Forget the crowded parties. This year, the best Halloween plans involve a sofa, a stack of blankets and a film that makes you peek through your fingers.
Here are our three top tips for how to host a killer Halloween party.
1. SET THE SCENE
Lights out, lanterns on.
Turn the big light off completely. Then build your glow at three heights: something low on the floor, something at eye level on a side table, and something higher up on a shelf. It creates pools of light and shadow that feel far more atmospheric than one lamp in the corner.
Shop ceramic lanterns.
2. FEED THE FIENDS
Something wicked this way crunches
Give everyone their own bowl of popcorn, then set out little bowls filled with extras like M&Ms, toffee pieces, and Haribo. That way, everyone can mix up their own personal popcorn concoction, with extra flavour and crunch in every handful.
Shop ceramic bowls.
3. BREW THE POTIONS
Hot drinks for shivery spines
Nothing beats a warm mug to cling to when things get spooky. Brew up a pot of spiced apple with cinnamon and star anise, or set out hot chocolate with a few spooky extras for topping. A sturdy mug with a good handle is a must, because nobody wants a spill when the jump scare hits.
Shop handmade mugs.
Our Team's Halloween Watch List
Things got a little heated in the workshop over which nostalgic spooky season film is best. Here's their top picks for you to choose from (or watch in a big marathon!)
- Tom (Co-Founder and Potter): Film Pick - Ghostbusters (Original)
- Dona (Trimmer): Film Pick - Beetlejuice (Original)
- Lowri (Glazer): Film Pick - Halloweentown
- Gareth (Caster): Film Pick - Casper
- Caryl (Trimmer): Film Pick - Twilight
Which one will you be watching? Happy Halloween from all the team here at Glosters pottery!
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