Posted on October 18, 2023
While the twinkling lights and evergreen wreaths may be starting to appear in store windows, there's another celebration that we need to honour before we can fully embrace the festive season. If you're a Halloween enthusiast or simply want to savour the essence of autumn a bit longer, hold your pumpkin spice latte close, wrap yourself in your knitted attire, and prepare your home for the spooky charm of October 31st with these simple steps and products from brands across The Cotswolds.
Head to Daylesford Organic for all things seasonal and spooky
If you're in the mood for charming Halloween decor, look no further than Daylesford Organic. Nestled near Kingham, this organic farm has a knack for crafting adorable seasonal items. With Halloween around the corner, their collection is brimming with delightful treats and decorations. You can find everything from whimsical chocolate cats to handcrafted felt pumpkin bags - perfect for adding a sprinkle of spooky charm to your home!
Dried floral arrangements
Autumn's vibrant hues are a feast for the eyes, and there's no better way to invite this seasonal palette indoors than with dried flowers. Cotswold Country Flowers offers a delightful solution. Their bundles of 50 flowers are a riot of colours and textures, featuring a hand-picked selection that includes clary sage, panicum grass, ammobium alatum, ammi majus, larkspur, and more. Each flower is lovingly homegrown in the scenic Cotswolds and naturally dried, preserving the splendour of autumn right in your living space.
Pick Your Own Pumpkins
Pumpkins are synonymous with autumn and Halloween, embodying the season's colours and serving as the quintessential jack-o-lantern canvas. While there are many places to find your pumpkin, we suggest a visit to Jolly Nice Farm Shop. Nestled in Frampton Mansell near Stroud and open until to the 29th October, this farm offers a delightful experience of choosing your ideal pumpkin straight from the field, a far more charming encounter than picking one up at a supermarket!
Patterned, rustic and vibrant linens
Adding a splash of colour to your interiors is as simple as embracing the often overlooked elements like tablecloths and napkins. These versatile pieces are not only easy to switch out according to your mood or season, but they also come in an array of designs and hues. Our top recommendation? Cutter Brooks. Situated in the charming Stow-on-the-Wold, this store offers a unique assortment of items that can effortlessly infuse your home with an autumnal vibe!
Bring in the spicy aromas of autumn
Embrace the essence of autumn not just visually but also aromatically. Fill your home with the season's scents, from cinnamon and clove to pink pepper and rose, with candles or diffusers that your indoors with the outdoors. A candle's soft glow adds an intimate, homely touch that's hard to resist. For a delightful variety of options, look no further than Cotswold Candle Company. Their extensive collection includes both candles and diffusers, ensuring you're spoilt for choice in creating your perfect autumnal ambiance!
Warm-toned lighting
Autumn's golden hour sunsets are a spectacle, painting the sky with vibrant hues each evening. As the days shorten, you can still bask in these autumnal tones indoors during the darker nights by using lampshades. Swapping your cooler-toned bulbs for warmer-hued lampshades can transform your lighting into the cosy glow that autumn calls for. For an array of choices, check out Domestic Science, a fantastic store located in Tetbury, offering numerous options to cater to your needs.
Once you’ve handed out all the sweets to trick-or-treater’s and taken down your jack-o-lantern masterpieces, make sure you’re ready for the winter season fast approaching us!