So this isn't your idea of a Halloween costume. Duly noted.
But a stupid, half-assed attempt at a costume isn't exactly what you had inmind, either.

You Know What I Mean?

Dear Fayza: Now that Halloween is Whore-O-Ween, do I have to be a slut tocelebrate?

Michael Parkes has "taken over" one street in the Windsor Park neighborhood,revamping several houses with his signature style that looks to the future andpays homage to the past.
Michael plays with a lot of shapes and volumes when he redoes a house, making itboth look brand new but still stay true to the neighborhood's style, too.
Michael doesn't skimp on quality—or materials, as seen in all the great choicesfor this house at 1319 Westmoor Drive.
Michael says he's not a business; he remakes houses that really need it, as seenclearly in the before photo of 1319 Westmoor Drive.
When you see what these homes used to look like, as seen in another before of1319 Westmoor Drive, you really understand the influence Michael's having on notjust individual homes, but on entire streets, neighborhoods and the city as awhole.
With a background in art and production design, Michael really considers thewhole look of the home, including the yard and how it's viewed from the street.
You can see that Michael really cares about these properties and the people whowill one day live in them by how much attention to detail he shows absolutelyevery corner of each house.
Even when his touch is subtle, he's still able to effect a great change, like inthis modern spin on a Tarrytown bungalow.
His work is certainly bold and modern, but it's also warm, livable andaccessible.
More proof that he considers the entire composition—yard, lighting, art and all,when he remakes these homes.
You won't find boring interior treatments in his homes; he really includesunique and personal furnishings, materials and built-ins to give each home aone-of-a-kind look.
He also has a reputation for creating homes that are ripe for relaxation andrejuvenation.
This Corona Drive home shows how even his more simple remakes still create a bigimpact and work well within the neighborhood.
The point at which Michael feels each project starts: when he strips a home backand then begins to re-imagine it.