Pop-up decorations

Fall will be over before we know it, and whether you're a fan of winter or not, you must admit the days get darker and drearier. But WallPops, removable adhesive decorations for your walls, has introduced some new bright, punchy designs that might lull you out of the winter doldrums.

Our favorites are the bright blue Calypso stripe, or the "Paisley Please" pattern in pink. The Calypso stripe is bright, fun and trendy teal color; it's also a great way to get stripes without all of the hard work of taping up your walls in perfect linear fashion. The paisley pattern comes in a pink or blue/green color theme. You can buy single paisleys, blocks and/or a coordinating border.

Prices vary; go to wall-pops.com to find the retailer closest to you.

Nailing your Halloween costume

When it comes to Halloween costumes, no detail should get left behind. Take your nails, for instance.

Popular nail company Dashing Diva has introduced special nails for this holiday season: Skull & Diamonds, Black French and French Hearts. The first feature white skulls on a black surface with a diamond-studded eye, while the Black French is a twist on a classic with black nails and a white tip. The French Hearts nails feature a standard French manicure with hearts and other accents.

Each kit has 28 self-adhesive nails. Find them for $10 each at Sephora.com.

-- McClatchy Newspapers

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