Not So Spooky Halloween!

Not-S0-Spooky Halloween is a trend that fits any style!  All ages can enjoy the sweet whimsy and colors in all palettes representing the season.  Today I’d love to share some tabletop fun with plenty of holiday flair combined with elements of early fall.  You can mix and match just about anything for Halloween…no rules!  Grab what you may have on hand and just have fun.  This cheerful table is a blend of everyday dishes, thrifted finds, a little DIY, and goodies from the house & garden!  When planning festivities, never fret about perfection…this holiday is best displayed when it’s NOT perfect!  This also helps takes the stress out of entertaining and allows you to simply enjoy time with your family & friends.  My tips for easy entertaining?  Keep it small, try a potluck, and let what you already have guide the decor theme!   Let’s take a peek at some sweet inspiration for your holiday table…

halloween dining…not-so-spooky style!

garden blooms, unpolished silver, everyday dishes and some grinning jack-o-lanterns come together to make a happy table…

non-traditional color in the flowers gives a nod to late summer…

but you can bring a touch of spooky by adding dried grasses & moss.  an easy way to give a summery bouquet some holiday vibes!

grinning ghouls

smiling jack-o-lanterns are anything but ghoulish and this table has plenty of the happy fellows!

a little DIY with metallic spray paint and baking soda gave a rusty look to these dollar-section finds!

DIY tip:

a fun way to give plastic pumpkins an update is with metallic spray paint.  you can find almost any finish at the big box stores.  this look was achieved by sprinkling baking soda over the tacky paint and repeating 2-3 times, brushing off the excess powder in between.  the color used here was rusty metallic…so half the battle was in the bottle! and outdoor moisture will allow the soda to continue to “patina” for an authentic look!

wooden jack-o-lanterns from a deconstructed garland make a fun & inexpensive plate detail…

i used a flea market find to hold one of my favorite decorations from the house.  it creates a halloween vibe without any creep-factor!

delicious details!

pumpkin spice mug cookies will be delightful to dunk in warm cider!  it’s always lovely to add edible “decor” to your table!

sandwich cookies topped with truffles make the sweetest mini desserts…

i filled the pots with candy and topped them with the treats!  another example of using what i had on hand…

the little pots of goodies scattered about did double duty as table decor too!

natural elements…

most of us buy pumpkins and mums to decorate out outdoor spaces.  be sure to let them work for you when you entertain too…

by gathering them altogether for your celebration, you can make a bigger impact…

just tucking them into bare spaces will add all the holiday color you need!

enjoy the whimsy of season…

in not-so-spooky halloween fashion!

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