Halloween Mantel Decor and More

Need some spooktacular decorating ideas for this Halloween? I don't know about you, but I think my kids get more excited about the Halloween decorations than the Christmas decorations. Almost a month ago my son was begging me to start hanging the ghosts from the ceiling! And I think I might have to agree.... really, whats more fun than being able to purposefully hang spider webs up? Aren't we usually trying to knock those things down?

I've gathered a few of my favorite ideas for decorating your Halloween mantels and more...

What a great display from The Silly Bear! I want it all.... especially those diamond-paned old windows.

Drape a little cheesecloth over your Halloween decor for instant spookiness like this idea from Centsational Girl.

A trip to the Dollar Tree for a few black crows and a walk in the back yard for some branches and you've got a great Halloween display from Wilke 365.

Possibly my favorite of the group, Show and Tell Blog combines fantastic old shutters, some moss and a few other creepy items to create a stunning mantel display.

This is such an simple idea but wow, what an impact! Modern Housez creates a spooky vignette by  applying fake spider webs to curtains and adding a few bats as well. Love this!

I soooo want to do this one from Seattle Times....
what a fabulous way to greet those little trick or treaters!

I can't wait to get started!