Witches' Ball

 

I've created a number of Halloween stories over the years, but somehow there's never been a witch involved. So when Ann Blevins, editor of Halloween Tricks & Treats, approached me with the idea of creating a witches' ball, I was eager to explore new territory. 

I had the luxury of complete creative freedom and we shot it in my home (that's my cat, Lucy, in the title photo), which means that it was chaos for a few days, but also that I knew exactly what I had to work with. The pale green of my living room inspired the accent color throughout the story, and my very old house lent a little atmosphere to an otherwise clean setup - which is exactly how I live, mixing old and new.  

I've included just a sampling from the feature. You can find the rest in the magazine, which is available on newsstands now, or in digital form through Zinio if you want it right now (see link below). I hope it inspires you to gather the girls together and cast a few spells of your own.

 

These invitations look harder to make than they are, thanks to pre-pleated ribbon and a downloadable template. 

Witch leg toppers are a cinch to make with striped straws and witch shoe cutouts.

 


What appears to be a bubbling cauldron of bones is actually a cauldron holding treat-filled favors for guests. But during the party the bones do double-duty, serving as a centerpiece for the table.

Photos by Brie Williams

Click on the magazine cover to find the issue on Zinio:

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Comments

[Suzonne]

Thanks, Shannon! It's amazing to me how often the simplest of ideas turn out to be your most successful ones. If only I got those simple ideas all the time! Ha!

[Shannon {A Mom's Year}]

So clever! How do you come up with these ideas? My girls will love the cupcakes!

Yes I do agree that it's fairly unusual for orange to make its way into my Hallow's eve party night decorations, unless it's for a customer or a kid venture.

[Suzonne]

Thanks, Olga! It's one of my favorite combos. In fact, it's pretty rare for orange to make its way into my Halloween decor, unless it's for a client or a kid project. But lately, I'm loving the idea of orange and white. Kind of fresh and fun without the black. Perhaps next year...

[navyblueshoe]

Love, love, love it!!! Really like the pale green, black & white. Very modern and elegant take on traditional Halloween colors.

[Lisa]

love it, especially the kitty & the witch leg cupcake toppers! i'll definitely seek out the issue on the newstand & look forward to seeing your home in it.

--Lisa