Posts by kwilliams
Thrifty Halloween Door Decor
To set the mood for Halloween in your home, one of the easiest things you can do is to update your front door decor with a spooky little facelift. Since itâs the first thing you see when you arrive home, a display on your doorstep instantly creates whatever tone you want for the season. And,…
Read MoreSalem-Inspired Spooky Tablescape
Every fall, my family and I make a day trip to Salem, Massachusetts. With its haunting history and one-of-a-kind characters roaming the streets (hey, Laurie Cabot!), Salem is a place like no other. So, when it came time for me to plan a bewitching tablescape for an upcoming Halloween party, I thought about those cobbled…
Read MoreA Spooky Approach: Last Minute Halloween Doorway Ideas
All right, you guys. Halloween is just around the corner. Youâve probably put some time into your costume, but if youâre staying home and socially distant, have you considered setting the scene on your porch or in your front yard? Since kids these days get candy for nearly every holiday (in their Easter baskets, for…
Read MoreEasy DIY Amulet for Halloween
ââŠBy the pricking of my thumbs, something wicked this way comes!â Itâs almost October, which means that ghouls and goblins are stirring about, plotting their approach. How will you protect yourself? If youâre ready to jump into the Halloween spirit, an amulet can summon sanctuary to protect you against ill will. Whether the costume youâre…
Read MoreDIY “Zombie Cooler”
Celebrate Halloween and #ZombieWeek by creating a DIY âZombie Coolerâ. Give your thrift find a spooky upgrade in just a few steps! Start with a few fun âBiohazardâ print outs (zombie-cooler print). Cut up your selected collection of warnings and start thinking about your layout. Apply your printed designs with dishwasher-safe Mod PodgeÂź (for added…
Read MoreDIY Sanderson Sisters-Inspired Witchâs Broom
Hocus Pocus is my all-time favorite seasonal movie! Once I came to this realization, I was desperate to craft something witchy for my Halloween costume this year. Since anyone who has seen the magical movie knows itâs easy to lose track of a broomstick, I figured Iâd do a little DIY breakdown of how the…
Read MoreDIY Cross-Stitched Skull Tee-Shirt
Raise your hand if you donât plan to build an elaborate Halloween costume this year, despite all the extra time at home! Donât worry â weâre ready to help! Hereâs one quick and easy nod to All Hallowsâ Eve that could be a festive fit for a virtual work or school spirit day: A cross-stitched…
Read MoreHow To Age Books With Tea And Tights
Yes, you read that title right! It turns out that itâs really easy to make thrifted tights into spooky spider webs and to tea-stain the pages of a secondhand book â creating the perfect antique appearance. These two projects partnered with our tips for aging the outside of Goodwill books will give your library a…
Read More3 Vintage Costume Themes To Look For This Halloween
As well as being fun, shopping for vintage looks can bring you an authentic costume for Halloween made up of truly unique pieces to integrate into your regular wardrobe during the other 364 days of the year. With donations pouring in from homes across the U.S. and Canada, at GoodwillÂź itâs super easy to track…
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