Halloween is a magical time to add retro decor to your home. The spooky smirk of a vintage cat or pumpkin blow mold will get the ghostly vibes going. Here are my favorite places to find retro Halloween decorations.
- Shopping for a Vintage Halloween
- Indoor Retro Halloween Decorations
- Outdoor Retro Halloween Decorations
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Shopping for a Vintage Halloween
First, shop local…in Mom and Dad’s basement or Grandpa’s attic. Your kin might be holding on to heirloom decorations that would be perfect for your mid-century house.
But if they tossed out the good stuff years ago, then the next place to look is your local antique or thrift store.
As early as Labor Day, I was spotting all kinds of goodies at the shops near me. (Hint: If you’re in the Portland area, head to the antique paradise of Aurora, Oregon!)
Many antique stores carry a variety of vintage decor along with newer retro-style options.
You can complement your thrifty finds with some strategic online shopping. Check Etsy for vintage and handmade gems, or head to Amazon for a trove of retro decor.
Indoor Retro Halloween Decorations
Adorn the walls in old-timey Halloween cutouts. Get witchy with your centerpieces. Dress up the fireplace with a garland, and don’t forget a cute towel for the kitchen.
You can also get creative with your antique collection. A mid-century cat figurine might be the perfect addition to an October scene. And wouldn’t you love to see your grandma’s dolls dressed up in spooky costumes?
Surround them with Halloween cone trees and some spider-covered Shiny Brite ornaments.
Outdoor Retro Halloween Decorations
You can take the party outside, too. Place mischievous cats, owls and other iconic creepers throughout the yard. Go big with a banner or door cover, and bring back the Halloween blow molds.
Light up the front porch with retro jack o’lanterns and blow molds, or change it up with these easy painted pumpkin ideas.
Make a mid-mod Sputnik wreath and fill it with witchy postcards as the final touch. Happy haunting!
These are all great ideas to put you, your home and yard in the Halloween spirit! (I have witnessed your home all decorated for this time of year and it is awesome!! You’ve got the Halloween vibes going!) Seeing yours all decorated has got me in the mode to do a smaller version similar to yours. On Saturday and yesterday I added some goodies for mine and am so excited to get mine set up when we get home! Great job on ideas! (You got me motivated!!) 😊
I can’t wait to see how your Halloween display turns out! I bet you picked lots of cute items that you’ll get to enjoy all October! 🙂