Our resident Halloween expert Justine Hand says: “I like to honor All Hallows’ Eve with a subtle, grown-up approach–something that is only vaguely sinister or decayed.” We couldn’t agree more. In the spirit of the indirectly eerie, here are some of our favorite Halloween setups of all time.

Photograph by Justine Hand

A fearsome flower arrangement of Virginia creeper in an absinthe-colored vase.

Photograph by Justine Hand

To create this gothic arrangement, we painted blue thistle stems with black acrylic paint.

Photograph by Justine Hand

Antique French rose vases come alive with dried green moss and vintage gaming pieces.

Photograph by Tom Kubik

For a ghostly vibe, drape tulle on a rocking chair and place it under your stairs

Photograph by Justine Hand

Black taper candles contribute to a spooky setup. 

Photograph by Justine Hand

This unruly bouquet combines wild grapevine and tillandsia with leucadendron and amsonia.

Photograph by Justine Hand

These creepy-cute kitties are truly simple to make - chances are good that you have paper, scissors, and string lights at home.

Photograph by Justine Hand

This table arrangement can easily transition from Halloween to New Years with just a few tweaks.

Photograph by Justine Hand