Shop Time!

Happy Friday everyone!  This has certainly been a busy week for me and I’m glad to see the weekend finally arrive!  I played a little blogging hooky on Wednesday to make room for several opportunities and obligations…and I have to admit, some free time!  We all need that every now and again!  But even though the week was an extraordinarily busy one, every second of what occupied it was worth it!  One of my favorite “jobs” of the week was helping at my favorite shop…Alice-Louise Press!  It was time to dress the windows and “spooky” up the place in preparations for all the October fun!  Last year the shop had barely opened it’s doors before Halloween was almost over…so we weren’t going to let the whimsical holiday pass us by without stepping it up a notch!  Decorating for holidays is fun no matter where you do it…at home, in the classroom, or in a shop!  So if you’re feeling in the mood for some Halloween inspiration, you need a unique gift, or you want jaw dropping invitations (for a spooky event possibly?)…stop in and see what’s new in the letterpress studio!  And if you’re not in the Toledo/Perrysburg area, check out the link to see all the goodies this wonderful shop offers!  Today I’ll share a peek at the Halloween fun…

even a shop can play dress up!

though all the things in this shop are completely wonderful on their own, there’s something about adding holiday touches that dials up the cute factor!

and aside from the wonderful letterpress creations, the shop is filled with gifts for any season…including lots of Giggles and other uniquely handcrafted items that you’ll only find within these walls!  and working with so many wonderful items made this day of display making so festively fun!

from treat buckets to wrapping paper…holiday greetings to home decor!

fun napkins, candy jars, treat bags, magnets…

and i love these paper silhouettes!  sold as a kit, the “spooky” shadows they make are perfect for Halloween haunting!

one of my favorite things about shop displays is that you can take that inspiration into your home!  we had a blast using some paper crows to make everyday merchandise fit right in with the holiday…

this one seems to be making a snack out of one of my vintage jewel magnets on this Giggle board!

and a cute banner draped across a frame, mantle, bookcase, or buffet can easily add a frightfully fun message!  you can find plenty of create-your-own-banners here and in several styles to make it uniquely yours!

Alice-Louise Press carries so many supplies to make your seasonal events spooktacular!  so if you’re in the area, make sure to stop in and check it out!

it’s almost October…time to get spooky!