2. Pastel Pumpkin and Friendly Ghost Wonderland
Who says Halloween has to be dark and scary? For homes that embrace a bright, airy, and modern aesthetic, a pastel-themed mantle is the perfect solution. Start with a clean, white mantelpiece and drape a handmade felt garland featuring smiling white ghosts, blush pink pumpkins, and mint green stars. For the main display, gather ceramic pumpkins in various sizes and paint them in soft shades of lavender, peach, powder blue, and sage green. Add a touch of whimsy by painting sweet, simple faces on a few of them. Intersperse these colorful gourds with small vases of dried baby’s breath and pampas grass dyed in light pink to create a cozy, whimsical, and thoroughly family-friendly Halloween display.