It might feel like Fall up north but in Southwest Florida without falling leaves and colder temperatures, it’s not always easy to get into the pumpkin spice spirit.
So, why not embrace our southern coastal differences and go with a beach themed fall decor? Here are some ideas to get you started:
Beachy Decor Ideas for Halloween in Southwest Florida
Beach Ball Pumpkins
Give your fall display a fun, summery vibe with this fun—and simple—autumn craft.
What you need: red, yellow, blue, and white paint, a paintbrush, and pumpkins (real or fake)
Nautical Pumpkins
From: Coastal Living
Add nautical flair to your Halloween by painting pumpkins with coastal colors and designs.
What you need: stencils (whale, anchor, octopus), tape, pencil, paint, paintbrush, pumpkins
Get the how-to: for Nautical Painted Pumpkins
Pumpkin Seashell Fall Centerpiece
From: Coastal Living
Pumpkins and Seashells? Yes! If you’re going for coastal autumn decor, they can go well together! All you need for this beachy fall decoration is a large bowl, assorted shells, and mini pumpkins.
What you need: small pumpkins, assorted seashells, large clam-shaped bowl. You could also use acorns.
Pumpkin Seashell Wreath
From: Across the Blvd
Get the how to: Across the Blvd
Sand Coated Pumpkins
Sand Coated Coastal Pumpkins via DIY Network.
Beautifully Painted Coastal Pumpkins
Coastal and nautical art pumpkins by Kate McRostie.