Is it too early to start thinking about Halloween? I say NO! Every year at Aurora Mills we have a pumpkin decorating contest – using architectural and other salvaged materials, of course. Here are some pictures from last year. I will be posting Halloween decorating ideas throughout the month.

A Gremlin sign greeted customers at the door
Mary Beth designed the front entrance display and Mike Byrnes, owner of Aurora Mills Architectural Salvage designed the pumpkin int the hat.

Boxer Girl at Aurora Mills
This boxer girl was designed by Louise Gomez Burgess. She is placed on a plant stand and uses conduit for arms.

Another pumpkin by Mike Byrnes
By Louise Gomez Burgess