Do you decorate for Autumn and Halloween?

Hannah_Alumni

I feel like decorating for the seasons is a very American concept. But, I have seen more people get into it over the years.

Growing up, we've always had seasonal items and swapped round decor bits but also because of their use. For example, we have servewear that is lighter and looks more summery. But then in the autumn and winter we have pieces that are a little heavier, bulkier and generally has the use of being able to go in the oven. Some are also shaped like pumpkins  

I love swapping out my bedding to match the season, and generally start decorating where I can. My friend thinks decorating the house is more of a just for Christmas thing.

What do you think?

• Does decorating for the seasons get you in the mood?
• Does it give you an excuse to have a "spring clean" each time?
• What seasonal items have you bought recently? 

Sandy_123

I only decorate if I'm doing a party like Halloween 
I might buy autumn flowers for the vase. 

Grinchy

Before my illness i used to decorate for Halloween, heres a few pics
first up a halloween display with an 18 foot across homemade spider and other made decorations


the next year was frankenstien, and a mutant bug



heres a statue i made,based on the monster from the movie trick r treat, the hands are castings of my sons hands


thats about it, i don't decorate anymore, just not able to, but we had fun while it lasted

woodbine

I don't see halloween as a "season" and never decorate the home for Autumn, Christmas yes but only the week before for 10 days.

Steve_in_The_City

@Grinchy I think your house looks terrific! I just hope you don't scare away the trick & treaters...

Sandy_123

Looks great @grinchy

Hannah_Alumni

@Grinchy That looks amazing! I bet you were the favourite house to visit! I'd love to do something like that! 😊

I've already got the autumnal bedding on. It's basically autumnal colours with a leaf pattern, but it makes me feel cosy 🥰 I love getting all the candles out but never thought of autumnal flowers. May go on the hunt @Sandy_123 they would have to be fake or else they dog thinks they are dessert 😂

Sandy_123

Haha animals ay. You can usually get pumpkins on sticks etc to put in too 

C_J

Wow @Grinchy the pictures of your house look great.
I decorated my place at Christmas but only a tree and lights but I do like seeing house's that have been decorated.

Hannah_Alumni

oooo I think a trip to Tesco and B&M is on the to do list this week! @Sandy_123 I've seen the Pinterest thing of putting flowers in a tall fake pumpkin. It's a shame you can't get them here! 

Sandy_123

Amazon have them in packs different designs 

Hannah_Alumni

*Logs into Amazon* 

Grinchy

thanks everyone, we used to go through tons of sweets on the night, the kids loved it, shame i can't do it anymore, never mind,

Hannah_Alumni

@Grinchy Is there no one that could help? are the neighbours just as in the spirit for Halloween?  

OverlyAnxious

I don't decorate for any season.  (Not even the end of December.)  But I do appreciate others decorating externally.  Helps break up the year and confirm which month we're in.  Much of the year the year looks the same in a suburban flat otherwise. 

May even crack a smile at a humorous display! 

Hannah_Alumni

@OverlyAnxious Do you ever do walks at Christmas to see all the lights and trees in peoples windows? I love it 🥰

Grinchy

@Hannah_Scope, i just cant make the props at the moment i do make the odd piece, but nothing like i used to make, the neighbours enjoyed the displays

Hannah_Alumni

@grinchy It's lovely to hear the neighbours enjoyed them too! I think the pieces you make are fantastic. 

Grinchy

Aww thank you @Hannah_Scope, appreciate it, yeah it was fun while it lasted

Hannah_Alumni

Did you ever have themes? 

Grinchy

No themes really, just a general mix of stuff, just depended on what i had been making that year, fun times