The Hard-To-Find Dollar Tree Decor That's An Affordable Alternative To A Popular Martha Stewart Piece

If you are reading this, then you are most likely one of those people who throws up their Halloween decorations as soon as the 4th of July comes to a close. Even if you can hold off until the end of August, all die-hard Halloween people know the new decor items start coming out while it's still hot outside, and if you've been checking out all the great spooky pieces, you aren't alone. One holiday addition sticks out above the others, and that's the viral ghost mirrors that have popped up over the last few years — everyone who loves Halloween is scrambling to get one. It's no surprise Martha Stewart has her own version of this trend, which is available for just over $40 at Walmart — it would certainly become the showpiece of your themed accents. However, Dollar Tree is never far behind on the trends, so it's no surprise that they have a similar version for a much more budget-friendly price. While they are tricky to find (because everyone has been snatching them up as they see them), if you do manage to locate one, you've probably just won the Halloween lottery.

If you're unfamiliar with these ghost mirrors, they use a hologram-like image to project a spooky spirit onto the "glass," creating a haunting spectral vision. These ghostly mirrors have become more popular as the iconic holiday has become more of a lifestyle than a passing festivity. One of the biggest perks of hanging one of these mirrors is that you have a unique statement piece that draws the eye without requiring a lot of work. As far as cheap and easy Halloween decorations go, the Dollar Tree version of the ghost mirror is a must.

If you've seen the Martha Stewart version but don't want to drop that kind of cash, check all of your local Dollar Trees for their haunted mirror. You won't find this decoration on the Dollar Tree website, which means you'll have to time it right when your local store receives a shipment. Many Halloween fans have religiously trekked from store to store, and while there were plenty of Halloween decorations, the ghost mirror wasn't among them. That means that people have already picked theirs up and stock may be low. Once you've have found yours, finding ways to style it is the most exciting part (or maybe second most, because scoring one is definitely exciting). 

Depending on where you plan to hang your mirror, you can then add some style to your Halloween decor with various accents. Hang your ghost mirror above a longer entryway table, which is narrow enough that it nicely frames the piece. From here, some spooky candles in black and a few macabre accents add a dark and moody vibe. You can mix up the candles to use white or a special version that's black on the exterior and melts red wax for a super creepy aesthetic. Use gold accents to go for a luxurious finish, or just keep with black in all the accents to match the Dollar Tree frame. If you have an alcove or nook where you can hang the mirror, it would make for a great spot to add spiderwebs around the edges or even draped around the mirror. While the actual ghost fits the creepy cute Halloween decor, you can play up the spooky elements with a few other decorations like skeletons and spiders.