I shopped at Michaels and Hobby Lobby for fall decorations, and I prefer the chain with the darker selection

Terri PetersJan 13, 2024, 05:21 IST

I shopped at Hobby Lobby and Michaels to look for fall decorations for my home.Terri Peters

I shopped at Michaels and Hobby Lobby for fall decor to see which craft chain I preferred.
I was surprised to find Hobby Lobby doesn't sell Halloween decorations, but Michaels had plenty.

I love decorating my home for fall, especially when it comes to colorful decorations and spooky vibes.

There's nothing like bringing out the pumpkins, witches, and black cats — and I've been known to start decorating for Halloween in mid-September because waiting for October is just too hard.

Craft stores are one of my favorite places to buy seasonal decor, so I headed to Michaels and Hobby Lobby to see which fall decorations I could add to this year's mix.

Here's what it was like to shop for decorations at each chain.

Turns out, Hobby Lobby doesn't do Halloween.

Hobby Lobby has lots of fall decor but no Halloween items.Terri Peters

Michaels, on the other hand, was a Halloween lover's dream.

Michaels seems to be on the opposite team regarding festive Halloween decor.Terri Peters

The overall fall vibe at Hobby Lobby was all about Thanksgiving.

Hobby Lobby definitely had plenty of fall decor.Terri Peters

At Michaels, spooky season was in full effect.

Michaels had plenty of fun pumpkins and signs.Terri Peters

Hobby Lobby had lots of scarecrows, but no scary characters.

Hobby Lobby had a few types of scarecrows for sale.Terri Peters

Michaels had a whole collection of creepy characters.

Michaels had skeletons, monsters, and ghosts.Terri Peters

The wall art at Hobby Lobby had a harvest theme.

This Hobby Lobby had a lot of seasonal signs.Terri Peters

Michaels is perfect if you want to go dark with your art.

Michaels had a few different aesthetics covered with its Halloween decor.Terri Peters

If you want harvest-themed yard stakes, go to Hobby Lobby.

Hobby Lobby has a ton of outdoor decor.Terri Peters

Michaels is the place for a more monstrous yard display.

Michaels had some spookier Halloween stakes for sale.Terri Peters

Crafters will find a fall wonderland at Hobby Lobby.

Hobby Lobby had many styles of autumn leaves.Terri Peters

Michaels had lots of Halloween crafting supplies.

Michaels is a good place to stock up on craft supplies.Terri Peters

A large chunk of Hobby Lobby was already in full Christmas mode.

I was surprised to see Christmas decor in September at Hobby Lobby.Terri Peters

Michaels was headed toward Christmas but it wasn't quite there yet.

My local Michaels seemed to be setting up for the winter holidays.Terri Peters

I didn't love shopping for decor at Hobby Lobby, but I'd return later in the season.

Hobby Lobby is ideal for those who love fall but not Halloween.Terri Peters

Michaels wins when it comes to shopping for October decor — and not just because it was the only store that sold Halloween items.

Michaels had so many unique Halloween decorations.Terri Peters

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