When Kelly Wearstler reaches out to you over email to show off the Easter eggs she made with her 18-month-old son, you reply immediately with follow-up questions to get all the details. “I’ve always seen Easter as such a vibrant, joyous holiday, so we really like to make it special for our kids,” she shares. “Now that my son Crosby is old enough to really get involved in the festivities, we’re excited to make Easter more of a production again in our home.” 

From how she strategically “hides” her eggs around her house to her secret to keeping them in place during dyeing, here’s what the designer shared with us about the ways she improvises with a regular box of dye from the grocery store. 

Play With the Palette

To go beyond a simple allover color effect, Wearstler partially submerges the eggs, then dips them multiple times (and at varying depths) to give them an ombré effect that’s still simple enough for Crosby to make, too. To achieve the pastel shades, she dipped for 10 seconds, and for more saturated tones, she kept them in between 5 and 10 minutes. Her secret to keeping the eggs in place? Espresso cups. “They allow for ultimate control over which part of the egg you color because the egg doesn’t roll around,” she says.

Get a Drippy Effect

To take your designs to the next level (without losing the attention of your little ones), Wearstler likes to create a painterly effect by letting the dye drip-dry. “Hold the tip of the egg in the dye for about 5 to 10 seconds. Then slowly pull the egg out, flip it over, and gently move the egg around while letting the dye run,” she says. “You’ll get the most amazing patterns and lines.”

“Hide” Them as Art

The reason Wearstler hides her eggs in plain sight is twofold. One, they’re pretty enough to be on display. But also: “Since my son is so young, I didn’t want to make them impossible to find. But I couldn’t make it too easy either, so some eggs are a little more hidden than others. I had fun positioning them among designs in our home, emphasizing existing shapes and colors.” For example, a green drippy egg almost blends into a marble sculpture’s veining, and a dipped yellow one looks right at home on a chessboard. To which we say, Crosby has his work cut out for him. 

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The best gift boutique owner Georgia has ever received is her home in the port town of Rochefort, France. Technically, it wasn’t a “gift” from anyone, but it sure felt like one from the universe. “It was a very long and hard sale,” explains Georgia. On December 13, 2019, the five-bedroom house became hers, and less than two weeks later, the longtime Parisian and her family celebrated their first Christmas there. “It was empty, with only some mattresses to sleep on and a simple Christmas tree,” she recalls. Even though her three children are grown now (Salome is 22; Augustin is 21; Emma is 18), they mark their calendars for the first weekend of December: that’s when Georgia pulls out the holiday decorations without fail.  

“We put the Christmas music on and get out all the decorative boxes,” says Georgia. “The advantage of them being older now is that I no longer have to display their DIY ornaments made at school with toilet paper rolls!” Against the backdrop of the restored 1880 stone house, which once upon a time used to be two separate homes (they’ve since been connected with a 100-foot-long corridor), Georgia teaches us how to decorate for Christmas the French seaside way. 

Find the Tree You Love and Never Let It Go

The Christmas tree isn’t just the heart of Georgia’s living room during the holiday season. She loves it so much, it stays up all year. “I found it two years ago on a walk,” she shares. “My husband brought it back on his bicycle. He wasn’t very happy, but now he loves it.” (It’s a running joke that anytime she sees an interesting-looking branch outside, he’s afraid he’ll have to lug it home.) But the white tree, while artificial, was a smart investment in that its neutral color allows it to blend in with the white living room when there are no ornaments on it. And when it is that festive time of year, it fittingly looks dusted in snow. 

Extend the Twinkly Lights to Lone Branches 

Between fa-la-las, there is always some foraging—specifically for sculptural branches on the forest floor. To really create a soft and luminous atmosphere, Georgia wraps them in lights, too. The one that sits in the large white jug on top of the credenza is from the banks of the Charente River. 

Nail the Organic Look by Turning to the Yard

While long walks in the neighborhood account for a number of Georgia’s winter greenery, most of it comes from the garden, where she can pull sprigs from her olive and laurel trees (the latter of which she’ll use to DIY crowns). Eucalyptus can also be found throughout, often in a large yet casual bundle like the one displayed in a wire basket in the corridor. “I love it for the scent,” she says. 

Sub in Crockery as a Candleholder

On the kitchen table, Georgia displays a mix of old and new dishware, but not all are for serving foie gras or oysters (their favorite holiday snacks). The soup tureen has been transformed into a candelabra of sorts with the help of some sturdy taper holders and eucalyptus sprigs. Above, Georgia made hanging lights with strips of plaster molded over a basin and a flowerpot base. “An economical and easy-to-make idea!” she notes.

Decorate With Past Presents 

The best way to evoke warm memories over the holidays is to have the actual items that gave you those feelings in the first place around. Over the desk in the living room is an assemblage of gifts from Georgia’s family. Her favorite is an illustration by Frédéric Forest that shows two hands entwined—a gift from her husband. “It’s the symbol of our love,” she shares, “my hand in his hand…and we are strong together.”

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A few weeks ago, Domino’s chief creative officer, Kate Berry, was driving through the hilly streets of Los Angeles with longtime friend Heather Taylor when she spotted a compost bin on the street with long, lush branches peeking out. “I jumped out of the car and started clipping them,” recalls Berry. Once she’d gathered enough greenery, the pair headed back to Taylor’s Laurel Canyon home where they used them to help style the ultimate holiday tablescape—complete with roughly five pine cones, 20-ish pieces of citrus, two Il Buco Vita cake stands, and, of course, new items from the just-launched Heather Taylor Home x Domino collection. 

The table the creative duo was setting was technically for a photo shoot (peep the outcome, above) and not a real sit-down dinner, but this is how Berry and Taylor entertain during the holidays when a camera isn’t around. They forage for decor. They light long taper candles. And they lay on the patterned linens. “We both take a lot of pleasure in setting holiday tables,” notes Taylor. “It’s exciting to come up with fresh takes on traditional motifs, which is kind of what we’ve done here.” Ahead, they share their top tips for a low-lift holiday gathering.

Experiment With Other Festive Shades 

Berry describes their color palette as “adjacent to” classic red and green. In the Heather Taylor Home x Domino collection, they used unexpected shades of lilac, pomegranate, oat, and moss—hues that give you that same home-for-the-holidays feeling without hitting you over the head with it. 

Build a Centerpiece From What’s Around You

You don’t need to buy an expensive vase or candelabra to set a beautiful table. Start by scouring your own house. Taylor did this last Christmas Eve and whipped together a unique garland from dried citrus she had hanging around in her kitchen, leftover ribbon, and sprigs from her neighbor’s backyard. “It was very much California’s bounty,” she recalls. (When lacking a living centerpiece, Berry has been known to grab a houseplant and plop it on the table.) You can also phone a friend. When Berry and Taylor teamed up to style the HTH x Domino catalog, Taylor rang up her pal Amy, who she knew owned an assortment of large pine cones. 

If you’re still in need of more supplies, pop by your local Trader Joe’s and scoop up some lemons, tomatoes, and pomegranates. No need to visit a florist if you don’t have the time. “Then you have all these yummy things you can later enjoy with wine and pizza,” says Taylor.  

Don’t Stress About Getting It All Done

“I want to be able to host a beautiful party for my family and friends, but the reality is I’m pretty much working up until the day,” says Taylor. Her secret to pulling it all off on Christmas Eve? Ordering premade lasagna from Eataly so she can focus on crafting a salad and a cheese board herself, jazzing up cocktails by sticking cranberries inside of ice cubes, and curating a hot chocolate bar for dessert. Those small details make it feel special for guests—and, most important, you don’t miss out on conversations because you were too busy in the kitchen. Plus with the HTH x Domino linens, you instantly have a space that looks put-together. “That’s the ultimate hack: If you have a few beautiful items, you need very little else,” says Taylor. 

Keep Everyone Comfortable With a Personal Pillow

Knowing that most good parties don’t end at the dinner table—they end around the sofa, ideally basked in the warmth of a fire—the HTH x Domino collection also features pillows (petite and regular). First place them on the dining chairs and then encourage guests to take their cushions with them and sit around the coffee table on the floor. “It adds that cozy element, having a pillow around,” says Berry. 

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Just a few years ago, it felt like brass was the trendy metal. But from faucets to furniture, chrome has slowly made its way back to the top. The material is on my mind lately, and just in time for the sparkliest holiday of the year. Shades of silver are the backbone of my New Year’s Eve mood board—it is the color of a disco ball, after all. Are we the first to suggest metallics for the holiday? No. But you can’t argue with a classic, and going full monochrome is a fresh way to decorate.

Restaurant supply-inspired serveware, faceted champagne buckets, and lustrous taper candles can take a holiday spread from chaotic to refined. But if you’re really committing, you’ll need your outfit to follow the theme. Think: a reflective handbag, glittery eye shadow, and silver ballet flats. Now you’re really starting 2024 on the right foot.          

Set the Table

It’s no secret that party guests like to hang out wherever the food is. Which means your table is the centerpiece of your shindig (no pressure). Cake stands and tiered platters will introduce different heights—the oldest styling trick in the book—as will candles as far as the eye can see. 

Milano Stainless Steel Champagne Bucket, CB2 ($80 was $100)

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Stainless Steel Ice Cream Bowl, Amazon ($16)

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Heritage Silver Scalloped Serving Bowl, Pottery Barn ($60)

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Metal Cake Stand, H&M Home ($37)

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Filetto Napkins, Sferra ($81)

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4-Piece Wine Coasters, Georg Jensen ($69)

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Squiggle Stainless Steel Pitcher, Sophie Lou Jacobsen ($175)

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Bold Plates & Tray, Bi-Rite ($55)

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Hyoola 12 Pack Tall Metallic Taper Candles, Amazon ($25)

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Metal Candelabra, H&M Home ($37)

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Beaded Round Placemat, Williams Sonoma ($35)

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Kalman Polished Stainless Steel Serving Bowl Trio, CB2 ($28 was $34)

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3 Tier Dessert Stand, Amazon ($13)

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Julep Cup, Amazon ($17)

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Set the Scene

If there was ever a time to embrace your campier side, it’s New Year’s Eve. A tinsel chandelier, silver bows, and Polaroid cameras will get everyone in party mode. 

Silver Circle Dots Garland, Amazon ($13)

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Silver Tinsel Chandelier, Meri Meri ($40)

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Ribbli Silver Double Faced Satin Ribbon, Amazon ($12)

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Party Hats (12-pack), Amazon ($10)

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Fujifilm Instax Mini Liplay Hybrid Instant Camera, Amazon ($160)

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Small Mirror Disco Balls, Amazon ($13)

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Dress the Part 

On most nights, a bedazzled blazer paired with a chunky diamond necklace might be a bit much. But not on New Year’s Eve. Think about the photo ops.        

Mini Chiara Convertible Bag, Reformation ($248)

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Lennox Oversize Sequined Jacket, Simon Miller ($495)

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Chunky Teardrop Earrings, Amazon ($15)

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Arissa Flats, Schutz ($98)

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Limited-Edition Crystal Necklace, Anna October x J.Crew ($78)

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Glitty Lid Shimmer Liquid Eyeliner, Fenty Beauty ($24)

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Strapless Sequined Dress, Mango ($90)

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Crystal Mesh Shoulder Bag, Kara ($211 was $423)

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Marco Zamora knows a thing or two about decorating a viral Christmas tree. Last year, the Los Angeles–based DIYer adorned his tree with strands of silver tinsel—we know, the simplicity!—and TikTok was enamored. So this holiday, Zamora knew he wanted to do something bigger. “I initially had the idea of doing a floating tree that was based around florals,” he says. “I wanted it to be architectural and minimal yet create a sense of magic.” This time around, he didn’t act alone. Zamora reached out to florist Juan Renteria, better known as el Creativo. Together, they set out to build a spiral “tree” that is suspended from Zamora’s living room ceiling. 

Not forgetting the fact that he lives in a rental apartment, Zamora mounted three tension rods between his ceiling beams to avoid any drilling. Then the pair rolled up lightweight chicken wire into their desired spiral shape and tied it to the rods using nearly invisible fishing line—the key to creating the floating illusion.

The fun part came next: Renteria and Zamora filled the structure with layers of live greenery sourced from the Los Angeles Flower Market, including for different varieties of pine, anthurium, amaranth, peppercorn, and red flocked branches. And for the finishing touch, Zamora added a sprinkle of biodegradable faux snow from Anthropologie. 

Naturally, Zamora has been getting a lot of questions from people about how long his tree will last. “How will the flowers stay hydrated?!” one concerned Instagram follower asked. But so far, it’s holding up just fine. “The tree is doing great. I have been misting it daily to keep it alive and preserve its splendor,” he tells Domino.

If you want to try something similar but don’t have the budget or time to source all the fresh greenery, Zamora suggests combining garlands you already own and dressing it up with ornaments or bows. “It’s all about keeping a monochromatic look to achieve an elevated and elegant piece,” he notes. 

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It’s not unusual to hear sounds of scooting tables and shuffling chairs coming from Brynn Whitfield’s New York City apartment. The Real Housewives of New York star loves to host dinner parties in her one-bedroom West Village rental, but in order to pull it off, she needs to do a bit of rearranging first. She usually starts by moving the coffee table out of the way. “I bring it over to where my desk is, flip it, and put my desserts on it,” Whitfield explains. Her antique desk—once she’s shifted it over a few feet—serves as a makeshift bar for the night. Then comes the hardest part: Whitfield has to dig through her storage crawl space to access her folding table and chairs. “In this apartment, I’m always extra proud of how I host, because I’m hacking a small space,” she says. 

Inspired to share her tips with small-space dwellers and entertainers alike, Whitfield recently partnered up with CB2 to hand-pick her favorite tabletop items and dig into all things Thanksgiving hosting. Ahead, she reveals some of her top tricks. 

My Tiny-Apartment Table Hack

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8-Foot Plastic Folding Picnic Table, Home Depot ($160)

I have a foldable table that I got from Home Depot that’s 8 feet long. It basically looks like a massage table and is sort of crummy, so I bought a pad on Amazon that’s thick. I put that on top and then add a white tablecloth that’s extra-long plus some antique lace. When people are touching it, they have no idea they’re sitting at a folding table. 

How I Avoid Cheesy Holiday Vibes 

I love purple and green together—it’s colorful and festive without going red and green. I also like a little showmanship, so I always start with melon balls. I get an ice cream scooper and a melon I bought at the Union Square farmers’ market and scoop out perfect balls, add mint on top, and place them in coupes. Then when guests sit down at the table, I have them pour brandy into the glass to make a cocktail.   

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Marie Plum Coupe Cocktail Glasses, CB2 ($17)

What I Play to Set the Mood 

How I Keep the Conversation Flowing

Underneath everyone’s plates, I put a piece of paper that either has a question the guest has to answer or a question they have to ask someone else. I tell them to look after the main course, so I can start clearing their plates and sneak over to the kitchen to begin cleaning and organizing. 

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Shorthand Press The Reporter Notebook, Anthropologie ($12)

What I Don’t Want My Guests to Do

I’d rather you arrive a little late than early because I like to be fully dressed and ready. Also, I really don’t want you to help me clean. There are some things that can go in my little dishwasher and some things that can’t, plus I don’t want you to see the mess I created in the kitchen.  

The Best Gift You Could Bring Me 

I have enough wine and I don’t need flowers. Bring a cool game like Twister or a candle or blanket—something cozy that makes me feel the same way that hopefully my home made you feel.  

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Ollin Travertine and Cast Aluminum Domino Set, CB2 ($199)

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If you want to set a holiday table that looks like a million bucks but only costs you, say, $100, don’t sleep on Target’s just-dropped collections. Specifically, with Thanksgiving weighing heavy on our minds, we’re eyeing John Derian’s tableware for the big-box retailer. While the designer’s glazed terracotta platters usually cost a little under $300, his melamine and stoneware versions for Target are in the $20 ballpark—and they look just as chic as the real deal. Another reason to run (not walk)? The launch is a highly anticipated one. The last time Derian collaborated with Target was back in 2020.

In addition to replenishing Derian’s assortment, the company just debuted holiday items under its Hearth & Hand with Magnolia (pieces start at $2) and Threshold with Studio McGee brands (from $10). Some people like to listen to “Jingle Bell Rock” to get in the spirit, but a rattan tree cuff and antique brass garland are music to our ears. Here’s a look at what’s in our cart.

For the Table

9″x12″ Oval Stoneware Platter Fall Root Vegetables, John Derian for Target ($15)

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25 Page 14″x19″ Kids Fall Coloring Placemat Booklet, John Derian for Target ($10)

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4pk Scallop Napkins ‘Comfy Green’designed with Studio McGee, Target ($12)

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4pc Earthenware Fall Turkey Coaster Set, John Derian for Target ($10)

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For the Tree

Rattan Christmas Tree Cuff designed with Studio McGee, Target ($80)

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Set of 10 Botanical Clip Christmas Ornaments designed with Studio McGee, Target ($20)

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Set of 11 Velvet Christmas Ornaments designed with Studio McGee, Target ($35)

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Open Weave Christmas Tree Cuff designed with Studio McGee, Target ($80)

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For Everywhere Else

5pc Pillow Set Fall Assorted Gourds, John Derian for Target ($20)

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26″ Scalloped Metal Christmas Card Holder Antique Brass by Hearth & Hand with Magnolia, Target ($25)

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18″ x 18″ Winter Wonderland Framed Wall Art designed with Studio McGee, Target ($32)

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5′ Decorative Metal Leaf Christmas Garland Antique Brass by Hearth & Hand with Magnolia, Target ($20)

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Designer Jeremiah Brent has always had opinions about the objects he surrounds himself with, but now that autumn is officially here, he appears to have some serious thoughts about popular fall decor. More specifically, the fall decor you should be avoiding. In a new Instagram post, he begins by saying he knows his thoughts will be controversial, but that “we don’t all have to agree.”

Then he gets into the list, which starts with flannel sheets. “They stress me out,” he says, noting that they don’t transition well to other seasons. He goes on and says silk plants, popular year-round, are nothing more than “dust collectors.” (He’s…not wrong.)

“I know there are going to be a lot of people mad at me,” he says after revealing that he also doesn’t care for pumpkin-scented candles this time of year. Similarly, he’s not into the color orange. Instead, he prefers “something with a little brown in it, tone-wise,” like terracotta. 

And finally, burlap, or as he calls it, “the modern-day doily,” is a no-go for him this time of year because it’s itchy and it sheds. Whether you agree or disagree, he makes a solid argument against each. But also, we won’t judge you if you reach for Diptyque’s pumpkin candle—we think it’s certifiably chic.

Citrouille Pumpkin Candle, Diptyque ($72)

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Halloween decor is fun—but it can get cheesy fast. Especially when fake blood, cartoonish jack-o’-lanterns, and gauzy spiderwebs can be truly scary to our refined editors’ eyes. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Instead of gourd-shaped votives, why not go for a spheric terracotta-hued candle? Or rather than a melamine platter that says “Boo!,” consider a made–in–New York dish adorned with a bat. Our advice is to seek out items that are less kitsch and more chic, crafted from durable materials instead of plastic and paper. That way, you’ll not only want to keep these accessories on hand for next year and beyond, but they should last that long, too. 

And because any holiday is really all about hosting and entertaining, we’ve also picked out the best spooky-lite tableware around no matter if you’re celebrating with a grazing table-style aperitivo hour, a family-friendly trick-or-treating pregame, a scary movie snack buffet, or nothing at all. Ahead, check out our moody (yet design-driven) finds for everyone.  

Front-Yard Frights

For a spine-tingling first impression, dress up your front door with items that toe the line between eerie and sophisticated. We’d skip the 12-foot-tall skeletal giant and opt instead for life-size feathery friends you can perch on branches, fences, or railings with zip ties. Shoppers describe the set as “beautifully detailed” for an “added layer of spookiness.” Other tasteful treatments include illuminating an entryway with distressed pillar candles, elegantly foreboding wreaths or ribbons, and candy bowls bewitched by bats.

Trick or Treat Bat Metal Candy Bowl, Pottery Barn ($99)

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Faux Black Branch Halloween Wreath, Crate & Barrel ($70)

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Black Feather Crows, Set of 4, Grandin Road ($55 was $80)

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Feather Crows, Set of 2, Amazon ($12)

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Black Myrtle Avenue Urn Planter, Wayfair ($62)

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Infinity Wick Black Distressed Pillar Candles, Lights.com ($36)

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Fitsai Rechargeable Vintage Hurricane Lantern, Amazon ($19 was $20)

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Large Black Wreath Bow, Amazon ($10 was $12)

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Spooky Interiors

Less haunted house, more a whimsical take on the TikTok trend witchcore (i.e., a mix of Practical Magic and dark academia) is how we plan to play up our interiors for Halloween this year. Gothic elements don’t have to mean cobwebs and skulls. We prefer subtle additions such as black accents in satin, velvet, rattan, and wrought iron. Replace the bowl full of candy eyeballs with an assortment of John Derian–inspired matchboxes tucked inside a Medusa-esque Alessi catchall. Feeling up to a DIY? Try filling the space above your fireplace or dining room table with a hoard of floating candles.

Black Striped Satin Cushion Cover, H&M ($18)

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Small Rattan Bat, Terrain ($98)

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GenSwin Flameless Floating Taper Floating Candles, Amazon ($43)

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Large Wood Eye Matches, Set of 2, HomArt ($18)

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Dr. Skud Fly Swatter, Alessi ($24)

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Mediterraneo Stainless Steel Bowl, Alessi ($105)

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Stalk Gold Serving Platter, CB2 ($35 was $45)

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Jennifer Taylor Home Round Accent Ottoman, Amazon ($115 was $160)

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Black Wavy Mirror, H&M ($82)

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Pair of 1940s Tall Wrought-Iron Candleholders, Chairish ($500)

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Mini Ceramic Globe Table Lamps, Set of 2, Simple Designs ($24 was $40)

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Cordless Dimmable Table Lamp, Set of 2, Amazon ($65 was $70)

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Small Ceramic Toppu Pot, OYOY ($53 was $76)

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Wool-Blend Throw Blanket, H&M Home ($37)

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Séance Tableware

For a séance-inspired tablescape, we encourage leaning into the spooky vibes. Start with a foundation you can use year-round (like this linen check number from Schoolhouse) and staple pieces (such as suggestive Splatterware) you might already have on hand, before layering in the fun stuff. Our favorites include raven candleholders, snake-charmed vessels, Addams Family–approved appetizer plates, and even a set of severed-hand cocktail napkins.

Linen Check Tablecloth, Schoolhouse ($179)

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30-Inch Taper Candles, Loveseen ($85)

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Ceramic Bullseye Appetizer Plates, Set of 4, atelierBOEMIA ($79 was $88)

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Bombac Off-White & Red Big Bowl, Ssense ($85)

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Black 100% Linen Tablecloth, 60 x 120 Inch, Solino Home ($120)

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Ball Pillar Candles, Pack of 3, Amazon ($24 was $26)

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Crow Candleholders, Anthropologie ($24)

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Rice Wax Red Candles, Box of 10, Daiyo ($22)

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Astier de Villatte Bat Platter, ABC Carpet & Home x John Derian ($238)

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Snake Taper Candle Holder by Threshold, Target ($10)

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Black Tree Candle, H&M Home ($9)

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Matte-Black Stoneware Bowl, Creative Co-Op ($12 was $14)

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Salt & Pepper Bug, ByON ($40)

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Petit Four Cocktail Napkins, Maison Balzac ($85)

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Monster Mash Must-Haves

Who wouldn’t want to toast with chilled champagne or bottled beer from the cold depths of a cauldron-esque ice bucket? If you’re in need of more festive wares for a frightfully good time, our preferred picks run the gamut from blood-marbled serving sets to skull-shaped fire starters. For fright-infused spirits, we recommend a skeleton-clasped cocktail shaker and subtly menacing glassware topped off with equally spooky cocktail picks. The finishing touch? A spread that’s equal parts delicious and devious—ahem, a wrinkly rind of cheese reminiscent of brains and a jar of bloody good black cherries.

Stone Marbled-Resin Server Set, Dinosaur Designs ($125)

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Skull Gas Log for Indoor or Outdoor Fireplace, Stanbroil ($39 was $46)

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Idske Aluminum Ice Bucket, Winston Porter ($173 was $240)

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Skeleton Hand Cocktail Shaker, Pottery Barn ($59)

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Enamelware Tumbler, Crow Canyon Home ($15)

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Capri Drinking Glasses, Set of 6, Bormioli Rocco ($43 was $64)

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5 Stainless Steel Cocktail Picks, Amazon ($11)

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Batty Iron Garland, Terrain ($58)

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Wild Italian Amarena Black Cherries, 2 Jars, Filfthy ($40)

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Coupole Aged Goat Cheese, Vermont Creamery ($14)

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If you’re the type to start scouring the Internet for Christmas decor before you’ve even bought Halloween candy, look no further. IKEA just dropped its winter collections, and we spotted plenty of festive ideas worth stealing. Sure, we’ve got our eye on the retro-inspired glass ornaments and simple yet stylish wrapping paper selection, but what really caught our attention was the nontraditional tree inspiration popping up in the catalog images. (Psst: Below, we’ve saved inspiration from last year’s spread, too.) Whether you’re looking for a way to zhuzh up your fir or barely even have room for one, the Swedish retailer has got you covered with these seven fresh ideas. 

Take It to the Tropics

Why should evergreens have all the fun? Give your dracaena or dragon tree a holiday makeover by wrapping a few twinkling lights up the trunk and hanging ornaments from their fronds—it’ll make your guests do a double take.

Let It Bloom

For a simple twist on the traditional red and green, spruce up your pine tree by adding some festive amaryllis flowers in the mix.

Try a Tiny One

For those who prefer small and mighty, grab a branch or a tiny potted plant and deck it out with twinkling lights. It’s perfect for tight spaces or just for the cuteness factor.

Make It Nostalgic 

A go-to for kids’ birthdays and school dances, paper streamers are always ready to party, but draped around the branches of a conifer, the crepey material makes for a surprisingly chic garland. And you don’t have to limit yourself to red and green. We love the idea of layering on strips of pastel polka dots and shimmering metallics.

Go 2D

If you feel like you can never find the perfect pine and aren’t a fan of faux options either, forgo the evergreen for a roll of washi tape. You can create the perfect backdrop for your gifts right on the wall and you’ll never have to worry about constantly vacuuming fallen needles or having to lop off the top of a too-tall option again.  

Pile It On

Attention, small-space dwellers: Let your presents steal the show and keep your floors clutter-free by stacking gifts in a triangular shape against the wall to create a no-tree tree. You don’t even need ornaments—all your packages’ pretty bows and ribbons will feel merry enough on their own. The best part? After the festivities are over, there’s nothing to haul back to storage. 

Welcome the Snow

For a ridiculously easy and fun way to decorate, grab a handful of craft pom-poms, stand over your greenery, and drop your “snowflakes” onto the branches, letting them fall where they may. Add a simple string of lights or sprinkle the fluffy spheres among the ornaments for a touch of winter whimsy. Either way, the ideal situation ends up in a friendly group snowball fight.

Get the Look

11-pack Bright Glitter Washi Tape, by Mondo Llama, Target ($10)

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80-piece Pom Pom Balls, Amazon ($12)

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Party Decorations, 8 Rolls, by NICROHOME, Amazon ($15)

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VINTERFINT Gift wrap, IKEA ($4)

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