Happy Halloween! So, how do you feel about this slightly spooky and a little bit magical time of year? If you're not into carving out a pumpkin, guizing or dressing up in a scary costume, here are six funky, alternative ways to celebrate Halloween with style...
Invoke The Light...
According to one version of Halloween history, in the olden days people carved out turnips and pumpkins as a way to light a path for lost souls. Well, whether or not that's your intention, we can just as easily cast the customary halloween glow with
lots of pretty candles! Set them in your window and in darkened corners of your room to create
a comforting, atmospheric space. It beats clearing up the mess of post pumpkin creativity! We have some gorgeous seasonal scents in the
Funky Scottish boutique on the high street in Pittenweem...
Be Creative With Your Cauldron...
This is the very best time of year for creating a
soul nourishing soup. Use
home-grown goodness from your garden or locally grown vegetables;
butternut squash makes an especially delicious, autumnal soup! Get the recipe
here.
Commune With Nature...
The ancient celtic origins of Halloween -
Samhain - was deeply rooted in the celebration of nature. The occasion marked the turn of the season from summer to winter and the beginning of a new celtic year. So, this is a rejuvenating time to get out there and connect with the simple pleasures of fresh air and sunlight. As an
artist, I love living by the sea where,
as if by magic, the unique play of light and colour on the water always sparks the imagination...
Watch A (Not So) Scary Movie...
One of our favourites (and yes, it's a girlie classic) is
Practical Magic with Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman! It's a feel good film with just a sprinkling of ghoulishness to make it acceptable Halloween viewing...
Create A Magic Potion - Strawberry & Rum Spellbinder
Ingredients
1 shot of rum
a big squeeze of lime juice
a glug of strawberry liqueur (homemade jam works well)
crushed ice
a dash of soda water
Whiz all the elements together in your magical cocktail shaker (or mini blender) and you have a beautiful drink which, if you close your eyes, will magically transport you back to a summer's day! Also, it tastes suspiciously like a strawberry daquari....
Work A Spell...
Nope, eye of newt is not required! Simply, get really clear on what you want to create in your life and...make a wish! Even modern science is beginning to accept the good ole' fashioned power of visualisation and positive thinking. So, surely it's worth a shot...
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!
