It’s almost time for me to leave town, so…cleaning off the desktop to make room for the hundreds of things that will undoubtedly accrue by the time I return.

I’ve never thought to do a pumpkin like this, but it looks great:

An antique bat sketch. Simple. Classy.

And as package design…

And…wrapped in pink…

Continuing with the results of my antique search (though this can be horrifying for multiple holidays):

Witch illustration:

I’d like to construct a replica of this game, because I doubt I’ll ever be able to find it:

Hot…

This horrid, HORRID thing came up in a search for “antique Halloween.” Most people who know me are aware that I have a general aversion to the human foot. A creation like this is entirely uncalled for. But I suppose this “lantern” qualifies as something I consider frightening.

Pardon me while I wash my eyes with bleach.

Let’s end on a romantic note, shall we?