Jo Traveler: October Entertaining is all about the Fall colors

October may be well known for Halloween, this does not mean you have to decorate with orange and black . I like to soften the color pallet by adding some white and/or yellow.

Other holidays in October are Columbus Day and United Nations Day.

Columbus Day colors would include shades of blue, white, red and brown.

United Nations Day add small fabric flags pulled from the flags of any member of the United Nations.

Of course adding vibrant colors of reds and purples will give your arrangement a gypsy look. Bright yellows can be used to add sunshine into old classics. Shades of pink and mauve often soften the bright colors of fall.

Carrying the theme to the cake is a wonderful idea. This pumpkin cake is a centerpiece on the buffet table until it is cute up to eat.

Elegant tablescapes take traditional fall colors and you can add iridescence and richness to them. Soft browns or champagne colors and warmth, of course mochas and rich chocolates add to a color pallet. Complement these traditional colors with orange and yellow choices in burnt ambers and even butters. Add smidgens of reds in the shades of sunsets, cinnamons and fired apples.

Using the traditional and recognized autumn hues in fabrics that are sheer, silky and that glisten in the light add a level of luxury are an unexpected surprise. Flowers of fall are readily available in many of these colors. Visit your local florist to see what’s new and what styles you may want to emulate.

I love this tree. It's by Country Creations by Denise (she's on ETSY) At the top of the tree is a rusty star with a hand painted pumpkin and a little glitter and a pumpkin bow. The entire tree measures 23 inches tall. This would make a great country touch to your Halloween decorating. Here is a link to how she made it

http://countrycreationsbydenise.blogspot.com/2011/08/pumpkin-halloween-tree.html

Love how this blogger used a bird cage to creatively display her dishes for fall.