P.S. if you are not a spooky ghoul, bewareāthis post is drenched in Halloween. Itās best you turn back now.
On Friday the 13th, Pottery Barn dropped a sneak peek of their Halloween collectionāand Iāve been spiraling ever since. I picked up a couple of things (miraculously, I didnāt buy the whole collection), but I had to restrain myself.
I'm trying to be mindful with spending, especially since I know Anthropologie will release their Halloween pieces soon, and I want to leave room for that too. Itās all about collecting with intention. Does it take more time to build your collection that way? Absolutely. But itās worth itābecause youāre not wasting money on anything you donāt absolutely love.
Plus, my storage situation is limited. Every piece I bring in has to be both beautiful and wise.
I already have a vision for this yearās table. Picture this: a velvet or silk tablecloth in rich purple, sea moss, autumn orange, or burgundyāsomething lush and moody. Layered over it? A sheer black tablecloth with delicate spiderweb designs.
Have I found any of those pieces yet? Noāexcept the sheer spiderweb overlay. Pottery Barn had one last year, but I missed it. Still, the dream is alive.
In the meantime, I wanted to share what Iām currently obsessed with from this yearās Pottery Barn Halloween sneak peekājust in case you havenāt seen it yet.
š½ļø Scary Squad Dinner Plates
The Scary Squad collection is to die for. I only picked up the dinner platesācouldnāt resist. The detail is incredible, right down to the bat indentations. I love that they took the time to add that depth. Itās always the little things.
I imagine serving something rich and autumnal on themāmaybe roasted squash pasta or a bubbling baked brieāby candlelight, of course.
šøļø Scary Squad Cocktail Napkins
Yes to a sustainable queen moment. I love this set in blackāthereās also a cakey brown (more of a wheat tone), which is cute too, but Iām partial to the little ghost on this one. Weāre staying on theme, and these fit the spooky-chic vibe perfectly.
Iād layer them beneath vintage glassware or tuck them beside mini dessert plates for a sweet little ghostly surprise. They also pair beautifully with gold flatware or bone-handled utensils for that extra eerie elegance.
š Skeleton Place Holder Card Holders
Equal parts eerie and elegant, these little skeletal hands are the ultimate Halloween dinner party touch. I can already picture them resting on black plates or nestled into mossy charger trays. If theyāre still around next month, Iāll be grabbing a set.
š„ Skeleton Drinkware
Iām obsessed with the skeleton champagne glassesājust look at those hands. So well-crafted and detailed. This is part of the Skeleton Drinkware collection, which I started last year when I picked up the martini glasses. Iām tempted to add the champagne flutes next. I like building this collection slowly, piece by piece.
I can already see myself serving blood orange mimosas in them during a haunted brunch or a spooky soirƩe.
šļø Haunted House Lidded Candy Bowl
Will I use it as a candy bowl? Probably notāwe hand out full-size bars, and Iām not sure theyād fit. But Iāll definitely be using it as a treat jar for Prudence. It feels like the perfect little haunted mansion for her goodies.
Prudence loves Halloweenāmostly because it means extra treats and a front-row seat for spooky porch action.
š Jack-O-Lantern Garden Stake
This one is just so cool. It reminds me of the opening scene in The Nightmare Before Christmasāwhen Jack emerges from the shadows, but we donāt know itās him yet. Pure Halloween magic.
I need this in my front yard. Iāve been slowly curating a little graveyard out there, and while itāll take a few years to fully realize the vision, Iām so excited about where itās headed. This would be a total investment pieceābut where would I store it?! Thatās always the challenge with oversized dĆ©cor. I keep saying Iāll eventually buy a shedā¦ but honestly? Iād make space in my closet if it meant bringing this one home.
Also, yesāweāve already started buying Halloween candy. We hand out full-size bars (iconic behavior, I know), so we like to build the stash slowly. Sour candy is always a crowd favorite.
š» Lil Ghost Witch
Sheās giving whimsical ghost girl in her cottagecore era. I saw her, and that was it. Into the bag, no questions asked.
šÆļø Regret Not Purchasing
There are a couple of pieces I deeply regret not grabbing last yearāmainly these two. Iām the kind of person who sets a monthly budget and sticks to it, so I told myself Iād wait until the next month to buy them. Rookie mistake.
They sold out within days. People are now reselling them on eBay for $250 a piece. Shook, haunted, and humbled.
If you ever spot one in the wildā¦ buy it, and message me immediately. Iāll Venmo you. No questions asked.
š Wrapping Up
Whether youāre building your dream graveyard one stake at a time or just on the hunt for the perfect ghost napkin, I hope this brought you a little haunted joy. Let me know if you enjoy this kind of seasonal contentāI had so much fun putting it together.
I love autumn, I love Halloween, and I especially love curating magical little moments like this. Itās my favorite time to celebrate home, ritual, and the tiny details that make a tableāor a porchāfeel enchanted.
If you have any favorite Halloween finds or traditions, Iād love to hear about them.
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