Tuesday, October 30, 2007

Wicked Witch Wanda of the West Vitrine

Once upon a wee wicked time there lived a most beautiful witch, she made her home sweet home on the bottom shelf of a very old French vitrine. Wicked Wanda did live amongst riches and luxury, she had very fine tastes indeed! There were frilly lace carpets beneath her feets and a colossal gold lamp in the kitchen! She even had a portrait of her favorite familiar, "Noodles" the bat framed and hung upon the wall.

A green eyed lady with flame red hair she was, who wore a necklace of diamonds and eyeballs no less! Her costume of rags and tags and bags hastily stitched together, two jack o lanterns abreast, one happy, one sad!

At night when the giant people slept, she would with her magic, turn the skeleton key that held her locked captive within that vitrine and climb down the long leg of the cabinet, where she would run rampant and steal all their glittery golden goods! One by one things would go missing, bits and snipets and parts she needed to concoct her devilish brews!

And stewing and brewing in her pearly bubbling caldron, a poor pale stolen porcelain lass, add a pinch of newts eye and a peck of that knarled up mandrake couple and last but not least to bring out her delicate flavor, a few of those Fanciful Twist mushrooms!

Yum, Yum she says aloud to her self, Me thinks this potion will works just fine this time! And when youz are all cooked up nice and well done my pretty, I will conjure up three more batches of brew, a bottle of German Maiden Heinz 57, a pint of Old English Lass No. 2 and specially for me, to lure that good man, a spritzer filled to the brim with Coquettish French Love No. 9! So take heed all you lovelies on this ALL HALLOWS EVE, keep one eye wide open

and stay one step ahead, lest you wind up in my next lumpy loaf of bread!
***************************************Happy Halloween my Bloglandia Friends!*********************************************

85 comments:

Flea Market Queen said...

Wicked Witch Wanda lives in an enchanted place for sure!
Happy Halloween...
Priscilla

suzi finer said...

wicked with is da best!
love.

eb said...

oh my someone knows how to have fun...

wicked is as wicked does...

mmmmmmmmm

xox - eb.

She'sSewPretty said...

Oh that cauldron was bubbling with some wondrous things!

oldflowers4me said...

you gorgeous girl you- i love your little storys. la la singing and skipping love jo

Pandora said...

He he he - a ghouish witch story and a gorgeous magical setting. What more could we want for Halloween! Thanks Sandra!!

The Fairy Godmother said...

Wicked! - Happy Halloween.

paris parfait said...

Sandra, who knew you had such a wicked, yet delightful creature dwelling in your household? She has created quite the stir, hasn't she? Those Trick or Treaters had better watch out! Happy Halloween!

PEA said...

Ooooh a wicked witch in your home...she certainly is having a good ol' time! hehe Make sure you come over for my Halloween Bash:-) Happy Halloween! xo

Lori said...

what a wonderful tale...just please keep her away from me...she is quite scary with her terrible appetite...

Amy at Bunny Rose Cottage said...

WOW, you are awesome!! I love everything. Your blog is wonderful and you are so talented! Thank you so much for visiting me :)

Amy

jungle dream pagoda said...

Oh ,I loved your ookie tale!!! Your pictures are marvy,I think I want o live in them myself!!!

Beth Leintz said...

That wicked witch Wanda is one scary dude!

LOL!

rochambeau said...

Yes, I would like to come to that party tonight please!! And order one of those eyeball necklaces too!
Happy Halloween you creative devil!

Constance

Joy said...

~0~ Happy Halloween!! ~0~

Pinkie Denise said...

Enjoyed your post and love the half dolls they are too die for. I collect them too. Have a very happy and ghoulish Halloween Pinkie Denise

Sherry said...

Very vondervul indeed!!!!!!
Happy Halloween!!!

tinker said...

By the pricking of my thumbs,
Something wicked this way comes -
oh wait - it's that Wicked Witch Wanda, well, yes she does have quite an appetite, but what a sense of humor! It wouldn't be a Halloween party, without her...

Thanks for the fun - Happy Halloween!

Felicia said...

Groovily Wicked! Happy Halloween :)

Pearl C. Pritchard said...

Boo!

Thanks for stopping by and saying "hey".

Tonight I expect some ghosts and witches at my door and when that doorbell rings I plan on heading straight for under the bed.

But I hope you have a very happy and fun Halloween.

love, Pearl.

Ulla said...

A 'Maidens Brew' to reckon with!!! What a wonderful delight! Catch you on the moonbeams my dear friend!

corine said...

Thank you for visiting my blog and for your kind words. Your blog is brimming with geat stuff. I'll be back!

A Novelist said...

Happy Halloween! :)

Erin Earls said...

Love it~
Wickedly Wonderful!
Happy Halloween
Love Erin~

Kristen Robinson said...

Such a wonderful whimsical tale, Wanda must adore here chateau. Happy Halloween my dear!

XOX
Kristen

Donna O. said...

I love the a%&, I mean lass in the caldron. You make a mean witch's stew! I knew it would be fun here!!
D.

bluemuf said...

I love Wicked Witch Wanda. Great tale.

Karen

Orange Blossom Goddess (aka Heather) said...

Happy Halloween Sandra! Thanks for visiting me over at OBG!

CreativeOutletDesigns said...

Happy Halloween!

A Fanciful Twist said...

LOVED that!!! So fabulous!! Totally fantastic!!!! xxo Happpyy Hallowweeeeennnn

Carmen said...

Everything is so beautiful and exquisite.

Happy Halloween!

Hehehe cackle cackle

Karen Cole said...

Wow....my first time here. What a beautiful place!

Great Halloween post, Sandra. I love how you wove the story together with the collectables...woohoo what a witch!

Di Overton said...

What charming collections. I have never had such an eventful Halloween. Here in the UK we don't really do much. I'm exhausted

K.Winch said...

Your blog is enchanting.. thanks for stopping by Junking in Georgia and leaving a comment..my little blog is one month old today.. I will be visiting you often in the future..

Miss Maddie's said...

Sandra you are one great storyteller!!Have a Happy Halloween!
Susan

Kimberley said...

Lucky Wanda to live in such a lovely place!

What a fun story.

Thanks for stopping by Tallulah House :)
Kimberley

mental mosaic said...

Happy Halloween! Thanks for stopping by my blog, and pleased to meet you. :)

JulieZS said...

Go Wanda! Happy Halloween!

PandorasButtonbox said...

Happy Halloween!!!!!! I love all your lovely Witches!

Britt-Arnhild said...

What a lovely story!
Thanks for visiting my garden blog and leading me here.
I have bookmarked you :-)

Carolyn said...

What can i say .... i was blown away by it ! You have some really gorgeous things !
Happy halloween !

Cre8Tiva said...

have we danced yet...hope you having a ghoulish day...blessings, rebecca

Janet said...

Sandra,
Thanks for stopping by my new blog today and introducing yourself. I loved Wanda and I will be back to visit. Toodles,
Janet

girl_gone_thread_wild said...

Oh wowza, your beauty overfloweth! I feel bewitched by you! ~Monica

Fiona said...

OOh Wanda you hussy!

Happy Halloween!

Christine L said...

Vitrine: A glass display case. How positively ingenious for that wee witch to know how to get out of it at opportune times. Do tell her that I admire her greatly!

Christine

She Who Flies said...

Great post! Thank you. Halloween fun and blessings to you!

Chris said...

Oh, I'm so glad to see your site! Thank you for visiting mine. I have seen your work in the magazines and books I read over and over, and as a newbie, I find them so beautiful and inspirational! I'm bookmarking you right now!
Happy Halloween,
Chris

Paul-ene said...

Happy Halloween ...and thanks for sharing your Halloween FUN!

Have a great Halloween Night!

flyinamber said...

I like your post,I like your Wanda..
Happy Halloween,Sandra!

Birdie said...

I'm glad Wicked Wanda doesn't live at my house. She scares me!
Happy Halloween

somepinkflowers said...

love that pumpkin bikini girl!

:-)

i brought you
some eye-of-newt fudge
in honor
of the Blog Halloween Party!


dance on...

mosaic queen said...

Enchanting pic and story!!!
Happy Halloween!!!!
Muahahahahaha!!!!!
Michelle

Jill said...

Oh boy Batman!!!!
Way wicked!!!
Tee hee!
Happy Halloween!

giggles said...

Wickedly wonderful! Happy Halloween, love your shrunken pumpkin too...hilarious!

Peace Giggles

Sheila said...

Isn't it a wonderful party..!
I hope you are having as much fun as I am..!
Happy Hallowe'en..!
xo

Susie Q said...

Wicked Witch Wanda is bewilderingly bewitching!
Loved it!
Happy Halloween!
Hugs,
Sue

vivian said...

trick or treat! loved your halloween story! be careful of that witch.. we wouldnt want anything to happen to you!
happy halloween!
vivian

turquoise cro said...

CAWWWWWWWWWW CAWWWWWWWWW!!!
HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Isn't this a FUNDERFULL Party???!!!

Scarlett said...

I wondered why Wicked Wanda did not show up at my house today, I see your treats were better than mine.

Thanks for stopping by my cottage.

I love the story about the aged pumpkin. So cool.

Stephanie said...

Ohhhhhh! What delights Wicked Witch Wanda has to share!!!!

Bejeweled said...

Wanda is quite the stylish witch!

Have a Happy Halloween!!!!

The Lone Beader said...

Boo! :0

Dorian Fletcher said...

Love Wanda's "breastplate"! Happy Halloween!

Sandy said...

Love your story! Thanks for stopping by. Happy Hauntings!

Sandy

Tricia Samsal said...

what a fun story! thanks for sharing. Such imagination!
Tricia S.
www.vintagebliss.typepad.com

Leslie said...

Yeah girl, I hear you!

Gillian @ Indigo Blue said...

What an amazing Halloween post!
xo
Gillian

Naturegirl said...

((((((((HAPPY HALLOWEEN)))))
I just flew in on a witches broom!
I am having a blast visiting all the
(((GOULS))) in Bloglandia!

Woo Hoo that green eyed lady Woo Hoo
witches hugs and bats NG

Janet said...

Great story! I'll keep my eye out for her!

cindy said...

She is delightful and full of mischief. Happy Halloween.

luckyducky said...

Your idea of bloglandia Rules...
happy halloween

Jenn and Jacqui said...

Hi Sandra, simply enchantingl, so enjoyed this post! Happy Halloween Sandra! Jenn and Jacqui :)

Mary Anne said...

Very bewitching !!!! Love the story and pictures!! (and thanks for visiting my blog!)

Happy Halloween!

Monica said...

OOh Wanda is one cool looking witch, thanks for the fun story and Happy Halloween!

paru's_circle said...

what aweome pieces, yes, i cross stitched it myslef, thansk for visiting my blog

Natasha Burns said...

Happy Halloween Sandra! I really enjoyed reading this, so fun!

Kahshe Cottager said...

So nice of you to drop into my blog and say hello@ It is always nice to see someone new has paid a visit!

I have enjoyed your blog Halloween stories and creations. Imagine that pumpkin still around after all that time and looking more spooky than ever!

You are certainly very talented and creative! Hope you had a Happy Halloween!

YesBut said...

Hi Sandra
What a fun site - glad I've found it.
And such quirky interesting images.

Mockingbird Hill said...

What a great story...Wanda is wicked! Thanks for stopping in to see me...the Bloglandia Ball was a blast!

See you next year!

Cassie

ShabbyInTheCity said...

Muy caliente Wanda!!!

Maria said...

Happy Halloween!!! Love the story.

Angela said...

Wonderful post! Love the story! Thank for stopping by my blog! *HUGS*

Elisa Giammarino said...

Sandra is at her bewitchingly best, spinning her imaginative tales. You capture my attention and make me feel like a kid reading a bedtime story!

Jo Anne Owens said...

What a great blog with wonderful photos! Sorry to have missed you on Halloween...it took a long time to get through to everyone! Hope you had a great time!

I really like your pincushion "ladies" too...I have been thinking about starting up a collection of them and now I definately want to after seeing yours!