A Haunted Autumn: The Halloween Collections of Maison Elizabeth
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There is something about autumn that invites a little mystery.
The evenings arrive earlier. Candles are lit before dinner. Gardens disappear into shadow, old houses begin to creak, and familiar rooms somehow feel different after dark.
For Halloween, Maison Elizabeth leaves the bright orange pumpkins and cheerful ghosts behind and wanders somewhere a little more romantic.
A Haunted Autumn is a collection of rooms, courtyards, gardens and gatherings inspired by old Paris apartments, forgotten European houses, candlelit evenings and the beautiful uneasiness of another era. Here, crystal chandeliers glow over midnight tea, roses bloom in improbable October colors, velvet chairs wait beside the fire—and an antique statue glimpsed through the garden may make you look twice.
Nothing is quite frightening.
But perhaps something is slightly haunted. Magical. Anything could happen.
Each setting is created from real, obtainable pieces, so that even the most atmospheric fantasy can inspire something beautiful at home—from a single gilded mirror or antique-style lantern to an entire candlelit Halloween gathering.
So light the candles. Pour the wine. Leave the garden gate open.
October has arrived at Maison Elizabeth.
A Haunted Parisian Courtyard
Somewhere behind an old iron gate in Paris, the evening has begun.
A crystal chandelier glows unexpectedly beneath the open sky. Candlelight flickers across weathered stone and gilded details. Tea has been poured at a little iron table, deep plum velvet waits on the chairs, and roses in strange shades of dark violet and faded apricot have grown wonderfully unruly along the courtyard walls.
It is beautiful. Romantic. Almost impossibly so.
And yet, something about the courtyard feels different after dark.
Beyond the candlelight, half-hidden among the roses, a veiled woman keeps her silent watch. Perhaps she has always been there. Perhaps you simply didn't notice her when you arrived.
A Haunted Parisian Courtyard is Halloween imagined the Maison Elizabeth way—not with cobwebs and skeletons, but with old-world beauty, candlelight, roses, and just enough mystery to make you look twice.
Every piece in the collection is chosen to help recreate the enchantment at home.
Come in. The tea is still warm.
Shop the Haunted Parisian Courtyard Collection
The Parisian Stone Mantel
A beautifully carved French-style mantel brings instant architectural romance to even the simplest space. Its pale, timeworn finish creates the feeling of an old Parisian courtyard wall—and the perfect place for candles, flowers, and a little after-dark enchantment.
The Gilded French Mirror
Ornate scrollwork and an aged gold finish give this mirror the feeling of something discovered in a Paris flea market. Hung above the mantel, it catches candlelight beautifully and adds that essential touch of faded grandeur.
The Veiled Lady
Beautiful, strange, and just a little unsettling. This classical veiled bust becomes the quiet mystery of the courtyard when placed on a pedestal and allowed to disappear partially behind rambling roses and shadow.
The Classical Garden Pedestal
A traditional architectural pedestal gives sculpture the importance it deserves. Tucked into an overgrown corner of the garden, it creates the impression that the courtyard—and perhaps its mysterious resident—has been here for generations.
Old World Outdoor Sconce
For a romantic glow.
The Black French Garden Urn
A dark classical urn brings old-world structure to masses of romantic blooms. Fill it generously with deep plum, burgundy, and dusky apricot flowers for a floral arrangement that feels more decadent than traditionally autumnal.
The EbbTide Rose
Velvety, dramatically dark roses transform the courtyard without a single conventional Halloween decoration. Their extraordinary wine-purple color feels almost black as evening falls—the perfect flower for a garden with secrets.
The Koko Loko Rose
Soft apricot roses keep the darker palette romantic rather than gothic. Mixed among deep purple blooms, their antique coloring creates the faded, painterly quality of flowers gathered from an old French garden.
The French Rose Bistro Set
An ornate metal bistro table and chairs turn a corner of the courtyard into an intimate destination for two. The sculpted rose details feel perfectly at home among climbing flowers, candlelight, and the slightly theatrical romance of Paris after dark.
The Plum Velvet Bistro Cushions
Unexpected velvet changes the little garden chairs completely. Deep plum introduces richness, softness, and autumn color while making an ordinary evening outdoors feel wonderfully indulgent.
The Black and White Parisian Awning
A striped awning instantly establishes the setting: unmistakably French, wonderfully graphic, and just playful enough to keep the courtyard from becoming too serious. Against roses and old stone, it gives the scene the feeling of a forgotten little Parisian hôtel particulier.
The Crystal Courtyard Chandelier
Crystal beneath the open sky is exactly the kind of beautiful impracticality this collection calls for. Suspended above the courtyard table, the chandelier scatters warm light through the darkness and turns an outdoor dinner into something almost cinematic.
The Antique-Style Lantern
Placed along the mantel, beside the table, or disappearing into the garden, an old-world lantern adds pools of flickering amber light without illuminating everything. That is precisely the point—the courtyard should always leave a few corners unexplained.
The Gothic Garden Candelabra
Tall, ornate candlelight introduces drama without resorting to obvious Halloween décor. Allow the candles to glow among the roses and ironwork for the feeling of an evening that might belong to this century—or another.
The Romantic Rose Tea Service
An unapologetically feminine floral tea service is the charming counterpoint to all that darkness. Gold details catch the candlelight while old-fashioned roses make it feel as though tea has been laid for guests in this courtyard many evenings before.
The Midnight Garden Supper
Most Halloween parties involve a dinner but how many of them are at midnight when the garden should be sleeping? The candles are lit and the table is waiting beneath a canopy of roses, plum velvet, antique gold, amber glass and autumn fruit. A midnight supper designed for guests who haven't arrived… yet. Step into intimate enchantment.
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Plum Skirted Tablecloth
The Foundation of the Feast
Deep plum turns the table into the dramatic heart of the garden, catching the candlelight while giving the entire setting its rich, after-dark palette.
Plum Damask Table Topper
For an added dash of drama and Victorian charm, add this to the table cloth
Black Metal Garden Trellis
A Canopy for Climbing Roses
An architectural black metal trellis creates the bones of the midnight garden. Train climbing roses and greenery overhead to create the feeling of dining inside a secret garden room.
Standing Candelabra
Candlelight Among the Roses
Tall, old-world candelabras bring candlelight beyond the tabletop and into the surrounding garden, creating pools of warm illumination against the dark foliage.
Outdoor Hanging Lanterns
Lanterns Beneath the Garden Canopy
Suspended among roses and greenery, ornate candle lanterns cast a soft golden glow overhead and make an ordinary garden feel wonderfully removed from the everyday world.
Black Bistro Garden Chairs
Romantic Iron Garden Seating
Black metal chairs bring the graceful lines of a European garden café to the table while disappearing beautifully into the darkness and foliage after sunset.
Victorian-Inspired Bone China
Dinnerware Worthy of Midnight
Creamy bone china edged in burgundy and gold gives each place setting a sense of old-world ceremony—the kind of dishes that make even an outdoor supper feel like an occasion.
Amber Goblets
Golden Glass for the Table
Amber glass catches every flicker of candlelight, adding another layer of warmth among the plum linens, gilded china and autumn flowers.
Antique-Inspired Candlestick Holders
A Table Lit by Candlelight
Mix candlesticks of varying heights along the length of the table for that collected-over-time look—and enough flickering light to make the entire supper glow.
Victorian Statement Dining Chair
The Chair at the Head of the Table
One unapologetically grand chair changes the story of the entire setting. Placed at the head of the table, it introduces just the right question: who, exactly, are we waiting for?
The Practical Witch’s Greenhouse
Whenever the air turns a bit crisp ( and I mean a bit — in Southern California, it’s the most you can hope for), my mind turns immediately to my favorite of all Halloween films — Practical Magic. From the coastal overlooks to the towering Mansard house, to the white cabinet kitchen, this ambience is magical all on its own even without the witches living inside. Perhaps nothing is more bewitching than the attached white garden apothecary conservatory where Sally and Gillian mix herbs for love and shampoos.
It isn't overtly magical. There are no broomsticks propped by the door or cauldrons bubbling in the corner. Instead, its magic lives among old painted wood, crowded shelves, terracotta pots, trailing greenery and the unmistakable feeling that the woman who works there knows considerably more about plants than the rest of us.
The Practical Witch’s Greenhouse was inspired by that feeling.
Imagine a modest wooden greenhouse transformed with creamy paint, old-fashioned trim, divided windows and black iron hardware. Inside, warm light spills across a well-worn worktable surrounded by herbs, roses, botanical books, amber bottles and plants in various stages of being clipped, dried, propagated and coaxed back to life.
Shop the Practical Witch’s Greenhouse: The Exterior
The magic begins with the bones. A simple wooden greenhouse becomes something altogether more storied with creamy white paint, clear glazing, old-fashioned window divisions and a handful of architectural details. Add timeworn black hardware and a little Victorian ornament, then let the garden begin to creep in around the edges.
Wooden Greenhouse
The foundation of the transformation. Look for a traditional pitched roof, substantial wooden framing and paneled lower walls—simple architectural bones that can be dressed up with paint and period-inspired details.
Victorian Gingerbread Trim
The little flourish that changes everything. Decorative fretwork tucked beneath the front gable gives a straightforward greenhouse the romance of an old garden conservatory without requiring a completely custom structure.
Medieval-Style Iron Door Hardware and Door Pull
Heavy black iron hinges and an old-world door pull give the entrance instant age and character. Against softly weathered ivory paint, the dark hardware provides just enough contrast to make the door feel wonderfully old.
Clear Polycarbonate Greenhouse Panels
Replace selected translucent panels at the front with clear glazing to reveal the real enchantment—the warmly lit greenhouse within. Polycarbonate offers the transparent look we want without requiring traditional glass construction.
Faux Window Mullion & Muntin Trim
The secret behind the old-conservatory illusion. Narrow painted trim applied over clear panels creates traditional divided-light windows, turning broad modern glazing into something that appears collected from another century.
Antique Ivory Exterior Paint
Skip brilliant white in favor of a warm, softened ivory. A slightly imperfect painted finish unifies new wood, decorative trim and added window details while giving the greenhouse the gentle patina of something that has been standing in the garden for years.
Shop the Practical Witch’s Greenhouse: The Interior
Inside, the greenhouse becomes a working room rather than simply a place to grow plants. Warm wood, glowing brass, old botanical studies and shelves crowded with useful things create the feeling that someone has been gardening here for years—and may know a little more about the properties of plants than she lets on.
Outdoor Crystal Chandelier
An unexpectedly elegant light fixture turns a humble greenhouse into a room worth lingering in after sunset. Look for an outdoor-friendly chandelier with an aged brass finish and sparkling crystal drops—the warm light against cool evening glass creates much of the greenhouse’s magic.
Wooden Greenhouse Storage Shelves
Simple wooden storage shelves provide the hardworking backbone of the greenhouse. Kept low beneath the windows, they leave the glass unobstructed while creating plenty of room for terracotta pots, gardening tools, propagation jars and all the beautiful clutter of a working gardener.
Wooden Display Shelves
A smaller wall-mounted shelf brings character to the greenhouse without overwhelming its windows. Use it to display copper vessels, old gardening books, dried herbs and botanical curiosities—the sort of things collected gradually rather than decorated all at once.
Rustic Wooden Potting Island
The heart of the greenhouse. A substantial wooden worktable gives the room a place for potting, arranging flowers, taking cuttings and studying whatever has just been brought in from the garden. Leave the wood natural and let scratches, soil and watermarks become part of its character.
Glass Cloche Dome with Base
A beautiful way to turn an ordinary plant, cutting or botanical specimen into something worthy of closer study. Traditionally used to protect delicate plants, a glass cloche adds an old-world conservatory feeling to the potting table—and just enough mystery to make you wonder exactly what is growing beneath it.
Vintage Persian Style Garden Rug
An unexpected layer of softness beneath the potting table makes the greenhouse feel less like a utility space and more like a beloved room. Choose a faded Persian-style rug in warm, timeworn tones—something that looks as though it has survived years of muddy boots, spilled soil and afternoon gardening. The intricate pattern brings warmth and history to the space without competing with the plants.
Vintage-Style Copper Kitchenware
Copper brings a wonderful glow to a room filled with greenery and weathered wood. Repurpose pitchers, bowls, canisters and small kitchen vessels for gathering herbs, holding cuttings and storing garden necessities. A little tarnish only makes them better.
Vintage Botanical Prints
Old botanical studies give the greenhouse its quiet scholarly quality. Choose detailed illustrations of herbs, medicinal plants, ferns and flowers and tuck them among the shelves and window frames, as though they are references consulted regularly by the gardener who works here.
The Apothecary at the Bottom of the Garden
How bewitching is it to imagine that beyond the roses and herbs, there is a little fabled wooden door that is almost too easy to miss, its steep roof disappearing beneath climbing roses in shades of old pink and deepest plum? Particularly in this darling fairytale roofed shed?
Shelves are crowded with amber bottles and old herbals, bundles of flowers hang drying from hooks, and a small lantern casts its glow over a worktable scattered with scissors, jars, roots and leaves gathered from the garden. The Apothecary at the Bottom of the Garden imagines a place for preserving all the things we spend the year growing—a tiny gardener's workshop inspired by the old traditions of herbalists, kitchen gardens and botanical remedies. There are no broomsticks or bubbling cauldrons here. Just plants, old knowledge, beautiful useful things...and perhaps one or two bottles whose contents are better left unexplained.
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Gothic Garden Apothecary Shed
The little building that begins the story. A steeply pitched roof and wonderfully pointed Gothic doorway transform an ordinary garden storage shed into something that feels discovered rather than newly installed. Tucked among herbs and climbing roses, its compact size makes it perfect for creating a tiny botanical workshop at the bottom of the garden.
Old-World Outdoor Hanging Lantern
A glowing lantern tucked beneath the steep roof makes the apothecary irresistible after dusk. Look for blackened metal, scrolling details and textured or seeded glass for the feeling of an old garden light that has been hanging there for generations.
Amber Apothecary Bottles
Line the shelves with amber glass bottles in assorted shapes and sizes for the atmosphere of an old herbalist's workroom. Fill them with dried botanicals or leave them empty—the warm brown glass catches lamplight beautifully and gives even the smallest shelves a sense of history and mystery.
Vintage Botanical Prints
Detailed studies of herbs, flowers and medicinal plants bring the quiet scholarship of an old apothecary to the walls. Choose softly aged illustrations and tuck them between shelves, bottles and dried specimens as though they are references used regularly rather than simply decoration.
Aged Ceramic Planters
Nothing in this little garden room should look too new. Weathered ceramic pots filled with herbs, cuttings and slightly unruly plants bring warmth and earthy color to the doorway and shelves. A little moss, mineral staining and imperfection only adds to their charm.
Vintage-Style Copper Garden Supplies
Copper watering cans, plant misters, scoops and small vessels glow beautifully against dark wood, amber glass and greenery. Useful enough for everyday gardening but lovely enough to leave on display, they give the apothecary the feeling of a genuine working space rather than a decorated shed.
Battery-Operated Vintage Oil Lamp
A small cordless oil-style lamp creates another pool of warm light without requiring electrical wiring in every corner of the shed. Place one on the work surface among books and botanical specimens for the cozy appearance of an old flame lamp with the convenience of modern battery power.
Hanging Dried Herb Bundles
Bundles of lavender, rosemary and other dried garden herbs hanging from hooks and rafters make the tiny apothecary feel immediately alive with activity. Mix different lengths and textures rather than arranging them too perfectly—the effect should suggest that today's garden harvest has simply been hung up to dry.
Woven Rattan Gathering Baskets
Old-fashioned woven baskets provide beautiful storage for everything from dried flowers and gardening gloves to twine and empty terracotta pots. Tucked beneath the workbench or beside the doorway, their natural texture softens the shelves of glass and metal while adding to the gathered-from-the-garden feeling.
Twilight Zone Rose
Nearly black in certain light, Twilight Zone brings the deep, velvety plum note that gives our little apothecary its wonderfully mysterious edge. Train or position its rich purple blooms among the softer garden colors for a dramatic contrast that feels romantic rather than overtly Halloween.
Peggy Martin Climbing Rose
Let Peggy Martin provide the romantic abundance. Its clusters of pink flowers can ramble around the apothecary and soften the little wooden structure until it appears to have been part of the garden for years. Paired with the dark plum tones of Twilight Zone, the effect is wonderfully overgrown, old-fashioned and just a touch mysterious.
The Widow’s Library
There is a room at the end of the hall that no one has thought to change.
Her books still fill the shelves. Roses darken slowly in their vase beside the fire. A little pink lamp casts its familiar glow across the desk, where an unfinished letter waits beneath a stack of well-worn volumes. Outside, autumn rain taps against the windows, but inside, the fire is lit and everything is warm.
Perhaps that is what makes The Widow’s Library feel slightly unsettling.
Nothing here is abandoned. Nothing is covered in dust. The leather chair looks as though someone has only just risen from it. A book has been left open. The fire has been tended. And from her portrait above the mantel, the lady of the house continues to preside over the room she loved best.
For our Haunted Autumn Collection, we imagined a library that is romantic before it is haunted—layered with dark botanical wallpaper, old books, worn leather, Victorian lighting, Persian rugs, roses and the deep glow of firelight. A room beautiful enough that you might not immediately notice the suggestion that its owner has never entirely left it.
After all, some rooms remember the people who loved them.
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Turn-of-the-Century Glass Chandelier
A graceful old-world chandelier with dark metalwork and luminous glass shades brings warmth to the library from above. Its turn-of-the-century silhouette feels wonderfully at home among carved bookcases, botanical wallpaper and well-worn leather.
Chesterfield Leather Sofa & Loveseat
Deep button tufting, rolled arms and rich brown leather give the room the comfortable gravitas of an old private library. The classic Chesterfield shape is handsome enough for the setting while still inviting you to settle in with a book beside the fire.
Vintage-Style Electric Fireplace
All the atmosphere of an old library hearth without requiring a historic fireplace. An ornate dark surround and flickering electric flame create the warm heart of the room—and provide exactly the sort of glow The Widow’s Library requires after dark.
Dark Botanical Wallpaper
Moody florals, trailing leaves and small woodland creatures emerge from a nearly black ground, giving the walls the richness of an antique botanical illustration. It is romantic rather than gothic, bringing the garden indoors while creating a dramatic backdrop for dark wood and leather.
Vintage Dark Wood Writing Desk
Every mysterious library requires a proper writing desk. Choose one in deeply stained wood with traditional detailing, then leave it slightly imperfectly arranged with books, correspondence, spectacles and perhaps one letter that was never finished.
Antique-Style Candelabras
Tall, old-fashioned candelabras add pools of flickering light throughout the room and make even an ordinary evening feel ceremonial. Cluster them on the mantel, desk or occasional table for a collected-over-time effect.
Deep Red Velvet Drapes
Heavy velvet curtains in wine, garnet or oxblood soften the darkness of the library while adding a beautifully theatrical layer of color. Hung generously from ceiling to floor, they frame the windows and make the room feel sheltered from the autumn night beyond.
Vintage Lady Portrait
Every old house should have at least one portrait whose story no one quite remembers. A turn-of-the-century-style portrait of an elegantly dressed woman gives the library its silent inhabitant—and just enough mystery to make you wonder whether her eyes really were facing that direction a moment ago.
Vintage Persian-Style Rug
A richly patterned rug in faded burgundy, rust, navy and antique gold grounds the room beneath all that dark furniture. Look for a slightly timeworn pattern that feels inherited rather than newly decorated.
Vintage-Style Throw Pillows
Velvet, tapestry and traditional patterned pillows make the Chesterfield seating softer and more romantic. Deep burgundy, faded rose, moss, tobacco and antique gold keep the palette sumptuous without making it feel coordinated to perfection.
Library Edition Books
Clothbound and leather-look volumes turn shelves into a true old-world library. Mix handsome literary editions with visibly read books, stacked volumes and the occasional open title—the Widow’s collection should feel loved, not staged.
Grand Dark Wood Bookcase
The architectural anchor of the library. A substantial bookcase in black or very dark wood, particularly one with classical columns, arches and carved detailing, creates the illusion of a built-in Victorian library without requiring custom millwork.
Pink Victorian Hurricane Lamp
A wonderfully unexpected feminine note among all the dark wood and leather. Rose-colored glass and antique-style metalwork cast a soft glow that feels intimate, nostalgic and distinctly hers—as though this little lamp has illuminated the same corner of the library for generations.
