Showing posts with label Halloween. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Halloween. Show all posts

Thursday, October 27, 2016

A Guest Halloween Setting

With Halloween approaching, I must confess--I didn't put up my decorations this year.  I know, not like me, but it just seemed to get here before I knew it.  So today, I am showing my cousin's decorations (actually from last year, but don't tell, no one will know the difference) and they look quite cute. 

This cute little cupboard is all decked out for the big night.  When Halloween is over, she merely turns the jack-o-lanterns around so the faces don't show, and they are just pumpkins, which can go on until after Thanksgiving!

 This beautiful fall arrangement sits on her round table in the living room.
The dining room sideboard is decorated with fall leaves, mercury glass pumpkins, and a cute little witch. 
 The centerpiece on the table makes a stunning presentation with lots of gourds, pumpkins, leaves, etc.
 The fireplace mantle is all lit up, with orange, purple, and green lights, a fall garland, and other Halloween decor.  The wreath on the mirror is adorable.
 The mercury glass pumpkin reflects the light, which in part is due to this mirrored tile.  Cute little votives!
 With six grandchildren, she always seems to have great help from one of the girls!
This is a closeup of the arrangement from the dining room.
 A jack-o-lantern dressed up for the occasion.
And lastly, an old vintage book, that was hers when she was a little girl!  Man, that thing must be ancient! (LOL)

Time to peace out.  I'm thinking ahead to Christmas.  Thanks for stopping by!  If you haven't seen my Halloween post, A Ghoulish Setting, click here.

Happy Halloween!!

Thursday, October 17, 2013

Halloween Tablescape and Decor


The sun is out today and it is a much-welcome change from the rain we have had for the last five days.  I did a little bit of Halloween and fall decorating that I thought I would share.  So without further ado, welcome!
Fall wreaths are challenging on my door, because most of the colors do not show up very well.  I brought in some reds and bright oranges which helped.
The crow and spider add a touch of whimsy...
A black and silver skull arrangement and mercury glass pumpkins welcome guests in the foyer.
The dining room table gets a new runner from Marshalls and
 a couple of new pumpkins from Pier 1.
I can't always take this decorating stuff too seriously, so when I saw these legs with fishnet hose and leopard shoes, I just knew they were coming home with me.  
Don't know if you can see it, but there's a grapevine wreath behind the legs.  The Bad Witch sign sits on top of a little pumpkin.  I added tiny rice lights.  To the left, is my collection of spirits, and to the right is another mercury glass pumpkin on a silver tray.  The battery-operated lights in the silver candlesticks flicker with an orange glow.
A jack-o-lantern is added to a silver bud vase on the server.
A few touches of fall are added to the chest in the dining room.
Flying bats grace the powder room along with
fun fingertip towels.
A scary Halloween tree sits on the island.  It was the only place that was large enough to accomodate it!
 This was a fun project to make.  I used a branch from a tree in the yard spray painted black,
 and I added skulls, spiders, flying bats,
a large sparkly spider web (Michaels), crows, and lots of hanging moss.  
My friend, James, is serving up lots of eyeballs.
A few fun items on a little tray sit on the kitchen counter.
A fall arrangement along with Pottery Barn pumpkins are displayed on the cocktail table.
The mantle is simple in design with just a couple of white pumpkins added to books and tall candleholders, with an pumpkin garland draped over.
I found these cute pillows at a gift shop.
A little haunted house sits on my wet bar with a few scary creatures stirring about.
This witchy woman is the featured attraction on the table.
She is ready for trick or treating!
Starting with a lacy runner from Home Goods, I then used a silver bride's basket full of gourds, pumpkins, and leaves for the centerpiece, and used an orange and grapevine pumpkins to balance the taller pieces.
I found these cute witch bowls at an estate sale, but I'm pretty sure they were originally from Home Goods or TJ Maxx.
I believe these black goblets came from Macy's.
No need to polish the silver for Halloween, I'll wait and do that for Christmas!!

What's Halloween without candy corn??
Happy Halloween!!

Wednesday, October 17, 2012

A Ghoulish Setting

As Halloween draws near, it's time again for a gathering of ghouls!!  Enjoy!!


A word of caution:  photo-intensive post, enter at your own risk!!

Word on the street is that something's cookin' in the hood.  There's talk of a party, and it's got the neighbors buzzing with excitement!
They're coming down from their haunts, and dancing with glee!
The anticipation of a social event has everyone smiling!
Some have been waiting for this...
a very long time!
Some are just hangin' out ...
waiting for ...
an invitation.
The host and party planner extraordinaire has been a bit grumpy trying to tie up all the loose ends...
But things are falling into place...
and final preparations have been made.
The lucky guests are gussied up in their finest...
and are delighted to be attending!!
Some are a bit bashful ...
and a bit intimidated...
but still happy to be attending!
Upon entering, all guests are offered a beverage...
from an extensive selection.
Let's take a closer look...
The table has been set with the finest china and silver...
linens, and ...
crystal.  The ambiant lighting
provides just the right atmosphere.

The entertainment for the evening will be fortune telling.
Would you want to know????

What is that in your seat??
 Night approaches, and all guests are invited to the table...
to dine and enjoy each other's company.
The guests have had a pleasant evening ...
and don't really want to leave.
Tomorrow they will talk about the events of this evening...
and their new friend, who graciously...
brought them all together on this night!
Happy Halloween!!

Stars of the show--
Skull salad plates--Ross
Silver-rimmed china--Elegance by Fashion Royale
Black stems--Macy's
Crystal stems--Cristal d'arques Longchamp
Skull candleholders--Home Goods
Silverplate--Vintage 1925, Alvin
Napkins--TJ Maxx

Please feel free to pin any picture!!