Is Black the new orange?
Well, sometimes it can be and as I struggled to come up with new and different table pieces, I decided to find inspiration from a table I set several years ago.
As I assembled pieces from my stash…I realized I did not have a lot to work with….when I finished, it looked almost identical to my previous table. Yikes!
I came to the conclusion, that I must have the same mind set.
(I do that a lot…I will find a new nail polish and bring it home only to find that I have 3 bottles of that same color…guess I must like that color a lot)
But onward to this table.
You will notice that there is not one hint of orange on this table.
I started with a white tablecloth and topped it with a large remnant of black fabric set on the diagonal.
Nothing is new on my table and unfortunately the black crows (or ravens) are a little worse for the wear, but I used them anyway because the scruffy look only enhances the look.
I’ve always said I don’t like things that frighten…especially if it frightens me!
And that includes anything spooky.
I like happy.
I have never watched scary movies.
I do however like Casper the friendly ghost from the cartoon days of old.
So this table is about as spooky as it will ever get in our home.
My candlesticks are also a little wonky from being stored in my stash…but I still like the look.
The place setting are dishes I have had for a long time and carry out the black and white theme.
Beginning with a white charger, I topped that with the black and white dinner plates.
Using a black napkin, I separated the dinner plate with the dessert plate.
Each dessert plate is different. The one above shows the place setting with a white napkin.
I found black and white harlequin ribbon in my stash and placed it in and among the different elements on the table, including the pointy curved hat in the center of the table.
The black handled flatware with the curled ends are called treble clef but they look like they would be a good addition to the place setting.
At the top of the dinner plates, I used the black water goblets I found at the Dollar store many years ago.
They have been used over and over in various tablescapes.
They join the clear glass goblets at each place setting.
At one end of the table I used a black cauldron and black stemmed spider web wine glasses that carry on the black is the new orange theme.
I used a skeleton hand that used to hold a dip bowl.
The dip bowl was broken a long time ago, so the hand just sits in a curled position waiting for me to find a replacement for the dipping bowl.
We used to have a few trick or treaters at our home but that ended many years ago.
However, our church as a ‘trunk or treat’ that is held in the parking lot and we get hundreds of kids each year.
There are so many cute costumes that the kids wear that our church decided to not only decorate the trunks of our cars, but we are asked to dress up too.
This year we are having a “theme” which includes dressing as Biblical characters and there will be Bible verses to go along with the tons of candy that we will hand out.
So much safer and I believe more fun for the kids.
They don’t have to walk as far to get candy as they would if they were going house to house.
I love looking for inspiration in not only my past posts but also from my wonderful blogger friends;
Rita of Panoply has always been an inspiration to me as she shares her many vintage items.
She has one of those beautiful booths at a Mall in West Virginia, where she and her sisters sell estate items they have found.
I never seem to have time to go to estate sales, but those of you lucky enough to live close to an arts and crafts mall, such as Rita’s…should consider yourself very fortunate if you are into vintage.
I want to thank Rita for getting the Fall Season underway….
I do not know how my calendar has moved so fast to October, it seems we just started the beginning of summer.
Where has this year gone?
“And all at once, summer collapsed into fall” – Oscar Wilde
Perhaps it is just me, but as I get older, time really flies by!
Blessings Always
Ecclesiastes 3: “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens”….
This tablescape is SPOOKTACULAR Kari! I love the idea of using ribbon as a decor accent. So cute!
thanks Laura…for stopping by. I’m not sure I am ready for Halloween…I’m still trying to get over the summer. LOL
Oh my gosh Kari! Those plates! Stunning. Your tables are always so lovely and thought out, and this is no exception! I love the harlequin ribbon, and the crow! So fun 🙂
Thanks Maureen….I love these hops as I know you do too. I hope you are staying warm up North. We had a drop in the temps last evening and I found myself grabbing light jackets and sweaters and looking forward to sitting around the outdoor fireplace with the Captain. Of course the temp was 60-ish…but that is chilly for Florida. LOL Have a wonderful week.
Kari, I think your table is perfection as it! It doesn’t need orange or any other detail. Seriously, this table offers a wonderful vibe for Halloween. I have the same flatware, and once had a set of the dinner plates you have. I gave the plates to my niece a few years ago because she and her friends have a Halloween costume party every year. I felt they would be fun for them to have on hand.
Thanks for sharing this fun table. Happy Halloween!
thank you Sarah for stopping by and leaving such kind comments. How generous of you to give your dishes to your niece and how lovely that she wanted them. I don’t think my family want any of my stash…I seemed to have raised minimalists instead of hoarders like myself. LOL Have a wonderful Halloween.
Kari, thank you for such a sweet shout out. These hops would be nothing without the talent of enthusiasts such as yourself.i do not remember these plates, so yes, black is not only the new orange, but black is classic anytime – as Coco Chanel proved many years ago.
The plates and treble clef flatware are my seasonal favorites here, but those candelabras – especially when lit- add a wonderful drama to it all. The ribbon is a very nice touch woven among your Centerpiece, and I think the hand stands alone (or rather, sits) quite well without the bowl!
Thank you so much for participating in this blog hop!
Thanks Rita…..you do such a fantastic job and make it so much fun. Good Luck with your Mountaineers this season (football and basketball). The last two years the Jayhawks have made a bit of progress on the football field….thanks to coach Leipold….but of course we will probably always be known as a “basketball college” no matter how well the football team does. LOL
Have a great and wonderful Fall.
Kari, LOVE your table scapes…. but I really love this halloween table…. You are so creative, thank you for sharing… Hope you and the Captain are doing well? If I could I would just jump on my broom and come visit you!!! lol love and hugs, Laura
Thank you Laura for your kind comments. I hope all is well with you and Chuck. The Captain and I are doing great…he may even hang it all up next July…we shall see. It is in his blood since he has been a pilot since he was 16 years old. Hugs my dear friend.
Kari
I find a black and white table to be as elegant as formal dressing. It’s the details that make the table, and all the items you added are marvelous! I was especially drawn to the candelabras of scrolling acanthus leaves dripping with crystals. Have a Happy Halloween!
Thank you Sandra for noting the scrolling acanthus leaves on the candelabras! You really pay attention to details. And you are right, black and white is so versatile to be used formal or informally. Have a great and wonderful Halloween.
Kari, I’m sorry to be so late, but I spent the day with my baby brother (75 years old) to celebrate his birthday. He has Parkinsons and it has gotten worse.
Your table is just wonderful. I wish I could do something like that, but I’m not very creative when it comes to things like that.
Hi Sandy
I’m so sorry to hear about your brother. So glad you got to spend his birthday with him. Our prayers are with him as he deals with this awful disease.
Thank you my dear friend for stopping by…AND you are creative sweet lady…just look at your writing skills. Hugs and Blessings Always
Kari, I don’t really like the frightening parts of Halloween. Especially as I get older, I tend to pull further away for the scary bits. Your table is the perfect balance of elegance and seasonal style. The crows look fine to my eyes, and I love the ribbon and plates.
Happy October Hugs,
Rachelle
Rachelle, you are too kind. I tried to get the camera shot at the right angle so the feathers didn’t look quite so mussed. (I even tried a bit of the ole’ spit and polish that I used to do on my kids when we were getting pictures taken or going in the door at church). LOL Have a wonderful and beautiful October.
Kari, Your Wiccan Lace plates are a favorite Halloween-pattern! I loved the different pattern salad plates and remember seeing them years ago. I’m still kicking myself for not buying them. 🙂 Love the candlesticks with the crows perched on them, along with the witch hat and ribbon. As always, it’s a treat to join you at the table and hop with you. Happy October! 🎃
Thank you so much Mary. I am always looking forward to seeing your seasonal tables. Your stash must be huge. I have been running out of room to store stuff for quite some time but I don’t let that discourage me from admiring/desiring more…. especially your contributions. Have a wonderful Fall Season.🎃
Kari, what a fun table. I am not into scary, either. I love the wonky candleholders and all of your black is the new orange theme. I like that each dessert plate is different. I think is wise to use what you have. No one would have ever known, if you hadn’t told us. I love that your church hosts something safe and fun for the children 🧡
Thanks Pam, I think that is one (of my many) faults. I volunteer information that is not really necessary! 🤭
And just last week, in my weekly Bible study, I told the ladies that saying “NO” is a complete sentence. One does not need to elaborate or give excuses. 🤗 😳 I feel like the Apostle Paul in Romans 7:15-17!
I value our friendship dear Pam and wish you and your wonderful family a Happy Fall Season.
Yes, Kari I love having you, a sister in Christ, as a good friend!
Kari, your Halloween table is perfect with the black and white. Love those dishes. I have admired them for years. The candleholders are gorgeous. Your table has all of the wonderful elements of a cauldron, a skeletal hand, a fun witch hat and those awesome spider web glasses. Love your catchy post title. Always a pleasure hopping along with you.
Yes, Linda and I have had those dishes forever it seems. Do you get many trick or treaters? I know you live out a bit…we don’t get any anymore but perhaps it is because we live on a street that does not have little ones. So our church trunk and treat is the only way I can admire all the costumes. Have a wonderful Halloween.
Kari, that’s one fabulous table using everything you have on hand. I love the harlequin ribbon with the lace plates and the black candelabras.
Our church is holding trunk or treat with a hotdog roast tomorrow. We’ve had 400 children in one hour previously. That’s a lot of candy too. One year our minister, who loves to fish, had on his waders and fishing rod with Fisher of Men sign.
Oh Jan, how perfect is that? We should all be fishers of men and good for your Pastor. Your hot dog roast sounds wonderful too. The Captain just went shopping for candy and came home with bags and bags and even more bags! I had to laugh as he kept pulling out candy from a seemingly bottomless bag. Thank you my friend for your kind comments on my tablescape…I really like playing with my dishes and when I grow up, I want to be just like you! Rock Chalk Jayhawk.
Kari, When you have such fabulous Halloween dishes – why buy more!! Those are great!! You have complimented them so wonderfully with all the black and white details. I love the curled checked ribbons and your witches hat! Those crows just add the right amount of scary to a halloween table! Enjoy your Trunk or Treat!!! Have fun!
Thank you so much Ann…I also find that as I get older I forget some of the pieces I have had for years and it is almost like receiving a brand new set of dishes when I open a rubbermaid tub and find goodies. LOL I also like to re-use ribbon and the best part of that is the ribbon is usually cut to size and I don’t have to grab the scissors and do any cutting…or perhaps it is just that I “make” it work. Thanks again for stopping by and have a wonderful October.
Black and white is such an elegant look for a halloween table setting. I loved that you didn’t use any other agent colors. The plates are great and really carry forward the theme. Witches, skeletons and spiders…so spooky but cool. Have a wonderful Halloween!
Lynne
Thanks Lynne for stopping by and I appreciate your comments. As I get older, I find that I don’t like a lot of scary but cool spooky works. Of course my favorite is funny so I like my ghosts to be smiling. Have a great October.
HAHAHA I see what you did there with the title. Very punny! First of all, I think the plates are fantastic. I love all the different designs! The cauldron in the middle of your table is fun, too. I like the black as a theme: All the linens and accessories make your plate stacks pop. Happy Halloween!
I even find myself dressing with black a lot more these days RikkiJill. I don’t know if that is considered a lack of imagination or I just like that color….maybe because it is thought to be slimming OR it could be one is in mourning! 🥴. Oh well, it is fun to play with my dishes. Have a great and safe Halloween no matter what color you choose. 🤗
Kari, your black is the new orange and white table is beautiful! The crows are so fun, and I love all the elements you have down the center from the cauldron to the skeleton hand to the witch’s hat. The candle holders add such an elegant touch and I love the harlequin ribbon that you wove into your theme. The stemware is lovely and I think I see a black cat on the wine glass?? The spider web wine glasses are perfect too. And I’m especially loving it that you were able to put it all together from your stash – how great is that? It was lovely hopping with you and I hope you have a great Halloween with all the trick-or-treaters!
Good eye Kim…there are black cats on the wine glasses! Another plus for digging into my stash is I can also cull out pieces that are no longer useful…that way I make more room to add more! Yikes! Have a great October.
Kari, I don’t like things that really frighten either! Your table is delightful and the ravens or crows and those dishes are just perfect. What pretty glasses you have to use for Halloween! I hope you and the Captain ar doing well! Hugs!!
Yes Chloe, we are doing well and thank you for asking. We have to take one day at a time but that is much better as we then have time to stop and smell the roses. Hugs my friend
Kari, I love you latest Wiccan dish tablescape styling — especially with that stunningly elegant centerpiece. Beautifully done my dear!
Hey Debbee…..thanks for stopping by! I have found myself using things from my old “stuff” as I am running out of room to store things. LOL. But I will never tire from playing with dishes. Blessings my friend.
Kari, Like you, I can’t believe that it’s already October! Your black tablescape is charming and I love the candlesticks and dishes you used! Blessings, Cecilia @ My Thrift Store Addiction
thanks Cecilia, you are so kind. Next thing you know we will be celebrating Thanksgiving and Christmas! Remember when we were kids, these months seem to drag by. LOL Have a great October my friend.
Your Halloween plates are so cute Kari and I love your spooky black and white color scheme! Your centerpiece is super creative and I especially love the checked ribbons. Nothing says Halloween better than a skeleton hand, a witch hat, a cauldron and spider web glasses! The raven seems to be standing guard over all! Yes, time does fly, next thing we know it will be Thanksgiving and Christmas! Have fun with the trunk or treaters! 🧙♀️🎃👻
Jenna
Jenna we are celebrating the cooler temps (60’s and 70″s) which is cool for us but it makes it seem more like Fall and I know the little kiddos will appreciate cooler weather when they dress up in their costumes. Halloween is definitely for the children….and we are praying for the children of Israel right now. Blessings dear friend.
This is a great table and i love your dishes, they are so unique! Such a festive table for this season!
thank you Patti. I am enjoying the cooler weather we are having here in Florida even though to us temps in the 60’s and 70’s are chilling. LOL Have a great October and thanks for stopping by.