September is here and for Halloween fans we are now into the shopping spree season. Stores everywhere begin to cash in on our collective love for Halloween with festive displays and themed products. From high end boutiques to discount chains you can find all sorts of Halloween fare.
Here are some of the early highlights from the 2017 Halloween season:
These porcelain salad plates feature images taken from vintage Halloween cards. They are listed as microwavable and dishwasher safe so they seem perfect for regular use.
A perfect addition to the vintage Halloween plate set is this platter. It features a different image than the ones on the salad plates, but still fits perfectly with the theme. It is porcelain and just as microwave/dishwasher safe as the salad plates. The dimensions are 16.5″ x 10.25″, a not-too-unwieldy size perfect for cookies or desserts. It has a decent amount of weight to it, reinforcing my belief that it will be a long-lasting addition to my kitchen.
There has been a lot of social media coverage of Home Depot’s skeleton horse this year, but the T-Rex is my pick for the best skeleton of the season. At nine feet tall, this prop will tower over trick or treaters! It also makes a dinosaur sound (though the sound is not as scary as a Jurassic Park roar). Dinosaur-themed Halloween displays are rare, so this is bound to make your yard stand out.
Don’t forget to also add the Hatching Dinosaur Skeleton ($59.98) to complete your display.
This is a unique condiment serving statue of a skeleton. The 14.75″ skeleton is aluminum with an antique bronze finish and the two 13.5 ounce serving bowls are glass. The bowls are removable and dish-washer safe for easy cleaning.
Pottery Barn also sells a matching serve bowl & stand for $138.50.
This piece mixes Halloween and Steampunk for a cute autumn candle accessory. Steampunk and Halloween work well together, but are rarely mixed in standard decor. That makes this piece a wonderful little find that can have a place in your home year-round.
Add some historical horror into your Halloween display with these canvas prints of torture devices throughout the ages. These prints are 24″ high and 16″ wide and feature a cardboard frame. The exact weight is not listed online but they feel pretty lightweight.
There are also prints available in a similar style that feature fish and bird skeletons.
Ready to stock up on your hand soaps for the year? Bath & Body Works has revealed its autumn soap fragrance line-up. Of course the classic “Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin” is back along with “Afternoon Apple Picking”, “Crisp Morning Air”, “Pumpkin Cupcake”, “Autumn Citrus & Sandalwood”, and “Wild Berries & Basil”. Soaps can be purchased in a 6-pack or individually. Be sure to look for sales, as Bath & Body Works often has buy three get two free deals and other special pricing.
Many of these fragrances can also be found as lotions, candles, or Wallflower scents. Stock up to have your home smell like autumn year-round!
Have you ever wanted to make your Halloween display a little more fairy-tale like? Feel like Little Red Riding Hood with this Howling Wolf Skin Rug. The dimensions are 49″W x 69″L x 9.5″H and it is made of faux fur so you can rest easy knowing that no animals were actually harmed to make this prop. When visitors stroke the fur or walk over the rug, a sensor will trigger a beastly howl and glowing eyes.
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