Cupcakes and Cashmere

Haunted Home

October 13th, 2011

{Moss gives the entryway antique chandelier an eerie feel}

There’s almost nothing I find more exciting than decorating our place for Halloween. This year I’ve had so little time to dedicate to my favorite holiday (between my blog, my book, and upcoming wedding), but I finally got around to it earlier this week. Here’s a glimpse at how it’s come together thus far and you can see years past here and here.

{A black crow peeks out from the bookcase}



{A coat of glossy spray paint elevates miniature pumpkins}

{A side table tray gets a weathered look with cobwebs}

{Spiders descending on the bust in the entryway}



{Close-up}

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  • http://www.sweet-louise.blogspot.com Kate

    Love this, I need to start decorating my place!

    http://www.sweet-louise.blogspot.com

  • http://www.ladyalamode.com Caitie

    love the little decorations… adds so much! :) I especially like those gold pumpkins!

    xxx
    http://www.ladyalamode.com

  • http://fashionsmaven.blogspot.com Katie

    I’d never think to decorate with moss!

    http://fashionsmaven.blogspot.com

  • http://missbobino.blogspot.com The life after

    Nice ideas! But halloween… I don’t like it!

    http://missbobino.blogspot.com

  • Vikki

    love the moss on the chandelier & the glossy pumpkins :)
    halloween is my favourite holiday by far!

  • http://heirloomannemarie.wordpress.com Anne-Marie

    I have been dying to spray paint pumpkins! I plan on using them until thanksgiving!

  • http://www.ciaochessa.com Chessa!

    i’ve never been much into decorating our home for halloween…pumpkins yes but not much else….but these ideas are so clever that I’m feeling inspired to do it up! I think I would leave that skull out all year though! i love it.

  • http://www.dragonnfruit.com dragon fruit

    so cool! I’d love to host a halloween party if my home looked like this!

    http://www.dragonnfruit.com

  • http://petiteandhungry.blogspot.com Petite and Hungry

    love the moss on your chandelier!

    http://www.petiteandhungry.blogspot.com

  • http://shoewhisperer.footpetals.com Laura Foot Petals

    This is such a cute and over-the-top way to decorate for Halloween!

  • http://fashionablefootprints.blogspot.com Lyndzie

    I look forward to this post every year – your hallowe’en decorating is always so chic!

    fashionable footprints

  • http://kiki-seattle.blogspot.com/ K

    I love it! Not too overdone, either. :o )

  • http://www.theafeminada.com Grace Escudero -The Afeminada

    I adoreeee Halloween, love the decorations!

    -Grace

    http://www.theafeminada.com

  • http://www.copperetiquette.com Copper Etiquette
  • http://thelovelydove.blogspot.com Carissa

    I know they’re fake but those spiders are giving me the creepy-crawlies!! haha. but I do love the gold pumpkins and moss-strewn chandelier.

  • http://lovealamode.wordpress.com Rachel from Love a la Mode

    How fun! I really need to work on decorating my townhouse for Halloween!

  • http://www.aberbittemitsojamilch.wordpress.com Michaela

    ur sooo cool! it looks kinda spooky, but cool nevertheless :)
    I bet you will be such a beautiful bride!

  • http://www.theionfashion.com Ashley at The I on Fashion

    I completely love you’ve decorated your house to look haunted – but it looks so classy! I love a classy haunted house!

    Ashley
    The I on Fashion
    http://www.theionfashion.com
    http://www.facebook.com/theionfashion

  • http://www.whatwouldgwynethdo.com WhatWouldGwynethDo

    Eerie chic, I love it. As someone allergic to Target-esque decor, this is fabulous inspiration.

  • http://www.thedaffodilsbloominspring.tumblr.com the daffodils bloom in spring

    Emily, this is gorgeous and spooky!

  • http://thepeachandthepit.com Rachel @ The Peach and The Pit

    I love all of your touches, especially that spooky black crow!

  • http://avecsofie.indiedays.com/ Sofié

    Oh, I’m so sad that we don’t celebrate halloween in Finland!!

    http://avecsofie.indiedays.com/

  • http://tresbienensembleblog.blogspot.com/ Beth

    Love this! I just started decorating for fall too and love the look of painted pumpkins!

  • http://chocolatecoveredbuttons.blogspot.com Stephanie

    Perfect Halloween decor, eerie and not too over the top, love it!!!

    Stephanie
    chocolatecoveredbuttons.blogspot.com

  • http://maggiemadegoods.blogspot.com/ maggiemadegoods

    love the raven in the books!
    http://www.maggiemadegoods.blogspot.com/

  • http://mstwirlyskirts.com Molliee

    what a great idea!

    http://mstwirlyskirts.com

  • http://www.gamedaystylist.com Sara @ Gameday Stylist

    Love the spiders crawling up her neck – gives me the creeps lol. Perfect for Halloween :)

  • http://wwww.fashionessence-anna.blogspot.com Anna

    love your decorations…
    What do you think about my new casual outfit?

  • http://tastearea.blogspot.com/ taste area

    I love everything but the spiders are just A-M-A-Z-I-N-G -!

    http://tastearea.blogspot.com/

  • http://www.thebudgetbabe.com The Budget Babe

    do you dress up for halloween? i’d love some ideas. it would also be cool to see how you used to dress up as a kid, a little vintage c&c!

  • http://lesapphireblue.com Diarra

    Great decor! j’adore

  • http://www.carolinesingleton.com Caroline Singleton

    I love the bust with the cobwebs!

  • http://www.lovenycstyle.com amanda

    looks spoooky!! great tips!
    xox
    amanda

    http://www.lovenycstyle.com
    http://www.lovenycstyle.com

  • http://www.mintgreensubmarine.com/ Ellen

    Too cool, as usual.

    xx,
    Ellen
    http://www.mintgreensubmarine.com/

  • http://www.prevailingetquette.com/ Kelly

    Looks pretty scarryyyyy!!! : D

    http://www.prevailingetquette.com/

  • http://thecredibilitygap.wordpress.com/ cori

    that bird is the creepiest thing i’ve ever seen. but i love the spiders around the statue.

  • http://mochaandmoccains.blogspot.com Monica

    You really decorate your apartment well for your favorite holiday! Moss on a chandelier is so unique, and I love the spray painted pumpkins, c’est chic :)
    Can’t wait for Christmas decorations!

    M.

  • http://fashionfoodfitnessandfun.blogspot.com/ Allison

    Love the spray painted pumpkins and spiders. What a great idea! Thanks for all of the inspiration! :)

  • http://mauishopgirl.com Tania

    I love how your decorations are incorporated with the decor that’s already there. My favorite is the skull and cobwebs but that’s because I’m a skulls every day kind of girl.

  • http://www.karollourenco.com.br karol lourenco

    i think i got scared….ahhaahha

    xoxo
    http://www.karollourenco.com.br

  • http://aprilialove.com Aprilia Love

    I wish we celebrated Halloween here! :(
    So gutted that we don’t because it’s the holiday that looks like the most fun!

    xx

    http://aprilialove.com

  • http://www.novembergrey.com Tanya Dempsey

    I love the idea of spray painting mini pumpkins! Such a cool idea! xx

  • http://mostlyclothes-cristina.blogspot.com/ Cristina

    So fun! My sister in law is a florist and just did a wedding where she incorporated moss in the displays. It was so fall! I wish I had an apartment to decorate this year, but being nomadic puts a damper on that. Hopefully by Christmas I will have picked somewhere to stay for a bit. I can’t wait to see more decorating photos throughout the holiday season!

    http://mostlyclothes-cristina.blogspot.com/

  • http://mostlyclothes-cristina.blogspot.com/ Cristina

    So fun! My sister in law is a florist and just did a wedding where she incorporated moss in the displays. It was so fall! I wish I had an apartment to decorate this year, but being nomadic puts a damper on that. Hopefully by Christmas I will have picked somewhere to stay for a bit. I can’t wait to see more decorating photos throughout the holiday season!

    http://mostlyclothes-cristina.blogspot.com/

  • http://southernbluestocking.com/ Beth

    Gorgeous! I love what you’ve done with the chandelier. And the shiny pumpkins are so pretty… and the spiders on the bust? Creepy! Great stuff.

  • http://theirresistiblybeautiful.com Irresistibly Beautiful

    getting scary))

  • http://ellaetcetera.blogspot.com/ Ella

    the coolest (and chic-est!) halloween decorations i’ve ever seen!

  • http://www.crediblyclueless.com Alex
  • http://www.paperdolltheory.com kat @ paper doll theory

    i love how you get into the spirit on holidays!
    such amazing decor, your so talented
    love
    kat

    http://www.paperdolltheory.com

  • http://principessagabriella.blogspot.com Gabriella

    Cute, you must love Halloween! I love the crow and those glossy pumpkins! :)

    ♥ Check out my blog: Principessa Gabriella