Greeting friends! Today, I am joining some lovely creatives for the monthly Pinterest Challenge. It is hosted by the fabulous Cindy of County Road 407. Today I am sharing A Sleepy Hollow Tablescape.
If you are coming over from WM Design House, let me welcome you to Storybook Cottage. Wendy’s pumpkin centerpiece is so fabulous!
The Inspiration
This month, the challenge was to create a fun seasonal centerpiece. Our inspiration photo comes from the talented Deborah at Hip and Humble Style.
The Image Features:
- A pumpkin centerpiece
- Black candlesticks
- Burlap placemat
- Grapevine pumpkin
- Napkin
- Table runner
Sleepy Hallow Tablescape
In thinking about pumpkins and burlap my mind went to the 1999 movie Sleepy Hollow. The character Ichabod Crane (Johnny Depp) wears a burlap apron in his laboratory.
The beauty of the Pinterest Challenge is that the inspiration photo is just that. You can interpret your version of the photo in a wide variety of ways.
I decided to use various elements to create a spooktacular tablescape inspired by The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving.
Ichabod Crane’s tricorne hat rests on a pumpkin placed on a chair.
Who else grew up loving this guy?
The base of the tablescape began with some burlap fabric that was folded into thirds to create a table runner.
A black candle holder was added to the center of the table and surrounded with various pumpkins.
Grapevine chargers are a nod to the pumpkin in the inspiration photo.
Grandma Mary’s glassware is paired with spooktacular napkins stitched up for the Edgar Allen Poe Nevermore tablescape that was shared a few years ago.
The Headless Horseman placecards were made from this vintage inspired printable from La La Land.
The Sideboard
Over on the sideboard the artwork receives a transformation with a Happy Haunting banner.
Various elements inspired by the classic story are gathered together.
I love the cover of my second hand copy of The Legend of Sleepy Hallow by Washington Irving.
At the center pf the grouping is a headless horseman sculpture that I found at the thrift shop. The light doesn’t work but I am ok with that.
Various pumpkins, candles and leaves collected from my yard complete the vignette.
Leaves are featured heavily in the film.
An old box is filled with maps and legends.
I love printables as they are a low cost method of creating ambiance.
I hope you have enjoyed this spooktacular tablescape inspired by the headless horseman of Sleepy Hollow.
Up next on the tour is Thistle Key Lane. You will love Michelle’s centerpiece!
Laura
More Decor To Adore
I absolutely adore this!! ❤️
Thank you so much Donna Joy!
This is Spooktacular!!!!!
Thank you Libbie!
What a unique take on this month’s Challenge. I love your spooky centerpiece and all the other accessories you used to create a stunning table.
Thank you Rachel!
Laura, what a fun table and sideboard!!! Are you SURE that pumpkin isn’t really a head??? 😉 Really fun idea to bring in a little spookiness to the season. Love the headless horseman you found! Pinned a bunch of photos to my boards, as always.
Enjoy your fun table and happy fall,
Barb 🙂
Thank you Barbara!
I bet your house is a fun place to visit during Halloween. Your table looks amazing with so many fun details, and I love how much effort you put into it. Glad you could join us. pinned
Thank you Cindy!
Wow Laura, your Sleepy Hallow tablescape is fantastic! Well planned and so entertaining to study every detail! Love it my friend!
Thank you Michelle!
What a fun table, Laura. You are so creative. Thank you for sharing such an adorable printable. It adds so much charm.
Happy Halloween!
Thank you Wendy!
What an an amazing thrift store find to create your theme; love it! The lace tablecloth sets everything off perfectly; looks like spiderwebs. You are the queen of a good theme, Laura, and I love it!
Thank you Lora!
This is fantastic, Laura. It’s divinely haunting, very Ichabod! And yet, I don’t think he was nearly as elegant and creative as your beautiful tablescape. There is so much to see — who wouldn’t love it?
Thank you Jeanie!
Laura, what a fun and imaginative take on a Halloween classic. You’ve covered every detail to bring this tablescape to life.
Thank you Carol!
Oh, Laura, that is really, really fabulous. Wow! You win!
Thank you Ginene!
Gosh, Laura, I am amazed at your creativity! It is a gorgeous display! I hope you can keep it up for more than one night! ~ carol
Thank you dear Carol!