Macabre & Magical: Halloween at Loonstead Living

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In our home, Halloween isn’t just a holiday — it’s a heartbeat. A season that pulses with mystery, imagination, and the kind of theatrical coziness that makes everyday life feel enchanted. It’s a favorite in our family, not just for the costumes and candy, but for the way it invites us to transform our space into something otherworldly.

Each year, I lean into the macabre — not the grotesque, but the beautifully eerie. I’m drawn to the kind of decor that whispers rather than screams: black stoneware, skeletal silhouettes, candlelight flickering in faceted glass. There’s elegance in the shadows, and I love crafting a home that feels both haunted and harmonious.

This season, I’ve gathered a few favorite finds from Target that speak to that mood. Think gothic cocktail hour meets woodland séance. Here’s what’s making our haunted house feel extra poetic this year:

The Target Macabre Halloween Edit

• Skull Bust Vase: A centerpiece that feels like a relic.
• Victorian Candelabra: A graceful nod to vintage romance
• Spiderweb Gold Bowl: Perfect for wrapped treats or flickering votives.
• Faceted Coup Candle: Red wax, rich scent, and hauntingly chic.
• Horizontal Snake Candle Holder: A slithering statement piece.
• Vertical Snake Candle Holder: Brings a touch of gothic charm.
• Square Skull Pillow: A soft landing for haunted thoughts — this velvety skull adds gothic charm to any cozy corner.
• Floral Halloween Arrangement: Wilted romance meets seasonal drama. A moody bouquet for mantels and moonlit tables.
• Haunted House Decor: A miniature mansion of mystery. Let it cast long shadows and longer stories across your shelf.
• Halloween Ceramic Pumpkin: Black ceramic pumpkin with moody charm
• Casket-Shaped Candle: Bourbon-scented and beautifully unsettling.
• “Pick Your Poison” Serving Platter: Serve sweets or spirits with a wink and a warning—perfectly cheeky and chilling.
• Cocktail Shaker: Stir the spirits — literally. This sleek shaker conjures up concoctions with a dash of drama.
• Snake Wine Stoppers: A sly little detail for your bar cart.
• Skeleton Stemless Glasses: Toast the season with a grin.
• Black Wine Glasses: Sip from the shadows. These matte goblets turn every toast into a ritual.
  
• “Pick Your Poison” Beverage Napkins: For guests who like their cocktails cursed and their coasters clever.
• Skull Beverage Napkins: Grinning and grim — these napkins add a skeletal smirk to every sip and spill.
• Spooky Cocktail Picks: Garnish with ghoulish flair. These picks turn olives into eyeballs and cherries into charms.
  

Each item adds a layer of story to our space — inviting guests (and little goblins) into a home that celebrates the strange and the beautiful. Halloween, for us, is a time to play, to imagine, and to let the house wear a costume of its own.

So light the candles, pour something dark and delicious, and let your home whisper with mystery.

With love from the shadows,

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