When it comes to Halloween decorating, some of us tap into an understated, autumnal vibe: a pumpkin or two on the porch, an elevated, harvest-hued wreath on the wall, an overflowing bowl of candy corn on the counter, and we call it a day. Others? We go all out. Think cobwebs in every corner, witches and warlocks conspiring on the mantel, and enough jack-o’-lanterns to rival the local gourd patch—the more, the scarier.
No matter where your personal Halloween decor aesthetic falls on the haunted house spectrum, there’s an endless supply of unique, handmade Etsy finds ready to help you bring your particular eerie vision to life. Click play to watch one front porch go from subtly seasonal to scream-worthy in three increasingly spooky stages, then head to the comments and tell us how you decorate for Halloween.
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If you’ve spent the whole year just waiting for October to roll around, announce your enthusiasm with a four-foot tall wooden sign that offers an extra-warm welcome to trick-or-treaters (and anyone driving by). No porch space to spare? Try a mini, monochromatic felt pennant flag that skews more collegiate-cute than creepy. And speaking of cute, this surprisingly sparkly bat wreath—featuring hand-cut glitter-foam versions of everyone’s favorite flying mammal—more than earns its front door billing.

This charming hanging ghost, with its throwback rickrack trim and adorable felt tote, can be embellished with rosy cheeks, retro specs, or a jaunty mustache—plus your choice of dozens of colors of bow—to become the ultimate personalized poltergeist. A made-to-order wooden “Trick or Treat” sign, available in four frame stains, is the kind of timeless seasonal flourish you’ll be proud to pull out year after year. Searching for something a little spookier? Turn up the fright factor with a steel skeleton-arm lawn ornament—complete with a handy metal spike for digging into the closest patch of grass—then dangle a pair of handmade muslin witch boots in a dimly lit corner and wait for an unsuspecting soul to stumble across them.

A perennial favorite, these luxe velvet pumpkins, sold in sets of four, come in 31 shades (plus leopard print and buffalo plaid), so you can mix and match your way to a truly one-of-a-kind display. And don’t be fooled by their realistic resin stems: There’s no expiration date in sight, so you can safely keep your pretty patch on display into November and beyond.
Photographs by Paul Kim.
45 comments
Colette from EverBloomingOriginal said 1 year ago
Ever Blooming Originals is excited to be featured with Muffy, our friendly ghost!! Thank you!
Sujata from TreasuredMemoryLane said 1 year ago
Awesome tips for Halloween decorations from the start to the end. Great ideas on how and what to add from few staple items to very specific items to get the perfect themed decorations up. This set up/ideas will sure make the tricks or treaters welcomed.
Solomiia Tepla from UnicornBeadsArt said 1 year ago
Wow! Like this decorations! Velvet pumpkins are so beautiful!
Olga from SvyataCrochet said 1 year ago
Excellent taste and adorable items!
Alex from MyAKAccessories said 1 year ago
These decorations are so pretty! My favourite is crown - simple but bats add some spooky element into it.
Tatyana from TatiJewelryDesigns said 1 year ago
Velvet pumpkins are just awesome!
Tati from SakurascrapAlbums said 1 year ago
Wow! I love the shoes! And the wreath is very interesting.
Nicole from KarmaCodeOne said 1 year ago
Great time of year ~ These are such fun, fresh and friendly ideas 🎃
Jennifer Tyson from LadyInPurpleBoutique said 1 year ago
One of my favorite holidays! I love the shoes and pumpkins!
Nicki - Mug Off from MugOffMugs said 1 year ago
Velvet Pumpkins love it! 🎃 🎃 🎃 🎃
Gillian Northcott from esanivintage said 1 year ago
Great. I was in the US last year (from Ausralia) and experienced Halloween for the first time. I was amazing. These decorations are gorgeous.
Anna from LissiKids said 1 year ago
what a cool velvet pumpkins😍
Maria Romano from GLITZYJewelryGlam said 1 year ago
So nice and original, love the white background and the little ghost. Thank you!
Olga Kaplina from FunnyLoopsFinds said 1 year ago
Just awesome! Thank you!
Anna Sypalo from XstitchbyAnna said 1 year ago
Velvet pumkins are perfect!
Marina Klimantova from Babycarestudio said 1 year ago
To be honest, about ten years ago, when our country began to celebrate Halloween, I was skeptical about this holiday. Since the holiday was adopted from the USA, it was very unusual for us. But now I really like the decor and traditions of Halloween, the decor in the photo is amazing! Especially pumpkins!
Anastasiya from byKiama said 1 year ago
Booooo..! Velvet pumpkins aren't even scary at all, but very cute)
Delia Korman from handmadebydelia said 1 year ago
Love the pumpkins the look great. I will make them. Thank u Delia
Cindy Smotherman from FirehouseAntiques said 1 year ago
Its the one holiday regarding vintage decor that is the hardest to find, but when I do, I shriek with excitement! Im doing my best to get on my vintage halloween up for sale here in my Etsy store, Firehouse Antiques. Thanks for sharing!
Irina from TimAndDanGoods said 1 year ago
It's so cute! I'm in love! I will certainly use these ideas in my home decor!
Sharon from YearsAfter said 1 year ago
Spooky Fun! Love the Velvet Pumpkins and Witches Shoes!
Posh Park from PoshPark said 1 year ago
velvet pumpkins are just stunning. congratulations on the feature!
Cinzia from CinziaMarotta said 1 year ago
Thanks. Halloween does not exist in my country, so I need all the help I can get ...
Tina from sierramoontreasures said 1 year ago
Aw Yes! The velvet pumpkins.... love it. there is a squash painting in my field
TropicalGarden from TropicalGarden said 1 year ago
Great tips for Halloween decor! I love the witch shoes:)
Nataliya Pasynkova from WorldAmiguruMe said 1 year ago
Very stylish decorations! Thank you!
Thiago Bianchini from ThiagoBianchini said 1 year ago
Really great ideas... love the decoration video! 🎃 🎃 🎃
Lidia Mikhaylova from SimpleArtForms said 1 year ago
Velvet pumpkins - are my favorite! They are gorgeous!
Linda Marie from KayceeBellaPretty said 1 year ago
Absolutely love these decorations. I want all of them! They are so inspiring.
Anastasia from MypartyboxPrintable said 1 year ago
I like Halloween, like make decor and draw funny pictures on Halloweeen theme.
accentonvintage from accentonvintage said 1 year ago
Great decorating!
Anna Shpitz from PaSaKaStudio said 1 year ago
I love Halloween!! I wish we celebrated it here in Israel!
Stacey Voss from GreatGiftsandParties said 1 year ago
LOVE the velvet pumpkins!
Anna from ShopClothesBlythe said 1 year ago
In our country, this holiday is not celebrated as widely as in America, but I like this decor. It's some kind of magic. Pumpkins are amazing!
Katerina Korykova from LeepsLeepsJewelry said 1 year ago
Thanks for the idea! Velvet pumpkins are very beautiful.
Natalya from TashaOliviToys said 1 year ago
Thanks for the ideas! I love this decor. I want to make blue, orange and white pumpkins this year.
Mr.Ziyau ddin from HANGEMSTONE said 1 year ago
beautiful etsy thank you
Suzy from SageandSynergy said 1 year ago
I want one of everything! lol
SimplyCuteArt posh from SimplyCuteArt said 1 year ago
Love everything!!! great video!
Barb from Blingyourdoorandmore said 299 days ago
Love the Fall and Halloween decorations especially the velvet pumpkins and the primitive witch shoes.
Tammy said 169 days ago
Love the velvet pumpkins
Cheryl from ChillwolfArt said 169 days ago
So many great items! Love the Porch Decor; Bat Wreath with the black gauzy swag. Velvet Pumpkins are beautiful. Witch Shoes are very cool! Congratulations Collette from EverBloomingOriginal; your friendly ghost is adorable!
Mary Murrell from ThreePinkHangers said 165 days ago
Awesome ideals, love the old witch shoes!
Jasmine English from aestheticcreationsss said 163 days ago
Will buy most of these decorations. Amazing!
Umesh Vigg from InspiringAbode said 102 days ago
Very stylish decorations! Thank you!