I love to decorate for Halloween; however, I have never been much of a fan of the overly kitschy look that most spooky season decor gives off. I like to stick with the classics – a collection of real pumpkins and gourds piled up on my porch and dotted along my mantel.
I do encounter the same issue each year, though. While my outside Halloween decor display sees me through from mid-September to Thanksgiving, the pumpkins in the house always start to look a bit sad come October. And I am not about to switch to plastic. Instead, this year, I'm opting for faux variations that look as timeless as real pumpkins but are as long-lasting as plastic ones. Enter: Aldi's Burnt Orange Paper Pumpkins.
Sold in a set of two, these paper pumpkins are a chic alternative to the kitschy plastic versions I usually display in my home. I love their honeycomb texture as well as their varied heights. Plus, this burnt orange color gives them a sophisticated look.
Despite their simplicity, these paper pumpkins can do so much for a Halloween display. For starters, their burnt orange color is – a refined and elegant contrast to the glaring orange shade that most faux pumpkins take. Plus, their paper materiality, honeycomb texture, and height difference can give a fall vignette such visual interest. They'll bring some refreshing, rustic charm and a hint of crafty, DIY flair to your Halloween scene without even trying.
Since they're so affordable (just $7 for a set of two), you can get several packs to style around your home. And after the holiday is over, they're easy to fold back up for off-season storage. Consider them the key to a low-effort but high-impact Halloween display.
I plan on getting a few of Aldi's Burnt Orange Paper Pumpkins for my home. I'll put some on my Halloween tablescape, one on my entryway credenza, and a couple more on my living room coffee table. These versatile holiday decorations will make every room feel on-theme for Halloween without ever looking too kitschy.
Aldi's Burnt Orange Paper Pumpkins aren't the only chic Halloween decorations I've bought for the holiday. Below, find a few more accessories that I'm using to give my home an elevated look this spooky season.
With their bat-like paper wings, these honeycomb decorations have a playful holiday look to them. I'd style them in the center of a table or on a kitchen countertop to make a cute Halloween vignette.
Complete in traditional fall color schemes and topped off with bows, these honeycomb paper pumpkins can sit in your home for the entire season, and never once will they look out of place.
If you love the DIY look of Aldi's paper pumpkins, then consider these paper bats the perfect complement. They'll add the same handmade charm to your home without all of the hard work. Sold in a set of 50, these bats can hang all over your home to make it feel extra festive.
If you plan on hosting any Halloween parties this year, consider getting some paper plates for the occasion. This set of 12 features a simple yet spookily stylish design that can enhance your holiday tablescape. And since they're paper, you won't have to worry about washing dishes during the party.
Garland isn't reserved for Christmas. In fact, there are lots of garland styles that are perfect for Halloween celebrations, like this banner. In shades of black, gray, and orange, this banner garland can be a chic addition to your mantel, a credenza, or even a door frame.
Perfect for hanging above your table, these paper lanterns are really effective but so easy to put up. They are reusable too – fold them down and bring them out year after year.
I'm convinced that Aldi's Burnt Orange Paper Pumpkins are the perfect alternatives to tacky plastic pumpkins – if not for their DIY appeal and rustic aesthetic, then definitely for their affordability and versatility.
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