A starry autumn canopy crowns the heavens of American Harvest.
Our Wistful Witch now appears in the Russian window surround.
No Haunted Mansion would be complete without a Ghostly Mannequin adorned in her finest crown and robe. A candelabra mysteriously floats in the antique oval frame.
Elegant creations by Donna O'Brien are served at the Haunted Mansion's banquet table.
Sandy, Sharon, Pam and Elizabeth show off their Halloween hats and crowns. Sandy made her crown from an American Harvest bag, isn't she the clever one? Elizabeth's quilting expertise came in handy as she created her wizard's hat. Notice that Pam's hat is invisible!!! Spoooooky!!!
Karla models her award winning Halloween millinery. She is both stylish and hysterically funny.
Family portraits hang on the antique picket fence. Do you recognize any of your relatives?
Costumed beauties by Ingrid entice guests of the Haunted Mansion.
Autumn dolls by Jackie welcome the fall season.
Antique gates beckon Trick or Treaters of all ages.
Colleen, Iva, Sharon, Ingrid, Lucille and Ulla sharing laughter and friendship.
Jan and our sweet daughter-in-law, Sarah, welcome customers with spirited smiles. Jan made her crown with vintage flowers and antique rhinestone buttons. Her crown proudly proclaims her title as "Witch Jan".
A Nicol Sayre original doll sits atop a vintage silver platter observing the ghoulish festivities at American Harvest.
We wish everyone a Happy Halloween!!!
American Harvest looked fantastic...every year you outdo yourselves! Thanks always for everything you do! xoxox N
Posted by: Nicol | August 27, 2007 at 09:18 AM
Oh- I am so envious of everyone that attended. It looks hauntingly divine.. I'm just a little ways up north, so next year I want to do some Halloween shopping.
My Best
Posted by: Lisa Kaus | August 26, 2007 at 10:46 PM
OH MY! What a beautiful Haunted Mansion! I absolutely love it! Great job decorating! Cannot wait to visit in September!!!
A Merry Hallow's Eve...
Posted by: Amber | August 26, 2007 at 05:54 PM
this all looks so utterly delightful!! what fun!! this puts me in the mood to whip up a few more halloween goodies...thanks for sharing with those of us not lucky enough to be there in person!!
Posted by: Lori | August 26, 2007 at 04:11 PM
What a great way to kick off the coming of fall. Thank you Sharon and Rodger for a wonderful Halloween party. Your store decorations are amazing, and the artwork available from artists near and far is wonderfully spooky. You both were gracious hosts. The hard work by you and your crew was evident by all your guests smiling faces.
Posted by: Iva | August 26, 2007 at 02:52 PM
It was wonderful! So much fun and the shop looked amazing--always such an inspiring place!
Posted by: Elizabeth | August 26, 2007 at 12:39 PM
WOW...says it all! Your store is always a visual treat! I am sorry I was unable to make it to Pleasanton for the festivities. I hope I can remedy that soon. It certainly gets me in the mood for Halloween!
Posted by: Dorian | August 26, 2007 at 11:23 AM
its eerily beautiful!
Posted by: karla nathan | August 26, 2007 at 11:00 AM
I had a wonderful time!!! And my invisible hat, you crack me up! The shop looks amazing, love all the wonderful artists you have found and support. Thanks for inviting me!
Posted by: Pam | August 26, 2007 at 10:41 AM
Fantastic party & spooky Halloween atmosphere! Thanks for the loan of the photo as I did not have one of Ms Pamkittymorning : )
Posted by: Sandy | August 26, 2007 at 10:27 AM