You have 2-and-a-half weeks until Halloween, which means you still have time to decorate your home and get in the spirit. Thankfully it doesn’t take much effort to make a big impact around your house while embracing this fun holiday. You can go all harvesty with some pumpkins and gourds from your local farmers’ market or plant store; you can go elegant and slightly creepy with solely black and white décor; or you can embrace the orange, black, yellow and white traditional color scheme of Halloween with lots of fun crafts … you can do just about anything, but just do something!
Today we’re highlighting great décor to make your home festive and perhaps a bit creepy. We used the SB Guide category “Gifts & Home Accessories” to find some great stores in the area to help you out.
The Beveled Edge
No other store quite goes all out with the same gusto as The Beveled Edge when it comes to Halloween décor. It takes almost four days of hard work to get all the Halloween fun perfectly set up throughout the store, and it’s quite a feast for the eyes. Everything from mercury pumpkins and laughing skeletons to teeth soap and life-size grim reapers can be found at this store, which specializes in framing and gifts on White Bridge Road.
PinWalk into The Beveled Edge and be greeted by this magnificent display. Have kids? Bring them by to partake in the Halloween delight.PinThis Grim Reaper is waiting to scare visitors. At The Beveled Edge for $75PinThese skulls light up for extra creepy night effects ($59.95). The crow adds a touch of terror for $22. At The Beveled EdgePinAdd an extra BOO! for festive fun. $14.95 at The Beveled EdgePinThrow this “Class of 1813” on any chair for a Halloween giggle. $24.95 at The Beveled EdgePinThese signs come with a wired loop to easily hang on any door knob. Find these at The Beveled Edge for $2.95 (small) and $4.95 (large).PinAdd some creepy mummies to a tight space or group together for added impact. $12.95 each at The Beveled EdgePinFang soap anyone?! Equal parts gross and perfectly delightful, these soaps, when placed in your powder room, will evoke squeals of laughter from guests. At The Beveled Edge for $9.95PinFor a more subtle and elegant look, add these mercury glass pumpkins to your coffee table or mantle. They will look fabulous with burning candles surrounding them. At The Beveled Edge for $29.95 (small) and $39.95 (large)
Harpeth Gallery and Obelisk
In Green Hills, hit Harpeth Gallery and Obelisk (accessible from the same parking spot) for these Halloween treats.
PinThis paper mache wolf head candy basket is at once scary, artistic and on theme. $85 at Harpeth GalleryPinThis large straw mat is hand-painted in Haiti and sells for $55 at Harpeth Gallery.PinThis cat mat is hand-painted in Haiti and sells for $50 at Harpeth Gallery.PinStick these fun Halloween items on a bookshelf for a pop of happy Halloween décor. Cat ($33) and pumpkin man ($28) at Harpeth GalleryPinAdd some bright fun to your bed, chair or sofa with these texture-rich pillows. At Obelisk for $42 (long pillow) and $80 (large square pillow)PinHalloween ornaments grow in appeal each year. Find these at Obelisk for $6 (small) and $12 (large).PinThis glitter skull adds a little glam wherever you need it. $15 at ObeliskPinFind these Wizard of Oz collectables at Obelisk starting at $29.
Absolution
Venture into The Mall at Green Hills and stop by locally owned Absolution for some Halloween skulls. Seriously, they have so many skull options from scary to somehow elegant.
PinImagine washing your hands with these skull soaps. A great gift set of six soaps in a coffin box for $25 at Absolution.PinAngel skeleton (do you see the metal wings?) at Absolution for $28PinAdd some spooky, sophisticated fun with this skeleton pillow at Absolution for $36.PinUse as paperweights or bottle openers! $16.50/each at AbsolutionPinThis very realistic skull is actually a candy jar or box. $38 at Absolution
The Willow Tree
In Sylvan Park, head to The Willow Tree for these Sid Dickens pieces of art that can be added to any Halloween display for sophisticated elegance that can be used throughout the year:
PinThe predominetly black and white color scheme of these collectable Sid Dickens pieces can be added to a group of white pumpkin, black candles and perhaps a black crow for an elegant Halloween display. Find these for $84 each at The Willow Tree.PinA close up look of the owl from the Sid Dickens Fall 2014 collection. These are 6-inch-by-8-inch and $84 at The Willow Tree.
Gilchrist Gilchrist
In Berry Hill, get some white leather pumpkins at Gilchrist Gilchrist and use them for Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
PinThese leather stuffed pumpkins are such an elegant addition to your Halloween décor. Find these at Gilchrist Gilchrist for $65.
Kirkland’s
Throughout town, stop by locally based Kirkland’s for accessibly priced Halloween fun. SB Note: all prices listed are retail, but almost all Halloween decorations are 25-40% off.
PinSign at Kirkland’s $24.99PinThis pack of 20 straws is guaranteed to make people smile. Use for a class party, at home or as a hostess gift. Found at Kirkland’s for $6.99.PinThis metal pumpkin can last into Thanksgiving. $49.99 at Kirkland’sPinThese signs have LED lights which fade on and off. $39.99 at Kirkland’sPinChevron stuffed pumpkin pillows. These start at $9.99 at Kirkland’s.
Are you in the Halloween mood now? Go make your house all spooky and fun and use the SB Guide for all your local shopping needs: SBGUIDE.com
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