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Fall into Black and Gold

November 21, 2019 Alexandra 4 Comments

How to create a haunting yet elegant Fall Table for your Thanksgiving Dinner Party… A mix of black velvet, faux fur, antique gold, black candles, candelabras, black pumpkins and gilded in gold touches of Fall to create this Black and Gold Gothic Thanksgiving Table design | Me and Annabel Lee Blog

Decorating for Thanksgiving can be difficult for two reasons.  One... taking down Halloween decorations sucks!  If you're anything like me, you love the way your house looks during the Halloween season.  Packing everything up not to be seen again for another 10 months is such a … [Read more...]

DARK TABLESCAPES black and gold, Fall, holiday tablescape, Pumpkins, table setting, Tablescape, Thanksgiving

The Royal Treatment

October 30, 2019 Alexandra 10 Comments

How to create a haunting yet luxurious Halloween Dinner Party fit for a Skull King or Queen… Burgundy Silk Velvet Table Runner, Antique Gold Candelabras, chunky gold candlesticks, Black Candles, Bowls of Dark Fruits, Black Velvet Linens, Gothic Black Glass Goblets, and Black and Gold Skulls wearing crowns | Me and Annabel Lee Blog

This past weekend I hosted my annual Halloween Dinner Party! This party is always one of my most favorite events of the Halloween Season! I'll be honest, I kind of live for hosting parties.  So when I get to combine creating a party theme with my favorite time of the year and … [Read more...]

All Hallows Eve, DARK TABLESCAPES antique finish, black and gold, Candles, dark fruit, faux finish, halloween party, halloween table, place setting, skulls, table setting, Tablescape, velvet

Go For the Gold

October 10, 2019 Alexandra 4 Comments

DIY Faux Antique Gold Charger Plates – Learn how to Faux Paint Antique Gold with this multi-step technique | Use these baroque chargers every day for a glamorous table setting, or mix with Black Dishes, Gold Skulls, and Rich Velvets for a Gothic Table | Also perfect for a Halloween dinner party | Me and Annabel Lee Blog

We are finally kicking off this year's Halloween Table Set Up with these DIY Faux Antique Gold Charger Plates!  I know... this particular tutorial doesn't seem like my usual Goth-it-Yourself project, and certainly doesn't seem like a Halloween decoration.  After all, what's so … [Read more...]

DARK TABLESCAPES, GOTH IT YOURSELF black and gold, faux finish, Halloween Decorating, halloween party, halloween table, skulls, table setting, Tablescape

Heart of Glass

February 7, 2019 Alexandra Leave a Comment

You know that when it comes to Valentine's Day, I'm not one for pink hearts and stuffed animals.  But I do love putting a Gothic or twisted spin to otherwise traditional Valentine customs.  So this year, when planning for my Valentine table, I decided to have a little fun with … [Read more...]

DARK TABLESCAPES, GOTH IT YOURSELF, St Valentine's Day Massacre anatomical heart, anti-valentine, Gothic Valentine, image transfer, place setting, sticker paper, Tablescape, Valentine's Day

Plum Crazy

November 7, 2018 Alexandra 4 Comments

Black and Purple Gothic Thanksgiving Table Decor | Add a touch of Halloween to your Thanksgiving Spread | Fall Tablescape | Black Pumpkins | Plum Velvet Runner | Mercury Glass | Candlelit Dinner | www.MeandAnnabelLee.com

Don't pack up those Halloween decorations just yet!  Depending on your decorating style, I may just have a way to incorporate a bit of Halloween and a touch of gothic elegance into your Thanksgiving decor.  Keep the spook factor lasting just a bit longer with this Black and … [Read more...]

DARK TABLESCAPES, SINFUL CELEBRATIONS Autumn Decor, black, holiday tablescape, pumpkin, purple, table runner, table setting, Tablescape, Thanksgiving

Season of the Witch

October 25, 2018 Alexandra 29 Comments

Witches Dinner Party | Elegant Gothic Halloween Table Decor | Candlelit Dinner | Dark & Moody Ambience |Crystal Balls | Apothecary Jars | Spell Napkins | Rune Stone Wine Charms | Antique Candle Holders | Skull Centerpiece | Black Candles | Enchanted Forest | Goth Home Décor | Samhain Feast Menu | www.MeandAnnabelLee.com

A magical night of candle lit enchantment, seasonal tastes, and haunting decor..  The Witches' Dinner Party has arrived!   Join me as I take a look at each and every detail that went into creating this bewitching evening! … [Read more...]

All Hallows Eve, DARK TABLESCAPES Candles, centerpiece, crystal balls, divination, Halloween Decorating, halloween drinks, halloween food, halloween party, halloween table, Moon, napkins, place cards, place setting, pumpkin, rune stones, spells, table setting, Tablescape, wine, witch, witchcraft

Two Face – Reversible Victorian Gothic Table Runner

February 22, 2018 Alexandra 6 Comments

How to Make this DIY Double Sided Victorian Gothic Table Runner | Black Flocked Velvet Damask | Black Skull Tassel | Goth Home Decor | Table Setting | www.MeandAnnabelLee.com

I am an avid table decorator!  I believe a well dressed table is a critical element when hosting a dinner.  To me... it doesn't matter if I'm hosting 2 or 12... that table will be special!  While the style of my tables may differ depending on the occasion, a table runner is … [Read more...]

GOTH IT YOURSELF damask, goth home decor, Goth It Yourself, Gothic Entertaining, roses, sewing, table runner, table setting, Tablescape

Blood Thirsty Guests

September 14, 2017 Alexandra 2 Comments

Vampire Dinner Party Place Setting | Coffin Place Cards | Halloween Party Decor | www.meandannabellee.com

I'm totally obsessed with Vampires.  The elegance, the sophistication, the mystery....  If only I could sit at a table full of them!  A girl can dream.  Until then... a table setting suited for a Vampire Dinner Party.   … [Read more...]

All Hallows Eve, DARK TABLESCAPES Coffin, Gothic Entertaining, Halloween, halloween table, place setting, Tablescape, vampire

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How Does Your Garden Grow?

5 Easy Ideas for DIY Crystal Balls | Faux Mercury Glass Tutorial | Halloween Crafts and Decorations | Witches Dinner Party Table Setting | Pagan Fortune Telling | Gazing Balls |www.MeandAnnabelLee.com

Crystal Visions

Victorian Gothic Image Transfer | DIY Vintage Vampire Bat TV Tray Table | Goth It Yourself | Silhouette Sticker Paper | Wallpaper projects | www.MeandAnnabelLee.com

A Vintage Bat

DIY Gothic Upholstered Skull Memo Board | Skull Clay Mold | Ruby Rub 'n Buff | www.MeandAnnabelLee.com

Not Too Shabby!

Standing On Your Own Two Feet

DIY Creepy Hand Wall Sconce Candle Holder – Transform a Fake Hand from Halloween Decoration to Gothic Home Décor with this makeover….. Patina Copper, Wicked fingernails, Birdcage Candle Holder | Me and Annabel Lee Blog

Come Here My Pretty

Growing Old Gracefully

DIY Snake Cake Stand | Black and Gold Serpent Dessert Display Pedestal | Poisonous Apple | Halloween Decor Crafts | www.MeandAnnabelLee.com

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