Welcome Guests from A Fanciful Twist!

"Shadows of a thousand years rise again unseen
Voices whisper in the trees
Tonight is Halloween..."
~ Anonymous ~

My three aunts have invited me to an Autumn Moon Festival.  Wanda, Melinda and Cassandra let me know that I can bring as many guests as I'd like.  How generous of them.  It's so sad that most people I know (including family) avoid them.  One family member whispered to me that they're real witches.  I think they just get into the Halloween spirit.  No harm in that right?  They have always been really polite to me so I think I'll go.
Won't you come along with me?

 

Their house has been spruced up for the festivities.  Six giant pumpkins decorate the front.  Lovely pumpkin topiaries decorate their garden. 

Wanda, the eldest of my aunts, wanted me to share that we can go anywhere we want except the forest just beyond this trellis.  Let's heed her warning.  The forest is very dark and seems quite spooky.

There's laughing, the tinkling of glasses and music in the distance but no one seems to be around when we arrive. Wanda says with a wink that some may have sampled her famous brew...

 Etsy

...and others are really shy but not to worry -- just enjoy the treats that she and her sisters have baked for us.  



I definitely going to have a caramel apple and a slice of this Monster of a Cake.  There are pumpkin cookies and a chocolate raspberry cake that is just boo-tiful.

I think I'll get some pumpkin white hot chocolate to go with my desserts.  Later on I'd like to sample the apple cider or if I'm feeling brave some of Wanda's famous brew.  What would you like to have?

 
 

Yikes.  I forgot Wanda mentioned there are other guests.  Can you see him?

Here's a better look...  

Wanda says not to mind Fred.  He's a little bashful but don't be frightened of him.

He's certainly friendlier than the wailing banshee in the shed.  You can't pay me enough to go near there.  Do you see the collection of skulls and bones decorating the entrance? 

Did I hear you say that you wanted a closer look at the banshee? 
You can get a closer look.  Don't say I didn't tell you so.

Before it gets too dark, let's thank our gracious hosts and be on our way.  My aunts have magical party favors for us to take.  Pumpkin wands, candy eyeball and gummy skewers, lollipops, satin or velvet pumpkins.  I think I'll have one of each!

Thank you for stopping by!
A very special thanks to Vanessa from A Fanciful Twist for hosting and Ford Farms for their beautiful pumpkin patch :)

Update: Here are the recipes of the treats that I made
Monster of a Cake
Chocolate Raspberry Boo-tiful Cake
Pumpkin White Hot Chocolate

Centerpieces:
Budget Halloween Centerpiece