Pretty Poison: A Pastel Halloween

Halloween doesn’t always have to be black and orange. This year, we’re serving up something sweeter — soft lavender, minty green, blush pink, and just a touch of eerie. Pretty Poison: A Pastel Halloween is the perfect way to gather friends, kids, or your favorite ghouls for a Sunday afternoon that feels magical, whimsical, and just a little wicked.

Picture this: ghost-shaped napkins, shimmering iridescent balloons, a playlist of enchanted tunes — and of course, pastel-dipped poison apples that are as pretty as they are delicious. It’s Halloween reimagined — playful, chic, and perfectly poisoned.

Setting the Scene

Start with the table. Our Poison Apple Dinner Plates make a bold, spooky-chic statement, while the Shades Pistachio Dinner Plates and Shades Collection Petal Cups layer in soft washes of pastel color. For a playful pop, add the Check It! In The Limelight Guest Napkins and the cheeky “Trick or Treat Yo Self” Cocktail Napkins . Together, the mix feels elevated yet fun — exactly what a pastel Halloween should be.

Candles always cast a spell, and our Stacking Skull Taper Candle Set does it with just the right amount of gothic drama. Sprinkle in fairy lights or votives for a warm, glowing touch that takes you from afternoon gathering to dusky October evening.

Favors & Fun

Halloween isn’t complete without treats to take home. Our Pastel Skeleton Sticker Sets are perfect for party favors, place settings, or prizes in a pastel costume contest. Pair them with a small bag of candy or even tie them onto the caramel apples with ribbon for an extra-sweet sendoff.

Pastel Poison Apple Recipe

Ingredients:

6–8 crisp apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work beautifully)
1 bag (11 oz) soft caramels, unwrapped
2 tablespoons heavy cream
Wooden sticks or decorative pastel straws
Pastel candy melts or white chocolate, melted
Sprinkles, sanding sugar, or edible glitter in pastel shades

Instructions:

Wash and dry apples thoroughly. Remove stems and insert sticks.
In a saucepan, melt caramels with cream over low heat until smooth.
Dip each apple into caramel, twirling to coat. Place on parchment to set.
Once cooled, drizzle with melted pastel candy melts or white chocolate.
Finish with sprinkles or glitter for a dreamy pastel effect.

These pastel poison apples double as both dessert and décor — the ultimate centerpiece of your spooky-sweet table.

Timeline for a Perfect Sunday Afternoon Get-Together

One Week Before:

Send invites (digital or pastel stationery).
Order your partyware and décor.
Choose your pastel palette.

Three Days Before:

Grocery shop for apples, caramel, sprinkles, and drinks.
Prep a playlist with whimsical, slightly spooky tracks.

Day Before:

Inflate balloons and start your table setup.
Pre-dip a test batch of apples to ensure timing.
Organize a craft area for pastel pumpkin painting.

Morning Of:

Style the table with Poison Apple Plates, Shades Cups and napkins.
Arrange caramel apple toppings in pretty bowls.
Light the Stacking Skull Taper Candles for ambiance.

Afternoon:

Welcome your guests.
Dip apples, sip sparkling cider, and enjoy a pastel-perfect Halloween gathering.

With just the right blend of sweet and spooky, Pretty Poison: A Pastel Halloween proves that October can be chic, whimsical, and full of magic. Shop the Jollity & Co. Halloween Collection to bring this pastel party to life.