These viral pumpkin ornaments prove Halloween decor can be chic – and I predict they will sell out fast

The beautiful MacKenzie-Childs pumpkins are here, but I think they'll sell out fast – race you to the checkout

Collection of black, orange, grey and purple checkered and striped resin pumpkins on a black and white tartan rug
(Image credit: MacKenzie-Childs)

When it comes to Halloween decor ideas, I’m always searching for a pumpkin with a little more style – and this year, the MacKenzie-Childs pumpkins are among the most coveted pieces you can bring home. Much like Pottery Barn's terracotta jack-o-lanterns, they strike that rare balance between festive and sophisticated, making them true statement-makers for the season.

What sets MacKenzie-Childs apart is its unmistakable personality. The brand infuses every piece with a sense of playfulness, yet never falls into gimmickry – even for Halloween. Instead, you’ll find its iconic checkerboard pattern woven through the collection, adorning everything from pillar candles to witch hats, and of course, those eye-catching pumpkins that anchor it all.

Painted resin pumpkins with green and violet checkerboard designs

(Image credit: MacKenzie-Childs)

Of course, the MacKenzie-Childs Halloween collection extends well beyond pumpkins – it’s brimming with chic tabletop treasures. The whimsical Trick or Treat Salt & Pepper Set immediately stands out, as do the striking Check Highball Glasses and the coordinating Check Pillar Candle, each piece adding a touch of sophistication to seasonal entertaining.

Still, it’s the pumpkins that remain the undeniable stars of the collection. Expertly crafted from resin and meticulously hand-painted in stripes, checks, and toile motifs, they come in an array of sizes and styles. Whether you’re curating an elegant centerpiece for the dining table or searching for statement-making Halloween porch decor, these pumpkins offer a refined take on Halloween decorating – playful, distinctive, and endlessly versatile.

'I love checks all year round, so bringing them into my home with fall decor too just makes sense,' says Hebe Hatton, our Head of Interiors. 'I also like to keep my fall decor quite subtle, so pieces like the Mocha Check Mini Pumpkin are ideal to pop on my mantel or kitchen counter just to add a tasteful nod to the change in seasons.'

For me, Halloween hosting is all about striking the balance between seasonal fun and understated luxe, and this is where the MacKenzie-Childs pumpkins come in. Whether enlivened by vibrant colors or whimsical prints, they transform the classic jack-o-lantern from a gimmicky cliche into a statement decor piece. They're a masterclass in unique, stylish Halloween ornaments, especially if you're looking for Halloween table decor that's guaranteed to impress your guests.

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I am a Content Editor on the Living team at Homes & Gardens. My love for lifestyle journalism began when I interned at Time Out Dubai when I was 15 years old; I went on to study English and German at Oxford, before covering property and interior design at Country & Town House magazine. To me, living beautifully is all about good food and lots of colorful home decor.

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