LIFE & STYLE
If You’ve Got It, Haunt It Edition
It’s happening again: leaves mutating from green to gold to brittle brown; Starbucks churning out pumpkin lattes three at a time; candy commercials and horror flicks battling it out for stream time; and TikTok-ers crafting cotton cobwebs and casket cookies into Halloween décor. Filling October with unearthly delights has never been more on trend… so please, pull up a tombstone and join me in raising a goblet to the Eve of All Hallows. Costumes optional.
BURNING ALCHEMY
Having previously fallen under GreenTree Home Candle’s bewitching diversity, I suspected some Halloween-centric shapes would be lurking in the wings. And so they were: deadpan felines, green medicine bottles, and fez-wearing monkeys. Meanwhile, recent additions vintage architectural Finial and Vessel designs—appear to be salvaged directly from Gothic mansion. Wicked.
Info: greentreehomecandle.com
ANATOMY CLASS
When your imagination is stoked to tell a tale so chilling as to out-Frankenstein Mary Shelley, you’ll cherish the added inspiration of a writing implement that glows blue in the dark, illuminating the human skeleton gracing its barrel. Pen Heaven’s Retro 51 Tornado Vintage Metalsmith Dr. Gray Rollerball Pen is a celebration of the man behind the med school classic Gray’s Anatomy. From glide to heft, it’s pen perfection. Info: penheaven.com
SOMETHING WITCHY THIS CAKE COMES
You don’t have to be a fan of Disney’s cult classic to savor BakeMeAWish’s diabolically delicious Hocus Pocus cake, but it doesn’t hurt. Flavor options include chocolate, strawberry, red velvet and vanilla, each decorated with purple panache and an edible image of the infamous Sanderson sisters. And while crushing and curses cannot penetrate the cake’s gift box and packaging, the purple lips jinx is inescapable. Info: bakemeawish.com
REFURBISHED BODY PARTS
“Scary (adjective): Causing fright or alarm”—routinely attached to vampires and zombies, but when applied to human beings (with a pulse), all supernatural bets are off. Cue DNA Vibe’s Jazz Band, red-light/near-infrared/magnetic/micro-vibration therapy for knees, neck, hands, etc. By removing “scary” from the equation, Jazz Band is already a go-to for Olympic athletes, weekend warriors, hobbyists, and laptop geeks. Info: dnavibe.com
SILKEN SORCERY
Torn and wrapped they transform toddlers into mummies; over the head, they’re ghost garb 101; draped and pinned? Toga, toga! So much for old sheets. From here on when you get your Halloween freak on, tap into PeachSkinSheets’s most apropos hues: Pumpkin Spice and Midnight Black, and celebrate all things macabre while tucked into super-soft decadence. Ann Rice on my bedstand, a black cat at my feet… color me be spellbound!
Info: peachskinheets.com
PUMPKIN PATCH KITS
A bushel and a peck of white (smiling) and black (stoic) cats punctuated with glowing orange pumpkins—who knew storage could be so fetching? The Tiniest Tiger Cat’s Halloween incarnation of their popular feline Canvas Storage Bins may be designed for wrangling toys (both kitty and kid), but as they are lightweight, sturdy, and nicely sized (12”x14”), they also get my vote for trick-or-treat totes! Info: triple-t-studios.com
SEDUCTIVE SPIRITS
Allow me to introduce you to my latest autumnal indulgence, Saxtons River Distillery’s Sapling Maple Bourbon. This prominent member of the company’s small batch, hand-crafted collection of spirits is a study in versatility, whether sliding smoothly into a hipflask for a crisp evening stroll, or taking center stage with friends during a candlelit soiree. The key? Old-world tradition plus “the flavor of Vermont”. Info: saxondistillery.com
JUST BE CAUSE
In a season overrun with otherworldly abracadabra, it’s important to remember October is officially Breast Cancer Awareness month. In support of this crucial cause, NutriBullet has partnered with the Breast Cancer Research Foundation for a second year, adding to its $50,000 donation by releasing a limited-edition matte pink NutriBullet® Pro 900 featuring the BCRF logo. “As a company devoted to health and wellness, we are happy to support BCRF’s mission,” noted NutriBullet in a statement. Worth noting: the handsome unit merits a solid A+++ in smoothie synthesis. Info: nutribullet.com