Halloween decorating days will soon be upon us, and you just might be thinking about your plan of attack. If you’re looking for something fun to welcome friends and trick or treaters this year, then you’ve come to the right place. Today’s inspiration is all about fabulous front porches that scream, “This is the place to be.” From witches to mummies, traditional to bold, the sky’s the limit when it comes to Halloween.
There’s a fun little Halloween trend here in the Midwest called Trunk or Treat. I don’t know if it’s popular all over the nation, but it’s a fun family alternative to traveling house-to-house on a cold, dark October night.
Trunk or Treat is usually sponsored by local churches, but some businesses and organizations have adopted the event and Trunk or Treats can be found in parking lots all over town. It’s a simple concept where people use their automobiles as the venue for handing out candy to local children. Each trunk (or car, trailer, truck bed etc.) is decorated with a theme, and folks pass out candy to the costumed kiddos as they ”trick or treat” at each vehicle.
If you’ll be treating your trunk to some fine decorating as part of one of these events this year, today’s Spark is just for you. Some churches request Biblical themes for each vehicle, which is a lot of fun, but if the sky’s the limit here are a few ideas for a fun Halloween.
When I think of Halloween I naturally go to orange and black in my head, but why not mix it up a bit and swap out your in-your-face oranges with some nice cool whites. Your decorations will immediately feel more sophisticated and fresh, but you will still get a festive look for your entire house. You might even find it easier to transition right into your autumn Thanksgiving decor with minimal effort.
So go ahead, give white a try and class up your spooky spots for this haunted holiday.
