Halloween Reinvented

Halloween is almost here.  The kids can't wait.  For Halloween night I am going to make my usual triple batch of chili, a big salad and garlic bread.  People come and go all evening so it all just simmers away in the kitchen waiting to feed the passing goblin.

I usually do a special treat for dessert (not for the kids...they have more than enough sweets!)  I haven't decided what to make this year...I can't decide whether to do a chocolate-toffee trifle or something with pumpkin...a pumpkin cheesecake perhaps.  I better decide soon...time is running out. 

I am learning to do less.  I used to do tons of projects and now I am taking the time to concentrate on just a few.  I do have some things which carry over from year to year (the Halloween Chili dinner for one and caramel popcorn balls for another) but I do like to add something new.  It keeps it fun for me.  I have a not-so-secret fear of life becoming ordinary.  I like routine as much as the next person.  I like to have the security of familiar people and things and wonderful traditions to look forward to.  But I also love the idea that life is fluid and needs re-invention to keep us from taking it for granted.  That is one reason I love travel so much.  Seeing other places helps me to see my own in a new light.  And so I balance new ideas and influences in our holidays with the traditions which our family counts on.  The chili will be the same...but the dessert will be new.  And if everyone loves it and wants it again next year I will just have to find something else to tweak.

Comments

[Joy]

Beautiful photo...I love your idea of learning to do less. This is something I'm trying hard to incorporate in my own life lately. It's so easy to get caught up in the little things, the routines, and duties that I lose touch with all the other stuff: Like fun, taking time to enjoy beauty and just plain, old-fashioned pleasures! Thanks for the reminder...chili sounds like a delicious halloween tradition, and if I were voting I would definitely pick the pumpkin cheesecake~yum!

[Tracy]

I just love your blog.....and from what I can see you have a lovely home. I would like to see more photos, you have a great eye for decorating.

Tracy x

[edssak]

Could you email me? Thanks!

[rebekka]

I concur.

[Daisy Cottage]

I absolutely loved visiting your blog this morning! Wonderful posts, decor, creativity.
I'll be back to visit again!
Kim

[edssak]

My computer had to be reformatted and I lost your email address.

I had to let you know the box arrived yesterday. I never answered you back last time but I really didn't want you to have to do this.
The tea towels are so sweet and so was the little snowman pin and the little set of distressed nesting boxes. The recipes sound really yummy and again thank you for your generosity.

Have a great Thanksgiving!!!