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The witching hour is almost nigh…Halloween will be here before you know it! I’m always looking for new ways to use my existing party decor and incorporate a few new pieces for a whole new look. With some help from Oriental Trading, I did just that! It’s easy to find lots of great inspiration to create a spooky chic Halloween table, perfect for a ghoulish dinner with friends.

You can never go wrong with a classic black and white palette with a few pops of color…

You can never go wrong with mood-setting candlelight. I love a candlelit table and I’ve been collecting holders for tealights to pillars for a while. My tip, purchase items after the holiday when they are marked down.

Animal skeletons are hot this season and I had plans to glitter this great cat skeleton. But then, again, I felt it would make it too pretty. It is a skeleton after all, so I left it unfinished. Tucking in a few dark flowers like blood red roses or hydrangeas are a great way to add texture and a soft contrast.

At each place setting, welcome your unfortunate souls to join in on the fun with sequined masks. They are going to look fabulous when everyone is wearing them in a group photo!

Make your deadly dinner intentions known with a chalkboard tombstone menu!