Meet Leonard. Better known as the dashing and flamboyant vampire of Cornfield Castle. Can you tell that underneath all of the glitz, glamour and extravagance, Leonard is easy going, extremely friendly and very popular among children and adults alike.
Leonard is also a good friend and neighbor of Ferdinand Frankenstein. Do you remember him from last year? If you missed his story, you can read about him at: Ferdinand Frankenstein.
Can you tell Leonard's favorite colors are red and purple. He tells his friends and neighbors that it is his color design that gave the ladies' Red Hat Society their inspiration with the same colors. "The bold contrasting colors of red and vibrant purple", he said, "brings out the loveliness in every woman who wears it.' Adding a feather boa to the table runner expresses his feminine side. It certainly conveys a softness that contrasts well with the red string placemats that look so much like spider webs.
Of course, his spider friends that crawl along the table are right at home. They love visiting with Leonard.
Leonard's neighborhood bat friends also "hang around" for long afternoons and evenings.
Ferdinand suggested that Leonard whip up some of his famous vampire donuts for friends, family and neighbors to take home and enjoy. These moist, delicate cake donuts are decorated with fangs, kind of a self-portrait of Leonard. These delicious donuts bring a cautious smile to guests since they are a gentle reminder of just who is their host of this hair-raising party.......a lovable and charismatic vampire with a debonair smile.
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An eerie glow comes from the lit haunted house design on the plate that is much like the mysterious glow in the house in which Leonard lives in.
And now the best for last. Here are all of the links to each designer's blog for some extraordinary Halloween fun.
Your whimsical plates and colorful accents are so fun--I love your attention to detail! Blessings, Cecilia @My Thrift Store Addiction
ReplyDeleteI think I love Leonard! haha this is so cute! I love your writing and making Leonard come to life. These plates are so fun. My grandsons would totally get into this. Great job with all the details.
ReplyDeletewhat a fun table!! The colors are fabulous and the plates are so cute. I made those donuts last year and my grandsons loved them! Happy Halloween to you (and Leonard!)
ReplyDeleteVery whimsically styled, Marsha! Leonard's colorway being a prequel to the Red Hat Society now completes that story. 😉
ReplyDeleteThis table would be great fun for kids especially, and the nighttime look with the eerie lights on the trees suits the adults well.
Happy you could join us with this fun table. Happy October!
Oh Marsha, how much fun celebrating Halloween with a friendly Dracula! I laughed out loud when I read his theory on where the Red Hat Society got their theme colors 😂 ! Love the red, purple and black and white polka dots, the adorable plates, red boa, and the blingy black pumpkin centerpiece. I think I'll pass on the tooth filled donuts though, yikes! Happy Halloween!
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Marsha, this is such a fun Halloween table. Leonard and all the whimiscal accents are so cute. The donuts look delicious! It was such a joy to join you on this hop. Happy Halloween!
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed Frankenstein last year, Marsha, and now Dracula is such a treat in red and black. It's good that they are such friendly and entertaining monsters for a fun Halloween table. I'm hoping for the Wolfman for next year. Happy Halloween. Lynne
ReplyDeleteVery cute theme Marsha. I love Leonard. So darn cute. Red and purple are fabulous together. The donuts are so darn cute with teeth. So many fun details. The pumpkin caught my eye right away. Always a pleasure joining you.
ReplyDeleteSuch a colorful and whimsical Halloween setting with the purple, red and black and white polka dots Marsha! Leonard would make both children and adults from ear to ear and pointed fang. ;) Love the eerie glow from your lights and fang-filled donuts! As always, it’s a treat to join you at the table and hop with you. Happy October. 🎃🧛⚰️
ReplyDeleteMarsha Marsha Marsha! I love your characters and they tell such a marvelous story! Leonard is adorable and one can't help but love him! I love the whimsey AND the donuts. Thank you for your wonderful imagination and story telling in plates.
ReplyDeleteBlessings my friend
Kari
Marsha, what a fun and festive tablescape! Leonard is quite the character, and love how you built the table theme around him. It's very striking with the pops of red and purple. I especially like your decorated pumpkin. And, oh my goodness, those donuts are a riot!
ReplyDeleteMarsha, what a fun and festive tablescape! Leonard is quite the character and I love how you built your table theme around him, with those vibrant splashes of red and purple. I especially like your beautifully decorated pumpkin. And, what a hoot are those vampire donuts!
ReplyDeleteYour table is whimsical and darling. I love everything about it, but I love the cute character plates best. The red lights in the trees are so spooky and fun. I like the colors, and the donuts made me giggle! Happy Halloween!
ReplyDeleteSo cute and colorful!! Those plates are adorable!! Love the donuts!! Very fun!! Have a Happy Halloween!!🧡🎃
ReplyDeleteMarsha, this is an adorable table and Leonard’s personality shines through with all the red and purple. It is always a treat to join you. Happy Autumn!
ReplyDeleteWhat fun plates you have found and incorporated into such a fun Halloween tablescape! The colors are so bright and fun for the holiday! Happy Halloween!
ReplyDeleteIm not sure what happened to my comment Marsha...but it seems to have disappeared. I wrote it on Tuesday, but as I was checking back to be sure I commented on each and every post...I saw my comment was not there. I specifically remember commenting, because I started the comment with Marsha! Marsha! Marsha! lol However, I never rule out operator error! :)
ReplyDeleteI love your characters...who can forget Ferdinand from last year? Hmmmmm? And now Leonard with his words of wisdom? Red Hat theory colors works for me. I always look forward to that little somethin' somethin' that you usually have....like the lamb butter mold at Easter, etc. The little coffins are a perfect addition and a place for Leonard to rest "between gigs"
Always a pleasure to blog hop with you.
Kari @ Me and My Captain
Vampires haven't gotten the attention they deserve for Halloween so it's so nice to see Leonard styling a table with his favorite colors for his friends! I'm sure there will be lots of trick or treaters longing to have a good look -- and a taste of those donuts! Happy Halloween
ReplyDeleteIt's fun to see vampires given their due at Halloween! Especially when having us over for dinner. The donuts look so yummy! Happy Halloween
ReplyDeleteWell, Leonard can come style my table any day! He sounds like he would be the life of the party! I love the centrepiece, and the polka dot table cloth. The pops of red are perfect for a table set by a vampire! The boa adds a nice soft and whimsical touch :). I can imagine a lot of fun will be had around your table this Halloween!
ReplyDeleteLove your fun Halloween tablescape! Here via Karen's Kottage. I'd love to have you share with us each week at the Home Matter's Party. Thursday 9pm thru Monday. Hope to see you there!
ReplyDeleteMarsha, Leonard is darling! I love how you described his personality as over the top...it definitely shows with his choice of a black and white polka dotted tablecloth and red boa table runner! The donuts with the eyes and fangs are too cute. I've been inspired to make some :). It's always fun hopping with you. Happy Halloween!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun and whimsical table! Love those donuts! Thanks for sharing at vintage charm. xo Kathleen
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous tablescape! Featuring when my party opens.
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