I’ve conjured up a Halloween centerpiece replicating a witch’s collection of oddities for casting spells, hexes and curses.
It’s one of 21 seasonal settings included in this year’s Halloween Tablescape Hop hosted by my blogger friend, Rita of Panoply.
To set the tablescape scene, I’ve styled four theme elements; a spellbound Halloween centerpiece, place settings with holiday tableware, black napkins folded into the shape of a witch’s hat, and the chandelier decorated as an enchanted owl nest.
Most of the Halloween decor pieces — and all of the tableware —came out of attic, basement and kitchen cabinet storage. Additionally, I spent under $16 in total at Michaels and Dollar Tree for a few items to fill in the Halloween centerpiece and embellish the light fixture.
Creating the witch’s vignette was lots of fun, but time consuming! It took awhile (and many trips up and down the stairs) to gather everything together. Then I arranged and rearranged until styling the centerpiece into the finished look I envisioned. Join me for a spell!
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Welcome my pretties to the not-so-secret gathering place of dish addicts and those who like to style tablescapes for family and friends. Although, it’s pretty scary following our hostess Rita’s vintage-inspired apothecary and laboratory setting! Isn’t it spooktacular?
Into the Dark Woods: It’s a Hoot!
Deep in the dark, dark wood, a small coven of four witches has convened to mix potions in anticipation of Halloween.
Overhead, some errant magic unintentionally spellbound a trio of owls watching from the trees above
Regular readers know I often decorate the chandelier to extend the centerpiece and tablescape theme.
First, there was Hilda the witch who crashed landed above the Eye of Newt, Spooky Halloween Tablescape. Or my most over-the-top, Jaw Dropping Halloween Chandelier, where Mr. Bones perched himself in the light fixture for the Spooktacular Skeleton at the Feast Table. Last year, feathery bats flew over the Gone Batty: Black, White & Purple Table.
Decorating a chandelier is quick and easy, but photographing it for the blog is always a challenge. Day or night, there’s either glare from bulbs, or sunlight coming in from the sliding glass door and windows. Plus, it’s difficult to get a “clean” shot, without background “visual noise.”
Elevating the Spooky Scene
This year’s chandelier styling began with a new, five-foot length of black branch garland (Michaels). To create the owl’s spooky nest, I simply draped it around the six arms of the light fixture.
Starting at the ceiling, one of two black leaf garlands was weaved through the center of the light fixture. The second is laid over the more substantial twig garland.
Decorating Tip: Before decorating a chandelier, cover the bare tabletop with newspaper or plastic. Open the tightly wound length of twig garland outside and shake — it sheds quite a bit when first unrolled.
Perched at the top of the fixture is the smallest (about 6″) owl (Joann Fabrics several years ago).
The trio were purchased at 70% off and packed away for a future Halloween project. I liked the black owls’ haunting coloring and golden-eyed stare.
Originally, I planned to incorporate the owls into a Halloween centerpiece with black pumpkins purchased at the same clearance sale.
But, I went another direction and styling with the DIY Eerie, Elegant Black Pumpkin Decor. Instead, the pumpkins were part of a Halloween Gothic Glam Table.
Fast forward to this year, and I thought the owls would be perfect as lookouts for the spell casting, hexes, curses and conjuring taking place in the Halloween centerpiece bellow.
Each is quite lightweight and easily perched on the chandelier and twig garland. They are secured to the light fixture with clear, plastic-wrapped wire. That eliminates any risk of the owls nose-diving into the Halloween tablescape below.
Trio of Enchanted Owls
Did you know a group of owls is actually called a parliament? My threesome encircle the chandelier at varying levels, so that you can see at least one owl from the front hall, kitchen or family room.
About a third of the way around the chandelier from the tiny owlet at the top, sits a medium-sized (roughly 8″) black owl.
Positioned facing the entry hall is the largest of the three owls; measuring about 10″ tall. He’s the leader of the enchanted parliament.
Hoo Goes There?
The large owl is casting a rather suspicious eye at newcomers. Or, maybe he’s leery of what my Scottie dog, Whiskey, is up to below?
While setting last year’s Gone Batty Halloween Table, the then puppy jumped up and snagged the lacey spider web topper. As a result, one of my four Wiccan Lace pattern dinner plates broke when it hit the tile floor! That necessitated the purchase of more dishes (Replacements, Inc.) in time for Halloween.
While most witches have a black cat as a familiar, I have a Scottish Terrier causing mischief lol!
So rather than using a tablecloth that would hang over the edge, I covered the round glass table with two lengths of khaki green gauze (Michaels several years ago). It’s the same material used on the mahogany table in the dining room for the adult-themed, Haunted Halloween Hallows Tablescape.
Conjuring a Halloween Centerpiece
Next, I started to build the witch’s vignette in the center of the round kitchen table.
To begin, I placed a tall, lidded jar (Home Goods, usually holds ribbons) full of Styrofoam skull heads and straw.
You might remember the skulls when they hung from the Jaw Dropping Halloween Chandelier over the Skeleton at the Feast Table?
Or, to embellish napkins on the Gothic Glam Table & Skeleton Napkin Fold?
Working from the middle of the Halloween centerpiece outward, I placed the three tallest elements first.
Behind the jar of skulls, is a clear cylinder vase filled with skeleton arms and fingers (Dollar Tree last year).
When I pulled the vase out of storage it was dusty. Instead of rinsing it off, I left it that way — as I did the other clear glass items used in the vignette. I figured the smoky look suited the scene. However, all the faux spider web throughout was added after I finished styling the Halloween centerpiece.
Eye See You
The third tall element in the Halloween centerpiece is a candlestick with a black velvet finish. It’s topped with a large, all-knowing eye.
I bought the candlestick along with black owls and pumpkins several years ago, but the eye (Michaels) is new.
Spellbound Vignette
Inspiration for the spellbound theme tablescape, came from this cardboard book box (Dollar Tree this year). I also grabbed the rat, bat and spider skeletons used in the Halloween centerpiece on the same visit.
Everything else in the centerpiece I shopped my house. That includes the little white votives, skull on the stand, spider potion bottle, and red-eyed rat.
On the Gothic Glam Table, the rat was wearing one of my vintage rhinestone earrings! He was convorting with Stella, the Silly Skeleton Posing on Elegant Table. Another year, he sat on the lap of Mr. Bones in, DIY Halloween Skeleton Decor: It’s a Scream.
Witch’s Collection of Oddities
Moving to the right of the Halloween centerpiece, a rat skeleton hugs a bottle of poison, while a black spider lurks above.
Further around the vignette is a bird skeleton in a cage, first shared in Skeleton at the Feast.
Climbing down the birdcage is a large skeleton spider amidst all the webbing. Below him, a small dome lid covers a jumble of small bones.
Next to it, a large skeleton hand (Dollar Tree this year) palms a bottle of poison.
Captured in a lidded cupcake stand are a trio of ghosts — one of whom seems to be appealing for release.
Nearby, a skeleton bat is hugging a bottle of Zombie Juice. Behind him is a skeleton candle, black roses with eyeballs, and another spider trapped under a smoky glass dome.
Magical Lighting
Finally, weaved around the entire Halloween centerpiece are a strand of mini lights. It helps add a little magic to the scene, which is especially effective at night.
Hidden inside the spell book is the battery box for the lights. All I have to do is open the cover to easily switch the lights on or off. Magic!
Place Settings Fit for a Coven
For the witches’ small gathering, I decided to keep the four place settings simple. Oval plates (William Sonoma years ago) depict either a snake, raven, skull, or bat.
I have two of each design for a total of eight dishes. Although difficult to layer into a stack with other round or square plates, I often use them to serve hors d’oeuvres or desserts buffet style.
Black handle flatware and smoky black stemware (Dollar Tree) are well-suited for a Halloween table setting. Last year, I used some of the same stems to make DIY Spooky Painted Glasses as guest favors for the Gone Batty Halloween Table.
Smoky Brew
Centered above each plate is a min black cauldron, which serves as a place card holder.
The smoky potion is just faux spider web — my favorite DIY Halloween “special effects” lol!
Lastly, are black napkins folded into the shape of a witch’s hat. As many of you know, napkin folding is one of my favorite ways to embellish a table setting theme — cackle, cackle!
Hats Off at the Table!
There are two basic techniques for folding a napkin into the shape of a witch’s hat. First, is one that resembles a paper origami fold and lies flat on a plate. It’s a great choice when using plain dishes that have no center design.
However, I prefer the style that stands upright. Not only does it not cover up the Halloween figures of my plates, but adds some dimension or height to the table settings.
Witch Hat Napkin Fold
To fold the napkins, I followed a two-minute Rada Cutlery YouTube tutorial. There’s only three steps to transform a flat napkin into a witch’s hat — fold napkin in half and half again, roll into a cone, and turn up the bottom edge (like joining a pair of socks). My first witch hat napkin was an instant success!
But, I struggled somewhat and was frustrated getting the other three napkins to hold the hat shape. Curses!
So, after several unsuccessful attempts with the hat collapsing (she’s melting lol!), I slipped a plastic spider ring over the tip to hold the shape. For a children’s party, the rings would also make a cute table favor.
Part of the reason the fold wasn’t holding, was the slippery nature of the rayon napkin fabric. Since I preferred the look without the spider ring for my adult Halloween table, I decided to try again. After all, the first napkin fold was still standing upright. Hmm, had someone cast a nasty hex on me?
No Magic Necessary
In the video, it’s hard to see the instructor rolling the napkin into a cone. That’s when I realized one important direction that wasn’t explained — roll the cone from the bottom edge up. Apparently, I had been doing just the opposite on the folds that collapsed.
My pretties, the witch’s hat really is an easy napkin fold — it just takes a bit of practice to get the knack of rolling the cone at the right angle and tightness. No magic wand or incantations are necessary!
Tricks & Tips
Here’s my folding tips to accompany the video:
- Heavier, stiffer fabric holds it’s shape more easily (although my rayon napkins did work out in the end).
- After folding the napkin in half, and half again, position the folded edge at the top; furthest away from your body.
- Roll the napkin into a cone by starting with the fabric edge closest to you.
- Next —if using a spider or other napkin ring — pinch the point of the cone to slip it on .
- Turn the fabric at the wide end of the cone inside out to create the hat’s brim.
No two free-standing witch’s hat napkin folds will look exactly the same. I like it that way. Which do you prefer, with or without the ring?
Another fold that would have fit with all the skeleton parts in the Halloween centerpiece is the super simple femur bone used on the Spooktacular Skeleton at the Feast Table. But, I wanted to try something new, and this is the 25th fold I’ve incorporated into a tablescape.
Depending on your table theme, consider the pumpkin or mummy fold for Halloween. See those and other ideas at Napkin Folds for All Seasons, Holidays & Occasions.
By the way, by changing the napkin color fabric to red or green, the witch’s hat fold can also be used on Christmas and St. Patrick’s Day tables as elf or leprechaun hats.
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Recently, we traveled to Hoboken, NJ to celebrate our eldest son’s engagement to darling V, and for the two families to meet and get acquainted. There were family style meals at Persian and Vietnamese restaurants, an escape room adventure in NYC, and more!
One group outing was a drive to the Hudson Valley for The Great Jack o’ Lantern Blaze. It’s located near Sleepy Hollow, of headless horseman fame! Come back next week for a spell, and walk through the amazing 7,000 carved pumpkin experience with me at Jack O’ Lantern Carved Pumpkin Festival.
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Debbee, You’ve created such a spooky, fun table and centerpiece! I love that you left the dust on your vase when you retrieved if from your dungeon, aka, storage area. Your chandy decorations are always spooktacular and I love your parliament of owls. Your all-knowing eye is super creepy with those eyelashes and I always enjoy seeing what napkin fold you’ll conjure next! As always it’s a treat to join you at the table and hop with you. Happy Tuesday! 🎃🧡
Ahh thanks Mary! Who knew that dust could embellish a centerpiece lol? I know you’re partial to owls, and I love the ones you’ve shared in past posts (especially the ornaments). Not sure I’ll be conjuring any “new” fold shapes, as I may have run out of options. But, you may see the witch hat napkin transformed into an elf or leprechaun hat on an upcoming holiday table.
Debbee, such a wonderful spooky table! I really love those owls and the black leaves and nests in the chandelier. It gives me something to think about for future Halloween tables.
The witch hats turned out well and make that finishing touch at each place setting! Happy October to you 🙂
Thanks Rachelle! I was so happy to rediscover those owls when pulling Halloween decorations out of the attic. With a year off for foot surgery, I had forgotten I had them. After the initial “huh?” when folding the napkins, I’m so pleased with how they look.
Debbee, you created a perfectly haunting tablescape with so many fun details–from the eerie owls to those witch hat napkins. (You reign as the creative napkin queen!)
Thank you Cecilia. Instead of a crown, the napkin queen prefers a witch’s hat for Halloween lol!
Wow, wow, wow – where to begin? The owls are fabulous, love the napkin fold and the WS dishes (our WS closed last year and I miss their holiday dishes!). Lots of clever details and HOO wouldnt enjoy the spookiness of sitting at this table? Happy Halloween
So glad you enjoyed my table, chandy and napkin fold Patti. I’d be so bummed if my WS closed! We live just 5 minutes from the Galleria, and I love to “stalk” WS, Pottery Barn and other stores for end of clearance deals. That’s how I got the creature plates.
Debbee! Your owl chandelier is stunning as always. Your really have such a talent for creating the most creative Halloween tablescapes! Such attention to detail makes for such a beautiful table. I bet your friends and family love to come to dinner at your house to see what you have put together all the time. I needed that witch hat napkin tutorial for my bewitching black and white tablescape! I will be using that in that future. 🙂 So fun to be in this blog hop with you.
Really appreciate your generous compliments Karin — thanks! My table settings, seasonal decor and parties is what earned me the nickname “Queen of Theme” from friends and family. I do go a little crazy and over-the-top once I have a theme vision, lol! Let me know how the witch hat fold turns out.
Always entertaining Debbee…and I always look forward to your newest napkin folding tutorial. This witch hat did not disappoint. i remember the ‘little dog mishap’ last year and I am so glad you did not have a repeat this year. 🙂 I have always loved owls and don’t know if you know it but the little burrowing owl (which resemble the owls in your lovely owl nest) are an endangered specie here in the Cape. One cannot remove them from one’s property until nesting season is over AND you put up $25,000. 00 for relocating them. BUT they are so cute as they are only about 8 inches tall. One day one of the burrowing owls flew to my fence and he and I had a little talk about how cute he was …but don’t even think of making yourself a new home in my yard please. LOL I think he got the message because he did not fly back to my fence after that. Always a pleasure to hop with you and see your new contributions.
Oh my goodness Kari, $25,000?!! Eeks, now that is scary. I’m surprised that once the owls make a home they don’t continue to return to the same place. Wonder what impact the hurricane had one them?
From the parliament in the chandelier down to the cauldrons with smoke effect, your Halloween arsenal has been out to great use again (my collection has begun, oh dear). So many cool things can be had from Dollar Tree, and you must either get there very timely, or your DT is just that fabulously stocked (or both?). Love the hand and the book from this year, and I did see lots of great bony things there this year. I remember doing a napkin roll a couple years ago and accidentally ended up with witches hats. I think yours look great. Those plates are great, and trick the eye in appearing circular vs oval. Lastly, the ghosts under the cloche – LOVE. Thanks for bringing the spooky details to the table, and I’m looking forward to your Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze.
Yes, in recent years I’ve tried to refrain from buying much new stuff (especially pricey, breakable plates) to add to my already large Halloween collection. But DT, even with the price increase, continues to offer inspiration and low cost this and that’s. I do go early Rita, and sometimes visit three stores to get the quantity I need. Found I can style low-end with more expensive items to carry a theme. Those ghosts were originally in a potpourri mix. It’s the first time I’ve used them in years, and they are my favorite part of the centerpiece too.
Yikes, spooky creepy for sure!! The black owls hovering above the table, the cobwebs, spiders and skeletons, it doesn’t get any scarier than that! You know I love your creative napkin folds, and the witch hats look fabulous {I like the spider ring}. Plates, flatware and very ghoulish centerpiece, wow, it’s all totally macabre Debbee! Very Haunting!!! I’m glad I’m looking at this on a sunny day 🙂 Thanks for the Halloween fun!
With the boys grown men and an empty nest, I leaned in on a more “dark” spooky theme to go with the WS plates. I usually alternate years between lighter, funny themes and spooky. Jenna, I’m thinking using the inexpensive spider rings would work particularly well for a buffet setup with the napkins (the better to hold them together my dear!). And, maybe the bright purple, orange and green ones for fun.
Debbee, spooky is an understatement! From the chandy parliament of owls down to the table centerpiece is frightening fun!! I always look forward to your napkin folds, they never disappoint. The WS plates are perfect for your theme, but I never remember seeing them. The smoky potion is so much fun. I bet your guests will be spellbound over this table.
I like to alternate between fun to eerie Halloween table settings each year. I’ve also tried to limit myself to purchasing new tableware due to storage issues. So, styling those tables means reworking mostly what I already have. Those WS plates must not have been popular, in that I was able to grab 8 on clearance, and they only offered the pattern one year. I love ’em — although the snake, not so much!
Debbee, You always have some wonderful ideas to your tablescapes. All the wonderful details and special effects like a bubbly cauldron. All of the textures and the creepy critters and dark colors really make me feel like I am among the witches stirring up some potions and casting spells. I love your use of black owls hanging above the table with their chilling stare. There is so much decor that gives me a chill down my spine. Your witches napkin fold is perfect for your table and really captures my attention along your use of webbing and your choice of a striped tablecloth. I could use a swig of that zombie juice lately. Happy Halloween
Thanks so much Marsha! I’m always a little nervous that some will find the spooky factor too “dark.” But, raising two boys who love Halloween, snakes, bugs and monsters I leaned in. There actually isn’t a tablecloth under the green gauze. What you’re seeing through the glass tabletop is the striped fabric of the chairs, and maybe the black pattern run. I am pleased with the combined effect though.
Debbee, I always love to see how you decorate your chandelier. This time did not disappoint. The owls are precious, and that centerpiece is so spooky! The witches hat napkin fold is so cute, and those plates are adorable. My kids would have so much fun at this table. I know that your guests will love it! Happy Halloween!
I do like to go “vertical” and frequently decorate the chandy over the small round table in the kitchen. It was fun “rediscovering” the owls in storage. Happily, the witch hat folds are still standing! Hoping the look of the table isn’t too dark, and can appeal to kids of all ages.
Debbie, I’m partial to decorating chandeliers so I so enjoyed your Parliament of Owls nesting and watching everyone at your table. I also really enjoyed that you had another great napkin fold. I will be trying the witch’s hat and appreciate the additional directions. They will be a big help. The tablecloth and netting are perfect as a background for all the fun Halloween elements. Happy Halloween!
I decorate the chandy so often, it looks bare to me when it’s not lol! Glad you enjoyed the owls Lynne! I first tried them as a centerpiece but they overwhelmed the small round table. Let me know how the hat shape napkins turn out for you!
Debbee, how spooky and eerie everything is. The owls look fabulous on your chandy. I love dressing chandeliers.The WS plates are perfect. That witch hat napkin fold is so perfect. Creepy critters and skulls make this table so spooky. The smoky potion is so creative. A table perfect for Halloween entertaining. always a pleasure to join you.
Thanks Linda! You and I both love carrying a table theme vertical to include the chandy. It’s fast and easy, but I admit it can be awkward reaching up and over the glass kitchen tabletop. And, with a limited number of seasonal and holiday specific rings, napkin folding allows me to carry the theme further. Now I have an “arsenal” of folds I can reuse, depending on the occasion.
Gorgeous Debbie! Loved everything about it but I’m always excited to see what you will do with your chandelier. The owls nest is just perfect for your spooky theme! The centerpiece is fantastic and I adore your place settings. The witch hat napkin folds are fantastic. What a fun and spooky theme you’ve created! Thanks for sharing. Pinned!
Really appreciate your visit and generous remarks Denise! I’m looking forward to sharing it with guests this year — once for wine/cheese buffet style, and then a sit down dinner on Halloween. Hope you have a fun holiday!
Ah Debbee! You’ve done it again. What a wonderfully spooky theme you have created here! The parliament of owls watching from the creepy twig nest in your chandy is perfect! Love the WS plates and I wouldn’t have guessed they were oval shaped if you hadn’t mentioned it. The witch’s collection of oddities including that eye on your centerpiece is just deliciously creepy and the bubbling cauldrons and witch’s hat napkin fold is just the icing on the cake. I love it all and love your creativity! Happy Halloween!
Kim, your are oh-so-kind to say so — thanks! You are the third person who didn’t realize the plates were round from the pictures, which took me by surprise. Must be a trick of the camera lol? When I saw the standing version of the hat online, I knew it’d be perfect for the table, and I already had the black fabric napkins. Without a ring, they easily unfold and go from table to lap without lots of wrinkles or creases. Hope you have a fun holiday too!
This is such a spooktacular table. There’s so much to love, and here are my favorites: I love the chandelier with the owls. They are so cute perched up there! I also love the napkin folds. I thought they were witches’ hats until I read that they’re napkins. The little smoky potion place card holders are AH-dorable. Our oldest daughter will love your tablescape, so I’m sending her a link. Happy Halloween!
Lovely of you to share with your daughter Ricki, I hope she enjoys it and maybe tries the napkin fold. The owls seem to be everyone’s favorites — can’t believe I forgot about them in storage for 3 years lol!
OMG…Deb, you really had too much GHOULISH Fun with this. Loving all the shapes and sizes, and still not swallowing the whole table. Very Cool. Thanks for sharing your wonderful work.
Sandra, it was fun pulling out this and that from my Halloween stash and styling them into something new. I have so much decor and tableware, I really need to refrain from new purchases. Not only is storage a problem, but since Halloween is once a year, I like to recreate/repeat favorite table settings. Usually, I wouldn’t create such a large/tall centerpiece, but I likely will serve appetizers and dessert buffet style, with the chairs removed from around the table.
Wow! Debbee! Your table is over the top loaded with all things spooky! I love the owl’s nest in the chandelier! Your fabulous WS plates are stand alone gorgeously haunting!! Love those!! AS always the cutest napkin fold! It is always such fun to hop with you. I hope you have a safe and fun Halloween 🧡🎃
Yes Ann, I leaned a little more into my Queen of Scream dark side lol! Although it’s an adult setting, I hope the owls help to keep it from being too creepy. I hope to use the hat fold in different color fabrics for future elves and leprechauns.
Wow, Debbee. This is definitely an over the top Halloween tablescape. You haven’t missed a beat. The chandelier decor is amazing. Love the owls and spooky plates.
We are going to be away a lot this month and, so rather than decorating the entire house for Halloween as I normally do, I put more oomph into the tablescape. But, once I get bewitched by a theme, I do tend to go “all in” lol!
Debbee, a visit to one of your holiday tablescapes certainly never disappoints! The owls in your chandelier are just brilliant! Of course, now that I am beginning to get down napkin folds, I am loving your witch hat folds! I will have to try that one! Have a very Happy Halloween!
Thanks so much Chloe. Everyone loves those owls! I’m going to be sad to remove them at the end of the month. Hope you try the napkin fold. After seeing your bats, the witch hat will be no problem.
Debbee, I’m definitely spell-bound! What wonderful details interwoven throughout the table and above it! I adore all the creepy, spooky skeletons, potions and poisons (except the rats UGH). I confess to rarely thinking about incorporating the chandelier into the fun. You have inspired me to give it a try. I’m also doffing my witch’s hat at your napkin folding wizadry. It’s so fun tablescape hopping with you!
The two rats are pretty scary elements, Sandra, but many spells call for “rats tail” lol! I often decorate the kitchen chandy, because the small size of the table doesn’t leave much room for a centerpiece (this one is much larger than I’d normally do). And, the decor does double duty carrying a seasonal or holiday theme across the entire back of the house, and is also viewable from the front hall.
Oh my gosh Debbee! Where do I even begin. Your Halloween table is spot on! Whenever I see your chandelier I always am tempted to change my light fixture to one I can decorate! All of your elements work seamlessly to create one very creepy delight! The eyeballs and the rats are so fun, and soooo extra-creepy! I love the witches hat napkins and really appreciate the accompanying tutorial! I love the plates too!! A spectacularly spooky table!
Maureen, thanks so much for your generous comments and taking the time to visit. When we remodeled the kitchen, I thought the chandy was too bland. But hubby and the designer said every element couldn’t be a “ta da” and compete for attention. They were right! I’m so glad now we went with the neutral gray vs. a rooster or something in black/white. I do have lots of fun decorating it! Glad you enjoyed the napkin fold too.
Debbee, you’ve outdone yourself again! How fun that you and Rita both feature a creepy assortment of “oddities” on your tables this year. I’m loving the chandy with the black owls. And those amazing plates! I love when each one is different. You never disappoint with your creative napkin folds. I think the witch hat is one of my favorites! It’s always a pleasure to hop with you, my friend. Happy Halloween!
Lovely to visit with you again Rebecca! Yes, it was fun that Rita and I had a similar theme, but much different tablescapes. It’s one of the reasons I love our hops — sharing creative styling and ideas. Hope you’ll give the witch fold a try sometime and let me know how it turns out.
You always have the most amazing holiday decor!!! Your table is a work of art. LOVE your beautiful owls! We’d love you to come by on Monday evenings and join in at All About Home.
Wonderful hearing from you Debra, thanks so much for stopping by! I had participated in AAH for a couple of years from it’s onset previously. Hope you have a wonderful Halloween!
I love this tablescape! Great job. I’ll be featuring it today on Crafty Creators as it finally goes live after a few days of internet nightmares! Hope to see you there!
Thanks so much Niki! I’m so sorry about your web issues. I’ve pulled my hair out on plenty of occasions when I’ve had issues with the blog. Glad you were able to get things resolved.