All things Halloween!

Halloween is the ultimate holiday!  It's full of freight and fantasy, food and fun!  It's the perfect holiday for all ages, too1  If you are looking for some of the best ideas out there for parties, decor, food and more...here are my current top Halloween resource picks for Halloween 2012

If you are looking for the best go-to resource for Halloween ideas for parties, decor, costumes, make up and so much more...than you need to check out The Martha Stewart Halloween Handbook Special collector's Edition 2012

Now if you are looking for new Halloween ideas and have many of Martha's previous Halloween magazines this issue is basically a 'best of' so you might be disappointed
But if you are new to the World Martha Stewart Halloween, than I would say this handbook is perfect for you or you can check out an online decade of Martha Stewart Halloween.  Now one thing about Martha is if you are craft or cooking challenged her ideas would be a big leap for you so work up to them but she has amazing ideas  for costumes, parties and make up that inspire any Halloween party planner

But here are some other magazines to check out that will leave you with some spook-tacular ideas for this Halloween and future Halloweens to come...

1.  Matthew Mead Halloween Magazine  Vintage Halloween with a modern spin, lots of simple craft projects, great entertaining ideas, tasty treats and spooky decor ideas, too

2.  Phyllis Hoffman Celebrate Halloween  Tons of great craft ideas (love the 'Candy Corn Party Invitation', and the 'Mummy's Night Out' invitation and definitely try the rich chocolate apple recipe, too)

3.  Gooseberry Patch Halloween  Perfect for families, as just about every craft and idea is kid-friendly!  Lots of super cute projects to get the kids involved be sure to check out the 'Haunted Ginger House'

4.  101 Spooktacular Party Ideas  This is another great starter book for crafts, party ideas, costumes and more.  Perfect again for kids.  this is a great book for a busy mom because it just keeps everything so simple. Plus lots of photos for every idea!

5.  Hungry Halloween  If you are tired of the same old Halloween classic snacks like popcorn balls - pick this up!  You can host a 'bewitched buffet' with Mummy Lasagna, Black Widow Bites, Werewolf Won-tons and so much more...plus the recipes are fun and budget friendly.  The kids and you party guests will love it and be amazed by your creativity

Creative Centrepieces !

Oh the centrepiece! The centrepiece used to be a large and bountiful bouquet of the finest flowers but now it has transformed into some many different possibilities. The centrepiece plays a role at any event or dinner party but make it reflective of you and your style, it does not have to be so stuffy and formal. Here are some great centrepiece ideas...

1 -- some very simple and organic, chic driftwood. it is very sculptural and easy to set up.

2 -- a simple string of tea lights - but not scented!

3 -- a bowl of fruit (i personally find one fruit say lemons is very contemporary but a variety or variety of fruit but in the same colour tones is very interesting.) try displaying this edible decor in a glass vase instead of a bowl to add volume to the table as well

4 -- root bowls are knotty and again very true to nature, fill them up with winter or fall deocr items such as christmas ornaments, pine cones, crannberries etc...

5 -- various small (nose gay like) bouquets in one type of flower is very chic and beautiful ribbon on the vase completes the look

6 -- lucky bamboo - easy, fun and inexpensive plus you can place it elsewhere in your home after the big party!

7 -- a glass bowl with water, river rock and floating candles

8 -- real cupcakes - in a tower or in a simple row, we are seeing this a lot at weddings

9 -- look for some interesting clear glass bowls and have gold fish - great conversation starter!

10 -- authentic seasonal decor - the fall is the best season for this - bring the outdoors in with mini pumpkins, gourds and the beautiful fall leaves

No matter the occasion a centrepiece really grounds the table - but it can be whatever you want, one single focal point or multiple but try and choose something that works with the scale of the table, something that works with the theme of the occasion and something that will not get in the way.

Spoooky Style!!

I love any excuse to decorate any home, don't you?

If you are like me and love to change things up with the season and the holidays!

Check out http://www.pier1.com/ for some fabulous and fun Halloween decor ideas!

Perfect for anyone hosting a party this year!

Everything from 'spooky' decor pillows to halloween candles, spider door wreath and my favourite ... the table leg covers (they look like witch legs) - so fun!

Also the website has some great tips and tricks for hosting the perfect Halloween party!

So scare up some style this Halloween!