The temperature dropped this week in Austin, and I’m already getting in the mood for my favorite night of the year! Jenn here, proving that Halloween decor doesn’t always have to be kitschy or gory. This year, I set out to create a “pretty” Halloween tablescape — for inspiration, I looked towards Morticia Addams (played by Angelica Huston in my beloved childhood favorite Addams Family movies). I had fun imagining what Morticia’s table would look like if she were hosting a dinner party. I like to think that her decor would be dark and eccentric, but undoubtedly elegant. See more after the jump…
I paired an antique silverplate champagne coupe with inexpensive amber glassware from World Market. Morticia would know that the strange orange liquid is really just apple juice, but she wouldn’t tell you that. She’d rather watch you squirm.
The vintage tin plates were found at a local antique mall. The price tag said “tin gothic plates: VERY old”. Perfect! I finished off Wedesday’s place setting by tying a black velvet ribbon around antique silverware by Reed & Barton.
The floral arrangement was really fun to create. We had some beautiful flowers from Ash over at The Byrd Collective for a past project, and I actually let that arrangement die for a couple of weeks and then added the black twigs and and silk roses to the top. Voila! You’ve got something pretty scary.
Now that we’ve got some spooky tabletop inspiration, it’s definitely time to start thinking about costumes… While it’s going to be really hard to top pinata girl, Chanel is already cooking up another DIY costume idea to reveal for this year… I can’t wait!
I love this party, still classy yet a perfect Halloween bash.
Thanks, Ali!
Oh my goodness, you’ve found the spooky sweet spot: A party that’s festive and Halloween–like but still chic and glamorous (and not disgusting)! I will definitely be using these images as inspiration when I invite friends over for the holiday—thanks for sharing 🙂
xox
Erin from Food & Femininity
Thank you so much, Erin! I love Halloween so it was fun to style!
Love it! Where are those pretty napkins from?
Thanks, Ashley! The napkins are from World Market: http://www.worldmarket.com/category/kitchen-entertaining/table-linens/placemats-napkins.do
Thank you!
Oh là là! I love this… Simply gorgeous! Fantastic Jenn!
Thanks, Jacqueline!!!
Looks great!! Very classy and yet Halloween appropriate!
xo Andrea
Wonderful and Marvelous
Thank you, Andrea! Mission accomplished. 🙂
Both elegant & a touch of dark floral fun…
a sure way to get the “spirits” flowing! I think
you just uncorked some great ideas!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Thanks, D!!!
Absolutely mouthwatering set up! I adore the shape of the silver plates!
Thank you, Yelle. I couldn’t believe when I found those plates… I thought they totally looked like something the Addams would have had! Hopefully I’ll find a way to use them again… maybe for a medieval or fairy tale theme.
OH I LOVE THIS SO MUCH. I can’t even tell you enough. Bravo!
Aww, thank you so much, Dana!!!
Thanks for this great post – I love the styling and the breakdown for possible re-creation. Photos are really good.
Thanks, Lori! We worked hard to get just the right spooky lighting. If I were hosting this party full out, it would definitely be all candles!
I think this is my favorite Halloween styling ever! I love the retro glamour feel. Fantastic job!
Thank you so much, Sarah! I love Halloween, so your comment made my day. 🙂
Bravo Jennifer! I love every bit of it and love the alternative to the traditional pumpkin decor. My husband’s birthday is on Halloween so if you can figure out how to work a birthday cake in next year, I’d greatly appreciate the advice 😉
Thanks, Amy! I had so much fun with this shoot that I’m definitely already thinking about what to do next year. A cake would be a really fun challenge… thanks for the idea!
Wow love it beautiful Halloween styling
Thanks, Rowaida!!!
I love when my flowers are used for a different project-brings a whole new “life” to them! Great job! xo
Thanks, Ash! I feel like we definitely got maximum use out of that arrangement! They were beautiful in all stages.
Where did you get the candle sticks from? I really want to find them.