Front Porch Halloween Decor

Welcome to my favorite time of year! This is the first Halloween in the new house, and I wanted to really make it special. This year I decided to go with a theme. I’m calling it a “Cozy Witch Corner”. A perfect place for a witch to float her hat, stir her cauldron and stash her transportation (broom).

This was so fun to put together, and I think I’m going to attempt a new theme each year to keep it interesting. I love the way everything turned out.

The crows protect our little tree, and it’s where the witch sleeps during the day.

I love the moon eyes on the tall white pumpkin and how it coordinates so well with the little black pumpkin with white stars. The lantern and flameless candles really add a magical twist.

Is it weird that I just want to hang out on the front porch?! I love the little bats and the big spider greeting you above the door as you come in (if you dare). The spooky sign and banner are pieces that I’ve had for years. The sign came from Joann’s and the banner was a dollar bin find at Target a few years ago. I’ve had to shorten it since this photo because we had a lot of wind a week or so ago. I layered the sign over a metal wreath that I already had on the door.

I hope you’ve enjoyed a look at my spooky front door. If I missed linking any pieces below, send me a message!
Happy Spooky Season!

[ shop my HALLOWEEN DECOR ]

• Tall White Jack O’ Lantern

• Small White Jack O’ Lantern

• Large Orange Jack O’ Lantern

• Small Black + White Stars Pumpkin

• Triple Stack of Pumpkins

• Cauldron

• Bats

• Witches Hat

• Tombstone

• Black Cats

• Crows

• Witch Hands

• Large Orange Pumpkins

• Flameless Candles
  
  

A Sunny New Name

You may have noticed a new name, a new handle - and yes, change was long overdue! When I started my blog three years ago, I bought a domain name on a whim because it felt like I was never going to start until I just dove in. #NoRegrets My old name “the KINI” had little significance - just the first two letter of my first and middle name KImberly NIcole. So creative, right?! Hah!

Not only was the pronunciation confusing, to be honest, I didn’t really feel great telling people that was the name of my blog or that I even HAD a blog. I felt like I had to lead with “I bought my domain on a whim”. Let’s all agree -- it wasn’t a great name! :D

As many of you know, this year is a very busy one for me. I’m getting married in October, and we’re closing on our first house sometime in the Fall (*fingers crossed*). In marriage, I’ve chosen to take my fiance’s last name which is Speckman. I’ve been playing around with words for months - literally months! Because I really wanted this next blog name to really FEEL right.

“A Speck of Sunshine” encompasses my new last name and my hometown roots in the Sunshine State (aka Florida)! Not only that, but one of the reasons I’ve always enjoyed writing and having the desire to start a blog is to connect with other and give people a place of encouragement. The Internet can be a shady place sometimes, and I hope anyone that crosses my path (online or offline) leaves feeling filled with joy!