Collection No. 23- Falloween 2024

One spooky season. Two collections. And apparently twice as many excuses to make something a little bit magical. 👻

By Falloween 2024, the studio had quite a history with Halloween. Ghosties, bats, childhood nostalgia, a few favorite movie monsters, and plenty of little spooky details had become recurring characters in the Olive + Arrow story. But this year, one collection wasn't quite enough. Alongside the main Falloween release came a second round of Extras + Minis because there was still more autumn magic to make.

The first collection was wonderfully full of personality. Casper bows and glow-in-the-dark Zero hoops shared the stage with spooky kitties, pumpkin charms, ghostly florals, moonlit bats, and a little Twilight nostalgia. There were horror-film favorites, cozy foxes and woodland leaves, and those playful designs that seem to belong somewhere between a vintage Halloween party and a favorite October movie marathon.

Then came the extras: starry-night crystal moons, unexpected little dragons, gothic monochrome florals, copper glitter leaves, cozy corduroy pumpkin bows, tiny Caspers, crystal maple leaves, and another visit with the Sanderson Sisters. Smaller pieces and extra ideas, yes, but definitely not an afterthought. They were a whole second helping of the things I loved making.

I love seeing these two releases side by side. It makes such a beautiful little snapshot of the way my designs kept evolving: the nostalgia and humor were still there, but so were rich autumn textures, crystals, dramatic florals, and all sorts of unexpected fantasy details. Cozy and creepy, playful and a little gothic. Exactly the sort of creative mix that makes Falloween so much fun.