a chic table for halloween

Halloween is working its way into the tablesphere... 

Just a little touch of black-and-white brought in with transferware plates, gingham napkins and a vintage embroidered table runner is all I need here.  

Here’s a look at my dining room this week and you can catch a glimpse of my kitchen too. I love owls, especially this time of the year, and I found these two recently while thrifting.  

The small owl oil painting on the side board is my favorite purchase of the month at only five bucks! It fits in perfectly with the décor fall in the dining room.   

Edible fall flowers like calendula and pansies planted in a soup tureen brighten the whole table. A few of these blooms can easily be tossed into a salad as part of a festive fall meal.

Fall décor is fun, but I wanted to infuse a little spookier October vibe to this table. My good friend Laura spotted this amazing table runner while we were out thrifting one day. It’s SO PERFECT for this table. 

I paired this runner with classic black and white gingham napkins and vintage amber glassware for that sparkle that I just love! Did you notice the fun napkin rings? I love how they match my chandelier from World Market! 

  

Mismatched black and white transferware plates complete this chic Halloween look for the table. Even the trees on this plate have a spooky shape to them, and simple gold flatware works impeccably at each place setting.

For me, it's all about 

owls, bats, glittery spiders 

and vintage Jack-o-lanterns! 

🎃 

What’s your favorite way to decorate for Halloween? 

ciao! fabiana 

Shopping info on table accessories: 

Chandelier:  Whitewash Wood Bead Chandelier

Napkins: Black & White Check Napkins

Napkin Rings:  Wood Bead Napkin Rings

 Flatware:  Gold Cutlery Set

Placemats: Round Raffia Placemats

Plates, Glasses, Table Runner: vintage

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a simple apple wreath for fall

This apple wreath is so easy to put together and makes quite a statement at the front door. I started with a simple circular twig wreath from the craft store, and embellished it with just three simple things. 

You may have seen this fun fall DIY in the Autumn 2019 issue of Country Sampler Farmhouse Style on page 85. 

All I did was secure a layer of Spanish moss to the bottom part of the wreath as a foundation for the apples. I then used 18-gauge wire to attach miniature apples to the wreath.  

You’ll probably need wire snips or pliers to cut the wire. To finish off this look, I tucked leafy stems of Nandina from my garden in between the apples to soften the look. 

You can use any delicate leafy plant from your yard or the flower shop and add your own spin to this look.  

And speaking of apples, my recipe for "Apple Walnut Chocolate Chip Blondies" also made the pages of Country Sampler, but this time in their Autumn Decorating issue. It’s still available in stores until November 18, so you’ll be able to find this yummy recipe in that issue on page 110.

My friend Sharon shared this recipe with me years ago, and gave me permission to share it with Country Sampler. It's a keeper that's been handed down in her family for many years and hails from her home state of Massachusetts.

You won't believe how incredibly moist these these blondies are with the chunks of apples that are interspersed in each bite. And the addition of chocolate chips and walnuts makes this the perfect fall treat!      

A while ago, Country Sampler put together a group of twenty “Around the World” holiday treats on their website. You can check it out here, and don’t miss my entry for Italian Pignoli Cookies. Made with almond paste and pine nuts, these cookies are out of this world! I make them every Christmas for friends and family.

ciao! fabiana 

If you get a chance, check out my "Tablescaping Essentials" page on the Amazon, showcasing my favorite picks for setting a beautiful table. 

  

When time is of the essence, I turn to Amazon for one or two day delivery. They have so many amazing holiday table top items to offer! And I'm constantly updating this page with my new favorites. 

You can check it out here, at “Tablescaping Essentials”*. 

  

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