ugly or nice?

taking apart the elements of these dolls, you'll find quaint fabrics and interesting buttons.  when put together, some people might describe the dolls as ugly.  to me, the outcome is endearing as the choices made by the designer are off the beaten path.  the sense of unexpectedness is refreshing and sweet.
purchased in hong kong.

este

getting ready for halloween in a befitting, blue-blood outfit.  ta-ta!
purchased at Target today, $8.

ball & chain, and skull

measuring 11" tall by 11" wide and with considerable weight, the skull has substantial presence.  the matte yet glittery surface renders it an eerie sense of glamor.  a perfect vessel for colorful candy spilling over the rim.  the gigantic ball & chain is humorous and affordable.  purchased at Target, ball & chain: $4.  skull: $24.

on oct 25: as i add the link to this earlier post, i found that the skull in orange is on sale for 50% off.  go to the link, scroll to the middle of first page and go for it!

99-cent surprise!

shopping at 99-cent store can bring about pleasant surprises.  we were there today for halloween decorations.  these funny "loot bags" caught our eyes.  good size, nice shape, attractive colors, see-through eyes, even equipped with sound effect.  an absolute bargain at 99 cents.  we added a chain with eye-ball to "dress it up" even more (set of 3 for 99 cents).  i might start sporting them before halloween!

more 99-cent bargains

i love these cartoonish bold shapes on sticks.  another unpassable deal from 99-cent store.  

garden gnome

if i had young twins, they WILL BE garden gnome and flower gnome for halloween!  these are some of the most adorable costumes i have seen.  from Target, for 2-4T only.. :(

flower gnome