Husband says

you did that whole post and did not show the skulls on the outdoor fireplace!?!?

Oops, so, to prove to everyone that sometimes I do indeed, listen to husband.

Here are the pictures of the outdoor patio - with the skulls above the fireplace. A very cozy place to be in October :) Right now, when it is the middle of summer.....not so much so :D





Comments

  1. Mykal BantaAugust 4, 2009 at 10:14 PM

    Queen: Cement skulls with red dripping candles. That is about the coolest Halloween decoration I've ever seen. You say your hubby cast them in molds? Genius. Sheer genius. They are really beautiful. -- Mykal

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  2. Old Fashion HalloweenAugust 5, 2009 at 12:09 AM

    Stunning...

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  3. suzanneAugust 5, 2009 at 3:21 AM

    Nice! And certainly less flammable than plaster.

    Would have loved a photo of the flaming skull. Gotta keep that camera nearby at all times :D

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  4. Ghoul FridayAugust 5, 2009 at 3:58 AM

    I couldn't imagine a better way to decorate a mantle.

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  5. AnonymousAugust 5, 2009 at 7:25 AM

    Love that outdoor patio and the skulls look great at night lit up.

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  6. K0damaAugust 5, 2009 at 7:46 AM

    FanTAStic!

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  7. Belle DeeAugust 5, 2009 at 8:19 AM

    The patio fireplace alone is awesome. Then with the skulls added? Beautiful. I'm so jealous, I would love to have that at my house.

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  8. oldefrostfarm1780August 5, 2009 at 2:34 PM

    I Love These!!!
    Very Nice display

    ~adele~

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  9. The Artful Gypsy aka Wendy the Very Good WitchAugust 5, 2009 at 7:12 PM

    Okay...these are absolutely spookacular! I love them, I want them! You should sell them...lots and lots of them! Photos are great too! :o)

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  10. The CaptainAugust 5, 2009 at 9:14 PM

    I totally want to be your neighbor, thats my kind of patio!

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  11. Carrie MaeAugust 6, 2009 at 12:49 PM

    So beautiful.

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  12. PumpkinBrainAugust 6, 2009 at 6:20 PM

    So great! Very nice looking mantle. Is it me or I saw a popcorn machine on the left?

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  13. ToothfairyAugust 7, 2009 at 11:03 AM

    the skull look a bit scary to me... so yup very good halloween decoration! haha!

    Have a nice weekend!

    *loves*

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  14. Mr. MacabreAugust 7, 2009 at 7:27 PM

    Those are GORGEOUS!!! Did you make the moulds yourself?

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  15. DraceneaAugust 9, 2009 at 12:07 PM

    Did I forget to mention that I'm moving into your house? Cuz' it's so awesome!

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  16. Chris 'Frog Queen' DavisAugust 12, 2009 at 5:14 PM

    Mr. Macabe - yes, those are the old molds that we use for our foam skulls. When they get too worn to use for foam, we can usually get a few good concerete ones out of them before they are completely toast.

    Draceana - you are welcome anytime!!!

    Cheers!

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