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Tasteful Halloween Decor
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Your decor should be
sophisticated yet never minimal. Simple linens and dishes in the
Halloween color palette express a more adult ambiance than the
typical kid-centric party supplies. Try incorporating a few fun and
playful elements to spark conversation.
Graphic black-and-white plates
and trays are the highlight of an autumn vignette. Affix them to
the wall with
Fun-Tak adhesive.
Use silk flowers to create an
unexpected (and long-lasting) centerpiece. Choose daisies and
marigolds or other flowers in shades evocative of fall foliage,
and, using wire cutters, trim the stems to an inch and a half long.
Then insert the flower heads into a Styrofoam ball to make a
densely packed sphere.
A versatile decoration, these floral ornaments can be used to add
punches of color throughout the room. Vary the size of the
Styrofoam balls, mix the type and color of flowers, and tack on a
nylon loop for hanging. Suspend them from a chandelier, or hang
them over the dining table at differing heights. Make variations
that are appropriate for other holidays – your
imagination is the limit.
Whimsical broomstick place cards
will give guests a lift. Paint a dowel black for the broom handle.
Fold strips of raffia in half and attach to the handle with a piece
of string. Cut looped raffia ends to create bristles. Write guests'
names on pieces of ribbon and hot glue to the handles.
For more decorating ideas, keep reading
Halloween Table Decorations.
Get more ideas from these books...
Country Living Pumpkin Chic: Decorating with Pumpkins &
Gourds
Halloween: The Best of Martha Stewart Living
Haunt Your House for Halloween: Decorating Tricks and Party
Treats
Related Links from Country Living
Simple Halloween Crafts
DIY Costume Ideas for Kids
Unique
Pumpkin Carving Ideas
Make Autumn Sweets & Treats
Throw a Pumpkin Carving Party
Reprinted with permission of Hearst Communications, Inc.
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Posted by Jezabel Fri Oct 17, 2008 6:44am PDT
It looks more like autumn decor than Halloween but I did not click on the link so I might be corrected.
But hey, Halloween is really the only holiday when you can decorate in total cheese style and get away with it (although Christmas comes close) and you have an excuse to not wipe off cobwebs for a month.
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Posted by Agnes Fri Oct 17, 2008 4:41pm PDT
agree that this looks more autumnal... but it's definitely classy. Thanks for the ideas
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Posted by vixenvena Fri Oct 17, 2008 7:30pm PDT
How are black and white tacky plates Halloween? Where are the skeletons and witches and cobwebs? This stuff is all pumpkin themed.
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Posted by SilverFlower123 Fri Oct 17, 2008 10:27pm PDT
Actually these pics give me more a feeling of Thanksgiving, after Halloween has passed, but they are cute in their own way.
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Posted by Karoline P Sat Oct 18, 2008 8:17am PDT
I think this is a beautiful, classy way to decorate for Halloween....it is able to be kept up for a longer time (through Thanksgiving) without looking like a child's classroom- it looks more like in the Home and Garden magazines. Since my husband's family is against Halloween and trick or treating, this is a good way for me to still get my holiday decorating in for our son and I without the pagan aspects (that I used to love!). Thanks for the ideas!
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Posted by Sissy Sun Oct 19, 2008 11:26am PDT
I agree with the others this is more of a Thanksgiving decore.The table setting with the broomstick looks like Halloween. All are very nice and I will most likely use them!Happy Holidays to all!!!
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Posted by gwyn Mon Oct 20, 2008 7:25am PDT
Wheres the "scary stuff". Its halloween not pumkin day
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Posted by NYjam Mon Oct 20, 2008 9:41am PDT
Halloween is about skeletons, witches, cats, jack o lanterns not "classy" theme. You really have to be uptight not to want to decorate for halloween and make a boring decor like this.
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Posted by Nonia G Mon Oct 20, 2008 10:02am PDT
Beautiful, Iam doing my kitchen in B/w But having trouble finding B/W Toile. But love this and send in more great pics.
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Posted by Mmgirl Mon Oct 20, 2008 1:02pm PDT
Halloween is awesome! Stop trying to glam it up. I like the dark gothic scariness of it. Witches, vampires, and skeletons all the way. My cube is currently decorated in spider webs, fake spiders, and plug in jack-o-lanterns. Now that is Halloween decor.
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