I'm absolutely in love with the cover of the October issue of Martha Stewart Living! I have never seen this done with pumpkins before & love the little toadstool/moss themed scene. I think it would make a perfect table scape for holiday entertaining as well.

Here's a peak at some more highlights from the issue of Living - starting with some crafty face masks:





Pressed-paper boxes dressed up like owls and jack-o-lantern faced acorns…



A few images from A Wicked Good Time: macabre banquet table (featuring Slithered Scream Beans, Cauldron Curry, and Squeamish Squash with Rice), Snake Cake with Venom Glaze, Poison Apples (LOVE the presentation on these!), and “Eyes of Newt” DIY party favors.







Last but not least, a festive party favor embellishment made from the orange, balloon-shaped calyxes of Chinese lantern plants (very clever!):