Every family has a member who, intentionally or not, takes the fun out of holiday celebrations (*raises hand). And as Halloween approaches, my girlfriend's husband and her three kids remind me to chide me for ignoring the festive decorations this year and go full throttle on the horror arc.
Mommy guilt has taken over me, so to find a happy medium, I've been focusing on stylish, modern, and cheesy Halloween-themed items that add a spooky vibe without going overboard. After exploring Target's huge Halloween decor section of over 22,000 items, get into the holiday spirit with these 9 items that will add just the right amount of festive spirit to your mostly gray home. I decided to do it. First, Threshold's simple dark glass and leaf wreath can be placed on any wall space, and this medium-sized black glass pumpkin is a subtle statement piece. Keep scrolling to see more Halloween She-The-Grinch-and-family-approved minimalist picks.
Stylish Halloween decorations at Target
Threshold Halloween Grass and Leaves Wreath, $25 Threshold Medium Halloween Glass Pumpkin, $15 Hyde & Eke Boutique 8 Count Bootiful Painted Pumpkin Sculpture Set, $10 Hyde & Eke Boutique Large Bat Cloche with Bat, $10 Threshold Snake Halloween Candelabra, $25 Threshold Large Skull Halloween Candle Holder, $20 C&F Home Stripe Halloween Print Throw Pillow, $30 (was $35) Hyde & Eek Boutique 100 Count Glowing Halloween Mini String Lights, $5 Hyde & Eek Boutique Faux Flower Halloween Wreath, $20
threshold halloween grass and leaves wreath
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As someone who avoids loud pops of color in my home, I'm a fan of the almost monochromatic look of this threshold wreath. It combines faux black grass with deep burgundy leaves, making it very noticeable in the right lighting. Made of soft polyester and intended for indoor use only, I'm placing it on my console table in the entryway to cheerfully welcome guests this fall. One reviewer said it looked “as delicate as a feather” and noted that it was “very durable.”
threshold medium halloween glass pumpkin
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These textured glass pumpkins continue the spooky theme, so I grabbed one (or two) to place near the dark wreath on the console table in the entryway, and one in the living room. on a floating shelf. I appreciate the glass and plastic construction as it is more sophisticated. The pumpkin is only 5 inches long, so it can easily be placed on any tabletop or shelf around the house. Shoppers also raved about it, giving it a perfect 5-star rating. One person said it was “elegant but fun,” while another said, “The glass gives it a classy feel.” Exactly my type of holiday decor.
Hyde & Eke Boutique 8 Count Butt Painted Pumpkin Carving Set
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If you want more color in your decor, choose this set of 8 mini painted pumpkins. The combination of soft pastels and metallics will make Halloween feel stylish again. I love the versatility of the decor. This set can be placed in a large glass container on a shelf or fireplace mantel (each is only 2 inches tall) or placed as a tabletop centerpiece. One reviewer called the mini pumpkins “so adorable.”
Hyde & Eke Boutique Large Butt Cloche with Bat
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Another piece from Hyde & Eek Boutique is this 9.75″ x 14.5″ bat-inspired plastic cloche. I love how the details on the bat are minimal and the possibilities of what you can include seem endless. In keeping with the Halloween theme, I got some purple fairy string lights. Placed inside a cloche, it can provide subtle mood lighting. Shoppers found that the showcase was larger than expected and that they could add more products inside. One person said it “looks so expensive” and is their “absolute favorite Halloween” decoration because of its versatility.
Threshold Snake Halloween Candlestick
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Snake decorations are a twist on typical Halloween ghosts and goblins, and this reptile-inspired menorah is so elegant you can leave it up all year long. Simply grab some taper candles, like this $7 set, and place them on your mantel or table display. The design, which resembles a twisted braid of golden snakes, is a stylish way to give a home a ghostly feel, with one customer calling it a “constant accessory” in their home because it's “so beautiful.” I even agreed that it was. Another shopper said: “It looks very expensive.”
My family credits Target's modern and chic Halloween decorations for finally getting into the holiday spirit. So we've got the items below and more to create a minimalist scary display.
Threshold Large Skull Halloween Candle Holder
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C&F Home Stripe Halloween Print Cushion
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Hyde & Eek Boutique 100 Pieces Glowing Halloween Mini String Lights
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Hyde & Eke Boutique Fake Flower Halloween Wreath
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