A Trick-or-Treating Tablescape – Featuring Dogs and Cats in Costume

If you have been following my blog for a while, you know that we love dogs! We have a beloved dog- Simba (a Golden Retriever) and a beloved Grandpuppy Athena (a husky lives a few miles away), we also watch movies about dogs, we put up outside decorations featuring dogs, and today I am posting a Halloween Tablescape with dogs.

The original idea for this tablescape came when I first saw the Pier 1 dishes with dogs dressed in Halloween costumes. Unfortunately, I didn’t buy them when I saw them (let’s just admit I decided to wait to purchase them when they went on sale – and by the time they would have gone on sale – they were gone) this is why, when I decided I “needed” them, I had to head to eBay to find them.

The other catalyst for this Tablescape was the ceramic dogs and cats I have purchased over the last 10 or so years Homegoods. These dogs have Halloween costumes on, and think they are so cute – especially meaningful as we usually dress our dogs for Halloween also. Originally when I purchased the first ceramic dogs, I placed them on the landing of the stairs, and in front of the fireplace. When I was using them last year, I realized it would be really fun to use them in a Tablescape too.

Eventually I realized that I really wanted the Pier 1 coordinating “dogs in costume” salad plates that I had missed years ago. They are shown below: The one on the left shows dogs as they are trick-or-treating, and the one on the right show dogs the dogs at a Halloween carnival. After I found both sets on eBay, I decided that I would mix the plates on my Halloween tablescape this year…

…and I planned to use the black Dollar Tree dinner plates (pictured above) that I purchased a few years ago.

However, my plans changed when I realized I wanted the table to have a lot of orange to brighten up the black tablecloth I planned to use. Using an orange tablecloth was not an option as I haven’t yet found an orange tablecloth I like that fits my dining room table well.

The Plate Stack

The plate stack I ended up deciding to use is below:

I planned to use and orange placemat to separate the charger from the tablecloth, however, when I went to the storage unit to pick up the orange placemats I found the orange/black/white braided placemats below, and decided they would be perfect, even though I do not remember buying them!

The Final Plate Stack & Other Items in the

Place Setting

In the end, the table was covered with a black table cloth and then…

Dogs and Cats in Costume – Carnival Plate

I had a few Halloween napkin rings to chose from, and decided to chose from witches hats or jeweled pumpkins, but when I put the jeweled pumpkins together with the placemats, I loved it, so jeweled pumpkin won the day!!

The Centerpieces

As I mentioned, the centerpieces are the ceramic dogs and cats I have collected over the years from Homegoods.

The Centerpieces on the far right side of the table are an adult Golden Retriever witch, and a Golden Retriever Jack-o-lantern. I love that the backs of these two are almost as detailed as the fronts (see below picture – bottom center for a view of the backs.

Also on the right of the table is a gray kitty, dressed as a bat. This one is new this year and has a velvet cape which gives him a cute look. The cat with the cauldron, in the center, is from a few years back and the small Golden Retriever witch, left of center, is from this year.

On the far left of the table, a cat and dog are dressed as superheroes!

Fall Sunsets

I photographed this tablescape over 3 days due to other happenings at the house and therefore have sunset pictures from 3 different days. I decided to combine the sunset pictures in this post, even though each sunset is a little different.

Table Details and Origins for the Trick-or-Treating Tablescape – Featuring Dogs and Cats

Ceramic Dogs in Costume – Homegoods -2009-2024

Pier 1 Dogs in Costume Plates – Trick-or-Treating – from the now closed Pier 1 – I found mine on eBay

Pier 1 Dogs in Costume Plates – Halloween Carnival – from the now closed Pier 1 – I found mine on eBay

Orange/Black/White Braided Placemats – Homegoods – approximately 2020

Onieda Flatware – Amazon

Jeweled Pumpkin Napkin Rings – Homegoods – approximately 2020

Black Tablecloth and Napkins – from Bed, Bath and Beyond online in approximately 2021

Orange table runner – Homegoods – 2023-2024

Orange Melamine Dinner Plates – Hobby Lobby – approximately 2019

Black Plastic Charger Plates – from the now closed Pier 1 – similar plates are available at Hobby Lobby, Amazon and Homegoods

Black Luminarc Goblets – Amazon – about 2019

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Comments

I treasure your comments! If you have time, I’d love it if you would comment on this post! I’d also love it if you would share some of your fall memories, tablescape ideas, and decorations you have used for Halloween, and for Thanksgiving. To comment, please scroll down to the very bottom of this post for the Comment Section!! Thanks so much!!!

Following is a list of websites I really like!  They are listed under the day of the week where they also host a Family Friendly “Link Parties” aka “Blog Hops”.

Link Parties

Following is a list of websites I really like!  They are listed under the day of the week where they also host a Family Friendly “Link Parties” aka “Blog Hops”.

If you click on the name of the blog (in blue) on the evening of the day of the week they are listed under, it should take you to the Link Party, where many bloggers have joined with them to share their own ideas.  I love how the link parties connect you with both a great blog, and other blogger’s ideas as well!  Many thanks to all these bloggers for bringing so many ideas to all of us!!! 

You can actually find these link parties any day of the week, by clicking on the website name below, but once you click, you may need to scroll thru a few entries to find the link party you are looking for. 

Sunday 
Life as a Leo wife (Nikki), Eclectic Red Barn (Beverly),  Décor Craft Design (Mel) ,A Labour of Life (Linda),  Ducks ‘n a Row (Sinea),  Love My Messy Messy Mess (Katie)   host “Happiness is Homemade” Link Party.  I love checking out the home decor, holiday decorations and current projects of all the hostesses as well as the ideas from their link party ! 
Life and Linda hosts “Love Your Creativity Link Party”.  I love checking out Linda’s gorgeous holiday decorations and tablescapes, and her chandelier decorations are a beautiful finishing touch!!
The House on Silverado  hosts – “Sundays on Silverado” link party. I am fairly new to Niky’s site but am loving her holiday decorating and her new grandma stories!!
Ridge Haven Homestead  – “Sunday Sunshine” Blog Hop.  In addition to the blog hop, I am enjoying reading about Laurie’s homestead, the “off the grid” lifestyle they are living and the cabin they are building. 
April J Harris – hosts Hearth and Soul Link Party monthly on the first Sunday of the month. I am enjoying reading about April’s traveling adventures, as well as her projects at home!  

Monday
Life Tales Books Blogspot  hosts Will Blog for Comments Link Party. Jennifer is a Photos and Story Treasures Consultant, and I am enjoying her ideas on photos and memory books, as well as her link party!  
Holly-Pink Lady(Holly) and Sunshine and books blog (Sarah) host “Hello Monday Link Party”. In addition to the link party, I am enjoying Sarah’s book recommendations, and Holly’s recipes and party ideas.  
Between Naps on the Porch hosts  “Metamorphosis Monday” posts, which are all about “Befores and Afters”. I love seeing Susan’s amazing home projects which are very inspiring!! I always come away with some great ideas from her posts and from those who have linked up!! 
The following link, Senior Salon Pit Stop will get you to the link party on Esme’s site as well as getting you to some great recipes and other ideas!
Charlene at A Pinch of Joy hosts “Busy Mondays”. Charlene’s website is all about home decorating, and holiday decorations and recipes. The first two things are things I love to do and the Recipes are things I like to eat!
Good random fun blogspot hosts The Good.Random.Fun. link party  Tamar’s website has some great photography, interesting places to visit, and thoughts on many things. Recently, I enjoyed reading about Hanukkah celebrations! 
Beverly at Eclectic Red Barn, Nicky at  Life as a Leo Wife, Michelle at  Moms are frugal and a few other hostesses host “You’re the Star Blog Hop” I love checking out these websites and the link party for holiday decor, crafts, money saving ideas and tablescapes. 

Tuesday
A Stroll Thru Life   hosts  the “Inspire me Tuesday” link party. Marty has an eye for design and decorating, and turning your house into a home. I always enjoy reading about her projects. 
Eclectic Red Barn (Beverly)  and Penny’s Passion (Penny) host the “Wonderful Wednesday Blog Hop” which often opens on Tuesday evenings. I have enjoyed Beverly’s Red Barn project and her projects and decorating . Penny’s website has both projects and recipes I have enjoyed reading about – and more – see “Thinking Out Loud” under “Thursday” in this list. 
Jenerally Informed  hosts the “Happy Now Link Party”. Jen from Jenerally informed and Leslie from playmates to parties host “happy now” which brings many craft and decorating ideas and recipes for fun holiday foods. 
Perfectly Imperfect-LWL hosts the “Tell It To Me Tuesday Link Party” which brings many decorating ideas, recipes, and ideas for family activities. 
Kim and Cassie from Lou Lou Girls host the the “Fabulous Party”. Lou Lou Girls post unique recipes, family activities, DIY and party ideas! 
Marci at Stone Cottage Adventures hosts “Tuesdays with a Twist”. Marci posts on gardening, sewing, recipes, crafts and books! Marci’s link party contains many other fun ideas as well. 
My Wee Abode (Julie) hosts the “Tuesday Turn About” Link Party. Julie is turning her small home into a charming coastal farmhouse home. Her website and link party include great home decorating, DIY, craft projects and recipes.

Wednesday
Karin’s Kottage hosts the “Karin’s Kottage Link party”.  I am also enjoying keeping up with Karin’s Italian Palace remodel! as well as her decorating ideas, crafts, grandchild activities and home projects. 
French Ethereal hosts a “Share Your Style”  link party where decorating, recipes, fashion, tablescape styles are all shared. 
Esme Salon recently began hosting a “Wordless Wednesday” photography link party – I can’t wait to link up!
Creatively Beth  hosts the “Creatively Crafty” Link Party. Beth’s website contains wonderful craft posts, including amazing up-cycle, from scratch, and Dollar Store Crafts. Beth’s link party contains a variety of family friendly posts including recipes, crafts, and holiday decor. 
Ridge Haven Homestead hosts the Homestead Blog Hop.  I am also enjoying reading about the off the grid home that Laurie and her family are building. 
Karin at Fifth Sparrow No More, hosts “Whimsy Home Link Party”. Karin posts about Finding the Beauty – in decorating, travel and faith and family! 
Cecelia at My Thrift Store Addiction hosts “Vintage Charm” link party. What Cecelia does with her thrift store finds is so creative!
Lydia at  Pandora and Max hosts the “All Seasons” Link Party. Lydia’s recent blog entry was all about her trip – and the sunsets are a “must see” – fabulous!

Thursday
I often participate in Between Naps on the Porch Tablescape Thursday. I have been following Susan for quite a long time, and absolutely love her Tablescapes!!! I also love the ideas shared on her Tablescape Thursday link party! 
Katherine’s corner hosts the  “TFT – Thursday Favorite Things” blog hop.  I love the assortment of wonderful decorating, recipe, tablescape, and inspirational ideas found here. 
Southern Sunflowers   hosts their “Home Matters Link Party” at 8 CT on Thursday.  I have really enjoyed linking to their link party and the various decorating, recipe, tablescape and craft ideas found on this website and their “Home Matters” Link Party. 
Penny’s Passion  hosts the “Thinking Out Loud Link Party” which often begins on Thursday. Thinking out Loud is a great post published each Thursday, and covers many interesting topics. Today the topic was “elf on the shelf – for empty nesters” and I love the traditions Penny has started in her home. So cute!
Roentare.zenfolio blog hosts a photography link party each week.  The photography is absolutely gorgeous, as are the places he and his wife photograph! 
Good Random Fun  hosts the “Little Things” link party, which I enjoy. Its a place for sharing and reading about lots of different topics and ideas. 
Marsha in the Middle and Melynda, from Scratch Made Food for Hungry People, and Lisa, from Boondock Ramblings host “Weekend Traffic Jam” which goes live on Thursday at 8:30 pm CT. Marsha posts about Fashion and the link party contains holiday decorations, fashion, and recipes (to name a few of the family friendly links). 

Friday
Stephanie at Crazy Little Lovebirds hosts the “Crazy Little Lovebirds link party.” It is a gathering for home decor ideas, recipes, tablescapes, reflections, etc. I am enjoying being a part fo this group. 
Building Our Hive hosts the “Funtastic Friday” Link Party which includes recipes, home decor, tablescapes, crafts, travel and other family friendly posts. 
Cindy at County Road 407  hosts the “Farmhouse Friday” Link Party, which begins at 6:30 am CT each Friday and features home decor – all styles; holiday decorating, tablescapes, crafts, etc. 
Andrea at The Cottage Market hosts “A Morning Cup of Joe” link party. Both the website and the link party feature DIY projects, Recipes, home decor, crafts and holiday decorations. 
Erika at A Little Bit of Everything and Andrea at Momfessionals, host “Friday Favorites”. Both websites and the link party feature family activities, home decor, fashion, entertaining, recipes, and holiday decorations and traditions. 
At Lou Lou Girls Kim, Cassie and Amber bring lots of good recipes and family activities to us and also host “Fabulous Friday” a link party that brings us recipes, holiday decor, family activities and many other family friendly ideas! 
Carol at Answer is Choco hosts BFF Link Party. Carol’s website contains lots of ideas about crafts, scrapbooking, recipes and many other things!

Saturday
Pieced Pastimes  Hosts “Saturday Sparks Party”  which includes home decors, recipes and holiday fun foods, tablescapes, crafts, etc. Among the many things I appreciate at Pieced Pastimes is the first picture of many posts, where Suzanne shows her current view at home (in New Hampshire) I love her wonderful view in all weather!
Pam’s Party and Practical Tips hosts the “Dare to Share Saturday” Link party – which includes some great party ideas, recipes and crafts!

Happy Halloween from the Lake!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Note: Above is a picture from the “Grand Finale” of the Skeleton Scenes we did for our neighbors this month. Due to the timing of a Grand Finale, this “Lake Life” Scene will be featured in a post in October 2025!