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Food and Fun Oct 19, 2012

A Spooky Haunted Forest Party For Halloween

"Halloween is one of my favorite party seasons.

by Kate Stahl

"Halloween is one of my favorite party seasons. From the delicious Autumn flavors and creative spooky dishes to the cute kids' costumes, the cool weather and exciting atmosphere make for a perfect celebration time," says Lyndsey Taylor of LuLu's Party Designs. "But since we just rounded a party corner at our house (three Summer birthdays and a gender reveal for our baby on the way), we had to really think budget this year for Halloween." By incorporating her new Haunted Forest Collection of paper party supplies and reusing old props, Lyndsey was able to create a spooky party with adorable details that thrilled her little monsters. Keep clicking to check out this inspired and affordable Halloween party.

Source: LuLu's Party Designs

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Halloween Oct 29, 2011

Have You Visited One of These California Haunted Houses?

Have you been the victim of a haunting?

by POPSUGAR Home

Have you been the victim of a haunting? More people than you'd think can relate a ghostly encounter in the dark hall of an old home. Interest in haunted houses never fades; we've been telling ghost stories for thousands of years, and ghosts keep popping up in literature and movies as well. To celebrate this spooky Halloween week, let's take a tour of some of the most haunted hotels and homes in Sugar HQ's home state of California.

The Robert Louis Stevenson House in Monterey

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Inspiration Oct 10, 2011

10 Haunted Mansions For the Ghost With Swanky Style

Some ghosts just have it good.

by Diana Nguyen

Some ghosts just have it good. Instead of the run-down shack or the colonial cabin, these ghosts have chosen (or not) to dwell in an exorbitant afterlife — complete with several acres, vintage decor, and hidden pathways to haunt. There are plenty of alleged haunted houses and mansions in the country to pick from, but I've rounded up 10 mansions, whose size, art and artifacts, and historical significance make it the place to frequent, living or not.

Hannes Tiedemann House (The Franklin Castle)

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Halloween Oct 07, 2011

Guess the Scary Movie House!

If you're like me, you can't resist the impulse to cover your eyes during the scary parts — or 90 percent of the time — while watching horror films.

by Diana Nguyen

If you're like me, you can't resist the impulse to cover your eyes during the scary parts — or 90 percent of the time — while watching horror films. However, scary movie buff or not, I do notice the delightfully macabre decor or antique accents that usually appear in the creepy houses and mansions in which the ghost-haunting, attempts-to-murder, or scream-inducing events occur. Now let's see if you've been paying attention. To celebrate the spooky upcoming Halloween holiday, guess which scary movie correlates to the following hair-raising homes.

Readers Share Stories About Living in Haunted Houses

community Oct 29, 2010

Yes, Virginia, There Are Haunted Houses

. . . at least, according to CasaSugar readers, there are.

by POPSUGAR Home

. . . at least, according to CasaSugar readers, there are. Almost 60 percent of you believe in haunted houses, and another 30 percent are willing to believe. Check out some of the stories you shared in the comments:

Lovely_1 wrote, "Weird things used to always happen in one of the past houses I live in . . . one time my bf and I were watching TV in the bonus room and suddenly I could hear water running. I walked down the hall, (which included like five stairs) and the bathroom sink was on full blast . . . weird, I think so!"
An anonymous reader shared, "My roommates and I in college all saw things happen around our house. Literally things would lift of the ground/counters etc. and move across the room."

Continue reading haunted house stories!

Poll on Whether Readers Believe in Haunted Houses

Halloween Oct 13, 2010

Do You Believe in Haunted Houses?

I've never seen a ghost, but I know that some houses I've been in definitely feel spooky.

by Elka Karl

I've never seen a ghost, but I know that some houses I've been in definitely feel spooky. Whether it's simply poor feng shui or actually spirits that are spooking me is anybody's guess. However, some of my friends swear that they've seen ghosts in houses they've lived in. Have you?

Halloween Oct 29, 2009

CasaSugar Readers' Haunted House Stories

This past weekend, I asked readers to share their stories of haunted houses that they've heard of or lived in themselves.

by POPSUGAR Home

This past weekend, I asked readers to share their stories of haunted houses that they've heard of or lived in themselves. Some of the stories gave me a chill up my spine, while others told of more benevolent spirits. Hear readers' ghost stories when you check out the slideshow.

Source: Flickr User hill.josh

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Halloween Oct 24, 2009

Open House: Have You Ever Lived in a Haunted House?

Back in college, I lived in a creaky, spooky Victorian with three housemates.

by POPSUGAR Home

Back in college, I lived in a creaky, spooky Victorian with three housemates. One February night, when all three of my housemates were out of town, I heard creaking on the stairs outside my bedroom. The creaking wasn't random — it sounded like footsteps. As the creaks ascended each stair, I held my breath, wondering if there was an intruder. When I finally summoned my courage, I peeked my head outside the door. No one was there, and there was no sign of entry. My housemates later told me that they'd heard similar footsteps when they were home alone.

Now, I'm not saying that the house was haunted, but it was a spooky experience all the same. I don't know if I necessarily believe in ghosts, but I certainly don't rule out their existence entirely.

Tell me, have you ever lived in a haunted house? Do you know anyone who has? What's the spookiest story you've heard about a haunted home?

Source: Flickr User traceyp3031

Nicolas Cage Nov 04, 2008

This Just In: Nicolas Cage Lists Two New Orleans Properties

Prolific real estate investor Nicolas Cage is on the loose on a wild selling spree.

by POPSUGAR Home

Prolific real estate investor Nicolas Cage is on the loose on a wild selling spree. Cage has already put his Las Vegas, Bel-Air, and Rhode Island properties on the market, and today we have news that he's listed his two properties in New Orleans. According to WDSU and Real Estalker, Cage has listed his historical property (shown right) in New Orleans's French Quarter, the most haunted home in the neighborhood, in addition to a Garden District mansion. The haunted home, known as the LaLaurie House (which I wrote about here), is listed for $3.9 million, $400,000 more than he paid for it in April 2007. To hear about the other property and see photos, read more

celebrity homes Nov 07, 2007

Nicolas Cage Owns a Haunted House

Now that we've "fallen back" into the dark, I thought I'd share some grim celebrity trivia with you.

by POPSUGAR Home

Now that we've "fallen back" into the dark, I thought I'd share some grim celebrity trivia with you. While flipping through a photo gallery of haunted "murder" houses at This Old House, I learned that Nicolas Cage is the proud owner of the most haunted house in New Orleans' French Quarter, which he bought for nearly $3.5 million. The house was built in 1832 for Dr. Louis Lalaurie and his sadistic wife, Delphine, who legend has it, violently tortured and murdered hundreds of slaves within the house.

As for the hauntings, there were many reports of paranormal experiences between 1837 and 1932 in the house. In 1920, one resident reported: "There were no other families living here and one night, on the third floor, I saw a man walking carrying his head on his arm." In 1932, the house was being used as a furniture store, and it was reported that the owner "first suspected vandals when all of his merchandise was ruined several times, covered with a foul liquid filth. The owner waited one night with a shotgun, hoping to catch the vandals in the act. When dawn came, the furniture was once again ruined. He closed the place down shortly thereafter."

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