The latter half of the year brings a holiday each month. First up is one that is either loved or not: Halloween. No matter your take on the day, there are simple ways to decorate your space for the season. Whether your Halloween decorations lean toward trick or treat, simple decor additions can make your house THE stop for trick or treaters.
If mischievous and spooky speak to you, the look of an abandoned haunted house is simple, yet dreadfully elegant to achieve. Intentionally tattered white and black cheesecloth can cover tables, curtain rods, and mirrors to create the illusion of deteriorating decor in the most effective way possible. Spider webs on light fixtures and decor items will amplify this. Swap any current florals for reds, purples, and black alternatives to amplify the nod to the dead. These are simple and easy holiday decor ideas that can truly make your home a haunted house in an hour.
If seasonally sweet is more your style, opt for the traditional classics that make the holiday what it is. You could even incorporate vintage catalogue-style decorations. Fresh pumpkins or jack-o-lanterns, mums, flickering candles, and small, sweet bats make the holiday cute and memorable. Incorporating the classic associations with the holiday brings the whimsy of the holiday into your space.
No matter your emotional connection to the holiday itself, transforming your home to reflect the season we are in can elevate the month and memories made with a little time, effort, and care.
