Disneyland Inspired Halloween Decorating Ideas (Le Bat en Rouge)

What better place to get Halloween decorating inspiration than from Disneyland's Le Bat en Rouge.

Essentially you want to make arrangements of objects that have a slightly sinister feel to them. You can purchase them new or hunt thrift stores, craigslist or your attic. Things to keep an eye open for are: old books, black bird cages, fake crows
black foliage, apothecary supplies, skulls and bones, interesting bottles, lanterns, velvety tapestry, metal goblets

I'd love to see pictures if you pull it together!

Adventureland Skulls

Found these gems in the hundreds of photos I took on our trip to Disneyland. Wish I had made a conscious effort to spot more skulls in the park to create a larger collage. If you make it to the park soon, there is a great big silver skull in Downtown Disney's Disney Store window (celebrating Pirates of the Caribbean)
I thought these would be great inspiration for Halloween decorating!

Monique Duke Photography

My husband and I met with Kim and Brad for dinner at Disney's new Trader Sam's Tiki Bar. We ate good food... talked about eating good food... let the boys talk some football... laughed... and enjoyed the magical ambiance. And if good food and company weren't enough, we did their photo session in Disneyland! Kind of a dream come true for me! Kim and Brad are now both on my top 10 list of favorite people in the world!!!

Will shoot for free in Disneyland... if you get me there and give me somewhere to sleep. For more of my photography, click here;)

On My Way to D23

On my way with Dis Fan Review's Admiral Duke to cover the D23 event and enjoy some time at the park.

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Disneyland on Dear Photograph

Have you seen Dear Photograph? This site features a picture of a picture from the past in the present. As a photographer and artist I really love this creative concept and would LOVE to do one myself! Might have to go through my parents old Disneyland photos for our next trip! Let me know if you try it first!

Disneyland's Blue Bayou Inspired Bedroom Ideas

We asked our girls, "What would you like your bedroom to be decorated like?"
They have a high vaulted ceiling and I immediately thought of Bamboo Ben's Masterpiece of a remodel (seriously, go check it out!) I also liked the idea of a Pixie Hallow themed room with over sized props to make them feel itty bitty. And what about a Peter Pan room with hook latches, ship wheel chandeliers, and a Peter Pan shadow "standing" on the dresser?! All very great ideas, but not for my girls. My lovely "princesses" chose a Blue Bayou bedroom!

It's going to be quite the undertaking, but my biggest job right now is to figure out which direction to take it.

This first idea board is inspired by this picture of the Blue Bayou Restaurant in the 60s. My girls love the lanterns and requested fireflies.

The next design is a reflection of Tia Dalma's shack in the bayou. A darker theme for sure. I know my teen would love this, but my littles might not be so brave... but then again, they might be swept away by the magic.

And finally a more whimsical design that would bring the outdoors in. I imagine a large shadowy mural on one wall and a tree branch with tiny flickering fireflies would go well with this.

What do you think? Leave me a comment and help us decide. ♥

Enchanted Tiki Room Bedroom

We are in the process of redecorating our bedrooms (we're all jealous of my boy's Indiana Jones room).

One idea for our bedroom is inspired by Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room. With our girls all sharing the large master bedroom, the hubs and I share a smaller bedroom with one window. My original idea was use a lot of bamboo and matting, but I really think it will make us feel as if we are sleeping in a tiny bamboo coffin.

Now I am brainstorming for a more lighter playful 60's feel... especially since the Tiki Room just celebrated it's 45th anniversary. Bright tropical prints and fabrics, some new but feels retro artwork, ceramic parrots like our grandmas might have had on their end tables. Dreamy...

1) Anthropologies Finnia Curtain 2) Urban OutfittersMadeline Chair 3) Albuquerque Lighting Tropical Leaf Ceiling Fan 4) Amanda Visell's "Enchanted Tiki Room Birds" 5) DKNY Plum Duvet Cover 6)Ceramic Parrots