Pineapple Jack ‘O Lanterns

For HGTV¹s David Bromstad, Halloween is one of the best times of the year. It allows him to release his alter-ego as a creative fiend, aiming for what he calls “spooky-chic.”

Despite not having a true autumn in his home of South Florida, David loves to get into the Halloween spirit his own way. This year, his go-to DIY décor piece is an adorable pineapple jack-o-lantern. This tropical twist on the traditional pumpkin carving is prepared the same way: core and hollow out the insides of the pineapple, keeping the crown of the pineapple intact.

Below are some photos to show you a step-by-step tutorial.

You can carve a face, shapes or words whatever gets you in the ghostly spirit. David suggests going the traditional route, but encourages any sort of design to make your jack-o-lantern the most unique on the block. Place a candle inside and you have yourself an unexpected, tropical Halloween!

You can learn more about David and the work he does with HGTV HERE.

This Garage Door Halloween Decoration project is such a fun way to make a big Halloween statement without needing to decorate the whole yard. Instead of a small wreath or porch sign, this idea turns the entire garage door into a spooky silhouette scene, complete with witches, pumpkins, trees, cats, and creepy Halloween shapes.

I really like this one because it has huge visual impact from the street. The black silhouettes against the pale garage door make the design easy to see, even from a distance, and it gives the whole house that haunted Halloween feel without being too gory or scary. It is perfect for families who want something dramatic but still fun for trick-or-treaters.

This is also a great project if you enjoy cutting your own shapes from cardboard, poster board, foam board, or lightweight plastic sheets. You could keep the design simple with just bats and pumpkins, or go all out with witches, trees, ghosts, black cats, and cauldrons. Add a few outdoor spotlights or battery lights nearby and it would look amazing at night.

What makes this project especially clever is that the garage door becomes the backdrop, so you do not need a lot of expensive supplies to fill a large space. It is bold, budget-friendly, and very customizable.

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