I don't usually go all out for Halloween, but my daughter decided she wanted to host a pumpkin carving party, so it was the perfect excuse to do some decorating, make some fun treats and entertain for the evening!
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For some fun decorations I purchased these 3-D bats from Amazon (LINK) and used double sided tape (LINK) to attach to the fireplace. The bats swooping out of the fireplace and away they go!


And a big spider invasion welcomed guests into our home!


And for the parents……a spooky bar!

These fun Halloween labels (LINK) add a spooky touch to the bar area. Drink if you dare!

And no party would be complete without a few treats!



The carving party and ensuing contest was the highlight of the night. I highly recommend this carving kit which is heavy duty and comes with templates (LINK).

As always, thanks for stopping by the blog! I would love to hear more about your Halloween plans this year in the comments below!
XO,
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[…] Last year was an all in year, this year, I still haven’t decided! You can see this Halloween Decor & Pumpkin Carving Party post (LINK) from last year’s festivities. Since a lot of holiday activities were cancelled last year, it […]