Goblins, ghouls, ghosts and witches, oh my! How many of these fantasy creatures will you be meeting and greeting this Halloween? Hopefully you'll have the candy and creepy (but cute) ambiance to avoid the "trick" end of "trick-or-treat!" If you haven't yet decorated for the holiday, don't worry. Here are five easy ideas for a "spook-tacular" home.
1. Eerie Entranceway
Paint black jack-o-lantern faces on small, glass votives. Drop a flameless tealight candle in each of them and use them to decorate around your front door.
2. Frightening Florals
Black calla lilies have a wonderful dark, purply colour. Plant some in flower pots around your home for a gloomy look with an exotic twist.
3. Raven's Nest Wreath
Remember last year when you weren't as prepared for Halloween? Nevermore. Grab a twig wreath from your local craft store and place a faux black bird in the middle.
4. Black Cat Pumpkins
Paint two pumpkins, one smaller and one larger, all black. Stack the smaller one on top of the other, and add eyes, a nose, and whiskers. Add cat ears cut from card stock and stand back! You won't want these bad boys crossing your path.
5. Mummified Glassware
Whether you're serving up a glass of pumpkin flavored punch or a dish of fun-sized candy bars, dress up your glassware to match the mood. Tape gauze to the bottom of the cup and wrap upwards, tucking in an end piece at the top to secure it.
With decorations like these, you just might have trick-or-treaters flocking to your home—if they're not too scared, that is!