#Halloween designbox update

I always try to “curate” a vignette- meaning I mix a BUNCH of different objects to achieve the end result. Keep it tasteful and make an impact with one fall sign or a a cluster of pumpkins.

keep it simple // Too much of something can sometimes be a bad thing… cobwebs, spiders, fall signs, etc.

T A S T E F U L D E C O R A T I N G T I P SĪs promised, I told you I’d share my tips for keeping Halloween decor tasteful with the clutter that accompanies the season at pretty much every retailer this time of year. There’s no better time to dip your toe in the match-styling pool than the month of October! They add texture and are really functional for lighting your favorite fall candles. You guys already know I’m a big fan of styling with matches ( watch this video for proof).

The lady pictured above reminded me of a wicked witch! What do you think of her hat? I feel like it skews more toward Halloween and less toward the Kentucky Derby, that’s for certain. I also enjoy thrifting for spooky vintage portraits for the Halloween season. It’s 100 times faster! See ya later Halloween. That way, when it’s time to transition to Christmas or regular decor, I just rip down the prints. Rather than switching out all of my frames, I take the lazy route and just tape the prints to the front of the glass. I once found a giant textbook of them at a thrift store, but you can always just print them from the internet. Bonus points if you find Halloween related content… bats, bugs, spiders, skeletons, etc. I also really enjoy vintage anatomical prints.

My guests sort of thought I was crazy for letting them get so melty, drippy, and messy, but I knew they’d come in handy for Halloween! Some other items I tend to lean toward for fall and Halloween decor? You can never have too many cloches or candles! During my last summer dinner party, I kept the candles I burned down for this exact occasion… hence the creepy, almost-gone tapers. It’s a really unique collection, so I also like to scatter some of those into my shelf styling as well. I used to have a huge vase filled with them. It’s special because it reminds me of him and also fits the spooky, magical aesthetic I lean toward.Įmmett’s dad collects feathers and gives them to us occasionally. I always pull out my spooky decanters and old school pharmaceutical-looking glassware he gave me. My dad used to collect vintage glassware and apothecary or liquor bottles he’d dig up from the ground. trade summer scented candles for fall and winter.swap summer textiles for heavier cozy options.swap my summer succulents for mums at the front door.

#Halloween designbox update

I don’t go too terribly crazy when decorating for Halloween or fall, but I do update the following: If we’re entertaining, I might scatter a few of the aforementioned curiosities into the kitchen and bathroom, but other than that- I like to keep it contained to the built-ins. I typically stick to styling the living room and outdoor entrances as opposed to redecorating my entire home. It just fits my personal aesthetic a bit better, and I already collect these vintage apothecary-looking goods, so why not put them out on display for a couple months? It just feels right. When it comes to Halloween and fall decor, I prefer to take the spooky oddities & curiosities route, as opposed to pumpkins galore and wooden signs. Come on in through the front door! My creepy raven will greet you… Click through for more… there’s also a fun fall blog hop at the end of the post, so as a bonus- you can tour the homes of five of my friends!Īs always, I like to begin tours in the entryway. I’m also sharing tips for tastefully decorating this season… sometimes it’s easy to get overwhelmed with the sheer amount of fall decor that floods the market, but I’m here to help you narrow it down. I wanted to give you a peek at how I style my home for fall & Halloween. I always update my home decor based on the time of year and October is no different. We’re into October (the best month of the year, IMO) and I could not be more excited! For starters, it’s my birthday month (hi fellow Scorpios), and the weather has been SO pleasant. I love living in a state that has four distinct seasons, and I especially enjoy fall- and the things that come along with it.