In This House, The Ween Is Most Hallowed

Barley, a dog, is out fo focus in the foreground, drawing attention to a wooden owl in the background who is wearing a felt witch’s hat.

I very much appreciate my parents for their commitment to light seasonal theming around their house. It’s always tastefully restrained: A witch’s hat here, a few pastel easter eggs there, a red-and-white Xmas llama tucked into a gap in the bookshelf. Unlike enormous and ostentatious yard displays, these small interior flourishes feel thoughtful, as if the space itself is giving you a knowing wink while saying, “Hey, glad you could be here.”