We’ve just passed the halfway mark of September, so we feel very ready to start talking about Halloween decorations. My best friend even told me this past week that all she wanted to do was get a fancy coffee and go buy Halloween decor (instead of going to work, duh). It was then that I asked if she’d ever looked at Wayfair? Yes, that Wayfair! They keep showing off their “one-stop shopness”. You can, of course, buy a beautiful sofa (I mean that’s where ours are exclusively sold:)), a great appliance, cozy bedding, a pretty outdoor umbrella, and cute holiday decorations! To give you a little sampling and get you in the spooky spirit, I’m using Emily’s Halloween front porch and “graveyard” from two years ago to show you how to recreate it with only decor from Wayfair. Let’s dive right in.
The front door is such a fun and easy spot to decorate for the holidays, and Em is a pro at it. Since her kids are getting a little older, she went a little more “classic spooky” than sweet kid spooky.
68″ Halloween Thirsty Tree | 15 In. Black Twig Halloween Wreath with LED Lights
Black twiggy trees, branches, and wreaths are a great way to get an elevated but festive look. This tree is high impact! It’s tall, a bit creepy, and yet, kinda pretty:). Such a great piece that’s meant to be used for many years. Then that wreath has the black twig look, but has LED lights, and sweet little (not scary) bats. It’s a great balance of cool and cute. Oh, and it’s on the smaller size, which I also love the look of. Slightly more understated:)
Painted Twig Witch Hat | 6′ Black Twig Garland 48 Purple/Orange Lights
Maybe you want more twiggy decor. Look how great this witch’s hat is! Another cool but sweet piece. But if you want to go a little full out, try this black twig garland. There are a million ways to use it (think Christmas garland hacks). Plus, this one has purple or orange lights (Em’s Halloween favorite), and there are a few different settings. What’s not to love?
Let’s talk more about bats…
20″ Halloween Hanging Black Bat (Set of 3) | Black Metal Bats (Set of 5)
Depending on how you want to use them, they too can easily be high impact, and for my fellow small space dwellers, they don’t need any floor real estate. Em chose to use a couple of larger ones, like the ones on the left, to bring your eye up and add to the creepiness of the front porch. But if you want to go a little less realistic/cuter, I love those metal ones on the right.
Spider Decoration Kit With Spider Web | Giant Spider (Set of 2)
If you’ve been following for a minute, then you know Em doesn’t decorate for Halloween without huge spiders and an equally huge web to match. Wayfair has a lot of great options, but these ones were my favorites. The set on the right comes in 4 different sizes, so you can go for a more medium size or a REALLY large set. How much do you want to creep out your neighbors is the real question:)
3 Piece DIY Decorative Pumpkin Set | Pose-N-Stay Skeleton
Two other must-haves on the Emily Henderson Halloween decorating list are pumpkins and life-size posable skeletons (well, at least one). We really love the texture and colors of real ones, but this set on the left is a DIY kit, so you can decorate your own! Or if you just want to keep them unpainted, I kinda love them that way too:) Wayfair also has a lot of skeleton options, but again, this one seemed like a slam dunk. It’s got A TON of great reviews, too!
Do you have a little outdoor entry moment like Emily? Here are some great pieces to help recreate her version.
Bag Of Doll Head Set (Set of 12) | Halloween Black Crow (Set of 2)
Emily is a vintage gal at heart, so “vintage” doll bodies or doll heads (like the ones on the left) really help her lean into that part of her style. It’s creepy without being too scary. Now, the crows, on the other hand, are super creepy to me! I’ve also had a fear of birds for um…as long as I can remember. But having some faux crows perched, I will admit, looks really cool. Even if you don’t have a table set up, there are so many ways to display them. For example…
See how Emily also put them on her black spray-painted large branches? It’s such a cool look! But what’s also a cool look, if you have the space, is a graveyard. It’s kinda peak Halloween decor, right?
Spooky Cloth (Set of 4) | Halloween Black Crow (Set of 2)
Well, Em started off her covered walkway with lots of spooky cloth. That’s another Em Henderson favorite that is also super high impact. And here are the crows again, in case you needed another nudge to be convinced about how cool they are:)
In my family, we had personalized gravestones (i.e., “Here lies Julia Helen. Had to kill her to stop her yellin…poor mom lol), but they were on cardboard and not even close to being as cool as the ones that Em has or that are on Wayfair right now.
Halloween Tombstones Foam Yard Decorations (Set of 5) | Creepy Arm Wall Halloween Decorations
Exhibit A. See? So cool! I love the varied shapes, that they are all different, and worn looking. I also LOVE those creepy arms! They can be attached to a wall, but coming out of the ground might be even cooler.
And what is a Halloween graveyard without a lot of bones scattered about…
9 Piece Skeleton Yard Figurine | Bag ‘O Bones Set (Set of 2)
Need I say more? Both of these sets are perfect to achieve this look. Man, I wish I had my own yard to recreate this. I love going on my morning walks and seeing all the homes that really go all out. If you can, BE ONE OF THOSE HOMES!
But of course, you can’t leave out the giant spiders and hanging ghosts of your graveyard!
Gigantic Hairy Scary Fake Spider | 35″ Halloween Hanging Ghost
Here are two truly great options if you are missing them from your collection. That spider comes in SIX different sizes, and man, it’s a real creepy crawler with all that hair. A very effective spooky addition to your decor. And is it even Halloween if there aren’t hanging ghosts? Not in my house and not at Em’s house. This one is a great size, a great price, and has great reviews. It’s a no-brainer:)
So there you have it, a great Halloween decor resource that we know, love, and trust. If you need to add to your decor this year, we highly recommend Wayfair. Happy decorating, my spooky friends!
Love you, mean it.
This post was sponsored by Wayfair, but all the words and thoughts are mine:)
Opening Image Credits: Photo by Kailtin Green | From: Our Front Porch Decorated For Halloween (+ How It Looks Spooky At Night For Trick-Or-Treaters)