This year, take your Halloween celebrations to the next level by decking your house out spooky style. We’ve got plenty of DIY Halloween decorations—think candy corn wreaths, glowing luminaries and spider web entryways. We even have Halloween decorations for doors! Read on to check them all out, from the effortless to the elaborate.
14 Halloween Decorating Ideas You Can Easily Pull Off
Covering your house with Halloween thrills and chills has never been easier. We found 14 (almost) homemade Halloween decorations that range from chillingly clever (dead & breakfast anyone?) to delightfully simple. Click here to get inspired.
Deck out your front porch with these colorful pumpkins—they're way more vibrant than your typical jack-o-lantern. Grab some crayons and a hairdryer and get crafting! Click here to get the instructions.
10 Delightful Ways to Dress Up Your Halloween Door
From easy-to-make mummies and monsters to simple spiders and bats, we've stomped through the internet and unearthed a frightfully fun cast of characters to adorn to your door this October. Click here to get the scoop on how to make your own door decor.
Get your house Halloween ready by making your own ghoul-worthy luminaries. From the classic brown paper bag variety to spooky disembodied hands, the crafting possibilities are endless. Click here to get your glow on.
If there’s one candy that typifies Halloween, it’s the familiar orange, yellow and white candy corn. Give your sweet tooth a break by using your candy corn for other purposes: decorating! Click here to get in on the cavity-free fun.
10 Mummy Crafts You Can Actually Wrap Your Head Around
Whether you’ve been known to whip up a fairy garden out of nothing but glitter and shaving cream or you buried your hot glue gun in the yard when no one was looking, we promise you’ll love all the ideas in this roundup of frightfully fun mummy crafts perfect for both the seasoned DIYer and the craft newbie. To get all the gory details on these crafts, click here.
Just because you’re stuck at home doesn’t mean you need to cancel all celebrations. Having a birthday party under stay-at-home orders requires a little bit of creativity and a lot of virtual fun. From a mythical unicorn brought to your own backyard (yes, we’re serious) to Facetime photo shoots, we’re rounded up the best companies that deliver royal fun in Washington, DC. Keep reading to discover who to call to make your little one feel like a party prince or princess during their quarantined birthday.
Rainbows and Unicorns
Hogback Mountain Pony Rides
Hogback Mountain Pony Rides is putting the pixie dust back into at-home celebrations with this magical unicorn experience available to anyone with a fenced in yard (within a 75 mile radius of Leesburg, VA). For 30 minutes, pet, feed and take pictures with this beloved horned horse. Due to social distancing rules, rides are not offered at this time. Rates start at $125.
If you're celebrating a milestone birthday with a cake smash or you want to capture your little one blowing out the candles professionally, you can still get picture-perfect images from a virtual photo session. Barbara O Photography, a DC, Baltimore and Philly-based photography company, is offering Facetime photoshoots. How does it work? Barbara hops on a call with you to help you scout out the best light in your home or apartment. She'll tell you where to place your photo for Insta-worthy shots and best of all you'll have a pro help direct poses for keep-worthy images.
Ordering a cake is so pre-pandemic. Get your Sprinkles on with these DYO-To-Go Kits so you can turn cake time into its own activity. Customize your do-it-yourself box with flavors like carrot cake, red velvet, salty caramel and gluten free lemon and then get ready to frost and decorate; this kit requires no baking whatsoever. Sprinkles is only accepting pre-orders for curbside pick up or delivery.
Screens seem to be the gateway to the outside world these days, so leverage online time for extra birthday fun. You can find magicians, live music, art classes and more every day of the week. Check out some of our favorite live streams here. Or head to our virtual calendar (below).
"I know you, I walked with you once upon a dream...." (Birthday) dreams really do come true with a virtual sing-along with Princess Parties DC. Starting at $35, Facetime or Zoom with your favorite princess or superhero and read books, have a dance party or sing along to some of Disney best classics. These musically trained princesses will leave stars in your child eyes-- don't forget to invite their friends for online fun.
What's a party without the favors? Whether you're filling a pinata or you just want a side of sweet treats with your cake, The Birthday Box is a curated collection of birthday-themed goodies ready for curbside pick or delivery.
It’s no secret that families with young kids tend to furnish their home with child-friendly pieces that are sturdy and fit their budget. That’s why we can’t get enough of the brand new 2019 Ikea Catalog that comes packed with tons of decor—and where there’s a little something for everyone.
We’ve scoured IKEA’s 200-plus page tome of treasures and found some fantastic kids and family decor ideas that are stylish while also pulling double duty. Here are just a few of our favorites.
Families with young kiddos can never have enough storage and we love items that pull double duty even better. This KVISTRBO storage table is the perfect place to drop blankets, stuffed animals, shoes or hobby projects like yarn. It comes in your choice of white or turquoise, is metal and can be wiped down easily and has a sturdy top that serves as a table, too. It's lightweight and easy to move––the perfect combo for kids!
You can purchase this storage must-have for just $40 at IKEA.
Perfect for creating a separated room, add some decor flair, hang up sports equipment or artwork for your little Picasso, there are few thins Ikea's VEBERÖD room divider can't do. Made from high quality metal, the mesh divider is attached to a bench with hanging storage underneath.
Whether you make this a focal point of your family room, or use in the garage to manage the mess this $150 piece is worth it's weight in gold. You can see it in action at an IKEA store or order online.
Make bedtime routines a breeze when your littles sleep in this dreamboat of a bed. Four spacious drawers can be slid under this simple and modern frame to store PJ's, blankets, books and animal friends. The frame comes in black, white with a headboard and even a daybed style.
Shop this storage-friendly bed at Ikea starting at $269.
Don't sacrifice style just because you have kids! The flatwoven VIDEBÄK Rug is the perfect complement to messy kids and well loved family rooms. Made by craftsmen who earn fair wages and work in clean conditions, this textile is made from 100% wool and perfectly camoflauges any spills.
If you buy before Aug. 12 you can purchase this rug on sale for just $119 at IKEA.
Not all of us have the luxury of a mudroom and that's why the PINNIG coat rack is here to save the day. This piece provides ample room for hanging coats, sweaters and backpacks, boasts a sit down bench and two shelves to hold shoes. Did we also mention it's super sleep and comes in just the right size to squeeze into small spaces?
You couldn't build your own drop zone for less than the $89 price tag on this beauty!
Ikea's newest toy storage bin blends modern style with major function. Coming in your choice of white and red, light pink, light blue combinations or solid white, this double duty bench and toy storage chest is perfect for kiddos. Built in handles make for easy opening, and the included adjustable feet make the installation a breeze.
Find the perfect color for your toy room at IKEA for just $79.
The newly released multicolor NEDJA cushion blows our mind at just $5. The bright colors are perfect for emphasizing family whimsy, stylish enough for mom and busy enough to cover up spills. The pillow joins tons of other budget friendly options that start at just 3.99.
Check out all the amazing cushion and cushion covers at IKEA.
Time to update your kiddos rooms? Head to Ikea and take a peak at their new duvets and pillowcases to chic up your kid's space. Choose from several new selections like this sweet lion print, or geometric classics and simple motifs. With nothing over $30, you can afford to update everyone's linens!
Check out Ikea's entire selection of children's bedding at IKEA.
What would a trip to Ikea be without the purchase of at least five a few vases? This perfectly pink stoneware vase looks like a million bucks, but with just a $10 price tag. Perfect for updating your little girls room into tween-status or changing up the decor of your family room, the entire GRADVIS line of vases and plant pots is an easy choice.
Choose from pink, gray and peach in a variety of sizes and starting at $5 a piece at IKEA.
Littles can sit with the rest of the family when they're using the INGOLF Junior Chair from Ikea. Coming in natural, white and black wood colors, this chair is the perfect height for the kiddos to eat at the table, sans booster seat.
Choose from cross back or spindle back styles for just $49 a piece at IKEA.
What better way to procrastinate putting that pesky crib together than to surf the web for decorating ideas? From hand-painted ceilings to DIY decor, there are lots of things you can do with a baby’s room. We rounded up the coolest nurseries from coast to coast. Flip through our photo gallery and imagine re-creating them for your own wee one.
Play With Patterns
As the power couple behind breathtakingly beautiful bridal blog Green Wedding Shoes, it was a given that Jen and Jason Campbell would have an awesome nursery for their daughter Sienna. The Los Angeles-based pair worked with their contacts at Serena & Lily and the Land of Nod to outfit the space, and personalized it with baby animal photos by Sharon Montrose. We love the contrast of the juxtaposing patterns on wall decals by MUR and rug by Serena & Lily.
