Halloween decorating . . .

It's October 1st . . . which for me ~ means that it's time to begin decorating for Halloween!  

I find inspiration for my decor in specialty stores and gift shops that showcase seasonal decor and design, at festivals, and in photographs from my favorite magazines. I have always had an affinity to Halloween decorations that possess a "vintage" or "nostalgic" look and feel. I appreciate the deep, rich colors and the eerie art designs typically seen on these vintage pieces or replicas. 

Where do you find inspiration? As we enter this Halloween season ~ I hope that you find the inspiration you need to create a home . . . a gathering . . . an entry . . . a table . . . a setting . . . that is reflective of your creativity and passions.   

. . . and most importantly . . . have fun while you're 

decorating for Halloween this year!!

Halloween inspirations . . .  

~ welcome ghosts ~

cottage magpie

~ vintage honeycomb table centerpiece ~

~ hang and display vintage candy cones ~

johanna parker

~ welcome Halloween with garland ~

pottery barn

~ fill the space above your table 

with Halloween inspired honeycombs ~

~ layer your treats using cake stands ~

martha stewart 

~ paper crepe garland ~

~ mason jars filled with Halloween candies 

and topped with small decorated pumpkins ~

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~ pumpkins decorated with hand-made felt masks ~

~ painted vintage cans filled with Halloween candies ~

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~ simple mason jars turned "pumpkins"

by simply using orange paint ~ 

martha stewart 

~ miniature spider pumpkin ~

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~ add a candle and candy corns to an old mason jar ~

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~ hand-made candy corn paper cone ~

~ filled with nostalgic candies ~

candy favorites

~ apothecary jars filled with candy and displayed ~

~ batty branches ~

delish

~ pumpkin chandelier aglow ~

~ plenty of ravens perched atop ~

~ stack of glowing pumpkins ~

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~ simple masks make these pumpkins special ~

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~ hanging lanterns ~

~ vintage ceramic pumpkins 

line the center of this table ~

~ gauze . . . a unique table dressing ~

~ simple wood crates for seating ~

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~ barren tree filled with visiting crows and friendly pumpkins ~

the lazy peacock

~ pumpkin on display ~

~ cake stands highlight special Fall treats ~

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~ eerie . . glowing pumpkins and gourds atop Spanish moss ~

martha stewart

~ add pumpkins of all colors and textures to your tabletop ~

pottery barn

~ pumpkin atop berries and urn ~

country living

Happy Halloween!