Inspiration Board: Dia de Los Muertos

While I love Halloween, I really REALLY love the holiday that follows most closely on its heels ~ Dia de Los Muertos. I know that may sound morbid, but, seeing as its my birthday (hello, triple scorpio), and my favorite band of all time is Oingo Boingo (of Dead Man's Party fame), I can't help but love this bright, festive holiday that celebrates death and rebirth.

I love honoring my ancestors with an altar filled with flowers (usually marigolds), pan de muerto, and mementos. I love feasting on Mexican fare, creating sugar skulls, and dancing the night away. 

Here's a mood board to get you started on your own Day of the Dead Celebration. I usually do this party with a large buffet so people can mingle, lots of upbeat music and of course a pinata.

Check out AZCentral for a great history of the holiday. And click mexonline for a wonderful pan de muerto recipe. Here's page of Mexican Appetizer recipes to get your kitchen going and a place to order sugar skulls or try here if you want to make your own!

top row: sugar skull apron, papel picado, fun skull art

second row: Paper & Cake's perfect Dia de Los Muertos Party Kit, cool Dia invite, sweet felt skulls

bottom row: more papel, gorgeous skull charm (great favors? si?), and yes, more sugar skulls