Keli Rabon

Tag: halloween

  • The Best Halloween Decor For Your Home’s Front Yard

    The Best Halloween Decor For Your Home’s Front Yard

    It’s no secret I *love* Halloween — I start brainstorming in August, and always start the process Labor Day Weekend! 🙂

    Here is a roundup of my favorite finds. If something shows out of stock, be sure to keep checking back (and also check the pickup in-store options vs only shipping if available!)

    12 Foot Mummy Skeleton – HERE (or similar HERE)

    25 Foot Spiderweb (this I the 2nd year I’ve used it!) – HERE

    Skeleton Stack under Sconces (these come with a stake to use in-ground as well) – HERE

    Front Door Wreaths (I added in a few extra flowers for volume) – HERE

    Front Porch Doormat – HERE

    Front Porch White Pumpkins (these light-up and are GREAT!) – HERE

    Random Large Spiders – HERE

    I’ll continue to post my favorite Halloween finds (for indoor and outdoor) in upcoming blog posts — plus watch my Instagram HERE for DIY videos and to see the items in motion!

  • Ahoy! Pirate Halloween Costumes For Your Family

    Ahoy! Pirate Halloween Costumes For Your Family

    Dressing up for Halloween has been one of my favorite traditions since college. Even though I always dressed up as a child, I literally only remember one costume — Jasmine from Aladdin, and even though I loved the outfit I recall feeling so self conscious of my belly showing! Flash forward 20 years and now I’m responsible for dressing my whole family, which makes costume picking all the more challenging.

    I’m sharing all the details on our outfits this year with the hope that it helps someone in need of a family theme!

    MY OUTFIT
    I ordered three pirate costumes (this, this, and this) with hopes that one would work. Luckily this Leg Avenue one worked (it was snug in the arms but fit everywhere else!) I paired it with this necklace and this bracelet to add some flair. My spider earrings are local to Houston, from St. Raine Jewelry, and I used a black wool hat I already owned.

    Any pair of black boots will do the trick, and I used a fun pair of hose to complete the look.

     

    BRANDON’S OUTFIT
    This shirt was the easiest guy costume ever and Brandon received SO many laughs and compliments. We ordered his shirt and added a wig (not necessary, but a fun addition!) Viola!

     

    BRAEDEN’S COSTUME

    We actually combined two costumes for this one, because I felt like the first wasn’t quite enough. Here is the link to the first costume and second costume. Braeden already had some skull boots, and we added a necklace for a little more flare.

     

    BROCK’S COSTUME

    Thank goodness for easy infant onesie costumes — and the fact that he still sleeps in his stroller when we’re out in public!

     

    Was this helpful?! I sure hope so! Please let me know in the comments below or contact me on IG or via email at keli.rabon@hotmail.com. Happy Halloween!

     

  • Scary Good Halloween Decor!

    Scary Good Halloween Decor!

     

    Halloween is probably my favorite holiday — cooler weather, spooky decorations, crazy costumes, and the magical excitement that happens when creativity and fun come together. This is the second year in our home, so it’s the second time (ever!) I’ve decorated my home and I’m working to build my decorations slowly each year. I’m a bargain shopper through and through, so I’m excited to share these incredible pieces with you and the sources, so you can find inspiration and maybe your new favorite decorations too!

    OUTSIDE DECORATIONS

    Whether you live in an apartment and just have a balcony or you have a home with a yard and trees, there are plenty of opportunities for decorations!

     

    I decided to take advantage of our two big trees and load them up with skeletons, ghosts, and spiders! They only needed one nail and instantly jazzed up our front yard.

           

    I also used lots of ‘spider webbing’ that I picked up from the dollar store. A little goes a long way, and there is no difference between the Dollar Store version and the more expensive packs at Target, Walgreens, etc — so just buy the cheap stuff! For us, the squirrels are constantly pulling the spiderwebs down so these photos don’t reflect how great it initially looked, but you get the idea!

            

     

    FRONT DOOR

    No matter where you live, you DEFINITELY have a front door! I spotted this gorgeous wreath online at Grandin Road and when I spotted the matching swags, I knew I needed the whole set! They will be favorites at our house for many years to come, and we are constantly getting compliments on them. If you pick up a wreath at HomeGoods or another store, don’t be afraid to jazz it up a bit with thick ribbon or other accessories to add drama.

              

     

    I found this great skeleton (he’s a spooky statement piece, for sure!) at HomeGoods and just added a few pumpkins for color. I think next year I’ll kick it up a notch with more spiderwebs behind him to elevate the look.

     

    INSIDE DECOR

    There are so many opportunities to share pops of Halloween throughout your home. One easy way is using throw pillows! I picked up this pair from HomeGoods. You can find great options online or other stores — and if you can still find them after November 1, you will be able to get an even better deal!

    Tabletop accessories are a fun way to spice up your credenza, buffet, or countertops. I find that Target, HomeGoods, and At Home tend to have the best accessories for great prices.

       

    Pumpkins — can you EVER have enough? These studded pumpkins are a modern-decor-Halloween-lover’s dream come true! I bought them in 2017 at Target, and they’re back again this year in a black / iridescent finish. If that works for your decor, I highly suggest you pick them up! While your real pumpkins are expensive and will need to be thrown out in a few weeks, these babies are here to stay!

    I’ve never hung a wreath indoors like this before, but I felt like our staircase had an empty space that was just begging to be filled. This was another Grandin Road purchase, that I simply love!

    Next year I’m planning to create a spooky tablescape and decorate our fireplace, so I promise to share the whole process of creating it! I’m already coming up with ideas — and can’t wait to shop those post-Halloween sales to stock up on the good stuff!

    XOXO,

    Keli