN this Handmade Journal, Card and Showgirl hang tag!
 
And just for FUN, I have also included a NEW peel and stick Carnival Ringleader's Mustache too!
 
These mustaches are super fun, My Husband, daughter and I wore these out at a restaurant the other day while having lunch, we had some really great laughs!
 
Enjoy the show!
 
~ Susan Xo