Halloween entertaining doesn’t have to be all cobwebs and cauldrons - sometimes the best kind of spooky is playful, colorful, and a little bit fun! This year, we set a festive table using Hen House Linens and the whimsical witch hat napkin fold, creating a setup that’s equal parts stylish and fun.
The Witch Hat Napkin Fold. The star of the table is the witch hat napkin fold, perched atop each plate like a magical surprise for guests. Each napkin was folded into a tall, pointy hat and tied with ribbon. To give it even more Halloween flair, we tucked in playful details - like little spiders - to make the scene pop.
Every setting features a different Hen House napkin pattern, and when paired with bold placemats and a lively tablecloth, the result is a mix-and-match look that still feels cohesive.
Click here for our folding video tutorial or to download our Fall Napkin Folding Guide.
Spellbinding Details
- Tablecloth & Placemats: A fresh latticework grass green print is the base layer, topped with reversible quilted placemats in bold fern orange and linked-up ivy green patterns.
- Centerpiece: A cheerful bouquet of yellow and orange blooms arranged in a “Poison Apples” container - proof that Halloween décor can be both spooky and chic.
- Candles & Glassware: Orange taper candles in vintage silver holders and green glass champagne coupes by Estelle Colored Glass add a sophisticated touch.
- Playful Touches: Candy corn and candy pumpkins in For Pete's Sake Pottery pieces add additional color and fun to the table.
Together, these details create a table that’s inviting for adults but still fun enough for the kids.
A Witchy Cocktail: The Blackberry Bewitcher 🍸🖤
Every spellbinding table deserves an equally enchanting drink. Try this witch-inspired cocktail:
Ingredients (makes 1):
- 2 oz vodka
- 1 oz blackberry liqueur (like Chambord)
- ½ oz fresh lime juice
- ½ oz simple syrup
- Club soda
- Blackberries + lime wheel, for garnish
Directions:
- In a shaker, combine vodka, blackberry liqueur, lime juice, and simple syrup with ice.
- Shake until chilled, then strain into a goblet or coupe glass.
- Top with a splash of club soda for a little fizz.
- Garnish with fresh blackberries and a lime wheel.
It’s dark, moody, and perfectly witchy!
A Spooky Appetizer: Mummy Brie Bites 🧟
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 1 small wheel of brie (or brie bites)
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Candy eyes (or sliced black olives for eyes)
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut the puff pastry into thin strips.
- If using a large wheel of brie, cut into small wedges.
- Wrap pastry strips around each piece of brie in a crisscross pattern, leaving little gaps to resemble mummy “bandages.”
- Brush lightly with egg wash.
- Bake 12–15 minutes, or until golden and puffed.
- Add candy eyes (or olive slices) once cooled slightly.
