Orange has a bad rap. And it’s really no surprise; heinous shades of orange are everywhere. Plastic neon pumpkins, bright vests worn by traffic cops and hunters. But deep shades of orange can complement autumn like no other color. Here are products that bring in a bit of orange, minus the clown factor.
Some kids beg to carve their pumpkins early in the month. By Halloween, those pumpkins are rotting and starting to stink. Freshen up the room with Cooks Gingered Orange Room Spray, a combination of warm and fresh scents. $12 for 100 ml at Crabtree & Evelyn stores or at crabtree-evelyn.com.
Except for following along with a flashlight, most adults miss out on trick-or-treating. Treat yourself to a grown-up delight with Godiva’s Pumpkin Patch Truffles. New for 2005, these chocolate treats are $12.50 for a package of five. Available at Godiva Stores or at godiva.com.
Be seasonable and chic with the Sienna purse from Kooba. Stuff in all the essentials from your Blackberry to blush, and the tapered shape will help the leather bag hold its shape. $595 at all Active Endeavors locations including 853 W. Armitage Ave. or 55 E. Grand Ave. in Chicago.
October weather can tumble into the low 40s, causing cold feet to freeze. Sof Sole’s spa socks are like slipper socks to wear around the house or on a long flight. Made from polyester and spandex, these super-soft socks are for men and women. $5.99 at Dick’s Sporting Goods.
Light up the living room with pumpkin candles from Pottery Barn. These non-scented candles burn straight down so there’s no mess and the candle keeps its shape. Choose between a set of eight votive candles for $24 or a combo set of a medium and a tall pumpkin for $48. In Pottery Barn stores or at potterybarn.com.
