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1. A spider web fireplace mantel scarf Jack Skellington would definitely approve of. Reviewers rave about the quality for less than 10 bucks!
If you don't have a fireplace, you could also use this on your TV stand/entertainment center!
Promising review: "I took a chance on this item and was expecting something that I could use perhaps for one or two seasons. I was blown away by the quality of what I received. It is thick and really well made! This is a piece that is going to last for years. The detail on it is amazing and it was exactly what my mantel needed to anchor all of my Halloween decor. I highly recommend this product." —Exhausted in the Burbs
Get it from Amazon for $8.79.
2. And a lace spider web lampshade cover you can throw over the top of that old lamp for instant witch's lair vibes.
Promising review: "Love this drape. Good quality for the price and shipping was quick as well. Love the sheer ribbon that puts the shade together. Highly recommended for spooky lamps!" —Christina H
Get it from Amazon for $7.49 (also available in a pack of three).
3. A Ouija board welcome mat — don't worry, it's not the dead contacting you, just your mother-in-law dropping in for an unexpected visit. 🙃
Promising review: "This mat was perfect this Halloween. It adds the perfect amount of subtle eeriness and it held up really well under our covered doorway. I'm sure this will last for at least another three years. The ink is clear and the words are legible (which was a concern I had prior to it arriving). But, despite the inexpensive price tag, it's actually a well-made mat that's true to the provided picture." —Morgan Benedict
Get it from Amazon for $24.99.
4. Pumpkin string lights you can string up along your front porch, fireplace mantel, or staircase railing to let the Great Pumpkin know he's welcome at your abode.
This set is 9.8 feet in length and is powered by 3 AA batteries. It has two different modes (flashing and steady) so you can create the perfect ambiance for your Halloween party or spooky movie night.
Promising review: "I love these pumpkin string lights. I did not realize when ordering that this required batteries to light up but after receiving these lights, I was pleasantly surprised. The battery pack makes this decorative string light so mobile and perfect to be placed anywhere you would like to show your Halloween spirit. The string lights also come in an additional blinking setting, which is super cute. I only wish there were more pumpkin lights so I I'm considering buying another one!" —ingrid
Get them from Amazon for $11.99.
5. A set of creepy 3D portraits that change depending on the angle in which they're viewed, from a solemn Victorian pose to a nightmarish ghoul. You can feign ignorance to play a trick on your guests: "Hmm, what do you mean it's creepy? That's just my Great Aunt Sally."
Promising review: "These were an absolute hit at my Halloween party — the holographic effect was very good. I'll keep them for years to come. The only drawback is that they do not have any obvious ways to hang up, but I used pushpins and I think that's a small compromise considering the price." —Yamini Manohar
Get them from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in six styles and packs of three or six).
6. A pack of decorative 3D bats in different sizes to bring a spooky flair to any wall.
These come with adhesive that allows you to stick them on your walls, and while some reviewers said they came off easily as advertised, others said the adhesive did take paint off when removed, so you should test the adhesive in a discreet area before placing the bats all over. You could use black thumbtacks, rolled up painter's tape, or clear Command strips as safe alternatives if needed.
Promising review: "These bats are so awesome! They are an excellent addition to our stairwell for Halloween this year. They are made out of a thin yet sturdy plastic that is shiny on one side and matte on the other (you can opt for either look, but I thought the adhesive would stick better to the matte side). They come with little adhesive tags that stick to our wall very well (we have untextured walls with latex paint). They also come in a variety of sizes and there are plenty in one order. " —Britt
Get a set of 28 bats from Amazon for $5.69.
7. And a neon bat sign so you can flash the bat signal out your window all Spook-tober long — fingers crossed Bruce Wayne shows up on your doorstep. It can run on batteries or connect via USB!
Promising review: "Love everything about this light decoration! It's priced well, easy to use, and looks great! I was worried it would be too bright and disturb sleeping, but it's perfect. I also love that you don't have to use batteries, and the cord is long enough for it to reach almost anywhere you want it." —Katie Bordom
Get it from Amazon for $9.99.
8. A Michael Myers window decal to make any neighbors and passersby think the Halloween killer has visited your home — and they might be next.
Note the dimensions before buying! Reviewers say the smaller size (pictured above) is still pretty "life size." As you can see, it'd look great on a bathroom mirror too!
Promising review: "Oh, this is the best Halloween decoration so far. I have a life-sized Michael Myers outside, but this outline of his face literally appears to be looking at you!!! When we walk by our window at night (inside the house, too), this is the scariest thing ever!! Love this! Great price, too!!" —D. Ruth
Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in two sizes, and also as a car decal).
9. Or a vinyl witch window cling with a light-up 3D moon to warn trick-or-treaters that they *might* have a spell cast on them if they're not careful. Some people like to put a candle or backlight behind this to help illuminate it at night.
Promising review: "Wow, is all I can say. This is a deal for the money paid. The decal is large, easy to apply and adheres well. I had read reviews where people complained the moon was too heavy or difficult to hang but using common sense and thinking outside the box helps. I simply attached the nylon thread to a Command hook and works like a charm. Absolutely love this! To make visible at night I put one of my Christmas candles behind it. It’s beautiful!" —SMH
Get it from Amazon for $15.52.
10. Classic stretchy spider webbing you can drape over bushes, on walls, around ceiling fans, across tables, and more — the options are endless. The bags contains enough webbing to cover over 800 square feet, so you can really let loose and turn your home into a spider's nest if you like.
Promising review: "This bag of fake spider webbing is huge! I own a 3,000-square-foot house and was able to place webbing on the entirety of the first floor for a party. This included placing webbing on both the back deck and screened in porch. Imagine an entire corner of a room filled from floor to ceiling and about 3' wide on either side and multiply that by 7 or 8 and that's how much webbing this is. I used clear push pins to stretch the webbing over and it gave the party a great effect. This does not come with little black spiders." —Scott Hutchings
Get 800 sq. feet of webbing from Amazon for $12.99.
11. And some creepy black cloth that'll make a great backdrop for other hanging decor and ramp up the haunted house vibes.
Promising review: "I specifically ordered this cloth because of the amount you get for the price. I used it for a Halloween party for decoration and it was exactly as pictured and as I expected. I cut it in half to use in different areas. It is thin, but that is the purpose of it. It drapes and hangs nicely and looks great over string lights." —Taryn M.
Get it from Amazon for $13.99.
12. A pair of skeleton flamingos (skele-mingos, if you will) to watch over your yard — they're so cute, you might just be tempted to leave them out well past Halloween.
Promising review: "These are super cute! I love mine — I had them out for most of October and they held up well under a pine tree canopy; they look exactly like they did when I put them out. Once I put them in the ground, they stayed put, no issues with blowing over. The white paint on the bones (which are raised shapes, not just painted) is not the best, but you can't tell unless you are up close. Once it fades over time, I will repaint them properly." —Queen of the Yard
Get the two-pack from Amazon for $19.99.
13. An adorable 8x10 ghost art print featuring two blushing spirits enjoying a candlelit date — a little Valentine's Day sweetness for your Halloween spooks.
Mar De Luna Arts Co. is a small biz whose store is filled with tons of cute knick knacks and art pieces.
You can even snag a similar frame to the one pictured here.
Promising review: "I love this little print so much. When I saw it, it just made me think of my husband and so I picked it up to hang in our room. The packaging was precise but it was a little big for the 8"x10" frame so I trimmed it down. It's just so cute though!! I can't get over it." —JiQiRenLee
Get it from Mar De Luna Arts Co. on Etsy for $15.
14. A spine candle I love with every single bone in my body. Let's hope you don't have any ~spineless~ cowards visiting you this fall, because this may give them the shivers once they realize it's no average candle.
15. A set of linen throw pillow covers depicting 🎶 spooky scary skeletons 🎶 boogying around, playing music, and kissing (??) plus one very pensive skeleton parked on a jack-o'-lantern, staring at its own face carved onto a pumpkin. This strange, undead celebration will look terrifyingly good on your couch.
These are throw pillow covers, so be sure to grab inserts if you need them! For optimal fluffiness, select inserts 2 inches larger than your cover (so a 20x20 insert for an 18x18 cover, for instance).
Promising review: "I‘m so happy with how the pillows look like! Perfect for autumn and Halloween decorations. For the price, they are probably the best buy of the year for me. No chemical smell, great sharp picture quality and all the same color. I LOVE IT!" —Maren
Get a set of four from Amazon for $13.99+ (available in three sizes).
16. A set of nine flameless LED candles perfect for arranging on a table or fireplace mantel, inside jack-o'-lanterns, or around your home among your other Halloween decor for an eerie haunted mansion effect. These flickering candles have a realistic look to them from afar, and the best part is you can safely leave them on all night!
Bonus: You'll be able to use these year-round as well! These run on AA batteries, which aren't included.
Promising review: "These nine flameless candles are beautiful and the remote is easy to use. They come with two remotes so that you can separate the set to keep some in different rooms. They flicker and are wax-coated so they feel and look realistic. There are settings to dim them or make them brighter, to flicker like real candles or have solid light and there are several timers to choose from (2-hour, 4-hour, 8-hour) that allows them to turn off on their own." —Wendy Ou
Get the set of nine from Amazon for $21.99 (also available in a set of 12).
17. Or Halloween-themed LED candles to really ramp up the eerie vibes of your home at night. People who embrace the Halloween aesthetic 12 months out of the year adore these.
You'll need AA batteries for these as well!
Promising review: "Fabulously creepy and effective for creating that spooky ambience! They come with timer to save energy. They feel like real wax candles and the artwork is wonderfully eery with the faux flicker!" —Kleist
Get the set of three from Amazon for $18.99 (also available in other styles).
18. A light-up hanging ghost that'll beckon your guests and trick-or-treaters to come near...but only if they dare. The glowing blue light will bring an eerie ambience as this lonely spirit stands watch outside your home at night.
Reviewers say this particular hanging ghost strikes a good balance between being cute, spooky, and not *too* scary for kids.
Promising review: "No one else in my neighborhood has anything like it. Their ghosts do not light up, or at least not blue. This beautiful, flowing blue ghost hanging under my porch creates a perfectly un-scary atmosphere, yet so Halloween. The blue lights do attract bugs, but they leave when the lights are off. I hope the lights will keep working to make this ghost so pretty at night. Not sorry that I bought this one at all." —Linda H.
Get it from Amazon for $24.99 (also available in two other styles).
19. A Halloween corner sign to make decorating for spook szn so easy — instead of hanging all-new wall art, just place these on the edge of any paintings, signs, or frames for some creepy flair. They work great on door frames too!
Both sides come painted so you can use on either corner! If you need them painted in a different color, you can reach out to the seller.
Wood N Moon Co is a family-owned small business based in Newark, Delaware, that sells wooden signs, ornaments, and more.
Promising review: "Love them! They fit on the door frame so well and they came so well packaged!" —Rachael L Vonengeln
Get them from Wood N Moon Co on Etsy for $11.99 each (originally $15.99; available in eight designs, or you can mix and match them in sets of five or eight).
20. A gorgeous Moroccan-style amber glass lantern — it'll look rustic and spooky next to all your Halloween decor, but it's elegant enough to stay out all season (and beyond) and will bring the coziest ambience to your space.
Promising review: "Simply the most gorgeous Moroccan lantern you can purchase on Amazon. If you're looking for a lighting fixture that brings out the glow of amber ambience, this would be the perfect purchase. With a simple tea light or a 6-inch battery-operated candle, it provides enough lightning that can only be described as spiritually enchanting. The dark amber color has a mystique aura that adds a subtle warmth in any room of the house. It's well-constructed and made of metal and thick solid glass, including a door opener for your flameless light source." —Izzy
Get it from Amazon for $17.99 (available in many colors and packs).
21. These soy wax ghost candles that are simply too cute to exist. Please haunt my home forever!!
Melou Candles is a Toronto-based small biz specializing in handmade candles.
Promising review: "Are these not the cutest ghosties?? They were packaged very well and didn't break or chip in the delivery. Not melted either with summer heat. They now live on my shelves, they're almost too cute to melt!" —Sarah M.
Get them from Melou Candles on Etsy for $10.84+ (available in five styles — the two pictured on the right are available here). Note the estimated delivery date range for your zip code on the listing, since these ship from Canada.
22. Or a hand-shaped ghost vase for some ~spooky-chic~ decor that's understated but undeniably adorable. It won't scare any kiddos, but it *will* delight any guests and be a compliment magnet all season long.
This small business is located in New Jersey and owned by artist Efnan. Browse around and check out all the quirky cute clay decor available!
Promising review: "I wish I could leave 100 stars, everything was so cute, the packaging was to die for and the shipping was so fast! I’m in love!!<3" —Lauren
Get it from clayousomuch on Etsy for $18.50.
23. Four pieces of "blood"-splattered garland that'll let you set up a gory crime scene inside (or outside) your home if you're really trying to freak some people out.
You'll get four banners, each of which has 12 "weapons" on them. The weapons themselves are thin, laminated plastic made to look shiny like metal.
Promising review: "Holy crap! These were such a hit at our Halloween party! They are just creepy enough to push a simple 'crime scene' decor over the top. Our 'bloody bathroom' became a huge photo hotspot all night. Highly recommended!" —MeShelle
Psst — Pair this with a bloody shower curtain to create a similar "bloody bathroom" scene as the reviewer above!
Get the set of four from Amazon for $14.99.
24. A set of 12 spider shower curtain hooks to put the finishing touches on your creepy bathroom decor — let's just hope none of your Halloween party guests have a severe case of arachnophobia.
25. A metal sign bringing a gothic spin to your typical "live laugh love" signage — these are a little more appropriate for spooky season (or hey, maybe this is just your vibe year-round).
Promising review: "Wickedly adorable little sign. It got bent by the USPS to fit into my mailbox, I just hammered it out and you can barely tell. No fault of the sellers. Great price, fast shipping. Would purchase again." —Jessica Brockman
Get it from Amazon for $6+ (available in nine styles).
26. Or Pokemon-themed metal signs you can hang around your front door if you're putting out treats this Halloween — they'll remind trick-or-treaters not to be too greedy (and also to watch out for wild Gengar).
Promising review: "Love this sign. It belongs in Lavender Town but I guess I should have it in my potentially haunted house as well." —Gina W.
Get them from Pokemon Center for $24.99 each: the "Take One Please" sign here, the Mimikyu "Trick or Treat" sign here, and the "Beware of Ghost Pokemon" sign here.
27. A bubbling cauldron with a built-in mist maker and LED lighting so you can pretend you're brewing up a powerful potion that'll make October last twice as long (if only). Reviewers also recommended using the fog machine inside a jack-o'-lantern or garden pond/fountain for cool effect.
Promising reviews: "Set this up in my Halloween cauldron and beautiful colorful fog flowed from my witch's brew!! Great purchase, and we are going to use it in our little garden pond after Halloween. Would purchase and will purchase again." —Donna
"I used this for my Halloween decor to simulate a boiling cauldron. The water spurting gave the perfect effect, and the changing LEDs looked awesome at night as the fog spills over the cauldron. And I can take out the mist maker from the cauldron and put it in a ceramic pumpkin, which also creates a great effect." —Amanda
Get it from Walmart for $15.09 (originally $29.99).
28. A life-size skull you can use any way that strikes your fancy. You could just set it on a table or bookshelf beside other decor...or get a little more creative like some reviewers did, like covering it in prosciutto on what might be the most cursed plate of charcuterie I've ever seen.
Promising review: "VERY nice. Much more elegant and realistic than anything you can buy at a Halloween store. Pleasantly weighty, which surprised me and was kind of not ideal for my intended purpose (making a wreath), but BECAUSE the skull is more detailed and realistic, it has cavities that allowed for some lace ribbon and binding. I did have to glue the jaw on, which was a small annoyance and I'm sure a hinged jaw would drive the price up a lot, so I'm more than pleased. Honestly, I kind of love the bone tiara look in the product info, and that kind of spooky whimsy is part of why I bought this skull over another. The color is a bleached/cleaned type white. Not entirely realistic, but gorgeous. None of the faux dirt and grime. Overall? GREAT purchase. Likely to buy another in the future." —Peligro Cruz
Get it from Amazon for $21.99.
29. And a cheeky skull glasses holder — well, not literally, since it doesn't fully have cheeks. But it will holding your reading glasses, because the way you're always forgetting where you put them down is a real Halloween nightmare. Bonus: There's a holder in the back for placing keys or jewelry!
Promising review: "I was looking for a glasses stand because I didn't want my glasses to break due to me just throwing them on my nightstand. My mom recommended this cute skull one! I love it so sooo much and the bowl on the back holds my car keys and hair ties. ❤️" —Abbi Boice
Get it from Amazon for $18.99 (available in three colors).
30. An ominous welcome banner to greet your trick-or-treaters or Halloween party guests — and prepare them for all the sinister shenanigans you have up your sleeve (*cue evil laughter*).
Promising review: "The sign fits perfectly along the back wall of my office. The package came with two long black ribbons to hang the lettering and a red needle to easily thread the ribbon through the holes. I had no glitter fallout from putting the letters on the string and I don't think there will be. Overall, this is a fun item to acquire either for Halloween or for year-round delight." —Marina
Get it from Amazon for $9.99.
31. A gorgeous Hocus Pocus tarot card print set you'll probably want to frame and add to your gallery wall right away so Winifred, Sarah, and Mary can overlook all your wicked activities.
BuzzFeed Shopping writer Mal Mower says, "I have these hanging up in my office! The illustrations are so rad. The paper is stiff and the quality of the print is great."
BTW, Neuer Geist is a small design firm in Salt Lake City. Their Etsy shop has risograph prints, apparel, and tarot cards with their one-of-a-kind artistic style.
Promising review: "Packaged perfectly, arrived right away, and I couldn’t be happier with these pieces! I love my new Hocus Pocus tarot cards! They are just so perfect!!!" —Julie Hullen
Get it from Neuer Geist on Etsy for $20.
32. Some spook-tacular tea towels that come in seriously cool patterns you won't find at the average home goods store (or on Amazon). On top of that, these ultra-cute towels aren't just for looks; they're designed to absorb nearly seven times their weight in liquid and dry quickly so you're never reaching for a sopping wet dish towel.
Geometry is a small business created by two entrepreneurial brothers, Matt and Jason, who launched the brand in 2019 with the goal of combining both artistry and functionality in their home products. Their ultra-absorbent kitchen towels were their debut product!
Promising review (for Geometry towels in general): "Imagine a towel that actually does its job...absorbs, cleans, dries, and it looks cute!? I only own Geometry towels now, others just aren't worth having. All the other towels I have owned come out of the wash mangled and wrinkly. These towels come out of the dryer looking like new! Consider me a #1 fan!" —Kelsi Fullmer
Get them from Geometry for $17–$18 each, including the Skulls pattern here and the Halloween Squares pattern here.
33. A handmade spoon rest in the shape of a friendly ghost who'll support you in all your fall baking endeavors.
Clay Art by Deckmann is a Seattle-based small business offering handmade clay art made in the Pacific Northwest. Check out their store page for more Halloween spoon rest designs!
Promising review: "I bought this little ghostie spoon holder as a Christmas gift and it was such beautiful quality. I loved it! Not only was the product excellent, but Janice also went above and beyond to let me know when I could expect my order to ship, despite a massive snow storm! I highly recommend her shop!" —Gabrielle Anderson
Get it from Clay Art by Deckmann on Etsy for $23. Free shipping is included!
34. Front porch banners so you can declare your love for Halloween to the world (and let all the neighborhood trick-or-treaters know where the GOOD candy's at).
Psst — If you want to create a similar look as above, you can also snag some leaf garland to frame your door with!
Promising review: "Bought these last year for Halloween and flanked my front door. Got so many compliments! The material didn't feel super cheap; they stayed up for the whole month of October and part of November. They feel like a mix of vinyl and cotton. No wrinkles and hung great. I have vinyl siding and bought some clips for the siding to hang them. Perfect length for your standard door size." —TBW
Get them from Amazon for $12.99+ (available in two Halloween styles).
35. A skeletal French bulldog to incorporate your furry family member into your Halloween decor, Tim Burton-style.
Target also has versions of this for other dog breeds like Chihuahuas and dachshunds as well as other animals, like cats, snakes, and bats.
Promising reviews: "Really cute! I’ve been eyeing this little guy for a while and when he arrived I was not disappointed. Really good quality for the price!" —Shoppy
"I am a French bulldog breeder, so it was necessary for me to add this guy to our Halloween decor! I received it via shipping and loved it even more in person!" —Chunka Chunk Bullies
Get it from Target for $15.
36. A set of salt and pepper shakers featuring Frankenstein's monster smooching his bride, with a little magnet that connects them at the lips. Reviewers say they're more decorative than functional, adding some gothic horror flair to your kitchen counter or dining table.
37. A sparkly spider web tablecloth so you can update your plain dining room table and set the stage for a spooky centerpiece and festive snacks. It'll also help protect your table from damage when someone inevitably spills the witch's brew, I mean punch.
Reviewers also report that it's reversible — flip it over, and you'll have a silver tablecloth with black spider webs! It washes nicely in a gentle cycle with low heat to get rid of any wrinkles.
Promising review: "Looking for the perfect tablecloth that would help my Halloween placemats stand out and make my kitchen just a little bit spookier for Halloween. And it was reasonably priced. The spider webs really do sparkle, making my kitchen look festive for this Halloween season." —Hart
Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in seven shapes and sizes).
Me, the second I can start pulling out my Halloween decor:
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