I’ve always found the weeks between Halloween and Thanksgiving a confusing time to decorate. You’re past the black, orange and purple, but not quite to the turkey decorating stage, and you’re definitely not thinking of dragging out the Christmas decor. Enter my transitional Fall table using heirloom yellow and green squash. For me, sometimes it ... Read More about Transitional Fall Table: Using Heirloom Yellow & Green Squash

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Eerie cemeteries, lifeless tombstones and barren trees inspired this Halloween party, where you won’t find a lick of orange or purple. Charcoal, black, silver and smoky gray dominate the color scheme here to transport you to a Halloween table straight from the graveyard. Check out my video from Grateful: This is not decor for a ... Read More about A Magical, Mystical Halloween Table from the Graveyard

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It’s upon us – gorgeous maple leaves; cooler, crisp temperatures; and the return of outdoor entertaining. Yep, Fall is in the air and I’ve got a stunning harvest supper table to celebrate the bounty of the season! Inspiration for this farmhouse table came from incorporating traditional autumn decor, like pumpkins and leaves, but also from ... Read More about Ready for Fall Entertaining? Meet your Perfect Harvest Supper Table

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Need an appetizer for a Halloween party? Start off with Halloween Graveyard Spinach Dip. Here’s one of my favorite recipes, but if you’re short on time, store-bought dip is great too. Costco has a great, party-size spinach and parmesan dip. Top with some chopped parsley for color, a few artfully-arranged Townhouse butter crackers (essential b/c ... Read More about Halloween Graveyard Spinach Dip

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These jack-o-lantern stuffed peppers are quite the treat, and they’ll be the talk of your Halloween dinner party since they’re so simple, yet impressive. I love this main dish because it provides your protein and veggie all in one, so you don’t really need a salad to round it out. This recipe calls for turkey or ... Read More about Jack-o-Lantern Stuffed Peppers

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There’s one thing on kids’ minds before trick-or-treating, and that’s… well… trick-or-treating. So, don’t try to wow them with a gourmet spread of adult foods. Instead, settle for easy-to-grab fruit that’s fun to look at and festive! Here are some great ideas for the best healthy Halloween-themed kid snacks: Alternating green and purple grapes on a ... Read More about Best Healthy Halloween-themed Kid Snacks

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Get in the trick-or-treating spirit by throwing a Halloween dinner party.  Take your menu beyond pizza with these elegant, yet festive Halloween food ideas and for your spooky feast! These Halloween finger breadsticks look super creepy and are sure to please even the most skeptical ghoul. You can make these in a snap. Here’s what ... Read More about Creepy Halloween Finger Breadsticks

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One of the things I love about my little neighborhood is the annual Halloween bash we have at the end of the cul-de-sac. We use our cars to block off the area (totally illegal) and everyone gathers to ooh and aah about our kids’ costumes. There’s a bounce house for the littles, a donut tree ... Read More about Neighborhood Halloween Party: Food Ideas & Recipes

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Who says Halloween is just for kids? Not at our house! While the actual date of October 31 is completely focused around our children, we definitely manage to have some fun with our friends too. Get the adults in the trick-or-treating spirit by throwing a dinner party the weekend before.  Take your menu beyond pizza ... Read More about Creepy, Clever Halloween Food for a Grown-Up Party

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Halloween is such a fun time of year, and it’s is my husband’s favorite holiday! It’s no surprise that we have amassed an alarming amount of spooky fun decorations for the scarefest he likes to create each year. On Halloween night, our oldest son sits motionless in a chair in the front yard while wearing ... Read More about Create a Spooky Fun Halloween Tabletop

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