Halloween

SCULLY & SCULLY

Spider Bead Burst Napkin Ring

WHY IT MADE THE EDIT

SCULLY & SCULLY | Spider Bead Burst Napkin Ring

POTTERY BARN

Terracotta Bat Cutout Pumpkin, Black, Short 9″

WHY IT MADE THE EDIT

The Haunted House. A black terracotta pumpkin pierced with flying bats. Short 9-inch size; pair with a flameless light. Before pumpkins, Irish Halloween lanterns were carved from turnips—a tradition documented by the National Museum of Ireland.

PAUL SZEILER

Handmade Terracotta Raven Sculpture

WHY IT MADE THE EDIT

The Haunted House. Sculpted and kiln-fired in the Scottish Highlands, signed by Paul Szeiler. Made to order; allow the maker’s 10 working days before dispatch. Each 6½-inch raven varies.

TERRAIN

Black Velvet & Iron Floral Wreath, 22″

WHY IT MADE THE EDIT

The Haunted House. Handmade velvet and matte iron flowers make an unusually tactile black wreath. 22-inch diameter; display indoors or in a covered outdoor space. Ribbon is not included.

JOANNA BUCHANAN

Embroidered Evil Eye Pillow

WHY IT MADE THE EDIT

The Haunted House. An embroidered eye on grey cotton velvet, with a feather-and-down insert. A richly textured 20 × 10-inch lumbar pillow; dry-clean the cover.

JUNE PIETY

Black & Gold Block-Printed Paper Bat Garland

WHY IT MADE THE EDIT

The Haunted House. Five bats printed from the artist’s hand-carved block, cut from heavy card stock and strung on twine. Handmade in Portland, Oregon; approximately five feet long.

JOANNA BUCHANAN

Extra Large Striped Capiz Tray

WHY IT MADE THE EDIT

The Witch’s Cabinet. Hand-pieced capiz shell, hand-painted in a black striped pattern. A decorative tray for a cabinet or bar arrangement; use separate dishes for unwrapped food.

TERRAIN

Concordville Halloween Mossy House

WHY IT MADE THE EDIT

The Haunted House. Handmade iron architecture topped with dried moss. Add tiny pumpkins or battery lights to conjure a miniature haunted village. Indoor use only.

MASKSHOPVENICE

Black & Gold Papier-Mâché Masquerade Mask

WHY IT MADE THE EDIT

The Masquerade. A lightweight, hand-painted papier-mâché eye mask with Baroque scrollwork and black satin ties. Ships from the Netherlands.

VISIONS OF VENICE

Black & Red Venetian Masquerade Eye Mask

WHY IT MADE THE EDIT

The Masquerade. Papier-mâché, hand-painted in Venice, with black ribbon ties and a shimmering black ornament. Ships from Dallas, Texas.

GRANDIN ROAD

Bewitching Figure, Agatha

WHY IT MADE THE EDIT

The Witch’s Cabinet. A numbered, handmade witch in ribbon and velvet, accompanied by her black cat and caged raven. Hand-painted resin details; indoor display.

BLUE BAYER DESIGN NYC

Sterling-Silver Hanging Bat Necklace

WHY IT MADE THE EDIT

The Masquerade. A 17.5-gram bat cast in solid sterling silver and hand-finished in New York City. Choose your sterling chain length at the maker’s listing.

TERRAIN

Mango Wood Pumpkin Garland

WHY IT MADE THE EDIT

The Haunted House. Tiny pumpkin-shaped mango wood beads strung into a six-foot garland. A tactile, reusable autumn detail for an indoor mantel or cabinet.

POTTERY BARN

Skeleton Taper Holder, Full Skeleton

WHY IT MADE THE EDIT

The Haunted House. A sculptural skeleton bearing the candle aloft. The full-body design brings a little theatrical mischief to the candlelit house.

PETITE PLUME

Hallows Eve Toile Cotton Pajama Set

WHY IT MADE THE EDIT

The Masquerade. A playful at-home epilogue to the evening: brushed cotton twill illustrated with witches, haunted houses and trick-or-treaters. XS and S were available when checked; consult the size guide.

TERRAIN

Squiggly Ghost Taper Candles, Set of 3

WHY IT MADE THE EDIT

The Haunted House. Three wonderfully wobbly ghosts, handmade in Italy from paraffin wax with cotton wicks. Fit most standard one-inch taper holders; indoor use only.

PEANUT PIE DESIGN

Felt Leaf Wreath with Wooden Bats

WHY IT MADE THE EDIT

The Haunted House. Hand-cut oatmeal felt leaves, black wooden bats and a velvet ribbon. Choose your diameter; the 14-inch version is pictured. Made to order. Protect from moisture and direct sunlight.

TERRAIN

Cast Iron Owl Lantern

WHY IT MADE THE EDIT

The Haunted House. A handmade cast-iron owl lantern for candlelit evenings. Small is 7½ inches high; large is 11 inches. Indoor use only, despite its garden-like character.

THE MUD FAIRY

Gold-Accented Ghost Stoneware Candy Bowl

WHY IT MADE THE EDIT

The Halloween Table. Hand-painted glazed stoneware with 24k gold decals. A generous 56.4-ounce candy bowl. Hand wash; do not microwave.

LOULOU LA DUNE

Sofia Linen Tabac Placemat With Marigold Embroidery

WHY IT MADE THE EDIT

The Halloween Table. Handmade linen in a warm, richly colored palette. Final sale; check the retailer’s dimensions and care instructions.

TERRAIN

Black Felted Wire Spooky Tree

WHY IT MADE THE EDIT

The Haunted House. Wool-wrapped wire branches, handmade in Nepal. A small indoor tree for a haunted village or cabinet display; choose 12- or 15-inch height.

ANTHROPOLOGIE

Light-Up Glass Witch Hat, Black

WHY IT MADE THE EDIT

The Haunted House. Textured borosilicate glass with a little electric glow. Requires three AAA batteries, not included. Choose the short or tall size on the retailer page.

TERRAIN

Celestial Bat Iron Wreath Charm

WHY IT MADE THE EDIT

The Haunted House. A handmade iron bat, moon and stars with a single bell and a hook for attaching to your own wreath. Intended for indoor display.

JOANNA BUCHANAN

Capiz Skull, Pearl

WHY IT MADE THE EDIT

The Witch’s Cabinet. Pearly capiz shell brings a luminous, opalescent surface to the traditional skull. A decorative object for the cabinet or candlelit mantel.

TERRAIN

Halloween Spell Book Linen-Wrapped Box

WHY IT MADE THE EDIT

The Witch’s Cabinet. A handmade linen-wrapped wooden box with a French spellbook illustration, for storing small curiosities. Indoor use only.

ANDULAK

Amber Glass Apothecary Bottle, 250 ml

WHY IT MADE THE EDIT

The Witch’s Cabinet. An amber glass bottle with a glass stopper, made in Europe. Use as an empty vessel for dried botanical curiosities. Ships from Slovakia; check delivery timing.

TERRAIN

Brass Creature Taper Holder

WHY IT MADE THE EDIT

The Witch’s Cabinet. Handmade brass creature candleholders that may develop a natural patina. Moth and scorpion were available when checked; praying mantis was sold out. Indoor use; fits most one-inch tapers.

ELLIE’S COLORFUL ART

Silver-Sheen Obsidian Sphere, 2″

WHY IT MADE THE EDIT

The Witch’s Cabinet. A two-inch polished obsidian sphere, with silvery light moving across its dark surface. Selected as a beautiful natural display object.

TERRAIN

Moth Divining Box

WHY IT MADE THE EDIT

The Witch’s Cabinet. Glass and brass with a fabric-lined interior and a moth illustration on the lid. A little cabinet for cards, crystals or keepsakes; indoor use only.

MACKENZIE-CHILDS

Courtly Check Cauldron

WHY IT MADE THE EDIT

The Witch’s Cabinet. A gold-lined checkerboard cauldron balanced on orange witch’s feet. For wrapped candy or ornamental curiosities; polyresin.

TERRAIN

Swirl Glass Crystal Ball & Wooden Base

WHY IT MADE THE EDIT

The Witch’s Cabinet. Matte swirled glass on a separate wooden base. Add your own strand of lights inside for a mysterious glow; lights are not included. Indoor display only.

GOOD + WELL SUPPLY CO.

GOOD + WELL SUPPLY CO. | Wicked Woods Candle

WHY IT MADE THE EDIT

The Witch’s Cabinet. Moss, cedar and earth in an eight-ounce lidded tin with a wood wick. Handmade in the USA. Follow the maker’s wick-trimming and burning instructions.

TERRAIN

Skeleton Hand Plant Stand, Brass Finish

WHY IT MADE THE EDIT

The Witch’s Cabinet. Three skeletal hands elevate a plant saucer. The brass color is a finish: the maker specifies aluminum construction. Indoor use only; plant and pot are separate.

DARKNESS VOID

Black Beeswax Haunted House Candle, Large

WHY IT MADE THE EDIT

The Witch’s Cabinet. A tiny haunted manor, cast to order in beeswax dyed black with a cotton wick. Approximately four inches high; intricate windows, rooftop bat and spider details.

TERRAIN

Witch Hat Taper Candles, Set of 2

WHY IT MADE THE EDIT

The Witch’s Cabinet. Unscented paraffin tapers with cotton wicks, shaped like tiny witch hats. Set of two; indoor use. Their ¾-inch bases need appropriately sized holders.

EMILIA WICKSTEAD

Nyla Dress

WHY IT MADE THE EDIT

The Masquerade. Dark green cotton velvet for an elegant witch or masked-ball evening. Only US 2 / UK 6 was available when checked; consult the size guide. Final sale.

TERRAIN

Skeleton Hand Pumpkin Stake, Brushed Nickel

WHY IT MADE THE EDIT

The Witch’s Cabinet. An aluminum skeletal hand with a brushed-nickel finish; push its stake into a pumpkin rind. The retailer specifies indoor use only.

CORNELIA JAMES

Tatiana Black Lace Opera Gloves

WHY IT MADE THE EDIT

The Masquerade. Handmade in Sussex, England. Choose your hand size and upper-arm measurements for the maker’s fitted opera-length lace gloves.

TERRAIN

Iron Spider Candle Pins, Set of 4

WHY IT MADE THE EDIT

The Witch’s Cabinet. Four iron spiders that pin into taper or pillar wax for an eerie mantel. Supplied with a muslin storage bag; follow the candle maker’s burning instructions.

TERRAIN

Bronze Spider Taper Holder, Small

WHY IT MADE THE EDIT

The Witch’s Cabinet. A brass taper holder balanced on skittering spider legs. Bronze finish, small size; indoor use.

SOPHIE AND HER STORE

Black Velvet & Lace Witch-Collar Cape

WHY IT MADE THE EDIT

The Masquerade. Handmade in Poland in black velvet and lace, with a dramatic high collar. Choose the maker’s 100–150 cm lengths to suit your silhouette. Check delivery for your event.

STAUB

Black Enameled Cast-Iron Pumpkin Cocotte, 3.5 Qt.

WHY IT MADE THE EDIT

The Halloween Table. A working pumpkin pot for soup, braises and a candlelit supper. Made in France from enameled cast iron with a brass stem knob. 3.5-quart capacity; follow Staub’s heat and care instructions.

SABRE

Bistrot Black Place Setting, 5 Pieces

WHY IT MADE THE EDIT

The Halloween Table. One five-piece place setting: dinner knife, dinner fork, soup spoon, salad fork and teaspoon. Made in France from 18/10 stainless steel with riveted acrylic handles.

LETTERMADE

Cat Cocktail Napkins, Set of 4

WHY IT MADE THE EDIT

LETTERMADE | Cat Cocktail Napkins, Set of 4

LABORATORIO PARAVICINI

Serpentine Dinner Plates, Set of 6

WHY IT MADE THE EDIT

The Halloween Table. Six hand-crafted Italian ceramic plates with gilded edges and winding serpents. A future-season investment: allow 6–8 weeks for delivery. Final sale; hand wash and do not use in the oven or microwave.

JOANNA BUCHANAN

Black Druzy Napkin Rings, Set of 4

WHY IT MADE THE EDIT

The Halloween Table. Real druzy stones, brass and raffia bring mineral sparkle to rich linen. Each stone varies naturally. Set of four; wipe with a soft, dry cloth.

GEORG JENSEN

Cobra Candleholder, Set of 2

WHY IT MADE THE EDIT

The Halloween Table. A sinuous pair in mirror-polished stainless steel. The curves catch and reflect candlelight. Medium and small were available when checked; select your size on the retailer page.

LOULOU LA DUNE

Isabelle Linen Napkin, Mustard

WHY IT MADE THE EDIT

The Halloween Table. Handmade linen in a warm, richly colored palette. Final sale; check the retailer’s dimensions and care instructions.

JOANNA BUCHANAN

Skull Coasters

WHY IT MADE THE EDIT

The Halloween Table. Glass-beaded skulls, handworked in India and backed in cotton. Set of four, four-inch coasters. Dry brush to clean; do not soak.

NOON DESIGN

Spooky Bats Cotton Dish Towel

WHY IT MADE THE EDIT

The Halloween Table. An unbleached cotton flour-sack towel, screen-printed in Providence, Rhode Island. A useful little bat encounter for the kitchen.

ANTHROPOLOGIE

Hat & Wand Cotton Jacquard Dishcloths, Set of 4

WHY IT MADE THE EDIT

The Halloween Table. A practical touch of magic: four yarn-dyed cotton dishcloths, woven in Portugal. Each measures 12 inches square.

TERRAIN

Ghost Marble Serving Board

WHY IT MADE THE EDIT

The Halloween Table. A friendly ghost carved from natural marble, handmade and food safe. For a wonderfully spectral cheese or sweet board. Hand wash only.

WILLIAMS SONOMA

Halloween Cake Pops, Set of 8

WHY IT MADE THE EDIT

The Sweet Shop. Hand-decorated mummy, monster and jack-o’-lantern cake pops, made fresh to order by a Los Angeles bakery.

FORTNUM & MASON

Pumpkin Patch Marzipan, 100g

WHY IT MADE THE EDIT

The Sweet Shop. Tiny marzipan pumpkins, hand-finished and packed in Yorkshire. A bright little pumpkin patch for the Halloween table.

CAROLINE’S CAKES

CAROLINE’S CAKES | 7-Layer Southern Chocolate Cake

WHY IT MADE THE EDIT

The Sweet Shop. Seven layers of yellow cake, chocolate ganache and fudge icing. Nine inches across, serving 14–20. Ships frozen with dry ice; follow storage instructions on arrival. Final sale.

REESE’S

Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Pumpkins, 16.2 oz. Bag

WHY IT MADE THE EDIT

The Sweet Shop. The familiar favorite: individually wrapped milk-chocolate peanut-butter pumpkins for the trick-or-treat bowl.

WILLIAMS SONOMA

Witch Finger Cookies, Set of 10

WHY IT MADE THE EDIT

The Sweet Shop. Buttery vanilla sugar cookies with roasted almond nails—a little delicious mischief from Cookies By Shar.

SUGARFINA

Halloween Candy Taster Set

WHY IT MADE THE EDIT

The Sweet Shop. Sour stars, spooky ghosts, apple frogs and pink bonbons for a cheerful little tasting party. Check the full ingredient list for dietary requirements; the assortment includes gelatin and wheat ingredients.

FORTNUM & MASON

Toffee Apple Shortbread, 125g

WHY IT MADE THE EDIT

The Sweet Shop. Handmade in Edinburgh, with caramel pieces and apple folded into crisp, buttery shortbread.

WILLIAMS SONOMA

Chocolate Breakable Skulls, Set of 3

WHY IT MADE THE EDIT

The Sweet Shop. Crack the white-chocolate shells with the included wooden mallet to reveal milk-chocolate gems. Individually wrapped for party favors.

FORTNUM & MASON

Haunted House White Chocolate Ghost, 73g

WHY IT MADE THE EDIT

The Sweet Shop. A white-chocolate ghost in a miniature haunted Piccadilly-house box, inspired by Fortnum’s own ghost stories.

MERI MERI

Halloween Party Crackers, Set of 6

WHY IT MADE THE EDIT

The Sweet Shop. Beautiful paper crackers, each hiding a hat, joke and small gift. Use under adult supervision and follow the package instructions; includes small parts.

WILLIAMS SONOMA

Pumpkin Marshmallows, Single Bag

WHY IT MADE THE EDIT

The Sweet Shop. Light, fluffy pumpkin-shaped marshmallows made in Italy. A cheerful little treat for cocoa, cupcakes and party favors. Single 6 oz. bag.

TERRAIN

Illuminated Vine Bat, Large

WHY IT MADE THE EDIT

The Midnight Garden. A handmade black rattan bat threaded with warm-white LEDs. Large size; plug-in. Suitable for indoor or outdoor display.

WILLIAMS SONOMA

Halloween S’mores Spellbooks, Set of 3

WHY IT MADE THE EDIT

The Sweet Shop. Honey graham crackers and vanilla marshmallow beneath dark chocolate, dressed as three edible volumes: Potions, Brews and Spells.

TERRAIN

Giant Rattan Vine Spider

WHY IT MADE THE EDIT

The Midnight Garden. Rattan and iron with removable legs. Large spans 63 inches; extra large spans 101 inches. Choose your scale on the retailer page. Indoor or covered outdoor display; store dry between seasons.

AVTECH STONE GALLERY

Hand-Cast Garden Toad, 7″

WHY IT MADE THE EDIT

The Midnight Garden. A quietly mischievous toad on a stump, hand-cast and finished in concrete. Weather-resistant and sealed for garden display.

TERRAIN

Illuminated Rattan Witch Hat

WHY IT MADE THE EDIT

The Midnight Garden. Black rattan and iron wire with warm-white LEDs. Plug-in with a standard US plug and a 16-foot lead; indoor or outdoor display. Choose your size on the retailer page.

GRANDIN ROAD

Iron Cauldron Garden Silhouette

WHY IT MADE THE EDIT

The Midnight Garden. Powder-coated iron with an easel back and optional stakes. Light from a low position to cast a cauldron’s shadow across the garden.

TERRAIN

BOO Iron Pumpkin Stake Set

WHY IT MADE THE EDIT

The Midnight Garden. Three iron letters designed to stake into a trio of real pumpkins. An easy, reusable porch greeting; pumpkins are not included.

AMMONITE IRONWORK

Hand-Forged Garden Mushrooms, Set of 5

WHY IT MADE THE EDIT

The Midnight Garden. Five mushrooms forged from mild steel, from 30–60 cm tall. The waxed surface is designed to rust naturally. Ships from Britain; check the maker’s overseas delivery arrangements.

MACKENZIE-CHILDS

Pumpkin Patch Trophy Topiary

WHY IT MADE THE EDIT

The Midnight Garden. One extravagant fantasy: seven patterned pumpkins in a 51½-inch tower. Resin and fiberglass with a weather-resistant finish; ships by freight.