If ever there were a time to decorate with the colors of a New Mexico desert at sunset, the time is now. Halloween designs and spooky decor have happily invaded our homes and yards, where spiderwebs, swaying ghosts and fake cobwebs rule the roost. Even our doorsteps have been revived with bright with mums and pumpkins. We here at Peoples Flower Shops think its the moment to turn our attention to how we’ll decorate indoors. And of course we’ve got the blooms to do it.

Finally we can inject a little whimsy and humor to our floral designs – not to mention a little spookiness here and there too.

Yes, that is a haunted house inhabited by a witch set in a ceramic pumpkin and surrounded by fresh fall flowers. A piece like this would be especially welcome on a teachers desk or on the breakfast table at home, where everyone in the family can enjoy its boundless appeal.

No matter the weather outside or the season, succulents stay green. And they add texture to whatever you put next to them – a cluster of gourds, for instance, or a pot of mums.

Tradition never goes out of style. A basket of bright orange mums with gold button centers just pops. Add it to your doorstep with its cheerful plaid ribbon.

There are as many ways to dress up the house for Halloween as there are costumes to dress up in. Have some fun with the occasion and stop by Peoples Flower Shops when you’re ready to trick out your place.