Halloween Curb Appeal

Not every neighborhood can say they have a Halloween display that could rival many of the haunted houses of the season, but Morningside is lucky to have one such display created by Nicole Bryant of 5527 Buckingham.

From ghouls and spiders to a skeleton carriage and towering werewolf, Nicole’s display did not disappoint. Many may remember her Halloween display from last year when she lived on Beaconsfield. Her move to Buckingham hasn’t slowed her down at all.

The time and effort she put into her display drew interest from many neighbors and created excitement all around. Nicole has received so many compliments on the displays she curates that when asked what the best reaction she has received was, it was a quick answer: “We don’t have to leave our wonderful neighborhood to see beautiful displays.”

This year Nicole got over 30 trick-or-treaters and she says that a lot of the traffic was from kids who had seen the display earlier in the month and begged their parents to bring them to her house.

Their joy and excitement are some of the many reasons she loves to decorate.

Nicole’s main motivation for decorating is to “bring new life to the neighborhood.” She has a passion for community and loves that her work contributes to a wonderful environment. She has been a resident of Morningside for about three years now and shares that she was drawn to the community because it is a nice quiet neighborhood where everyone looks out for each other. She loves to contribute to that community.

Though it looks like her decorations may have grown out of the ground overnight, her collection took some time. It was started by both her and her mother buying small pieces here and there, and eventually the collection grew. She encourages people who want to decorate to start small and with items they are excited about. Among her many decorations you will find some of her own creations as well. She has a great talent for making her own holiday mesh wreaths, and they are often a part of her displays.

Halloween is not the only holiday where she shines. Nicole loves to decorate for all holidays, and currently scarecrows are popping up in her yard for Thanksgiving. We have many great displays to look forward to from Nicole, and we are so grateful for the joy she creates! Thank you, Nicole!