1. A must-have "Pumpkin Carving" candle, because what kind of person would I be if I didn't kick off this post without a fall scent from fan-favorite Bath & Body Works??? This one is sweet, spicy, and will make you feel like every night is a spooktacular one.

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I have this candle in the three-wick size and it is the epitome of fall. I'm one of those people who would happily live in autumn all year long, so I'd have zero issue keeping this scent out at all times. My colleague Mallory Mower *also* has and enjoys this candle, she said:

"I *love* this candle! I had to get it in both sizes so that my husband and I could smell it at the same time, despite working in different parts of the house. We were fighting over who got to use it during work. It's that delicious. The style of the mason jar version (pictured above) is so classically creepy and a great match with traditional Halloween decor!"

Scent notes: freshly carved pumpkin, spiced pumpkin seeds and smooth brown sugar.

Get it from Bath & Body Works for $15.95.

2. B Is for Boo: A Halloween Alphabet board book that'll teach little ones their ABC's but in the cutest, spookiest way possible. No kids in your life? No problem, this will look just as nice displayed in your home office.

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My favorite thing to do is swap out all of the books in my son's room to reflect the current season or whatever holiday is up next. I recently received a copy of this book (and a bunch of others from the same illustrator) and am obsessed. The artistry is SO lovely and it'll be a very fun way to introduce *~spooky season*~ to my kiddo. I would absolutely pick this up for myself even if I didn't have a child — the cover is just so lovely all on its own!

Promising review: "These books are sooooo beautifully illustrated! I’m obsessed with them and my one-year-old absolutely loves them! They’re super sturdy as well so they will hold up to some rough handling. I will definitely be buying more!" —peggy

Get it from Amazon for$8.99.

3. A pack of decorative 3D bats in different sizes to bring your Halloween decor to new heights — literally.

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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.

4. Acoffin-shaped letter board you can use to display your go to potion recipe or, you know, a fun Halloween message for guests. It even comes with festive spooky emojis 👻🕸️🎃.

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Promising review: "This coffin shaped letter-board is too cute and I can’t wait to incorporate it to our Halloween decor this year! Item arrived intact with no issues of the frame separating. There are plenty of letters, symbols, and emojis to cover whatever message you may want to post. There are even punctuation marks." —Finest018

Get it from Amazon for $34.97 (available in four colors).

5. An ominous welcome banner for Haunted Mansion fans — you may not want to take it down...ever. And why should you? Let's celebrate spooky season forever!

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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.

6. Pumpkin string lights you can hang indoors or outdoors for a *gourd-geous* addition to your Halloween decor.

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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.

7. A spooktacular skullthat can be used as Halloween decor or repurposed as a planter, stationery organizer, or makeup brush holder — you'll be really using your head for once 😉.

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Wicked Vanity Beauty is a small business!

Promising reviews: "Great quality! The seller was friendly and professional. This will make a great gift for anyone with a dark aesthetic or who likes Halloween year round." —Draconia

Get it on Amazon for $21.95+ (available in two colors).

8. Or a skull glasses holder because it's both functional and rather hilarious. You can use this spooky lil' friend to keep your specs on-hand and also store other odds 'n' ends in the back cavity!

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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).

9. A set of fourlinen throw covers with a retro, spooky vibe in case you really want to transform your home into a Halloween haven.

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Grab pillow insertsif you don't already have some lying around! 

Promising review: "These pillow covers were EXACTLY what I was looking for! There is nothing I love more than a creepy vintage/retro look in my home for the fall/Halloween season. These are the perfect accent for all of my 1960s blow molds sitting around! I do wish the zippers were a bit more reinforced, but I am overall thrilled with my purchase! I love changing pillow covers seasonally rather than purchasing new pillows as it makes storage and washing a breeze. Buy them!!!" —mamaJen

Get them from Amazon for $17.88+ (available in six sizes).

10. A spider web fireplace mantel scarf the Sanderson sisters would actually all agree looks fabulous — and they do not agree on much.

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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.

11. And a lace spider web lampshade cover you can throw over the top of a lamp for an added spooky flair you didn't know you needed.

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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).

12. A trio of adorable ceramic ghosts you can count on to look spectre-cular wherever you decide they should live in your home.

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Promising review: "My little guys came in absolutely perfect condition, and were packaged with a lot of foam padding inside their box so they were safe and snug!!! I adore them to bits. Perfect for the spooky mood. You can’t go wrong. I promise, you will adore these guys. Adopt some little ghosts and give them a loving home, it is 10000% worth it." —RCG1105

Get them from Amazon for $19.99.

13. A carafe adorned with imagery from the 1929 "The Skeleton Dance" animated short — a must-have for serious fans of both Disney and spooky season. And just think how freakin' cool you'll feel removing a glass skeleton stopper before pouring yourself a drink.

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If you want to go all in, you can also get the matching glass set.

Promising review: "I have always loved the skeleton dance, when this collection came out I had to have it all!! This does not disappoint. It is very beautiful and I am so very happy! Another Disney masterpiece!!" —Kat888

Get it from shopDisney for $24.99.

14. A duo of glass tumblers you can use to toast the fool who *~ghosted~* you last weekend. Cheers to sippin' iced coffee in style and watching Casper instead.

Amazon

Promising review: "I ordered these for my co-workers for the 'spooky season' this Halloween. The size is perfect and the quality is amazing. These arrived in perfect condition and they were packaged really well with extra care. I'm always worried about ordering any glassware online and I will say, you do NOT have to worry about that with this set. The items were also just as seen in the pics and a very reasonable price considering how expensive these can be for just ONE on Etsy." —Sharon McCabe

Get two from Amazon for $21.99+ (available in five styles and also in sets of four).

15. A set of wooden utensils you can use while whipping up your deadly nightshade concoction. Don't forget the frog's breath!

Amazon

Promising review: "Amazing! Way better than I expected. Great quality for the price. Everyone couldn't believe how clear the images were and how good the actual spoons are." —Andrea Hernandez

Get a set of five from Amazon for $11.38.

16. A paper towel holder your guests will go absolutely batty with excitement over — it's such an easy way to add some *spook* to your home decor.

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Promising review: "I love this paper towel holder! The spooky girl in me was so excited to receive this!" —Shimmering Ember Design

Get it from Amazon for $25.99.

17. A machine washable bath mat, because why shouldn't you bring your love of all-things-autumn into the bathroom? These come in so many festive designs you might just buy two and swap 'em out when the other is being cleaned.

Amazon

Promising review: "I am really happy with this product! It's super soft and it fits in my small bathroom perfectly. I can't wait for Halloween so I was happy to order this a little early." —Nakayla

Get it from Amazon for $23.99+(available in 11 styles).

18. A bat suncatcher featuring elegant stained glass wings you'll want on display all year instead of just during the fall months.

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Promising review: "I love it! My house is spooky all year around and this looks perfect! It comes with a hanger like shown. It has stayed on my door for a month now." —Eddie Trevino 

Get it from Amazon for $22.99+(available in four styles). 

19. Hand pie presses shaped like an acorn, a pumpkin, and an apple to take your favorite recipes to the next level — even summer lovers will have to cave and autumn is awesome after biting into one of these.

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Promising review: "I used them today and I absolutely love them! My pies turned out perfect!" —Meagan Floyd

Get a set of three from Amazon for $14.98.

20. A set of threeflameless flickering candles you can control with a remote, perfect for any reader who is prone to dozing off while turning pages. Cozy ambiance? Check. Zero chance of setting your curtains a flame? Check, check.

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Check out a TikTok of the flameless candles in action. 

Promising review: "I bought the gold glass candle set. It's almost iridescent gold and looks very elegant. The flame actually moves back and forth. I have mine set to come on in the evening and go off after four hours. The remote allows you to control the brightness of the candle, set a timer for auto on and off, and you can control how bright you want the actual candle inside the glass. I love them and plan to buy the gray glass set for my bedroom. Buy them, you will love them!" —Tammy B.

Get them from Amazon for $20.49+ (available in six styles).

21. Or a set of realistic battery-operated Halloween candles in case you really want to up the ante this spooky season. These will do the *trick* while also acting as a *treat*

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Promising review: "A must-have set for people who decorate their house like it's Halloween all year." —Kyle

Get a set of three on Amazon for$17.99+ (available in seven styles).

22. A autumnal eucalyptus garland to drape across your fireplace or TV stand — it'll bring the *exact* vibe you're trying to curate in your home from September through November.

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Promising review: "I love these flowers. They're very realistic. I'm very happy with them and would recommend definitely." —Danielle M.

Get it from Amazon for $69.99 (available in 22 colors). 

23. Ghost-shaped tea bags that are so un-boo-lievably cute you'll want to throw an autumn-inspired tea party — and why shouldn't you?! Throw on a chunky sweater and party like it'll stay October forever.

Cuts of Tea / Etsy

Cuts of Tea is a small business based in Warren, New Jersey that sells fun-shaped tea bags.

Promising review: "Gorgeous, high quality, amazing help from seller. 10/10 will buy again!" —erinemilia

Get a pack of six fromCuts of Tea on Etsy for$14.99 (available in nine flavors).

24. Glow-in-the-dark sheetscovered in Halloween illustrations you should absolutely sleep on all year, not just in October. They may be "for kids" but they come in full and queen sizes...just sayin'.

Pottery Barn Kids

These spooktacular sheets are from Rifle Paper Co's collaboration with Pottery Barn Kids. I got these for my son's crib and I wish I had known they had the sizing available for my own bed! They're so cute and they really do glow when you turn off the lights. Amazing.

Get them from Pottery Barn Kids for $22.50+ (available in twin–queen sizing).

25. A downloadable bundle of festive art for anyone who owns a Samsung Frame TV — it comes with 135 files of Halloween and autumn imagery that'll easily make your living room ready for the season 🍁.

88Prints / Etsy

88Prints is a small business based in Ontario, Canada that sells digital and printed art.

Promising review: "Easy instructions. Easy to add to my Frame TV and each one fit perfectly. Great autumn/ Halloween art collection." —babybeastjr

Get them from 88Prints on Etsy for $16.16.

26. A Halloween cookie pillow that'll be a feast for the eyes — if your biggest plans this season involves chowing down on your favorite break-and-bake dessert, you're going to want this pillow next to you.

ES Knots & Co / Etsy

ES Knots & Co is a small business in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

Promising review: "I love this cute pumpkin cookie pillow! 🥹🎃🤎 thank you so much! Five stars!" —Jazmine Hernandez 

Get it from ES Knots & Coon Etsy for $45+(available in two sizes and three styles).

27. A countdown clock just like the one in The Nightmare Before Christmas, so you can shout "364!" the day after Halloween and keep up the hype all year long — it's what Jack would want.

Hot Topic

Get it from Hot Topic for $54.90.

28. A bubbling cauldron with a built-in mist maker and LED lighting for anyone whose neighbors already suspect they might be a witch — this should solidify their suspicions. Reviewers also recommended repurposing the fog machine inside a jack-o'-lantern or garden pond/fountain for a cool effect.

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Promising reviews: "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).

29. Pokemon-themed metal signs that'll impress kids, tweens, and nostalgic adults alike — something about Mimikyu really still creeps me out to my core.

Pokemon Center

Added bonus if you plan to hand out Halloween Pokémon cards!

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.

30. A vinyl witch window cling with a light-up 3D moon that'll cast a spell on your heart from the moment you hang it up — trick-or-treaters will be *~bewitched*~ by how good your decor looks.

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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.

31. A light-up hanging ghost featuring an eerie glowing blue light will look simply boo-tiful hanging around your front door.

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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).

32. A brass spider web bowl you'll easily be able to *weave* into your Halloween home decor — you're still going to need somewhere to display your seasonal fruit!

Anthropologie

Get it from Anthropologie for $88.

33. A "mourning coffee"sign to display alongside your caffination station — despite your best efforts it'll make you crack a smile before you've even had your first sip of the day.

Amazon

Bella Rose Home Store is a small business that sells their products through Amazon Handmade.

Promising review: "It’s so cute! Very lightweight." —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $13.99 (available in two styles).

34. Eight hundred square feet of stretchy spider webbing for anyone who wants to run ~amok, amok, amok~ and decorate every square inch of their home this spooky season. No one can stop you now!

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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.

35. A Halloween corner sign that'll transform your already-hanging-beautifully wall art into a spooky lover's delight — just place these on the edge of any paintings, signs, frames, or door frames then step back and admire your work.

Wood N Moon Co / Etsy

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).

36. A bouquet of black artificial eucalyptus stemsyou won't have to worry about watering — there is a difference between wanting to create spooky aesthetic decor and accidentally displaying dead plants.

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Tinsow is a small business!

Promising review: "Arrived in perfect condition. Leaves were not bent or crushed. Great for Halloween." —cshong

Get them from Amazon for $16.

37. And a must-have Jack Skellington animatronic that stands 13 feet tall (!!!) you absolutely need to buy before it sells out — Halloween will be here before you know it, and The Pumpkin King deserves a spot in your decor.

The Home Depot

You can also totally throw a Santa hat on his head and keep him up with your holiday decor! The set comes with two interchangeable head pieces you can swap out depending on how spooky you're feeling. I personally own this beautiful beast and will report back as soon as my husband and I get him up and terrorizing our block!

Get it from The Home Depot for $399.

How I feel when someone doesn't appreciate my carefully crafty spooky decor:

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