Deck the Halloween Halls With Vintage Finds From Petaluma Stores

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Haunted Hanging: A vintage chandelier stuns year-round, but can set the tone for your Halloween display. Cover in cobwebs or plastic crows or rats for added awfulness. Summer Cottage Antiques, 153 Kentucky St., Petaluma, 707-776-2873, summercottageantiques.com

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Creepy Dolls: Oh, the ubiquitous headless dolls, well worn from play, finally have a use. Summer Cottage Antiques, 153 Kentucky St., Petaluma, 707-776-2873, summercottageantiques.com

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Old Book Base: Create platforms and levels out of old books. When in doubt, add plastic rats. Summer Cottage Antiques, 153 Kentucky St., Petaluma, 707-776-2873, summercottageantiques.com

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Who are we having for dinner?: Plastic skulls sure look nice inside traditional silver serve-ware. Summer Cottage Antiques, 153 Kentucky St., Petaluma, 707-776-2873, summercottageantiques.com

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Paper Props: More old books to add old character. And yellowing sheet music, with gross prints on them, make wonderfully eerie pictures. Summer Cottage Antiques, 153 Kentucky St., Petaluma, 707-776-2873, summercottageantiques.com

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Skeleton Keys: Again, vintage style, in the context of Halloween, evokes a haunted mansion, which might be entered by one of these keys. Summer Cottage Antiques, 153 Kentucky St., Petaluma, 707-776-2873, summercottageantiques.com

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Pretty Placement: An ornamental concrete planter is a simple and stylish spot for fairy tale pumpkin. Summer Cottage Antiques, 153 Kentucky St., Petaluma, 707-776-2873, summercottageantiques.com

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Simply Old School: Reuse what already exists and embrace your nostalgic side with  vintage pieces. Yankee Girl Antiques, 127 Kentucky St., Petaluma, 707-762-0200, facebook.com/YankeeGirlAntiques

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Refreshed Favorites: Vintage cutouts have been matted against fabric and framed. Yankee Girl Antiques, 127 Kentucky St., Petaluma, 707-762-0200, facebook.com/YankeeGirlAntiques.

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Set the Stage: Use candle holders, gauzy drapes and masks to create a display. Alphabet Soup Thrift Stores, 203 Western Ave, Petaluma, 707-778-4818
 
 
 
 
 
 

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More Nostalgia: Another vintage piece in great condition. From those days when 2-D Halloween decor was good enough. Yankee Girl Antiques, 127 Kentucky St., Petaluma, 707-762-0200, facebook.com/YankeeGirlAntiques