Get Ready For Halloween With Black And Orange Accents From These Local Shops

Get into the spirit with a few well-placed accessories in shades of the season.

By Michele Kettner • Posted October 1, 2021 at 3:45 p.m.

Photo courtesy Boxwood

Spooky season is here, which means it’s time to pull out all of your decorations from storage. If you are looking for more subtle decor for Halloween, consider adding pops of orange and black throughout your home for a sophisticated look this holiday season.

Wicked Games
Amaze your guests when you break out this orange beauty at your next game night. $155 at Boxwood, 128 S. Royal St., Alexandria, boxwoodoldtown.com

black glass cups — *Photo courtesy The Hour*

Pick Your Poison
This month, cocktails are just more fun when sipped from black amethyst goblets. $250 for six at The Hour, 1015 King St., Alexandria, thehourshop.com

orange straws — *Photo courtesy Hitchcock Paper Co.*

Sip It
Trade out your plastic and stainless-steel straws for these paper orange-print finds. $4 for 25 at Hitchcock Paper Co., 125 Mill St., Occoquan, hitchcockpaper.com

orange decanter — *Photo courtesy The Hour*

Eternal Flame
Skip the real candles and add this midcentury-modern handcrafted decanter to your bar setup for a one-of-a-kind touch. $650 at The Hour

black animal print pillow — *Photo courtesy The Nest Egg*

On the Prowl
If your go-to costume is a pair of cat ears, you’ll love this subtle lynx print. $106 at The Nest Egg, 11940 Grand Commons Ave., Fairfax, shopthenestegg.com

black candle — *Photo courtesy The Nest Egg*

Spot Light
Don’t let the dark exterior fool you—this candle has the bright scent of grapefruit, raspberry, and lavender. $95 at The Nest Egg

Feature image courtesy Boxwood

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Michele Kettner

Audience Engagement Editor

Michele Kettner joined Northern Virginia Magazine in 2020 after spending two semesters as an editorial intern at the magazine. The University of Maryland graduate is currently the audience engagement editor and covers everything from can’t-miss things to do and holiday events to new restaurant and store openings throughout Northern Virginia.