JJ, I have lots of dust too!
I went looking for a book on the halloween postcards yesterday and came across one on the Vintage halloween items you mentioned. Really cool stuff!
I only have one Dept. 56 house, I'm not sure of its name but it is one from the Scrooge collection and there are little people inside that dance. I love it! Maybe this year I'll get another, they really are beautiful. A little expensive, but worth it.