RJ Treleaven

Happy Pinktober, My Lovelies! I hope you are having a lovely October so far. Today I'm participating in a Halloween Tablescape Blog Hop hosted by the Lovely Rita from the Panoply Blog.

Thank-you, Rita, for organizing and hosting these tablescape blog hop parties throughout the year. You do an excellent job, and I always look forward to them.

This year my theme is "Happy Pinktober" for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. I would like to invite you personally for tea and pink, strawberry-flavored petits fours.

I'm a breast cancer survivor, and I'm so thankful for early detection, my tumor board, chemo nurses (who are angels on earth), and God, who Heals us of all our diseases (Psalm 103:3).

I'm using some of the same decor from last year, and I've add a couple of elements to it as well. First let's take a look at my plate stacks:

The bottom plate is Venetian Lace, and the top heart-shaped plate is in the Rosy Check.

The napkin is from Shabby Chic, and the ribbon napkin ring is from LoveShackFancy.

Many of the decorations on the table are from Michael's Enchanted Forest collection from last year. I purchased a few things like the botanical candle holders at the end of the season.

The candle holders might be my favorite from the Enchanted Forest collection.

The table has two pumpkins on it, and both are pink.

Top to bottom:

The white florals are in a vintage crystal vase. The Rosy Pink check pumpkin is from MacKenzie-Childs.

I like the witch's broom from the Enchanted Forest collection, too.

The pink floral pumpkin is actually a pillow from LoveShackFancy.

The large Think Pink roses are from Trader Joe's. They opened-up so prettily!

Here are some more of the details, top to bottom, left to right:

I love the flowers with the collection. They have pretty butterflies and incandescent orbs in the arrangements.

The "Freaks like me drink tea" teapot always makes me smile.

The roses and spiders' webs trays with metal lacework are fun, too.

I love mushrooms, and the beaded mushrooms in the collection were a must. The white violets are my sorority's flowers. Our philanthropy is breast cancer education, and the peer pressure of mammogram reminders from my sisters saved my life.

I have pink votives and roses on the table for Pinktober, and the specimen test tubes add mystique to the enchanted table theme.

Pink petits fours are festive for our tea party.

I hung bunting that has "Happy Halloween" on one side, and a pretty floral print on the other side. I am enjoying it while in my art studio.

I also decorated our Welsh dresser with pink ribbons and pink moths that coordinate with the butterflies and colors on the dining table.

Resources:

Many of the elements on the table and Welsh dresser are from Michael's Crafts. Assume something is from Michael's unless otherwise noted.

Moths on Welsh Dresser: Moth and Myth

White tablecloth: Williams-Sonoma

Ruffled and crochet-edged table runners and napkins: Shabby Chic

Napkin rings, Halloween bunting, and stuffed pumpkin: LoveShackFancy

Venetian lace plates: Juliana Collection

Rosy Check heart plate, pumpkin, and creamer and sugar set: MacKenzie-Childs

Pink wire coasters: World Market

Crystal vase: Vintage American Brilliant Cut Ruffled Edge Vase

Small pink votives, pink salt votive holder, and white violet: Leaf 'n Petal

Roses: Trader Joe's

Spoons: Horchow

Blog Hop Participant Links:

Panoply - Spellbound Halloween Tablescape

Home is Where the Boat Is - Stay for a Spell

Everyday Living - Fo(u)r the Love of Treats

Hyacinths for the Soul - "Caw, Caw" ~ Spread Your Wings for Halloween

Me and My Captain - Harvest Moon? We Have A Ghost Of A Chance To See It Tonight!

Life and Linda - Haunted Manor of Dark Secrets

The Little Yellow Corner Store - A Witch's Brew Tablescape

My Thrift Store Addiction - Frightfully FAN-tastic Wine and Cheese Buffet

The Cat's Whizkerz - We're All Batty Here

Red Cottage Chronicles - Spooky Halloween with Cheesecloth Ghosts

Corner of Plaid and Paisley - A Little Bit of Ghoulish Glamour

Olla-Podrida - A Hauntingly Charming Halloween Tablescape for Two

The Bookish Dilettante - Happy Pinktober Tablescape

Since I am the last link for this blog hop, please take this time to call and make an appointment for a mammogram if you have not had one during this past year. Early prevention is key for your survival.

Until next time...

Happy Pinktober!

Ricki Jill

Happy Pinktober Tablescape

Tuesday, October 7, 2025

Hello, My Lovelies!

Welcome to the Halloween Tablescape Blog Hop!

If you linked over from Patti's blog Pandora's Box, thanks so much for visiting!

Rita @ the Panoply Blog is our hostess.

Thank-you so much, Rita, for your hard work in organizing these blog hops. I always enjoy them!

As y'all are aware, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer is a scary diagnosis, but the sooner it's caught, the sooner treatment can begin, AND the higher the rate for survival is. If you have not had your annual mammogram this year, please call today for an appointment!

As many of you know, my sorority, Zeta Tau Alpha, works tirelessly to educate women about breast cancer. I am so fortunate that our philanthropy is breast cancer awareness because the peer pressure of my sisters to continue getting annual mammograms even during covid saved my life.

Official Think Pink Video from Zeta Tau Alpha on Vimeo.

Please consider watching this short video about our philanthropy's events and efforts to educate the public about breast cancer.

I put together a little vignette in honor of our daughters. I want them to take care of themselves and get physical screenings as well as mammograms annually. I discuss it with them often! Of course, the vignette is predominately pink. Let's take a look: