Setting the Table for Halloween

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Today, I am showing you my Halloween tablescape.  I can't wait to show you what it looks like...but first, I am going to start by showing you how I made my quick and easy centerpiece.  I started the centerpiece with a vase of candy corn.  We LOVE candy corn and since it is the theme of the table I just thought that a little candy corn would take the whole table over the top.  I stuck a handful of birch branches into the candy.  (I got my birch branches from my favorite florist, but you can take a pair of clippers to the backyard and use what you have.)  I love the birch branches.




I cut various colors of ribbons in to six inch pieces.



I tied the ribbon to the branches in various places to make the whole thing fun and interesting.




Viola!  I just love it how it turned out.

Now for the tablescape.  A few weeks ago I ran across this fabric.  I instantly knew that it would be the inspiration for this year's Halloween tablescape.  I love it and the kids got a kick out of it too.




Orange place mats and white plates go on next. 

I also picked up this fun plaid fabric at the store to make into napkins.  I love how they turned out.  Surprisingly, I do not own Halloween inspired napkin rings.  Do you?  Anyway, I am just going to use a bit of yellow curling ribbon as my napkin ring.  Cheap and easy.  :-) 




Viola!  I love the way it turned out.  I tied the napkin off center so it did not look like a bow tie. 

My little helper added the silverware and cups.  Now it is time for a whimsical little party favor. 

I have these fun little glasses that sort of remind me of the shape of candy corn.  I also found these colorful chocolate gems in candy corn colors.

Start with a handful of white gems in the bottom of the glass. 

It's starting to look so good!

Now it's time for the centerpiece.  I am using some cute little white pumpkins along with some mini pumpkins from the farmer's market.

And finally, the centerpiece...

I always try to design a meal to go with my tablescapes.  

Our Halloween Menu:

Caramelized Carrots 

{So delicious and the color is perfect for Halloween!}

Squid Ink Pasta, Garlic Butter and Bay Scallops

{Squid Ink Pasta is so dramatic and lovely and what would Halloween be without a bit of garlic to keep the vampires away?}

Halloween Cupcakes 

Have a Safe and Happy Halloween

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I am linking to Tablescape Thursday at Between Naps On The Porch and On The Menu Monday at Stone Gable.