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Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Halloween (2009) Re-Visited

I'm still working on this year's Halloween Tablescape so thought I'd re-post last year's in the hopes that some of you missed it as I was a new blogger then.   
Of course, I will be linking up to Tablescape Thursday hosted by Susan of Between Naps on the Porch.  I'm sure there will be lots of very scary 'scapes to check out!

I started out with more of a "cute" themed table but it gradually changed ....

...into a more sinister 'scape.  I got Ms. Witch last year at the half price sales after Halloween and decided to make her the centerpiece of my table.   She is guarded by two ever-watchful black ravens perched high on some Partylite candle holders.


Mr. Delight helped me set up some different lighting for this shot and I like the effect created on the table.


The skulls that flank Ms. Witch are some I have had
for awhile now.
  I put a tealight inside to give them a spooky glow.

I cut off the black spider in this pic but he is waiting to see what evil potion is being poured into this glass.
  A "possessed" skull is screaming inside the other glass.
 (glass looks dusty but really, it is the lighting!)


I used some black/white swirl plates on black chargers.


The napkins are graced with some lovely cut off witches' fingers.

More light to see what evil lurks....




A closer look at one of the skulls


Are you frightened yet?


Happy Halloween! 

17 comments:

  1. This is lovely and spooky all in one! You create some of the most beautiful tablescapes ever! Your attention to detail, layering, textures and whimsy are simply amazing! I love the skulls in the glasses and your witch is one of a kind! Thanks for sharing with us! *Becca*

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  2. Looks wonderful! I love it! Looking forward to your 2010 table, too.

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  3. Those screaming skulls are creepy...and very effective! This is a great table. I don't have any scary stuff...no skulls around my house. I scare too easily!

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  4. Spooky is the best way I can describe this, Martha. You are very creative...Christine

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  5. Love this tablescape! That witch as the centerpiece is fantastic!

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  6. What a spooky, festive and creative table -- everything looks fantastic!
    Jenny
    www.simcoestreet.blogspot.com

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  7. I just joined blogging a few weeks ago, so I had not seen this post. Glad you reposted it! Those screaming skulls freak me out!!! Great spooky table!

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  8. Oh your table is really neat. I love your witch, your, black tablecloth is gorgeous, and I love your not so scary spiders-they are really cute. What a fun Halloween table!
    Sherry

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  9. Pretty spooky!!! I don't remember seeing this last year, so glad you reposted. I love it!

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  10. Yes, I am very frightened! I'm trying to do a friendly ghost table too, but it does turn sinister so fast! Must be something in the air! Nice lighting effect with help from Mr. Delight! Linda

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  11. Just the perfect degree of creepy. :) You have a great eye for design. Thank you for sharing your amazing tablescape. Cherry Kay

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  12. This table is great!! Very Halloween-y but not creepy. The pumpkins at the place settings are adorable!

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  13. Wow! So many fabulously spooky details! Love it! Can't wait to see this years! Happy weekend!...hugs...Debbie

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  14. DD, I always so enjoy seeing your tables. This one is just wonderfully spooky! I love, love, love your witch! She's simply spellbinding and the skulls add the perfect touch. I love the dishes you used and the black rose laid across the salad plate. You always put so much effort and detail in your setting. Fantastic job and I can't wait to see what you come up with this year!

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  15. Oh my, you are batting 1000. Great eye for just enough. Hard thing to learn...michelle

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  16. Love all the details. Your witch is wonderful. I am amazed at the way you incorporated all the elements and its looks great! For some reason I don't think mine would turn out like yours. Thanks for sharing and for visiting.
    Sandy

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  17. Hi DD,
    I am sorry I haven't been around! Thanks for your visit and the get will wishes!
    That is a delightfully spooky table!

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