# Cadaverous-Chasing Decorations This Halloween Skeleton Yard Decor is Perfect for October By Erin Fox | Published 2012-10-14 | Special Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skeleton-yard-decor References: [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/listing/110906515/halloween-skeletons-dog-skeleton-chasing) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/shop/MetalArchitect?ref=seller_info) The most imperative part of the Halloween season is the decor of one's home, so add spice to your garden with this [creepy skeleton yard decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limited-edition-skeleton-bottle). The cadaverous chasing pieces emulate a mid-sized dog chasing a grown skeleton. This fun resemblance of mailman versus dog counterparts is a great addition to the [tombstones and eerie music](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/13-nights-of-halloween-advent-calendar) playing outside of your house this Halloween season. Constructed out of wood, the skeletons are hand painted white and made to look terrified of one another. The skeleton yard decor is attached to sticks which can be pounded into the grass along your garden. Legs and arms are adjustable to your choosing, so you can [customize these decorations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merry-sparkles-outdoor-decor) as much as you see fit! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 95% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Special](https://www.trendhunter.com/special) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Halloween Yard Decor:** Opportunities exist for innovative, visually-striking Halloween yard displays featuring interactive elements and creative themes. - **Handmade Decorations:** The demand for unique decorative pieces made by hand provides potential for artisan makers to capture markets with custom Halloween decor. - **Animal-chasing Displays:** Adding a playful touch to traditionally-scary decorative elements could give rise to a new wave of Halloween decorations. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Decor:** Innovative Halloween decor ideas are expected to drive sales growth in the home decor industry during the holiday season. - **Arts and Crafts:** The arts and crafts industry has an opportunity to leverage the trend of handmade decorations by offering DIY Halloween decor workshops and kits. - **Outdoor Recreation:** Events and attractions centered around unique, interactive Halloween displays can draw crowds and opportunities for local businesses in the outdoor recreation industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Halloween-Ready Animatronic Line-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloween-animatronics.md) - [Spooky Life-Size Animatronics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beetlejuice-character.md) - [Seafaring Animatronic Halloween Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lowes-halloween-2024-collection.md) - [Whimsical Halloween Decor Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michaels-alices-adventures-collection.md) - [Fashionable Zombie Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zombaes-critter-chaos.md) - [Halloween-Themed Flower Bouquets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bouqs-spooky-collection.md) - [Spooky Pastel-Hued Halloween Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-spooky-halloween-decor-collection.md) - [Spooky Halloween Candy Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reeses-peanut-butter-skeletons.md) - [Charming Creepy Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deddy-bears.md)