Halloween planning is in full swing over here and this year I am completely head over heels with the idea of a creepy but elegant dinner party. It’s just a little more unexpected than traditional party styling – absent are the bright orange pumpkins and more obvious horror props. Instead, opt for the sophisticated colors of the Victorian era – deep wine, purple, and pewter. Add some understated spooky props, like a simple skull under a bell jar or some antique framed medical diagrams. Or go with a Day of the Dead theme, injecting bold colors with sugar skulls and flower arrangements, while keeping the rest of the palette dark and moody. Your dinner party will be the talk of the (undead) town!
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