Hosting Halloween this year? The 31st is almost here, but there’s still time to spookify your home to set the mood. Whether you’re hosting a haunted bash, or planning a scary movie night with the immediate family, adding some chic decorative objects is a great way to get everyone into the spirit!
Pretty Pumpkins
Instead of carving the same old jack-o-lantern design as everyone else, try these creative alternatives to decorate the season’s star gourd in style:
Gourd Selection: Rather than carving pumpkins, select a variety of different gourds to create an exciting fall display. The shape and color variations will make a natural statement without you having to do any work.
Scalloped Edge Pumpkins: Add a whimsical, coastal feel to your pumpkins by carving scalloped edges around the top of your pumpkins, like these.
Flower-Filled Pumpkins: Hollow out a pumpkin as you would with a jack-o-lantern and fill it with fresh or faux seasonal blooms for a beautiful, non-scary Halloween centerpiece.
Autumnal Wreath
Newsflash: wreaths aren’t just for Christmas! Dress your door with an autumnal or Halloween-themed wreath to greet guests. Wreaths made from bare branches will add an elevated twist to your spooky decor. Or, consider a wreath made from fall leaves in shades of burnt orange, deep red, and mustard yellow. These pair well with apples and cranberries. Both of these seasonal wreath ideas are able to be used until Thanksgiving, so you don’t have to change your door decor.
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Candlelit Glow
We’re of the mindset that there can never be too many candles in the home. Especially around the holidays, candles are one of the essential tabletop pieces to set the mood. To create a candlelit glow this Halloween, try these fun ideas:
Magical Mystery: For a really magical moment a la Harry Potter, hang flameless candles with fishing lines from the ceiling to give the appearance that they are floating. Find DIY instructions here.
Faux Fireplace: Arrange various sizes of pillar candles either on the mantel or in the hearth. Both of these can create a magical focal point in a living room.
Twisted Tapers: Bring out twisted red, black, or metallic taper candles to add a graphic element to your spooky home decor.
Apothecary Bar Cart
Double, double toil, and trouble! There’s something delicious brewing this Halloween in your very own apothecary bar cart. To create a mystical drinks set-up, stock your bar cart with bottles of spirits and mixers, along with jars of cinnamon sticks, dried herbs, and citrus slices. Add stylishly spooky glassware like our Puro Tortoise Shell Set of 4 Stemless Wine Glasses, and incorporate festive touches like skull-shaped bottle stoppers, potion-esque decanters, and our orange Berry Trim Napkins. Finally, write out cocktail recipes so your guests can create their own spooky concoctions.
Haunted Tablescape
Hosting a Halloween-themed dinner? There are plenty of creative tabletop pieces to fill your space with tricks and treats:
Skull Centerpiece: Fill a plastic black skull with flowers to create a spooky Day of the Dead-themed focal point at the heart of the table.
Colored Goblets: Add some color and an air of indulgence with beautiful glass goblets.
Mini Pumpkin Name Cards: Write each guest’s name on a mini pumpkin and place it on their plate for a festive touch.
Happy Halloween from GDC Home!
Halloween decor doesn’t need to be sophisticated, but if you want to try something a little different than the plastic skeleton and dry ice routine, we hope this list has provided some fresh inspiration! Ultimately, it’s all about what you and your family enjoy – this is a fun holiday that doesn’t take itself too seriously. And, even if you’ve already decorated for Halloween, some of these ideas can easily be extended into November for Thanksgiving.
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Berry Trim Napkins – Set of 4
This decidedly chic napkin from Juliska accessorizes any table setting with that perfect balance of casual-meets-impeccable.
Puro Tortoise Shell Set of 4 Steamless Wine Glasses
This richly hued tortoiseshell stemless wine glass, with translucent brown body and dark specks, is perfectly poised to hold your favorite vintage, cocktail or mocktail of choice.
