I started decorating the last week of September. I used to do it earlier, but I found I didn’t like to decorate when it was still hot outside. It just didn’t feel right. I think the last week of September and the first week of October are the best times for me. YMMV.
The photos above show you the fireplace in my living room all decorated for Halloween. I have so many decorations that I turned an extra bedroom into a Halloween room year round. I love going in there and visiting the holiday throughout the year, but putting it front and center like this is even better. I always end up forgetting some of the decorations and experiencing the joy of discovery all over again each year.
I’m trying not to lament the fact that we’re more than halfway through October already! It always goes by so quickly. I never feel like I get enough time living in the wonderful world of Halloween, despite the fact that I have my own Halloween room. That’s different. It’s not just the decorations, it’s the feel of the time. It’s the cooler weather and the change in the angle of the sunlight. It’s the fact that, for this brief moment each year, the rest of the world is on the same page as me.
I hope you’re enjoying every last second of your own spooky season. Happy Halloween!