I know I’m not the only one who sees the magic in Halloween. Sure, Christmas begins in July or seemingly just never ends, but I have always loved Halloween. There is the scent of sugar in the air, pumpkin guts everywhere, and the feeling that for just night, things could get a little weird. Halloween has always been a big deal in my family and even today I miss the kitschy velvet and paper decorations we used to hang up all over the place. I mean peak 1980s decorating But these days, decorating for Halloween doesn’t mean having to embrace every cliche known to man from orange plastic pumpkins to fake cobwebs. Halloween decorations can be chick yet still spooky, striking the perfect blend of eerie but still not entirely ruining your homes stunning aesthetic.

Why I Love Decorating for Halloween

I’ll be honest, the running joke about me buying new stuff to decorate for spooky season is that I just don’t end up putting it away. Each little piece just becomes part of my homes vibe - For example, if you come around you’re likely going to be served charchuterie on a coffin cheeseboard. To me, Halloween is the perfect excuse to get a little creative. It’s the one time of year when it’s encouraged to lean into the mysterious and magical parts of life without having to hold back. Everything from a dramatic black table setting to little creepy things hwee and tere, decoratin for Halloween allows for creating an ambiance thats playful yet sophisticated. A time to make things a little more eerie, a little more enchanted, and a whole lot more fun. Plus, unless you’re like me, it’s a chance to break out of your everyday routine and embrace something exciting.

Chic, Not Cliché

Back in the day, decorating for Halloween was pretty limiting. With only so many shops or big box stores to choose from Halloween felt exactly like. itlooked in the movies. A scarecrow here, a plastic organge pumpkin there. Luckily, today there are options for just about every type of person, and if youre like me, anything you add to your home should reflect your personal style. This means, avoidin the cliches. From Target’s neon dream to dark florals, metallic accents, and vintage-inspired pieces, you can create an air of mystery without getting extremely kitschy. Not every corner needs skeletons or glowing ghosts to capture the mood. Instead, try other types of textures and colors like deep black, velvety puple, and even rich golds which can bring a much more luxurious, moody vibe that still feels a little spooky.

A Few Pieces I Love

This year I’ve added a couple of pieces I think are 10/10.

Velvet Pumpkins - I don’t know if they are considered “flocked” or velvet, but these aren’t your average pumpkins. I have a variety of colors from white to black to pink and classic orange in a bunch of different sizes. They add texture and an unexpected twist to the room.
- Shop My Home: 7” flocked pumpkin and mini flocked pumpkins
Gothic Candlesticks - Why get just any old candlestick, when you can get creepy ones? The ones I chose were skeleton hands that hold tall, slim bleeding taper candles. They are made of metal and looked aged and old. Plus the fingers grasp the candles in a cool way and they are slightly hidden on the table top so they appear to be rising up from the grave.
- Shop My Home: Skeleton hand adjustable candle holder
Skull Accents - Everywhere you look in my apartment this year, you’re going to find a subtle skull detail - I have a small skull candle, an entire bowl of skulls of varying sizes, and. ofcourse, a bright pink velvet skull on a shelf. The skulls add just the right amount of Halloween flare in the right places without being too much.
- Shop My Home: Skull and Snake candle, 6.5 flocked pink skull, and assorted skulls (similar)

The Spooktacular Joys of Halloween

There is something undeniably fun about leaning into the mysterious side of Halloween. It’s not just about scaring people - it’s about creating a vibe, an atmosphere that feels exciting but out of the ordinary. Whether you’re hosting a spooky dinner party, having the best Halloween party, or just want to infuse your home with the joys of Spooky Season, decorating for Halloween is a way to fully embrace the seaso. Every flickering candle, every subtle nod to the macabre adds a layer of intrigue to your elegantly haunted haven.

Keep scrolling to see some chic ways to incorporate the best of Spooky Season to your home and a few of my favorite Halloween pieces out there right now.