Beneath the dark sky dimly lit by the crescent moon, little ghosts, ghouls and goblins will be swarming the streets in search of something sweet. In earlier times, autumn festivals were held around this particular night. It was a time in which the souls of those who died were believed to revisit their homes. People would light bonfires, wear masks and various disguises to keep from being recognized by the ghosts. Since then, the night has evolved into a modern-day celebration.

Information Source: Encyclopedia Britannica

In celebration, set the Halloween mood with ambient SP Lighting around your home. Even with spooky Halloween décor, the little trick-or-treaters will feel invited to collect their sugary treats.

And with Halloween on Sunday this year, make it a weekend celebration. Throw a Monster Bash in your backyard on Saturday night and hand out candy on Sunday night. As the Halloween host, you’ll want to fire up the barbeque and roast some spooky snacks! And when the skeletons, black cats and peering eyes of the ole jack-o’-lantern give your guests the chills, warm them up around the fire pit.

No matter what you do, dress up and enjoy this evolved holiday! We’d love to see what you and your family, friends and neighbors did to celebrate All Hallows’ Eve, so send us photos of your costumes, décor and more.

Happy Halloween! 

If you are in the Seattle or Denver area, make room in your Halloween weekend to visit us at one of two home shows. This is your last chance to enter our $5,000 Sweepstakes!! Don’t miss the opportunity to win the System Pavers project you have always wanted. Check out the info below… we can’t wait to meet you!

2010 Tacoma Fall Home & Remodeling Show

Tacoma Dome

2727 E. D Street

Tacoma, WA 98421

Hours:

Thursday, Oct 28: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Friday, Oct 29: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Saturday, Oct 30: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Sunday, Oct 31: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Admission

$8.00 for Adults

$6.00 for Seniors (weekdays only 62+)

Free to children 16 and under

For more information and a $2.00 entrance discount, visit www.otshows.com.

Boulder County Fall Home & Decorating Show

Boulder County Fairgrounds

9595 Nelson Road

Affolter House

Longmont, Co 80501

Hours:

Friday, Oct 29: 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Saturday, Oct 30: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Sunday, Oct 31: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Fall is now in full swing! One of our favorite things to do this time of year is to visit a pumpkin patch, pick out a few good ones and carve them to add a little fall décor. To make the task of carving a little easier, you can easily find stencils and the right tools at your local market or pumpkin patch. Then, after all the gunk and goo is shoveled out and you have successfully carved your pumpkin, they are ready to take their place by the front door. All you have to do now is place candles in your ghost and goblin carved pumpkins to help the little trick-or-treaters find their way up the paving stone path to your front door!

We would love to see the pumpkin carvings you have created… send us a photo! In the meantime, check out these Unusual Pumpkin Facts from www.pumpkin-patch.com: 

Did You Know:

A pumpkin is really a squash?

It is! It’s a member of the Cucurbita family, which includes squash and cucumbers.

That pumpkins are grown all over the world?

Six of the seven continents can grow pumpkins! Antarctica is the only continent that they won’t grow in.

The “pumpkin capital” of the world is Morton, Illinois?

This self-proclaimed pumpkin capital is where you’ll find the home of Libby Corporation’s pumpkin industry.

The Irish brought this tradition of pumpkin carving to America?

The tradition originally started with the carving of turnips. When the Irish immigrated to the U.S., they found pumpkins a plenty and they were much easier to carve for their ancient holiday.