I'm throwing a vintage Halloween party. Sort of.
I don't know if I've ever done this on my blog before and I feel a little silly about it.
But I have to confess. I'm lying to you.
Well, not lying lying.
It's just that this whole post is what I will call a "fantasy vignette". I had a bunch of vintage looking Halloween stuff in my dining room, but it looked a bit weak, so I added some items as if I were having a little party.
I did not have a party. Your invitation did not get lost in the mail.
It's all a ruse to make my photos look more festive.
So enjoy my faux party now that I have ruined any pretense whatsoever that it was real 🙂
BTW, the problem with a faux party is that you have food left over.
I will need to find a way to eat 6 caramel apples in the next week or so before they go bad, because I am the only one in the house here that even remotely enjoys them.
And my limit is normally one every other year.
I feel a cavity coming on. I guess that's what I get for lying to you.
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If you want to get a similar look, I've located some items that are close to what I used, although not the exact same items.
Vintage Looking Cat On Moon Honeycomb Centerpiece
Vintage Looking Halloween Cut-Outs
Black & White Striped Paper Straws
Orange & Black Polka Dot Tablecloth
Jointed Cardboard Black Cat
Orange & Black Honeycomb Balls
Black Cat And Pumpkin Blow Mold
Skull Paper Napkins
Vintage Inspired Halloween Projects
Transitioning Your Porch From Fall To Halloween
ThrifterSisters
If I lived closer, I would have crashed your party.
Love how you hung the honeycomb balls from your light fixture. Now I know what to do IF I EVER FIND ANY!
~Erica
Pam Kessler
Go to Target 🙂 I did find some actual vintage ones at the antique store but they were in really bad shape (like staples holding them together and rips) so I went with the vintage "styled" honeycombs.
Jill
Love your pictures! The cat treat carrier caught my eye and I don't even like cats!
Vickie @ Ranger 911
I'm loving the serving platter with your Orange Crush bottles and the fun drinking straws! If I were closer, I'd take a few of those apples off your hands. Yum! And there's nothing wrong with a fantasy Halloween party. That's coming from a grown woman who plays with sock monkeys.
Carlene @ Organized Clutter
If it were a real party, it would be fun! The Orange Crush is perfect for Halloween staging!
Musings from Kim K.
I love your pretend party, especially with the vintage feel. You really do have some wonderful treasures. With a pretend party you don't have to have the carpets cleaned from all the extra guests. PS. I'm still not sick of caramel apples and I'd offer to gobble up a few.
Sally Kelly
A+ for extra effort.. of course there is the LYING thing to consider. LOL. Seriously though -- love your vintage decorations, and all of the orange and black. Looks great!
Merri Jo
Usually, I really dislike Halloween decor, but your use of vintage decor & clever styling is not just likable--it's adorable!! I would love to eat 2 caramel apples to help you out. Spending time with you & your sense of humor would be just as fun as a party 🙂
Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces
This is so fun, Pam...and if you can pretend you are having a party...I can pretend I'm there sharing those apples! Pinning...
Lottie
Yes, I love your Halloween decor for the party! You've given me some great ideas, as always! Love the Orange Crush and would love to share the caramel apples with you! Yum!
Vintage/Retro Collectables
Looks great! I can help eat those toffee apple! 😉
Ceekay-THINKIN of HOME
Cute! It looks like a great party, if only in pics!
Shara
I want to come to this party! Everything looks perfect. I bet you could make a pie using those caramel apples. Or an Apple Crisp of sorts. I bet it would be delish!
Pam Kessler
Awesome idea, Shara!!! I'm off to Pinterest to check out some new pie recipes.
TracyMB @ Crows Feet Chic
I'm downing one of those Orange Crushes right now with the cute straw and trying to be careful not to drop the peanuts on the floor as I munch on an apple. Love the decor and you'd better check my purse before I leave because I LOVE the little boston terrier with the witch hat!! Thanks for the party!! 🙂
Janice
I love your vintage Halloween decorations! I have a group of Gurley candles lining my mantlepiece which I believe we're popular back in the fifties. They were originally ten cents a piece. Oh, and the witch's hat on the Boston Terrier is adorable!
Debby
It's not too late......I can still come for a real party. Love the dog's at. The Orange Crush is perfect. I might borrow that. Love it all.
Okio B Designs
Oh my gosh, funniest post ever! Love it and love your Halloween touches. I'd love a caramel apple right about now. Oh, and some orange soda. =) Coming over from Between Naps on the Porch. How have I not been following you all this time????????
Jeanine
marty (A Stroll Thru Life)
Oh my goodness, this is all fabulous. I love the silver tray with the crush, what a great choice for the party. Such great decorations. Thanks tons for linking to Inspire Me. Hugs, Marty
carol
very nice party if I would have been there. Seems like it was a lot of fun putting it together. All my favorites and then some.
Anonymous
Well, I just had a spooktacular time at your party, thanks for "inviting" me! The decorations are awesome, and those caramel apples were so good it was scary! Let's do this again next year....Happy Halloween to you! Sheila from Kinmundy, IL
susie @ persimmon moon cottage
Your Halloween party decorations are so cute! The Pumpkin Head trick or treater is a cutie and so is the little dog with the witch hat on. "Real" party, or not, everything looks really festive. Good luck with the candy apples. When I was a kid, I always liked to gnaw off as much of the caramel and nuts as possible and leave most of the apple behind.
TARYTERRE
What a marvelous idea. LOVE it. Everything looks festive, indeed.
Olive
It is marvelous Pam. I love the straws and ORANGE CRUSH. xo, olive
Melinda
Love the fauxness of your party!
Great fun.
M : )
Shabby chic Sandy
Invite the neighbors and make it a real party--it looks so festive!
Maria Elena
Beautiful Halloween display! I would love if you stop by and link up this wonderful post to my party which is live now! Hope to see you there! http://mariaelenasdecor.blogspot.com/ Hugs, Maria
Laurie Dickson
I LOVE your style!!!! I love it so much that I will forgive the lies! Those lies sting, but I am willing to do that for you! Wow, what can I say I would kill (not really) to come shop your place! Gonna go pin like a mad woman, cause that's what I do when I love something! xo
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Looks like FUN! Now you'd better invite some friends over 🙂 Happy Halloween!
Lynnie @ Vintage Gal Style
Very cute, I love vintage too and the Halloween vintage décor is just perfect.
Hugs, Lynnie
Vanessa
I love the cool cats. It's great and you are ready for a party.