I've always loved Halloween - the vibe, the ghoulish fashion, all those cheesy horror films, party games and lots of pumpkins. Is this down to me being a goth back in my late teens and early twenties? Probably.
Back then, with the nights getting colder and the weather suitably gloomy, I loved sitting down in a dimly-lit room and blasting out stuff like First And Last And Always by the Sisters Of Mercy, Elizium by Fields Of The Nephilim and Disintegration by The Cure. And while I may not have enough hair to crimp these days and it's definitely more grey than black, I still love this time of year - and it's arguably a bigger occasion now than it was in 1990.
So to celebrate All Hallows' Eve, I've picked out 12 of my favourite Halloween-themed products from the talented dark souls over at Etsy, who have stirred their cauldrons and produced a twisted range of delightfully devilish decorations, ghoulish gadgets and terrible trinkets to help give you that unique Halloween vibe.
Product list
These bat stickers from Decal Planet UK come in 15 colours - everything from black gloss to gold and silver. They're ideal for spooking up your windows, doors, walls, mugs and glasses and each pack comes with 25 bat stickers in various sizes: 5 large and 20 small.
Not only are these dinky ghost candles great for the mantlepiece or hearth, they’re hand-made from premium soy wax by Interlude Candles. You can order them in four different sizes and a choice of 10 colours. They’re even scented with a pumpkin spiced latte fragrance.
This spider web table runner by Jolie Fete UK will add a touch of the macabre to your other Halloween decorations. It measures 40cm x 175cm and is only one part of Fete’s large Halloween collection which also includes coffin cups, bat balloons and skeleton napkins.
These coffin shelves by Kraftopia UK can either be wall-mounted or placed on a flat surface and will show off your Halloween trinkets wonderfully. They’re 39cm high, made from wood and come in three different designs: skull, spider’s web or bat - and there’s no assembly required.
A neat way to goth up your home is by using this witch and wizard switch surround which fits around standard UK light switch plates. It’s made by Montrose Makers from acrylic and there are 25 colour combinations to choose from - and three different designs.
To compliment the light switch surrounds, how about these spooktacular wooden corner frames that fit around the tops of doors or shelves? They're made by Laser Ladies 3 and there are 8 designs including grinning pumpkins and a wicked witch. You can even reverse them.
These ghost tea light decorations by Laser Spear throw some spooky shade on your walls and are sure to get your Halloween night off to a squeamish start. There are a variety of apparitions to choose from including witches, pumpkins, skeletons and ghoulish ghosts.
The aptly named Nocturnal Comforts are the creators of this Walking Graveyard bedding and I think it's simply magick with its skeletal vibe and creepy design. The bedding comes in Twin, Queen and King sizes and you can also buy a matching pillow set to finish the look.
If you like your coffee as black as midnight on a moonless night, here’s a perfect Halloween mug. There are three bewitching designs available from Rype Designs in orange or white - my favourite is the witches house pattern. Each ceramic mug holds 400ml.
Take your chopping game to the next gruesome level with this wooden Michael Myers Butcher Shop board by Black Spot Creations. You can of course use it for food preparation, or you could display it in your kitchen. It doesn’t get more Halloween than this!
The perfect resting place for your jewellery, this jet-black coffin-shaped holder by Atta has room for trinkets, necklaces and earrings to gently swing from thanks to an array of grooves and holes. Perfect for adding a touch of Drab Majesty to your bedroom cabinet.
Add an orange glow to your living room or garden with these 3D pumpkin lights from The Mugshot Gifts Co. There cable is 10ft long and has 20 pumpkin lights to give your Halloween decor a suitable orange glow. They're battery powered and have two light mode: flash and steady.
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