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An almanac for the haunting season, 2026

Set a scene
worth haunting.

Halloween decorating as editorial craft: candle-lit mantels, witching-hour porches, tablescapes that read like still-life paintings. Room by room, week by week.

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15 Rooms covered
15 Decoration themes
15 Decoration types
6 Free planning tools
51 States with trick-or-treat times

Browse by room

From front porch to bedroom, every space gets its moment.

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Free printable patterns

Pumpkin carving, made easy

12 original SVG patterns across every difficulty level: classic jack-o-lanterns, bats, witches, haunted houses, gothic ravens, and more. Open any pattern and print it straight from your browser, no PDF app needed.

All 50 states + DC

What time does trick-or-treating start?

Every state has its own tradition. We list the common window for all 51 jurisdictions, flag the ones with Beggars Night customs (looking at you, Ohio and Iowa), and add the local details that make the difference for new residents.

8 questions, 30 seconds

What is your Halloween aesthetic?

Witchy and moody? Classic and spooky? Farmhouse warm? Haunted Mansion grand? Answer eight questions and get a full room-by-room decorating style guide matched to your personality.

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Watch the full video walkthroughs

Every room, every idea, on the YouTube channel. Subscribe for weekly inspiration.

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