Summerween: Why Halloween Gnomes Are the Ultimate Summerween Decor Trend


5 Gnomes for a summerween vibe

 

If you are the kind of person who counts down the days until spooky season starts (no judgment here!), then you are probably already obsessed with the internet’s favorite warm-weather trend: Summerween.
This brilliant hybrid holiday allows us to mix sunshine and spooky vibes without waiting for October. If you believe Halloween is a lifestyle not a season you will love this trend and can enjoy a mid-summer eerie aesthetic with out judgment.

There is one decor staple you absolutely cannot skip: Halloween gnomes, whether you call them gonks, Scandinavian Nisse, tonttu or tomte these unique figurines have a unique characteristics and beautiful gothic flare that are perfect addition for this summerween trend. 

Here is everything you need to know about this viral trend and how to style your favorite gnome decor for a perfectly spooky summer.

What is Summerween?

Originally coined in a 2012 episode of the animated show Gravity Falls, With the help of social media Summerween has exploded into a massive cultural phenomenon. It is exactly what it sounds like celebrating Halloween during the summer months.  

Instead of waiting for the autumn leaves to fall, spooky lovers are breaking out the decorations in the June and July months. Think backyard horror movie nights, skeletons wearing sunglasses, and carving jack-o'-melons (watermelons carved like jack-o'-lanterns) instead of pumpkins. 

How to Style Halloween Gnomes for summer

Gnomes are the ultimate summerween decoration. With a few clever placements, you can easily transition your favorite spooky gnomes, into your desk, tiered trays or book shelves without the traditional Halloween gore. Get the Vampire gnomes and Pumpkin gnomes out of the closet into your entry way!

1. Tucking your Halloween gnomes next to vibrant summer greenery, like lush peonies or fresh garden mint, creates a striking contrast. The mix of bright, leafy plants and pointy dark hats delivers the ultimate spooky-cute aesthetic.

2. Bring your gnome decor into the kitchen or entryway with a Summerween tiered tray! Try styling a Frankenstein gnome next to a mini bowl of candy for a fun, festive touch."

3.One of my absolute favorite styling tricks is to stack gnomes on top of books alongside your favorite plants or flowers. For me, orchids are the perfect match!


Here are a few Halloween gnomes you might want to check out for a cute, colorful and a few with a dramatic gothic vibe for your Summerween decor

  1. Frank our Frankenstein gnome Frankenstein Gnome - Cute Halloween decor Handmade in Canada – GnomevilleStudios
  2. Devious Twins our Pumpkin gnomes Halloween pumpkins gnomes- Cute Halloween decor Handmade in Canada – GnomevilleStudios
  3. Vampire gnome Vlad our Prince of Seduction Dracula Vampire gnome- Halloween decor handmade in Canada – GnomevilleStudios
  4. Red our Floppy hat wizard gnome Halloween gnome, Red the floppy hat wizard - Handmade in Canada – GnomevilleStudios
  5. Orange Pumpkin gnome our Super hero gnome

Whether you prefer a tradition Halloween gnome like Frankenstein or a more or whimsical gothic gnome like the floppy hat wizard, there are so many options and no reason to keep these bearded little friends hidden away until October. Grab your iced latte, break out the spooky decor, and have a happy Summerween!

 

 


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