13 Halloween Decorating Ideas

Wow! Where did October go?  It seems as though Halloween is creeping up on me again and it's time to crack the whip to get ready for the big night out.  If you are a last minute planner/decorator then this post is for you.   I have 13 creative ideas to set your spooky table, dress your mantle, make a scary entrance and more.  Some you can purchase (although I don't know if it would get to you in time) and some ideas you can mimic yourselves.  If you don't want to spend $100's of dollars at Pottery Barn but want the look of the table setting below? Here's how you do it.  Pay attention to the details that catch your eye. It could be colors or patterns or even placement of accessories that really wow you.  Take those ideas and run with it to your nearest Target, Home goods or a local discounted home store.  Scour the shelves for discounted products that mimic your inspiration piece.  You may even be able to use pieces you already own or can borrow from a friend or relative. So get those creative juices flowing and design an amazing Halloween Home that your family will always remember.

Amber and black and touches of red and green bring a festive touch to this table design by
Country Living

Craft a creative Halloween door hanger from
Better Homes and Gardens

Add twinkling lights to your home entrance by drilling holes in your pumpkins.
 Learn how to make these celestial pumpkins from
Martha Stewart

Mini pumpkins serve as spider votive's for your table.
 Get directions from  Good Housekeeping

Add flare to your fireplace with these flaming hot pumpkin clusters at
Country Living

Scary table and a Scary price tag too.  If you've got the dough...order here:  Pottery Barn If not, see what you can find at the stores mentioned above that mimic this display.  You would be amazed at what you can find out there.

Order these paper banner to hang for all to see from  Frog Prince Paperie

Set up a spooky bar and witches brew like this one from
Better Homes and Gardens

If you are a sewer, check out  Parties and Patterns to order an inexpensive Trick or Treat bag pattern to craft at home.

Shop Amazon.com and splurge on these colorful, ceramic and very detailed cake stands from Glitterville.

If you have Hurricane vases at home you are in luck for a cheap decorative centerpiece or window display.  If you need to purchase some you can find them inexpensively just about anywhere
(Target, Home Goods, Michael 's craft store).
Idea from Woman's Day

Learn how to make a Silhouette Pumpkin from  HGTV 

Happy Halloween!