Two papier-mâché jack-o-lanterns with wire handles, one large and one small, that work as trick or treat buckets and then as decor for the rest of October. The faces are the classic carved grin rather than anything scary, so they suit a toddler as easily as a front porch.
Nest them by the door with candy, carry the small one out with a young trick or treater, or fill both with flowers and use them as vases on a console. That last one is how they photograph best: a bucket packed with orange dahlias reads as a centerpiece, not a candy pail. Set them alongside the rest of your Halloween decorations.
Perfect for: trick or treating, front porch and entry decor, Halloween centerpieces, candy stations, kids' Halloween photos, and October mantel styling.
A papier-mâché bucket is lighter than ceramic and sturdier than plastic, which is why it works for both jobs. Use a liner or a jar inside if you are adding fresh flowers.
