Handmade for Halloween

A little atmosphere,
made by hand.

Pumpkins, paper silhouettes, and natural decorations with more texture than glitter.

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Hand-cut black paper bats and cream stars hanging in an autumn window
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Five small handmade wooden houses glowing softly on a dark green shelf

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Scrap-Wood Candle Houses

Small wooden houses with a soft glow, cut from offcuts in one afternoon.

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Each collection is built around familiar tools, sensible costs, and finishes that look better with age.

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