As the weather is getting colder, there is nothing better than to walk in to a warm, cozy home.

If you are planning on hosting a Thanksgiving dinner or a fall party, here is some great inspiration via HGTV and Pottery Barn:

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The tablecloth is exchanged for square sisal place mats, with basic white china and napkins.

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An orange desert plate with a green pear tops it of. Table decorated with candles and fall branches.

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Set the mood throughout the house with candles and bowls of garden apples, acorns or even pine cones.

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A small vase is used for a candle, with a larger outer vase filled with acorns and leafs. Decorative, affordable AND safe!

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Apothecary jars and glass vases can be used for more than just storage.. Fill with straws, leafs, nuts and even pine cones. Mount a candle (securely) for extra effect.

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With some imagination, anything can be used for vase fillers! Point proven by Pottery Barn.

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Remember this post on Amy Atlas’ gorgeous Halloween desert buffet? Now take a look at what she has whipped up for the ultimate fall party buffet:

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Beautiful fall desert buffet with tree trunk cake stands and an acorn garland (she provides the template here!)

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So much lovely detail! Just look at these little (marzipan?) acorns!

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Pretty cinnamon pistachio meringue on a tall cake stand. Amy provides the recipe on her blog, check it out here!

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These little cakes reminds me of cigars, lol! I bet they taste yummy!

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Even the little candy have wood-patterned wraps!

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Read more about this beautiful desert table on Amy’s blog!

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Eating:

Treat your guests to home made witch hats and monster cookies. Off course you will have to serve your guests “poisoned” candy apples, and witch brew punch. Scary cupcakes with green icing and spider webs goes great (not really) with a shot of absinthe.

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Home decoration:

A tall sleek drink dispenser filled with bloody red wine gives the shivers. Look into the future with an orange crystal ball while cooking up some green “poison” shots. The recipe is in the book of spells, and the ingredients in the purple glass flasks. You will probably need some frogs, spiders, mice and black crows too.

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Garden Decoration:

A broom with a crazy witch holding on for dear life fits snuggly in your flag-holder. How about a spooky Halloween bird house? Light a tea candle in a black lantern and hang a beautiful black feather Halloween wreath on your door!

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Trick or Treat Candy:

Witch themed candy includes gummy bugs, worms, mice, spiders and eyes. Yum!

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How about some poisonous mushrooms for a party favor? Or maybe as a place card?

Miniature mushrooms from Unique Miniatures!  Make sure to check it out!

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