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Halloween: Signature cocktails, colored pumpkins spice up home Continued from 9
n Create a signature cocktail. For the perfect adult brew for Halloween entertaining, think color. A chocolate martini with a foamed milk topping creates the perfect adult witches’ brew to bring any party to life. n Easy Halloween tabletop decor. Layer the table with yards of white netting, then place a colored cloth on top. The final touch is to place a battery-powered light under the table. The result is
a beautiful glow radiating through the netting and colored cloth that is sure to create the perfect atmosphere. n White pumpkins. White pumpkins aren’t as common as their orange counterparts but look beautiful adorning a Halloween table. Spray-paint some black for a ghoulish mix. n Spooky napkin holders. It may sound a bit ghoulish, but hallowedout dog bones make the perfect napkin ring for a frightfully delightful table
setting. Halloween elements such as cobwebs. Cobwebs are a wonderful way to adorn a table for a spooky atmosphere. Inexpensive stockings or pantyhose can create the look. Cathy Hobbs, based in New York City, is an Emmy Award-winning television host and a nationally known interior design and home staging expert with offices in New York City, Boston and Washington, D.C. Contact her at info@ cathyhobbs.com or visit her website at cathyhobbs.com. homes.cjonline.com | The Topeka Capital-Journal | Saturday, July 29, 2017 | 9
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