More beautiful interiors and design from a great blog I discovered properly named, Spooky Home. Pour a cup of coffee and keep it flowing as you’re sure to be consumed by the pages and pages of inspiration.

A friend informed me about a haunted camping excursion going on in Los Angeles this June. My interest peaked when I checked out their website and learned more about the event. “Campers will be lured out of their tents into the darkness…” I think that’s the line that sold me.

www.GreatHorrorCampout.com

If the architecture and history alone didn’t sell me on wanting to go on a trip to London, this shop certainly does! Perfectly named ‘Hoxton Street Monster Supplies‘ is, well as they so cleverly put it, a purveyor of quality goods for monsters of every kind. Located on the beautiful Hoxton Street in London, ‘Monster Supplies’ was established in 1818 and just recently went under a renovation and has now reopened again to the public. The store boasts beautiful wood shelving from wall to wall showcasing a wide array of everything a monster would need. From vintage tins containing ‘Mortal Terror’ to glass jars of ‘Sorrow’ and ‘Anger’, you’re sure to find the perfect gift here for your fellow fiends or, of course, your own inner monster.

At this time unfortunately they only cater to the London area, however you can sometimes find their products for sale on eBay. Hopefully soon they will expand their shipping to the U.S. Would love to give these out as gifts and stock up on them myself.

Visit their shop: Hoxton Street Monster Supplies

Make your stroll to the kitchen at night a little spookier with these great owl inspired wall lights.

Available at Contra.

I love food. I mean, who doesn’t? You need to eat it to survive. Plus, there are so many terrific ways to prepare it. After all, you eat with your eyes first. So there’s no reason your food shouldn’t look as good as it tastes. I’ve always enjoyed going through different recipes for the Halloween season and trying new ways to both prepare and display them. Here are some of my favorites that I have gathered on Pinterest.

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I’ve read about Roger’s Gardens a lot in the past and how impressive not only is their Halloween merchandise but also their displays. It wasn’t until I saw photos online when I believed all the stories! I’ve yet to visit them as they’re about an hour away, but I think a pumpkin spice latte and a nice autumn drive will be on the agenda this year.

Heaven?

More photos via RogersGardens.com and Pinterest.

Being an art director and set decorator means I spend a lot of time looking at interior design. Whether it be for television, commercial or film, I usually have a stack of design magazines at hand to reference. During this time of the year I am always inspired by the use of black and gothic accents in design. So here are some favorites. Enjoy.

The night is finally upon us. We’ve spent many October nights waiting for its arrival. Feasting on treats, filling our sleep with nightmares and sneaking up on our loved ones to give them a fright. Yes, we’ve waited patiently for this night that comes but only once a year. So here is wishing you and yours a frightfully fun night full of mischief and adventure. Dim the lights and let the faint breeze of the night drift through the windows. Let the hair on your neck raise as you take out the garbage, fearing that the rattling in the bushes is not a mere rabbit but something truly terrifying. Let your jack o’ lanterns burn through the early hours of the morning to ward off Stingy Jack and look up to the full moon in hopes to see a witch fly across on her broom. Raise your hot cider to the magic that is… Halloween.

(Photo Credit: PumpkinRot)

John Carpenter’s classic “HALLOWEEN” returns to theaters this fall. Really looking forward to this. Visit www.HalloweenOnScreen.com and www.HalloweenMovies.com for details. This Halloween he returns.