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Not So Spooky Halloween!

October 4
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Not-S0-Spooky Halloween is a trend that fits any style!  All ages can enjoy the sweet whimsy and colors in all palettes representing the season.  Today I’d love to share some tabletop fun with plenty of holiday flair combined with elements of early fall.  You can mix and match just about anything for Halloween…no rules!  Grab what you may have on hand and just have fun.  This cheerful table is a blend of everyday dishes, thrifted finds, a little DIY, and goodies from the house & garden!  When planning festivities, never fret about perfection…this holiday is best displayed when it’s NOT perfect!  This also helps takes the stress out of entertaining and allows you to simply enjoy time with your family & friends.  My tips for easy entertaining?  Keep it small, try a potluck, and let what you already have guide the decor theme!   Let’s take a peek at some sweet inspiration for your holiday table…

halloween dining…not-so-spooky style!

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Coffee and Doughnuts…for Halloween!

October 14
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Coffee and doughnuts are a yummy treat on any morning…but it’s super easy to dress them up for Halloween!  And I don’t know about you, but I often crave a cup of coffee for an afternoon pick-me-up! And now that it’s getting cooler, a warm toasty drink never sounded better! So no matter what time of day you’d like a warm sip…invite your “ghoul-friends” over for a festive “coffin” break!  I’m sharing some fun paper goodies for just such an occasion.  Just grab some simple treats from the bakery, get the coffee percolating and enjoy some holiday fun on the patio!

it’s time for a coffin break!

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Mini Pumpkin Topiary DIY

October 7
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A mini pumpkin topiary is such a fun and easy thing to create!  Not only is it a darling decoration, but it would make a fantastic gift for your Halloween-loving peeps!  I’m sure you’ve seen larger versions of stacked pumpkins & gourds in urns on front doorsteps.  Inspired by the big ones…this mini variety is easier to handle while crafting, inexpensive, and will be a unique addition to your holiday decor!  Let me share how simple it is…

 pretty little pumpkin topiaries!

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A Pumpkin Centerpiece DIY

September 9
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A pumpkin centerpiece is such a lovely thing to create for fall and even Halloween.  It’s such a simple craft and you can find lots of goodies in the farmers markets and craft stores to make something that is unique to you!  The best thing about this DIY project is that you can keep adding or removing elements that will allow you to enjoy your creation now and through the upcoming holidays!  I published this post as a guest blogger last year and really want to share the easy details here at Giggle Living for this season.  This is such an easy project and has elements of elegance making it really versatile for the seasonal fun!  Let me share the simple steps…

a pumpkin centerpiece…the soft side of spooky!

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Four Festive Ideas for a Halloween Treat Table!

October 17
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A Halloween treat table is one of my favorite ways to celebrate the holiday with my family or friends!  And can you believe that the countdown to all those frightful festivities is getting shorter already?  Tricks & Treats are just around the corner!  So today I’d love to share some really easy ways to whip up some darling goodies and decorations that will make all your favorite ghouls & goblins grin!  Even if you don’t have a  boo-bash planned, these ideas are so simple that you could make an after school snack feel like a party.  Let’s get started…

decorate a halloween treat table…four ways!

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Halloween DIY Decorations!

October 5
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DIY decorations are so much fun to create at any time of the year…but there’s something about Halloween that makes them extra fun!  I think that this holiday is so whimsical and lighthearted that even a novice DIY-er (like myself) can let their creativity shine with easy projects that have plenty of wiggle-room where perfection is concerned!  Recently my husband and I joined a supper club and I’m dying to host a small soiree this month…so holiday touches will be mandatory for my table!  Let me share some of the decorations I’ll be using…and I’ll show you how to make them too!

set a halloween table in diy style!

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Hint of Halloween!

September 26
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We are officially into my favorite season…fall!  I just love this time of year so much!  It’s a season that hangs onto summer during the day but gives us touch of that crisp, cool air at night.  It offers bountiful harvests of apples and pumpkins and splashes the countryside with vivid color bursting from the trees!  We indulge on baked goods and hot apple cider, participate in tailgates, and bundle up on stadium seats!  Then there’s also that fun little thing called HALLOWEEN!  But unfortunately, all these wonderful opportunities of the season also make it seem to go way too fast!  And since I love this season so much, I just want to enjoy each and every second of it!  With so many school activities and autumn events making life hectic, I decided a couple of years ago to start my holiday decorating at the end of September.  I know this may not sit well with some…even I really would prefer to wait until October 1 to haul the holiday boxes from the attic!  But, to keep my sanity AND fully enjoy the decorations of the season I’ve begun to add some hints of Halloween to our home.  And as the boys get older, I don’t feel the need to decorate with EVERY holiday item we own…I’ve learned over the years that just because we’ve got it doesn’t mean I HAVE to use it!  Each year I can pare it down a bit, pick some current favorites from the storage bins, and on occasion add something new…but keep it simple and fresh!  Today I’d like to share with you how I used old and new items on my mantle to start the holiday season off with a colorful bang!

October is just around the corner…

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“Batty” for Halloween!

October 2
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It’s officially October!  The sky has a different look about it and the breezes are becoming a little nippy…this can only mean that it’s time to go all out with holiday decor!  I rarely wait until October to begin a little of my Halloween decorating…but once the calendar flips it somehow seems o.k. to go all out!  And even though I love Halloween, as my kids have gotten older I find it’s easier to decorate without having to haul out EVERY Halloween decoration we own!  When they were little they would notice if “Mr. Bones” wasn’t hanging in the same tree, or if each and every paper bat made in class wasn’t prominently displayed!  But now it’s easier to simplify my displays…’cause we all know that what goes up eventually must come down!  I was totally inspired by the Halloween photos I shared of the darling decorations created by my mom’s friend…and I went a little batty this year!  And since we have a real bat that pays our back yard a visit each night…it seemed fitting for the holiday.  Take a peek at how I let my home take Halloween flight!

simply batty…

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