Not many of us in here have many kids that stop by for the traditional “Trick or Treating”, but it’s always fun to decorate the house a little for when friends stop by for drinks. Halloween is a holiday that can really shine, but it needs a “less is more” aesthetic. Vern Yip, of HGTV’s “Deserving Design” said, “The moment you tack a jack-lantern on your wall, you’ve crossed the line”. For adults he recommends staying away from the traditional Halloween orange and going with an unexpected shade of that color for something more interesting. Yip says to look for a more sophisticated orange with brown undertones. He also recommends finding a throw or pillar candle similar to that color, which may be enough to set a nice tone.

Look for flower arrangements in an array of orange colors and don’t worry about if they match. Yip said, “You can mix several shades of orange into one space and it’ll work beautifully”. Look to the outside of your home when it comes to centerpieces like combining pumpkins with gingko leaves on a table. Decorating with tree branches or driftwood just gives your whole home a natural and Halloween-y type of atmosphere, while maintaining style. Placing spiders crawling up a window or a plastic bug on a candle, also create that creepy setting for a fun night of “All Hallows’ Eve”.

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Everyone have fun and stay safe this Halloween!