Happy Halloween! You've probably done all your shopping for the holiday by now, but we're still feeling a bit gothic here at Cookie. Luckily, this Happy Creatures vinyl wall decal has a whimsical, creepy sensibility that will hold up year round. The set comes with 70 separate stick-on pieces so you can design your very own creature feature, and should your mood shift come springtime, no worries-- each sticker peels cleanly off in seconds.
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Halloween Treat: Monster Mural
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Halloween Treat: Hungry Devil
You see them everywhere, those pervasive Uglydolls. But how can you resist when they're so cute? The Secret Mission Icebat is a perfect mischief-maker's companion this time of year. According to his makers, Icebat lives in the freezer, where he munches away on your favorite snacks (yet despite this behavior, he managed to be named a 2006 Toy of the Year). Hmm...better keep him away from the trick-or-treating spoils.
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Halloween Treat: Light Bright
Make your trick-or-treaters go "ooooo" and "ahhhh" with this unusually striking candle lamp from Kkool. Imported from Morocco, the piece is handmade from terra cotta ceramic and glazed in bright colors (including this jack-o-lantern like orange). Put a candle inside it once the sun goes down, and the light streaming through the small holes in the lantern will jump off the adjacent walls. For ordering information, call 646 233-3769.
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Halloween Treat: Le Freak, C'est Chic
Feeling haunted by the impending candy rush? Pick up OPI's limited-edition Glow Out for Halloween pack, an adorable set of four mini polishes in kid-friendly colors like Boo-berry (a deep glow-in-the-dark shade of blue), Cool Ghoul, and Witch Way. They even come with little cat, moon, and bat decals, so you and your kids can create uniquely spooky styles.
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Halloween Treat: Window Trimmings
Just because you're not into plastic skeletons or fluorescent, fake cobwebs doesn't mean you can't get a little festive this time of year. These Yarn Ball Lights have a quiet glow that's perfect for setting the mood come All Hallow's Eve--and the warm autumn colors will keep them appropriate through Thanksgiving. Plus, they're safe for both indoor and outdoor use, and subtle enough for the staunchest sophisticate. Are you in the spirit yet?
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Halloween Treat: Taste Sensation
Is there anything more appealing than a pretty cupcake? Sprinkles--a California bakery company that's expanding rapidly, mostly because of some really fabulous frosting) wants you to take their delicious concoctions home. Their new dry pumpkin cupcake mix is made with the same high-quality ingredients used at the bakery. Bake 'em up and add the little dot decorations, and you've got a sweet alternative to all that commercial candy.
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Halloween Treat: Little Red
We're counting down the days to one of our very favorite holidays, and we'll start with one of the most crucial components: the get-up. This sweet Little Red Riding Costume is just one of the gorgeous fairy-tale ensembles available from John Derian. Imported from France and made from 100 percent cotton, the costumes are hand-tailored and will last through years of dress-up. Plus, with quality like this, you'll be craving a matching one in your size.
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Fashionable Trade
These Eco-Weekender bags by Gecko Traders are proof positive that you don't have to sacrifice unique style to be eco-friendly. Made from repurposed rice sacks, the sturdy totes and pouches are carefully lined and finished, giving a touch of luxury to your do-gooding. They also provide sustainable living for the Cambodian weavers and producers employed by the company, so your diaper tote or makeup case is helping to get more than one life in order.
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Cook's Cradle
We love nothing more than when something truly beautiful also serves a function. These hand-thrown pottery spoon rests from Simon Pearce are elegant, practical, and versatile; besides cradling your sticky spoons they can hold candles, or even serve as sturdy wine-glass coasters. One may just elevate your kitchen style along with your cooking process--and sure beats leaving splotches of sauce on the counter tops when you cook.
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How-To Hilarity
Remember when yelling "shotgun!" and winning the coveted front passenger seat was, like, the best thing ever? Revisit that childish innocence with The Encyclopedia of Immaturity. This 412-page tome, full of colorful illustrations and plenty of funny ideas, will teach your kid about all the hilarious--if slightly obnoxious--things you used to do yourself, including hanging a spoon from your nose, doing a wheelie, and skipping the perfect stone. Just remember: How to Sneak Around may have been easier when you were under four feet.


