Terracotta pumpkins, starting from £14.99
Rebecca recommends starting your Halloween masterpiece with a mix of real and faux pumpkins. She says: “Arrange pumpkins on the steps leading up to your door or in clusters on your porch. Carve some with ghoulish faces and leave others intact to add variety and dimension. Faux pumpkins are a great investment as they can be reused year after year, while real pumpkins add authenticity and a fresh autumn scent.
“Illuminate your spooky scene with an array of lanterns, placing them strategically to cast eerie shadows and highlight your pumpkin display,” recommends Rebecca.
Dobbies offers a variety of fa-boo-lous lantern styles, from classic black metal to the Music Laughing Jack O’Lantern, £10.99, perfect for creating a fun and gourdly glow. Consider using battery-operated LED candles for safety and convenience - no tricks here, just treats!
“No haunted house is complete without cobwebs”, explains Rebecca. “Drape them across your doorway, over bushes, and around your lanterns to add an abandoned, haunted house feel. The key to a realistic look is to stretch the webs thinly and unevenly, ensuring they cling to surfaces and create the illusion of long-forgotten corners.”
Contact PR team
Visit press office