Everything You Need To Get Your House Ready For Halloween

Costumes or not, Halloween is a time to let the spirits move you! If you’re planning to host a terrifyingly swell bash, all you need are some frighteningly good treats, ghastly decorations and a few “creepy” friends.

To get you into the Halloween spirit, we have some ideas for creating a spooktacular ambiance— with “boo-tiful” decorations and to-die-for treats from FTD Flowers. They’re sure to leave your guests cackling with delight! And what’s hauntingly good: Patch readers get 15 percent off FTD Flowers' retail price! The discount is automatically applied at checkout.

These Halloween entertaining ideas offer elegance mixed with just a touch of mystery.

All Treats — No Tricks Dinner Party!

Enjoy a ghoulishly delightful night at home with friends and family. To create a spooky yet sophisticated vibe, add a “boo-quet'' such as the Pumpkin Spice Forever Bouquet (above) to a tablescape. The bouquet incorporates warm-toned roses, pom pom daisies and eucalyptus. When choosing flowers for a centerpiece, consider those that will best match your decor.

Along with a stunning bouquet of fall flowers for your centerpiece, adding candlesticks and candles of different sizes, shapes and textures will add depth to your table. Don’t be afraid to go with the flow and create a slightly messy Halloween design. Using a flowy table runner will create an ethereal feel.

A Haunting Autumn Feast!

If the weather allows, invite your guests to an intimate outdoor gathering. As you plan your decorations, choose three to five fall colors to incorporate and then stay within your palette for a cohesive look. The Wild Autumn Bouquet (above) offers a variety of warm colors, adding a bold pop of color. The bouquet includes roses, scabiosa and eucalyptus, capturing the liveliness of the season.

Keepin’ It Creepy!

When adding spooky decor to your home, keep in mind that sometimes less is more. For a true Halloween feel, incorporate the Spooky Skeleton Succulent Duo on tablescapes, side tables or book shelves. Whether you are a Halloween fanatic or not, these Haworthia succulents will add an ideal amount of creepiness to your home.

Welcome Them To Your Boo-tiful Abode!

Add some holiday curb appeal to your home without frightening the neighbor kids! And, when it comes to fall decorating, mums the word. Choosing red, yellow and orange chrysanthemums will brighten your yard and accent the entry to your home. The Harvest Sunset Mum (above) brings a touch of autumn inspiration with its sunset gradient of color. The mum arrives ready to display in a textured planter.

If your porch is large enough, you might also consider adding straw bales, cornstalks and pumpkins of varying sizes. Don’t forget the stylishly carved jack-o’-lanterns. You can also add a wreath to the front door, and your home is ready for trick-or-treaters and partygoers.

To-Die-For Treats!

No party is complete without a festive sweets tray. The Halloween Spooky Belgian Chocolate Oreo Cookies (above) add some fun to the table. The cookies are hand-decorated with Halloween-themed chocolate drizzles, sprinkles and spooky faces — no two are alike. If you’d like to add a little decorating fun to your party, the Halloween DIY Cookie Shot Decorating Kit will have your guests in stitches! The kit includes six cookie shots, six edible Halloween decorations, sprinkles and chocolate wafers. Just add your favorite beverage to toast!

Spice Things Up!

Pumpkin spice is the theme of the season. On cool autumn evenings the Tea Forte Pumpkin Spice Tea Collection will be a welcome addition to post-dinner chit-chat. Add some sweet treats, such as the Hello Fall Macaroons, and you will have the perfect end to an evening. To add to the ambiance, include a pumpkin spice scented candle or two around your house for a “scentsational” party.

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