Saturday 16 October 2010

A Bewitching Halloween Party

Beware the little black bunny in the witchy hat. She may look sweet and innocent, but don’t be fooled by that twitching nose and cutesy little tail, for the Countess…



and her fearsome sidekick, would happily have you for breakfast…



Together they rule with an iron paw from the lofty heights of their velvety castle, and every Halloween throw a spooktacularly creepy party where nothing is quite what it seems. Two human servants cater to their every whim, not least the Countess’s gruesome habit of bathing daily in carrot juice to keep her fur so beautifully soft and silky. Rumour has it she’s a rather distant cousin of Erzsébet Báthory.

Her lady-in-waiting has been working fiendishly hard this week preparing for the party and ‘tis feared she may have muddled her wheatgrass shots with absinthe. It’s not the first time this has happened and would certainly explain a thing or two!


And so without further ado, you are most welcome at this darkly enchanted Halloween party! Come and meet the other guests and help yourself to an array of magical nibbles – all unbaked for the undead…




The eye of newt pâté is really quite delicious washed down with a glass of the finest vintage venom…




Or maybe a cup of witches’ brew and a Green Goblin Cupcake will enchant your tastebuds?




The Brain Splatter Cupcakes are to die for…




Fancy a slice of the Rest in Torment Pie? It’s truly out of this world…




Thanks for stopping by our macabre Halloween Party! Please excuse the unruly behaviour of some of the guests…




They’re only allowed out once a year and like to live it up a little…


(Photos © M. Ellis and P. Jordan)

And last but not least, a huge thank you to the wonderful Vanessa at A Fanciful Twist blog for organising today’s ghoulish event – click here to read Miss V’s party post and for links to the entire list of Halloween cyber-partiers.

41 comments:

Anonymous said...

what a spookylicious post!! thanks for the candy.
have a magical party time!!! come on over to mine.

queen-of-nostalgia said...

Very cute! Love the pie :0

Cheers!
Kristen

http://queen-of-nostalgia.blogspot.com/2010/10/halloween-party-pumpkin-style.html

Anonymous said...

Beautiful! I love those skulls!
Welcome to visit my Halloween party:
http://www.paperpilekitten.com/2010/10/a-magic-halloween-party-enter-at-your-own-risk.html

WrightStuff said...

I had a nibble of a goblin cake - it was surprisingly tasty, I must encourage your other visitors to try some too. The goblins weren't happy though so I'd best dash....

Della said...

Those treats look deliciously ghoulish! Beautiful photos. Enjoy your Halloween Party blogging day!

Anonymous said...

Draw us unsuspectingly in with the sweet bunny and we end up RIT! Fiendishly good post.


http://dmuseit.wordpress.com/2010/10/16/a-brief-rest-on-your-party-tour/

Sarah said...

What a marvelous post. That pie really does look to die for^^

Cheers,
Sarah
http://artandaudacity.blogspot.com/

Kristin Dudish said...

It's always the innocent looking ones you have to look out for ;)

Danni said...

I managed to stear clear of the countess and her temper whilst nibbling on a delicious goblin cupcake and sipping my glass of vintage venom. Thank you so much for the delightfully creepy party.

Perhaps when you've recovered from your revelry, you'd like to stop by and visit with me?

Theresa MacNaughton said...

Thanks for the lovely party and the tasty yet spooky treats. I would love to thank the cute and cuddly hosts for such a wonderful time!

I would be most delighted if you came to visit my enchanted Halloween Faerie Tale & giveaway:

http://faeriemooncreations.blogspot.com/2010/10/halloween-faerie-tale.html

Enjoy the parties!
Theresa

Linda said...

I am having a spooktacular time at your party. You have taken great photos. I am sure you had fun designing your party. I hope you will visit me:
momentsinaneye.blogspot.com

Wendelou72 said...

Delightful!
Thank you,

Wende

http://creativeartseatables.wordpress.com/

Sara said...

Love your decorations and goodies. Must try brain splatter cupcakes someday. Happy party day! xx

Kari Desi said...

Thanks for having me to the party. Your treats are positively SINFUL. Feel free to pop on over to my party, we'd love to HAVE you.
http://embracinggraceeveryday.blogspot.com
Enjoy the rest of the parties!

Natalie said...

Really great party post :) I love all of the different foods - a Green Goblin Cupcake for me if you please, with some Witches' Brew to wash it down.

This is my first blog-party and I'm having so much fun :D

http://modernwomans.blogspot.com/2010/10/something-witchy-this-way-comes.html

Buccaneers and Ball Gowns said...

Those bunnies are most fearsome!! Lovely party!

Susan Says (Stupid Stuff) said...

Oh yum, all your party food looks scrumptious, thanks so much!

Twyla and Lindsey said...

Thank for inviting us to your party! Yummy looking cupcakes!! Mmmmm! Cute Photos!

Lindsey

Lauren said...

What a spooky and fun party, those desserts look amazing!! :) ~Lauren

Unknown said...

OMG I loved those bunnies, great post and blog, so glad I found you!

Your newest follower here from Vanessa's Halloween Party!~Lisa
Happy Halloween

Coach Z said...

Very fun and spookilious!! Thank you. You are invited over my place too!!

http://theplayoflightandshadow.blogspot.com/2010/10/welcome-to-happy-halloween-party-and.html

http://afancifultwist.typepad.com said...

OH! hahahaaa! I am smitten! Your edibles are beyond fantastical!!! vintage venom and brain cupcake please :))) Your bunnnnniiiies have my heart!!!

Thank you for sharing in the magic!!

♥, Vanessa {A Fanciful Twist}

Róisín said...

First of all- aw! How adorable is that little bunny! So, so very cute. I love the rest of the post too, that skull is spooky! Great work. Hope you're enjoying the party! Happy Halloween!
Roisin x

http://childofdanu.blogspot.com/

julietk said...

I have been so tied up with other stuff that this year I am not participating by posting but I am visiting some of the guys who have found time to post. I love to find new blogs, Gorgeous Bunnies and a delighful tale :-)

Wendy said...

I don't think I could resist such a bewitching witch-bunny even if looks do deceive. Those cup cakes look so yummy. Thank you for inviting us into your parlour.

Scrap Vamp said...

What fun! I am thoroughly frightened of the Countess and her sidekck! Thanks for having me over to your party! I hope you will visit my party, too!

~Celina
forevervampress@aol.com
http://scrapvamp.blogspot.com

Designs by Blanche said...

Brilliant! Thank you for having us! I espcially liked the Brain Splatter Cupcakes - and adore your decor!
Stop by when you get a chance!
-Blanche

Susan said...

you set a lovely table and the bunny witches are adorable!
thank you :)

peace,
Susan

come visit:
http://piecesoffatesusan.blogspot.com/

Unknown said...

Fabulously creep and fun. I love the skulls. I had fun visiting you. Hope you can visit me too.
hugs,
Janet
Janets Creative Pillows

Anthropomorphica said...

Your rest in torment cake had me laughing my head off :)
I loved this party, thank you and Happy Halloween!

Shell said...

A lovely party. The Countess and her sidekick are too cute for words!!

Vicki said...

I'm still enjoying the Halloween Party!! Great post.
You are welcome to visit my party any time!
http://creativegoddess.typepad.com/creativegoddess/2010/10/halloween-blog-party.html

I'll be revealing the location the photos were taken this afternoon. :)

Kelly Jeanette Swift said...

What a fun party! Love the treats. And the bunnies are cute.

Annabelle said...

Rest in torment pie...looks so yummy, but is it worth it? Lots of goodies to look at but not eat....your cruel...hehehehe!

Happy Halloween !

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The Charm of Home said...

OMGosh, the bunnies are so cute!! They have the most delightful party going on here! Thanks for inviting me. You have to love a bunny hosted gathering on any sort!
Have a great Halloween!
Sherry

Michelle Frae Cummings said...

what a wonderful party!
I love your creations!

Hope you'll come visit mine and my post(s) for all of October!
http://faeriedustdreams-michelle.blogspot.com/

JoAnne said...

Great party! Love the bunnies kicking it off!

Michelle said...

Ohhh... what a creepingly wonderful party! Those brain splatter cupcakes are so delicious! Thanks for inviting me and for stopping by my party!

Lisa Lectura Creations said...

Bootiful party post! Loved all the yummy treats you shared! Happy Halloween! :)

Justina said...

Dearest Cosmic Goddess,
Thank you so much for having me at your party ! My belly is so full on that Rest in Torment Pie !! That Eye of Newt Patte was also especially delicious!!
Thank you for stopping by my part as well !
-Justina
http://labohememagique.blogspot.com

Victoria said...

Wow..Gorgeous and fun post...magical and atmospheric photos..i so love it all..i am enchanted!
Victoria~