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Mystic Chic: Decorations & Favors

updated Oct 4, 2023
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(Image credit: Pablo Enriquez)

A mystical theme calls to mind fortune tellers on a boardwalk, tarot readings, and the spectacle of discovery. For the party decorations, we used deep jewel tones that are colorful and rich, with yards of fabric in competing patterns.

→ The Kitchn threw a Halloween Party, too. Check it out: A Spooky Colorful Halloween Party

DIY Themed Banner

Just like rooms, parties need a large focal point – a statement piece that makes a huge impact. For this year’s Halloween party, we created a large art banner based on a vintage palmistry board game. It’s pretty easy to do yourself, and here’s how:

→ How to Paint a Large Canvas Wall Mural or Art Banner

(Image credit: Pablo Enriquez)
(Image credit: Pablo Enriquez)
(Image credit: Pablo Enriquez)

The food table was covered with lit (and dripping!) candles, tarot cards, brass accessories, and was covered in towers of books.

(Image credit: Pablo Enriquez)

DIY CUSTOMIZED PLATES

Thrifted plates were customized with image transfers to create special one-of-a-kind tableware for the party. Read more about the process:

(Image credit: Pablo Enriquez)
(Image credit: Pablo Enriquez)

DIY FAVOR BAGS

Each kid received a muslin bag filled with chocolate coins, a fortune telling fish, and fortune cookies. The bags were decorated with easy iron-on transfers using images from the backs of tarot cards and Alexander the Magician, and embellished with some ribbon.

(Image credit: Pablo Enriquez)

Resources:

Take a look around at all of Maxwell and Ursula’s party elements, and find inspiration, advice, and resources for throwing your own festive get-together this holiday: