Halloween Indoor Decor

October's Expert - K. Stone of Adore Your Décor™

K. Stone, one of LoveToKnow's own interior design writers, continues as our expert this month. She's an experienced interior decorator, even running her own design business for the past three years, and is definitely up to any design challenge you can send her! Check out her website http://www.adoreyourdecor.com

Question 1

I want to do some special decorating for Halloween, but I want something a little different than your standard pumpkins. Any ideas?

Halloween with a Twist

When the typical pumpkins and gourds have worn out their welcome, try some creative ideas to jazz up your Halloween decorating. You’re only limited by your imagination and what you can find at your local grocery store or what you already have on hand.

• Flowers – To add that orange glow without a jack-o-lantern, try beautiful roses bunched in sweet, full bouquets. If roses aren’t your thing, look into the myriad of different species available at the market or the local flower shop – such as gerbera daisies, sunflowers, carnations, and lilies. These striking orange and yellow flowers will make a bold, elegant statement. There are also classic fall mums, of course, which will add great seasonal color. Place whole oranges, slices, or peels in floral water for dramatic effect in clear vases.

• Sweets – Replace everyday objects with Halloween treats. Try using candy corn in place of rocks or sand in candle dishes. Candy corn is also great as filler for a floral arrangement in a glass vase. Remember those strings of popcorn used as garland on Christmas trees? To make a spooky garland, carefully string together wrapped bubble gum pieces and lollipops along with a variety of other wrapped treats. Kids of all ages will enjoy this festive sight.

• The Day of the Dead – Go cultural with a celebration sure to grab the attention of friends and family. Day of the Dead, or Día de Muertos in Spanish, is an ancient commemoration of deceased ancestors that is celebrated on All Saints Day and All Souls Day, as well as sometimes on Halloween itself. In the Latin American countries where it is usually observed, shrines are built and offerings of food, drink, and gifts are left at churches and cemeteries. This is a joyful occasion which honors the lives of those who have passed. The colorfully decorated art objects include skulls and other effigies which are sometimes made of sugar.

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