[AussieBoo]

Hey Mogwai. i look forward to watching your progress.

Yep I totally agree with the props issue. There are sooo many awesome props overseas that we just can't get because the postage costs more than the actual prop. While Halloween props are becoming more available here with Lombard and other party shops, the props aren't exactly high quality stuff yet some can be quite effective and I have found some awesome props especially from Lombard. However, some I purchase and rework it to give it a higher quality look. lol.

I'm doing my first proper theme this year (Haunted Hotel) so I'm extremely excited about it. So good to see another Aussie on here that's just as crazy as me. lol.

 

[AussieBoo]

AussieBoo: nice seeing another Australian on here It can be helpful to get the perspective of someone that understands the struggle to get Halloween stuff here, haha. I'll have to check out that shop. Like you said, even if a prop doesn't look great to begin with, you can still work with it sometimes. Love your theme, looking forward to seeing what you come up with.

NightmareFamily: we're going for an elegant gothic look. So more Dracula, Interview with the Vampire, etc.

Love everyone's suggestions and advice so far. I picked up some red and silver Halloween goblets and a bag of plastic rats yesterday at the dollar store. It's a start

Thanks Mogwai - you can check my progress under the thread name "Edenhope Hotel".

Yes Lombard is a good one for Halloween. They put out their Halloween stuff in October so it's not a year round thing however they can have left overs from last year in the back of the shop so would be good for you to pop into one and check it. I believe you have a Lombard store in WA. You can also purchase any left over items online if that helps but keep an eye out beginning of October online and in store

There's also some good online Oz costume/party shops that have increased with Halloween items over the years. I'll post some links on here for you shortly.