When it comes to Halloween, stores are flooded with cheap, plastic horrors: garish orange plastic pumpkins, artificial cobwebs, and neon skeletons. But what if we viewed this holiday through the lens of Victorian coziness or "dark academia" aesthetics? 🤎

In October, my home transforms into a set for an atmospheric film. No plastic—only real pumpkins in various shapes and colors (I especially love the unique creamy-white and deep green varieties), dried branches, and bundles of thyme and wormwood 🌿.

The true magic of Halloween lies in the lighting. Forget bright overhead lights! Instead, picture the flickering of dozens of candles in glass holders, the warm glow of string lights, and the scent of baked apples and cinnamon filling the kitchen 🥧. The true spirit of the holiday isn't found in novelty shops, but in the details that bring warmth to your surroundings ✨.