Wednesday, October 31, 2012

The Treasures Inside My Haunted House


I wish Halloween could stick around for a few more weeks. Every year it seems to come faster than the last. All year I’m on the hunt for spooky vintage finds. Every year my collection grows. I love every single piece but I do have favorites.


One of my favorites is my 1980’s Beistle jointed scarecrow. He is as tall as me and in mint shape. I found him hanging in a little lady’s garage. She had bought him for her son’s Halloween party and had never bothered to take him back down. I was thrilled with my find and she was happy to tell her story. He was given to me, free of charge.



Another priceless find was discovered at the local flea market. I was drawn like a magnet to a certain table. Standing behind the table was a toothless man. It was rather funny when I picked up a 1950’s dentist chart that was full of real human teeth! When the man saw the light in my eyes, he then showed me an old lab coat and all kinds of beakers and cylinders. That beautiful discovery cost me $10.

I have saved the best for last. One Saturday my husband and I saw a moving sale. We had $5 cash and decided to stop. Into the house we went and there on the living room floor was an osteology map from the 1920’s. Those who know me know I love skeletons so you can imagine the excitement I felt when I saw what was at my feet! It was calling to me. I wouldn't leave the chart in fear someone else would grab it. Finally Mike got the owner. When she started talking about antique dealers coming to look at it, I knew it was out of my price range. She asked me to make an offer and I pulled out my $5. She smiled and shook her head. Without any control, these words came from of my mouth, “But you don’t understand, I love skeletons. An antique dealer will just sell it. I’ll treasure and love it!” Her smile never faded; instead she held her hand out and took my five bucks.


Here is a tiny peek inside my haunted house, there is so much more. Most of these treasures hardly cost me anything. Halloween is over today but my Halloween never ends. I will hit the after Halloween sales tomorrow and never stop my hunt for that priceless vintage find. 

Happy Halloween! 





16 comments:

  1. Oh my gosh Carrie!! That is just amazing!! I love it so much!

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    1. Thanks so much! I wish there was room to show it all. Each of the pieces deserve their own photo. I can only hope for more Halloweens so I can show it all someday :)

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  2. Some time I want to see this in person!! Love this post!!

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    1. Thanks, Laura! I really wish you could see the whole place. You should come! I can't wait to start collecting things for the outside:)

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  3. I was wondering where my flea market money went.

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  4. Carrie, I love all your finds. You're so lucky to be able to have them out on display. My husband has me lock all my odditites away in my curio cabinet and I really need another. I'll have to post a picture of a few of my favorites for you to see.

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    1. Yes! Please post your treasures! Us spooky girls have to stick together. I do wish you could see the place in person. I really think you'd enjoy it:)

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  5. Carrie, this is amazing. How do you find the time to put it all out? But then Halloween is your thing isn't it? Tell me, did you make a Stanley to hang outside? So happy with your finds, there is nothing neater than finding some vintage loveable. I'd keep everything up until the big T-day then just change skeletons for turkeys! You are amazing!

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    1. It took me a couple weeks to get it just right. Sadly, some of my treasures never made it out. Can you believe I ran out of room in this house? One piece will always be displayed and that is my vintage spooky record from my sweet mommy <3

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  6. Wow Carrie! I wish you could meet my sister. There family loves Halloween and she has quite alot of fun stuff as well. It was neat to venture behind the doors of the Filletti home.

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    1. Oh, I do wish I could meet your sister! I love to see how other Halloween lovers decorate their homes. Thanks for visiting the Filetti's :)

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  7. One day I'm going to get the personal tour of all your treasures...amazing! <3

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    1. I can't wait for that day! My dream is our homes will be right next to each other, and throughout the year, we will make all kinds of spooky treasures and shop the flea markets for those rare vintage finds:)

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  8. Wow. Your vintage Halloween collection is awesome. Each one has a special story too. Yeah, I too love Halloween and all things vintnage.

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    1. Thanks so much, Melissa! Vintage treasures are the best. They come with so much history. Love your blog! You are so talented!

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