This morning as I headed out to the car to drive my son to school, I had to blast the heat for a minute to clear the windshield. That, coupled with the fact that I needed a sweatshirt, was a stark reminder that fall is inching in and scoffing at the date on the calendar. My favourite TV shows are returning - with a double header of America's Next Top Model last night - and I will have to remember to stock snacks in my hiding spot for my family's Thursday night gathering to watch Survivor. All of these little milestones have gently prepared me to surrender summer and all its glory.
Because we Canadians see Thanksgiving arrive in early October, we don't really get into the swing of Halloween decorating until after we eat the turkey and sleep off its effects. That doesn't stop us, however, from devouring the fun Halloween magazines that taunt us from the newstands. And, of course, it wouldn't be fall without seeing Matthew Mead's second annual Halloween magazine. Like everything Matthew does, this edition is gorgeous...beautiful photography, writing (by Sarah Egge), and simple but fun projects that leave you marvelling, "Why didn't I think of that?!" I had my own surprise when I opened up the book for the first time: in it, Matthew included me in his acknowledgements! It is the first time my name has ever been in print...I feel quite famous!! : )
Have a look at these lush images, direct from the magazine, and head on out to get one before they are all snatched up!
(all images, courtesy of and photographed by: Matthew Mead)
Now for the really fun part:
Matthew has generously offered up five copies of the magazine to be given away to my readers! Simply leave a comment to enter the draw and if you want to better your odds, write a post about the magazine letting your readers know it is on newstands now. You can simply copy the magazine cover photo (found above) and cut and paste this info:
Check out Matthew Mead's newest Halloween magazine: Hundreds of Spooky Treats and Clever Crafts for the Best Holiday Ever! Beautiful photos of easy, creative and fun projects and straight-forward directions and patterns that will appeal to crafters of every age. On newstands now throughout the U.S. and Canada!
...Or write your own!
Leave the link to your post in the comments below and you will be entered twice. If you would prefer to Tweet about it or tell others about the magazine on Facebook, that counts, too. Just be sure to let me know you did so!
***I will draw for the winners on Sunday night and announce on Monday. The magazines will be shipped out after we all return from the Bonanza...just in time for your Halloween decorating!!
