I’ve finally had a bit of time to get the photos uploaded. Although the display was much smaller this year, I managed to capture some photos that I’m happy with. More to be uploaded throughout the next day or two!

Official photostream, click here!

Well, it is now November 1st and though the ghosts and spirits still wander through the Manor on this All Hallows Day, Halloween has come and gone. Though the display was much smaller this year, we managed to still draw in a few Trick or Treaters and visitors whom were more than thrilled with the display. Along with every king-sized candy bar that was handed out, each visitor received a card sealed with a black satin ribbon, inside was a link to our website and a thank you message for their visit. We hope to see a few more signing in a guestbook this year! Please stay tuned for several photos from the year.

All the witches and goblins here at Love Manor would like to wish everyone a Happy (and spooky) Halloween! We hope that you all have your decorations out or your Jack O’Lanterns carved for this ever so magical holiday. We hope you find this day and night as wonderful as we do.

Happy Halloween!

I hope by now that everyone has managed to get some decorations up, select the perfect pumpkin and stock up on treats for Halloween! If not, what are you waiting for!? A simply Jack O’ Lantern sitting on the doorstep can brighten any trick or treaters face. Although things will be low-key at the Manor this year, we still intend to keep the spirit of Halloween in the air as people come to visit. We do look forward to a huge year in 2009 and to showcase plenty of spooky new projects and photos. In the meantime, checkout this INCREDIBLE display known as The Great Jack O’Lantern Blace at Van Cortlandt Manor :

For details and information, click here!

Due to the foolish ghosts and spooks, the Manor will be closed for refurbishments this Halloween. We hope to still showcase some new photos for this year for all to see. However, we look forward to a huge year in 2009 and hope for your return! Please check back often this month and next for more updates!

Visit our gallery and sign our guestbook! To visit the official Love Manor website, click here!

Ever want to be able to bring a little bit of The Haunted Mansion home with you to display in your own spooky home for the haunting season (or year round)? Well, now’s your chance! The Little Ant Design Blog has just put together an exciting contest with Tim Turner of The Ghoulish Gallery that will give you the chance to win one of many spooky changing portraits that The Ghoulish Gallery has to offer. For full details and rules, visit The Little Ant Design Blog today!

Which portrait would I love to display in the dark corridors of Love Manor? Why Napoleon of course!

Napoleon's Last Ride - Before

Napoleon's Last Ride - After

When viewing my albums on Flickr and seeing all of the thumbnails neatly organized, it inspired me to create something similar in Photoshop. Seeing all the interesting (yet similar) colors is truly very interesting, I feel it portrays Love Manor 2007 very very well. I hope you enjoy!

Martha Stewart has inspired my home haunt in many different ways and I’m certainly not afraid to admit it. Her new October issue has hit stands and I do encourage everyone to take a peak at what it has inside. Here are some inspiring pictures from her current and pasts issues that have encouraged me to take on new and terrifying ideas for my very own display. Enjoy and happy early days of Fall!

Be sure to visit www.MarthaStewart.com for more ghastly Halloween ideas.

Well, I’m a bit late in posting this however I wanted to let everyone know that Woman’s Day Magazine has chosen to use one of my photos in their Halloween Celebrations magazine! You can see the photo in the Reader’s Scrapbook section. I’m very pleased and honored that they selected one of my photos and that it’s on the shelves pretty much anywhere that sales magazines (yes, I moved them to the front when I was at Barnes & Noble, lol). I’ll post pictures of the actual magazine and page soon!

Here’s the picture they chose:

Pottery Barn, a company which specializes in high-end home furniture and decor, has come out with their own line of terrifying Halloween items. Do check their website out not only to view their selection, but also to look at the terrific photography. Below are some of my favorites.

Visit their website at: www.PotteryBarn.com