If this was the first and only halloween party I was going to host while in college I needed to make it unique and memorable. I could not stand the idea of those red solo cups full of watery beer and off brand vodka. It could not be a drunken mess of a party, it had to be more than that. So off I went to Hobby Lobby to find what I needed to make my halloween fantasy come alive.

Tablecloth: Think potato sack jumping at the country fair. It's festive and fall like, and perfect as a table runner. Our table is black so there was not need to use a full tablecloth, just something to add texture.

Glass Jars: Tall cylinders create height while the bulbous fish jars create length. These are very inexpensive and can be used over again and again for other parties, food items, or as flower vases.

Plastic Scoops: I am not keen on the idea of grabbing unwrapped candy with bare hands so buy scoops. Simple ones could be white or clear plastic so they don't capture the guests eye too much.

Baggies: The plastic baggies are there for a treat to take away. If guests want to eat at the party or save some for later then they have their trick or treat bags.

Center Piece: One of the most important elements on any table. The black lit up tree studded with candied pumpkins is a really great way to express the over- all vibe of the table. You must not leave any table blank in the center, always break it up with something that pops out and gives a great visual.

Leaves and Things: I love bringing in nature to my tables. Flowers do not fit the theme, so here we use dead leaves and tree branches to create that eerie, cold feeling of the season.

Candy: As much as I wanted to go for the expensive brands like, Lint Truffles, it's often unnecessary. Kit Kats, Reces, M&M's and Twix are beyond the best candies for halloween parties. Stick to the classics.