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Did you really think we wouldn't go all out for Halloween? Of course, we go all out, typical B&V Style! Check out this picture-laden post full of all the crazy we go into.

Ben Lynn
November 6, 2014

October 31st is often a day where things can get a little silly at the office, it being The Great State of Nevada Day, and all. But, since Matt Hagen was on vacation, we decided to forgo any and all plans to dress up as Poker Table Dealers or Reno Showgirls and instead celebrate the lesser-known Halloween, with costumes, spooky snacks (see below), and other B&V trademarks galore!

A wandering gypsy presents an interior design scheme to a client on Halloween
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A wandering gypsy presents an interior design scheme to a client at the office on Halloween.

Tina is a venerable genius at Halloween snack crafting. It goes without saying that Sara's boozy baked pumpkin cupcakes were beyond amazing.
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Tina is a venerable genius at Halloween snack crafting. It goes without saying that Sara's boozy baked pumpkin cupcakes were beyond amazing.

Here is a sampling of some of the many costumes on parade at the B&V World HQ:

(Clockwise from top left: I was a monarch butterfly with a mullet, Ryan was a Cher-Inspired Gladiator, Robert was Beaker from The Muppets, Brian was a CAD Monkey (architecture joke), and David was Charlie Brown.
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(Clockwise from top left: I was a monarch butterfly with a mullet, Ryan was a Cher-Inspired Gladiator, Robert was Beaker from The Muppets, Brian was a CAD Monkey (architecture joke), and David was Charlie Brown.

Sara was an Interior Designer or Flight Stewardess or Elephant, Krishane (Robert's girlfriend) was Carl Sagan, Jeff was one of the Singers from Abba, and Ryan transitioned into a Homeless Person as the day went on...
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Sara was an Interior Designer or Flight Stewardess or Elephant, Krishane (Robert's girlfriend) was Carl Sagan, Jeff was one of the Singers from Abba, and Ryan transitioned into a Homeless Person as the day went on...

No Board & Vellum celebration would be complete without a little sass point photo...

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Because we're YOUR advocates for great architecture. And of course, a little Pellepeering for good measure.

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Happy Halloween from Board & Vellum!

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