Halloween Aesthetics: Festive Ways To Prepare For The Holiday

By: Katie Gray

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                One of the best parts about the Fall season is Halloween! The leaves are changing colors, the weather is cooling down, and spooky decorations are everywhere. It’s the time to do some baking and treat yourself to candy. (An added bonus: It makes your home smell delicious.) There are all kinds of ways to spruce up your house, life activities and wardrobe – to enjoy this festive time of the year.  Drink lots of coffee – especially a pumpkin spiced latte. Go apple picking and pumpkin picking. Carve some pumpkins with a cool design, and then bake the pumpkin seeds in the oven for a treat. Go to a Halloween parade and/or party. Dress up as a fun character. Stock up on candy and definitely get a Halloween classic: candy corn. Of course, watch the 1993 Disney classic, Hocus Pocus – starring Sarah Jessica Parker, Bette Midler and Kathy Najimy. This is one of the most fun times of the whole year!

Here are 10 simple ways to enjoy the Halloween season:

Fall Goes Glam: How to Create a Chic Autumnal Living Space

Perhaps you’ve secretly admired friends’ homes that are bursting with holiday cheer every time fall comes around. Or maybe you’ve always envied the way your mom or your sister goes crazy with fun, cutesy holiday décor in the cooler months. Well, if you’re looking to make your home festive but still fashion-forward for fall, there are plenty of ideas to incorporate.

Here are a few inspired ideas for giving your home a fresh harvest spin:

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A mantel looks effortlessly elegant with a chic arrangement of autumn accessories and fall foliage. A few silver pumpkin figurines are blended with pillar candleholders and a selection of brightly colored faux leaves. An opulent silver mirror gives this fireplace serious wow factor.

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Set the stage for a fall dinner party or seasonal soiree with a table overflowing with gourds and ghoulish surprises. A dynamic dinner table looks pretty and polished with an array of colorful pumpkins in gold, silver and white. Sparkly and enchanting, this centerpiece is a surefire party hit.

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Happy Halloween From My Little Snow White!

My daughter, Kristina!

Wishing you a safe, fun, and Happy Halloween!  My daughter, Kristina, decided to dress up as Snow White for her senior year of high school! As she headed out the door this morning, I snapped a few photos! Doesn't she look too cute? She did her hair and makeup herself and created a bob-like hairstyle by curling, rolling, and tucking her long hair underneath with bobbie pins! 

Happy Halloween!

Hope you have a SPOOKtacular and TERRORific time tonight!! 

Celestial Pumpkins Light Up The Night!

Add style to your front porch or foyer! Have you tried making these twinkling celestial pumpkins to greet your ghoulish guests? Martha Stewart shows you how in a step-by-step tutorial here. Of course, Martha always makes it look easy. I was surprised to see that Martha uses string lights in her pumpkins.  Unless I decide to display my pumpkins indoors in the foyer (as shown below), string lights are too much work for me. I'll be using a few battery-operated tea lights outdoors. 

 A new DIY job for hubby! He'll LOVE it!!!

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Happy Halloween! 

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Use Treats In Your Halloween Decor!

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Fill apothecary jars with festive colored candy to create an instant Halloween centerpiece. Use licorice, marshmallow ghosts, candy corn, or any color candy that fits with your theme! 

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The hard part will be waiting until after Halloween to eat the candy! :)