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21 Magical Harry Potter Halloween Decorations

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Make your home feel like Hogwarts this Halloween with these 21 Magical Harry Potter Halloween Decorations!

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If you’ve ever imagined what holidays are like at Hogwarts (because I totally have), now you can have a Harry Potter Halloween at home with these Hogwarts inspired decorations!  I love how the Harry Potter movies brought the Great Hall feasts to life.  As a Halloween lover, the Hallowe’en Feast looks like an incredible time!  I mean, who wouldn’t want to spend Halloween with friends, eating all kinds of sweets, surrounded by magic?  

I think one of my favorite ways the movies have brought the Great Hall Hallowe’en Feast to life is with the decorations.  There’s the enchanted ceiling that makes it look like you’re sitting under the night sky.  Then, there’s the floating candles and jack-o’-lanterns.  And, of course, there are the random ghostly residents that make their appearances throughout the celebration.

21 Magical Harry Potter Halloween Decorations

 
If you want to bring a little bit of that Hogwarts magic into your home this Halloween, check out these 21 decoration ideas!  You can string up flameless taper candles with fishing line and hang them from the ceiling.  Add some other wizardly touches with a black cauldron, a sorting hat, and even an oversized chess set that will make you feel like you’re playing Wizard’s Chess! 

On the darker side of magic, you can hang a grim reaper that looks very similar to a Dementor!  And beware of Death Eaters with a wanted poster or two!  Don’t forget your potion bottles!  You wouldn’t want them getting into the wrong hands. 

  1. Flameless Taper Candle Lights
  2. Hanging Grim Reaper
  3. Realistic Hairy Spider
  4. Footprint Floor Decals
  5. Hanging Flame Light
  6. Halloween Pumpkin String Lights
  7. Faux Leather Sorting Hat
  8. Harry Potter Remote Control Wand
  9. Electronic Plush Mandrake
  10. Bellatrix Lestrange Wanted Poster
  11. Ministry of Magic Decal
  12. Snow Owl Plush Animal
  13. Harry Potter Candy Bundle
  14. Black Cauldron
  15. Golden Snitch Table Lamp
  16. Antique Style Brass Skeleton Keys
  17. Harry Potter Hogwarts Banner
  18. Decorative Storage Suitcases
  19. Black Apothecary Bottles
  20. Star Fleece Throw Blanket
  21. Oversized Chess Set

When the magic of Halloween has settled, you can cozy up with a starry fleece blanket (reminiscent of the Great Hall ceiling), snuggle up with a plush owl, crack open some candy, and keep the spellwork going with a remote control wand for your TV!  Pretty fun, huh?!

Are you a Harry Potter fan?  Have you turned your home into Hogwarts for Halloween before?

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Mini Reindeer Brownie Bites

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Turn a box of brownies into adorable red-nosed reindeer with this Mini Reindeer Brownie Bites recipe! Chocolate frosting, candy eyes, cinnamon drops, and pretzels transform brownies into the cutest Christmas treats!

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My husband can take a box of brownies and turn them into the most magical brownies you’ve ever tasted in your life (no, not like those brownies)!  They’ve got a perfect outer edge and a deliciously chewy inside!  And somehow, he manages to be consistent every single time!  So I’ve basically left brownie duty to the master.  That was until about a week ago when I finally learned some of his tricks!

I had a craving for brownies, but I wanted to make them festive for the holidays (and to get me in the mood to start my long list of holiday baking).  Thankfully, the brownie master just happened to be home from work the day I made these!

When I asked my husband how he makes his perfect brownies, he told me to bake them for the longest time on the box.  Basically, bake the brownies for the longest recommended time for the type of pan you’re using. 

Make sense?  No? 

Say, you’re using a standard, non-stick brownie pan and the box of brownies says to bake them at 325º for 30-35 minutes.  Bake the brownies for the full 35 minutes and don’t open the door while they’re baking!  There’s definitely something to that!  Because after 35 minutes in the oven, the brownies had a perfect crust on the top and chewy bottoms!  It was hard not to eat any before decorating them!


But instead of using a regular brownie pan, I made these brownies in a mini muffin pan to create small, brownie bites.  I used the same time and temperature as a regular brownie pan.  Then, I turned them into reindeer with chocolate frosting, candy eyes and cinnamon drops to create the face and broken pretzels for antlers.  So stinkin’ cute!  And my husband said they were really good, too!

Moms, if your little ones want to get in on the baking action, these are an easy Christmas treat they can help you make!  Just frost the brownie bites with chocolate frosting.  Then, let the kids decorate them with the candy eyes and cinnamon drops.  They might need a little help pushing in the pretzel antlers, but they’ll love turning brownies into reindeer!

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Mini Reindeer Brownie Bites

Mini Reindeer Brownie Bites

Ingredients

  • Non-stick cooking spray
  • 1 box brownie mix
  • Chocolate frosting
  • Candy eyes
  • Red cinnamon drops
  • Pretzels

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Spray a mini muffin pan with non-stick cooking spray.
  2. Prepare brownie mix according to package. Spoon the brownie batter into the mini muffin pan, filling the pan almost to the top.
  3. Bake the brownies for 35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center of the brownies.
  4. Allow the brownies to cool completely. Then, carefully remove them from the pan. You might have to use a knife to loosen the sides and lift the bottom, but they should come out easily after that.
  5. Frost the top of the brownies. Then, add two candy eyes and a red cinnamon drop to make a face.
  6. Break up a pretzel and stick two pieces into the brownie to create antlers.
  7. Enjoy with a big glass of milk or eggnog!
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I’m really only a baker around the holidays.  The rest of the year….not so much.  That’s why I usually stick to box mixes and premade cookie dough.  But if you have a favorite homemade brownie mix recipe, I’m sure it would make these brownie bites taste even better than they already do! 

These reindeer brownies would be adorable for a class party or make an easy treat to enjoy during a holiday movie marathon!  Add them to your holiday cookie trays or leave a couple out for Santa! Who could possibly resist an adorable red-nosed reindeer?  Especially when it’s made out of brownies! 


Did you make these Mini Reindeer Brownie Bites? Share it on social media using the hashtag #livinglavidaeats. Don’t forget to tag me @lavidaholoka!  Merry Christmas! 

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Get Holiday Party Ready with These Outfit Ideas

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Celebrate the holiday season in style with these holiday party outfits!  Whether you’re at the office Christmas party or a family gathering you’ll be dressed to impress with these simple looks!

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My little sister got married last Sunday and it was such a wonderful celebration!  She made such a beautiful bride!  Everyone had a really nice time and thoroughly enjoyed themselves!  I bought a fabulous Karl Lagerfeld dress to wear to the wedding that I was so excited to wear.  It’s hunter green with great tulip sleeves and it’s just the right length – right above the knee! 

I received a lot of compliments on it, as well as the clip in hair piece I was wearing!  It blended in so well that you couldn’t hardly tell I was wearing extensions! The best part?  They were only $10 on Amazon and super easy to clip in!  


With the holidays fast approaching, I thought I would share – not only my fabulous dress – but a couple holiday party outfits!  I didn’t do much to style up my wedding look, but I did wear black microsuede pumps, had a leopard print clutch, and glued on some black stiletto gel nails. If I wear this dress again during the holidays – and I might – I’ll definitely add some jewelry to it.  

If you’re not much of a dress person, I’ve also added a red jumpsuit look.  Pair it with a sparkly bag, some pumps, a lariat necklace, and you’re good to get merry and mingle! 

 Get Holiday Party Ready with These Outfit Ideas
  1. Karl Lagerfeld Paris Women’s Tulip Sleeve Sheath Dress
  2. Clip In Synthetic Hair Extensions
  3. 2 in 1 Hair Straightener and Curler
  4. Strong Hold Finishing Hairspray
  5. Silver Dangle Earrings
  6. Leopard Faux Suede Foldover Clutch
  7. Off Black Sheer Pantyhose
  8. Faux Suede Ankle Strap Pointed Toe Wedges
  9. Karl Lagerfeld Paris Women’s Cropped Jumpsuit with Self Belt
  10. Sterling Silver Cubic Zirconia Bracelet
  11. Women’s Chaney Pump
  12. Sterling Silver Lariat Necklace
  13. Sparkly Sequin Chain Tote Handbag
  14. Ready to Wear Black Gel Manicure Stiletto Nails
  15. Wool Blend Double Breasted Peacoat

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