Halloween has always been one of my favorite holidays.
Who doesn't love a holiday that revolves around dressing up, candy, scary decorations, candy, pumpkins and...oh yeah, CANDY!!!!
When I was in the 5th grade, many, many years ago, my school held a Halloween Costume Contest every year.
My mom was very talented with a sewing machine and she made me a Fairy Princess costume out of beautiful old curtains. It was a beautiful long dress made lovely and full by wearing a hoop skirt beneath it. I was so proud of that BEAUTIFUL dress and it really did make me feel like a Fairy Princess. That is...before the itching started!!!!
I was participating in the Costume Parade when I started itching. The itching grew worse very quickly and then a burning sensation began. When the parade was over, I ran to my mom and told her my itchy, burning problem. She had no idea why I would be itching and burning but decided I should change right away.
When I removed my beautiful dress, my skin was a lovely shade of beet red.
It was then that my mom realized that the curtains used to make my dress had a fiberglass lining!!!!
In the end, I won the award for the Prettiest Costume :)
I miss my mom so much and would gladly wear one of her itchy, burning creations if it meant I could spend some time with her again.
Friday, October 16, 2009
MADE BY MELISSA
I love, love, love Halloween!!! If you love Halloween as much as I do, you need to check out the awesome Halloween jewelry at
Made By Melissa !!!
Some examples are this super cute Bat Pendant Necklace:
This adorable Hang Man - Skeleton Charm Necklace:
And this charming Purple Spider Necklace:
If want beautiful jewelry that is not Halloween themed, Made By Melissa has many pieces to choose from!!!I love this Let It Snow Glass And Crystal Snowflake Bracelet
Made By Melissa also offers lovely crocheted items.
You will find vintage items in this very versatile shop too !!!
I love roses, so I had to include this Vintage Gold Rose Brooch :
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