I ain’t no country pumpkin no sir ree!
I’m a sweeeet potato!
Now what I am to do with all these sweet potatoes??
I Yam What I Yam
Little Miss Spoiled Rotten
I recently took advantage of Chewy.com’s Buy 3, Get a 4th FREE sale (here) and got all of BB’s toy photo shoot props for our Christmas-theme, next month. While I was shopping I decided to get toys for Mongo our Doberman/Lab and our two kitties, Maggie and Evey. A few days later two large boxes arrive and I gleefully open them up with Mongo and Bridget standing by with equal excitement. I pulled out Mongo’s big boy toys, cut the tags off, give them to him and he walks off with them to his bed. Then I grab the kitties’ new goodies and bring theirs to them where they were snoozin’ in different rooms of our house. They quizzically accepted my unexpected offerings. All the while Bridget is following me around with a bounce in her step. We return to the Chewy boxes and she looks up at me like “and what did I get?” I sifted through all the contents to realize all of BB’s toys were for upcoming shoots. I said “everything in this box is yours BUT you’ll have to wait before getting to play with them. I’m so sorry." She looked up at me with confusion and her sad puppy dog eyes which made me feel like a jerk, I considered giving her just ONE of the items. But then I looked over at her corner of toys and my feeling sorry for her quickly evaporated and I said, “girl, look at all those toys.” She followed me over while I picked out and gave her a few toys I have yet to see her really play with. She happily skipped away with her rollerskate in tow. I laughed out loud about the whole interaction and thought this would be a perfect time for her Little Miss Spoiled tee shoot we had yet to plan. Between all of Mia’s paw-me-downs and photo shoot props, the girl has accumulated quite the stash. Never mind, she has a basket of toys in my office and another under a desk in our living room. Annnd all the others, still packed up and waiting to be used for props. It’s me hi, I’m the problem.
Talk Turkey To Me
Call 1-800-BUTTERBALL.
Bridget is ready to take your Butterball call and help you cook your fowl feast. At our Butterball call center, our professionals are here to make you the host with the most this Thanksgiving.
What do we want?!
PLUMP!
JUICY!
TENDER!
But in all seriousness. There really is a Butterball Turkey hotline and the folks there have more of a downhome style and an enthusiastic can-cook attitude. Check out their website to learn more about Butterball, and get some recipes, or you can reach out to them on their hospitably Turkey Talk-Line for any of your gobble * gobble needs.
Frenchie Things
<<<<< Eddie Munson * MOST METAL, EVER!
November 6th, also known as Stranger Things Day.
We had a friend request we do a Stranger Things themed photo shoot. I told her I would look into it and see what we could do. I quickly discovered the series has its own day, November 6th. As that was when Will Byers went missing in Hawkins, IN. Netflix is giving the fans an extra special day in celebrating all things Stranger Things too. Check out the link here for more info. So naturally, we had to publish this bonus shoot today as well.
Are you a card-carrying proud member of the Hellfire Club? Who is your favorite character(s)?
Get The Looks!
So Metal, Eddie:
Frisco Front Walking Punk Rocker Dog Costume Large (sans the purple wig) - Chewy.com
Eddie Munson Wig - Amazon.com * It had bad reviews, but it was inexpensive and exactly what I was looking for. ;)
Eddie Munson:
Hellfire Club Dog Tee (White, Large) - ClubHuey.com * I used some fabric markers to brighten it up a bit. >>>>>
Denim vest was mine. We just layered everything.
Isn’t that poster incredible as a backdrop? Amazon.com
Bridget in Paris
A casual jaunt for some Parisian accouterments.
But make it FASHION.
Get The Look!
Frenchie in Paris Frenchie Bulldog Collection
Black and White Striped Ruffled Swimsuit - Amazon
Lilac Purple Child’s Size Beret - Amazon
Chewy Vuiton Checker Handbag Toy - Mia Paw-Me-Down Amazon
Frenchie Bulldog Baguette Plushy Toy
Bark Champagne Bottle - Mia Paw-Me-Down - Bark Shop
Bonne et Filou Dog Plush Toy Macarons 3pk - Amazon
Mini Tricycle Plant Stand - Loaner from a friend
Killer Halloween
Michael Myers comes across as one of those shy guys but he is an emotionally unstable evil prick. He is the epitome of a BAD GUY and he will ruin your Halloween.
Pink Nightmare
We decided to hop onto the Spirit Halloween silly costume bus. We already had planned to do the Pink Nightmare shoot, only it was scheduled for November 17th as a TBT and for the premiere of A Christmas Story sequel. We already had the Frisco toys from Chewy but I hadn’t received the pink bunny pajamas I had ordered specifically for this shoot yet. But Friday morning I woke up and thought OK, in the Spirit of Halloween let’s join in on the fun and put together something clever. Oh but what? I pondered over my morning cup of joe and really couldn’t force anything into a brilliant vision. Then I remembered the Pink Nightmare shoot we had in the mix for next month. So I tracked our PJs and they said they were expected for delivery that day. Perfect timing, Ok, let’s go with that. So I got to work and found Mia’s old Harry Potter glasses and made a shot-out lens with a clear paper protector sheet and glued it to the rim of the glasses. Done! I pulled out those adorable Frisco toys and then waited for our bunny PJs to be delivered. A day went by and we rolled into Saturday with now the tracking stating it was running late (typical rabbit) with no revised ETA. However at this point, my heart was set on this set and we had to make it work, but of course, time was not on our side. Halloween was less than 48 hours away, and after that, the meme would no longer be relevant. We waited another day but again it was not delivered. So now we had to improvise. I pulled out Mia’s Pandaloon bunny costume (can be seen here, here and here) and BB’s bunny slippers. With a little education and help with Photoshop, this could work. We got it all set up, and snapped the photos, best one was our second frame, she’s a damn professional after all. Then it was time for me to learn some simple basics on how to turn objects in a photo a different color. Well, Ta-Da! I am pleased with how it turned out. We published the photo on all our social media pages around midnight, just in time.
Get The Look!
Bunny Costume (I had to cheat and used Photoshop to change the fur to pink) - Pandaloon.com
Bunny Slippers (A surprise discovery at Walgreens for BB last Spring) Also had to turn pink.
Glasses with a shot-out eye (Combo of Mia Paw-Me-Down Harry Potter Glasses and a DIY)
Frisco Holiday Fragile Box Hide & Seek Puzzle Plush Squeaky Dog Toy - Chewy.com
“Do You Like Scary Movies?”
Ghost Face will make you Scream dealing with their split personalities. Make no mistake, they are all BAD GUYS.
Boo in Boujee
She’s a ten but she walks her pet, Bonez through the cemetery after dark under the moonlight.
Wanna Play?
"Hi, I'm Chucky, and I'm your friend 'till the end! Hidey-ho, ha-ha-ha!"
Chucky from Child’s Play might be a little dollface he is still a BAD GUY and he ain’t no friend of mine.
Body Piercing
You'll Float Too
“Oh! Well, I'm Pennywise, the dancing clown.”
"Georgie, meet Pennywise".
“We all float down here.”
“YOU’LL FLOAT TOO.”
Pennywise the dancing clown is a BAD GUY or is IT a bad girl? The votes are still out on that. Either way, they will clown around with your heart and crawl inside and play with your mind.
Sweet Dreams
“One, two, Freddy's coming for you.
Three, four, better lock your door.
Five, six, grab your crucifix.
Seven, eight, gonna stay up late.
Nine, ten, never sleep again.”
Freddy Krueger from Nightmare on Elm Street may be the man of your dreams, but he is still a BAD GUY who will tear your life apart.
My New Gourd-Friend
Meet my new gourd-friend. His name is Jackson but he goes by Jack. Oh, he can be a bit seedy at times, but I won’t let that squash our relationship. I just tell him to “Cut-It-Out!” and toss him some spiciness of my own. I admit I keep him on a tight vine.
He says we are a “patch made in Heaven.” Awe…
The thing about Jack is he is a bit of an agourdaphobic. He prefers to stay in and get lit at home. But at least once a year or so he feels comfortable with going out. And boy when he does, he gets smashed and really lets loose.
He’s no prince, he’s a Pun-King.
Get The Look!
Frenchie Bulldog Witches Brew Collection- Purple Pumpkin Beret - child’s pumpkin costume from Amazon but no longer available, sorry.Frisco Halloween Pumpkin Muscle Plush Squeaky Dog Toy - ChewyBrew Crew
Raising Hell & Casting Spells
Must be the season of the witch.
We are feeling a little witchy after the premiere of Hocus Pocus 2.
Hello October!
Get The Look!
Frenchie Bulldog Witches Brew Collection - Purple
Disney Halloween Hocus Pocus Cauldron Hide & Seek Puzzle Plush Toy Squeaky Dog Toy - Chewy
Lace Neck Ruffle Collar - Amazon
Mini Witch Hat - Mia Paw-Me-Down (Can be seen here)
And we tossed on BB’s Dogula Cape (Can be seen here)
I spent pretty much all day Saturday making those tiny diy witches hats for BB’s Sanderson Sisters toy dolls and while the details are mostly lost in the photo, here’s what I did. Also, I only noticed we forgot to include BB’s witches broom after I told her we got the shot. And yeah, good luck mimicking that stellar catch light and perfectly perked ears. So it is what it is.
I found the witches’ hat template online (here). I decreased its size to 70% and printed it on standard printer paper. I cut those out and used them as my first set of stencils. Then I traced the two pieces on heavier card stock sheets and cut those out. I rolled the pieces around to give them movement. Then I used those cardstock pieces as my new set of stencils and traced them on black glittery adhesive foam sheets (here) and cut those out. I adhered the foam to my cardstock pieces, stuffed the top triangle into the bottom ring, and then used whatever random things I had on hand to decorate. For Mary’s hat, I use some adhesive gold pyramid studs and scrap pieces as stitching for an interesting fashiony detail. Winifred’s hat I wrapped a small piece of a charcoal loofa I had and secured it with black electrical tape and also added the tape and the same gold pyramid studs around the base of her top. I love electrical tape because it looks like leather on small projects. And for Sarah’s hat, I kept it simple. I took a bubble gum pink rose bead I had and colored it with a black sharpie marker then took a q-tip dipped in rubbing alcohol and stamped the ridges of the flower so it would smear the black marker into the pink and turn it into a gothy deep purple color. Then I just simply hot glued the rose bead to her hat base once it dried. I also added scrap foam pieces to make the back have the appearance of stitches, again a detail you don’t see in a one-dimensional photo. You could use the same template for any size witches hat you’d like by increasing or decreasing the size before printing it out. I found the mini brooms from the fairy/dollhouse section at Michael’s, (here). I was going to make them but my supplies alone would have cost more than $4.00 and they were thee perfect size for these little witches.
Sister Craft 2 Black in the Sabbath
We’re celebrating the very long and anticipated second coming of the Sanderson Sisters.
That’s right, the girls are back in town!
Hocus Pocus 2 is premiering today on Disney+. Will you be watching it this evening?
You Autumn Know
And I'm here, to remind you That Fall is my 2nd favorite F-word. It's not fair, to deny me Of my pumpkin spice lattes. You, you, you Autumn know!
Get The Looks!
Look # 1:
Pack Duo Reversible Harness - Blue and White BELLE Side Children’s Hot Pink Knitted Sweater - Thrifty Score
Look # 2:
Pack Duo Reversible Harness - ROSÉ Floral Side Camel Fringe Vest - Thrifty Score
Look # 3:
Barkley & Finn White and Powder Blue Check Plaid Fleece Jacket - Home Goods
Look # 4:
Frenchie Bulldog Duo Reversible Harness - Sunflower (On Sale) Children’s Chambray Heart Printed Button-Up Shirt - Thrifty Score
Look # 5:
Frenchie Bulldog Duo Reversible Harness - Sunflower (Black and White Check Plaid Side (On Sale) Plaid Shirt Tied Around Waist - Raided Mom’s Closet
Ein Prosit!
Eins, Zwei, Drei, G’suffa!
(One, Two, Three, Drunk!)
Frohes Oktoberfest!
(Happy Oktoberfest!)
We Care-A-Lot
It’s Care Bear Share Your Care Day!
Care Bears live in Care-a-Lot, a faraway place in the clouds that is part of the Kingdom of Caring. On Care Bear Share Your Care Day everyone is asked to spread caring, sharing, love, friendship, acceptance, fun, and happiness all over the world whether that be through love, caring, or sharing with others. It encourages charity, donating, volunteering, kindness, and any other acts of benevolence.
Even though we try to practice caring and sharing every day, today we will help a local charity with their specific needs and give these care bear plushies away to four special people who will treasure them just as I did as a child. We’d love to hear how you shared your care today.
Source: https://nationaltoday.com/care-bears-share-your-care-day/