Happy Thanksgiving Weekend

Thanksgiving is here, and it's time to celebrate a relaxing weekend with family and friends. Thanksgiving means it's also time for my personal favourite: pumpkin pie... and lots of it! This weekend marks the first time of the year when my family makes pumpkin pies, and knowing how much I love it, they make lots of them! 

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We have such a large family that we generally celebrate with a few feasts over the course of the weekend. This year, after feasting with the family, I'm going to make my very first Thanksgiving dinner for just me and my boyfriend, and I hope it will be a success! Between turkey and mashed potatoes, salad and stuffing, I'm sure it will result in a tasty banquet. All in all, whether you have pumpkin pie, apple pie, or no pie at all, make sure to celebrate with all of your loved ones. 

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Dazzle Your Neighbourhood with Sparkling Pumpkins

Want something a little bit different from the classic carved pumpkins? Be sure to try this fantastic idea for decorating your doorstep. Cover your pumpkins from top to bottom with sparkles in bright shining colours and watch them twinkle under the night sky, just the same as if they were lit with a candle. It adds a sophisticated look to your seasonal decor and will be sure to grab the attention of the whole neighbourhood!

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Light Up the Season with Halloween Candles

Let's light up this chilly season with some warm, Halloween-inspired candles. Filling hurricane vases with  some hard candies adds a fun touch to some regular pillar candles. As well, try sticking black pipe cleaners into the sides of miniature ornamental pumpkins to create a creepy spider look, as shown below. Want to create an eerie atmosphere? Black paper cut-outs stuck onto the outside of candleholders will produce a spooky shape on the wall when the candle shines on it from behind. No time for crafting your own this season? Check your local home decor store to find lots of great candles and other fashionable items for your home this spooky season. 

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Spooky Wreaths: Decor Inspired by this Halloween Season

It's now October, and Halloween is just around the corner. Although it's still a little too early for carving pumpkins, there are many other great Halloween decorating ideas. Wreaths are not only for the winter season anymore; try adding a spooky flair to the door decor to make them an autumn tradition as well. Try using various items from around your house to create these spooky decorations, such as ribbons and boas in Halloween hues. Want a little more detail? Visit a local dollar store or arts and crafts store to find more Halloween items. Cupcake decorations shaped like spiders, scaredy cats, or other Halloween figures would add the perfect haunted look to your frightening home decor.

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