Haunted House Luminary - spooky & sustainable Victorian Halloween beauty, handmade of sustainable papers.
$62.00
San Francisco’s stately Victorian houses are beloved for their intricate trim. This special version, glowing with spooky elegance, was designed to celebrate those traditional details with loads of eerie charm.
I assemble every piece by hand, adding layers of meticulously cut paper until every piece is literally ready to shine. Layering also enhances the strength and durability of each piece.
Its deep, dark, midnight gray paper is just right for showing off the elegant Victorian details surrounding the ground floor windows and door, arches around each upper window, and of course, a black cat peering silently from a front window.
Every thoughtful detail, from the boarded-up windows to the wood-grained roof, is designed to delight.
The windows are "glazed" with white vellum paper, hand-applied inside the facade. Cozy golden light radiates from an amber LED tea light, included in US shipments. When unlit, the windows appear white.
And I always cut with a blade, never a laser, so you will never see a “toasted” edge in my work.
I am proud to say that my entire eco-friendly and sustainable Halloween collection is made of FSC® Certified, Green-e Certified, and Green Seal™ Certified papers made from post-consumer fiber.
Prefer a little Halloween village? There are several in the shop.
SET UP & STORAGE
Your pieces will arrive fully assembled. All you need to do is pop them up and put the tabs through the slots - no glue or tape required. Tuck in the LED tea lights included with US shipments, and sit back to enjoy the glow.
At the end of the season, simply fold your luminaries back into their small shipping box and slip them into a drawer until next time. They take up almost no space, because no one needs more bulky stuff to store.
Paper us flammable. Use flameless, battery-operated candles only.
Listing is for one house. Haunted house sets are available in the shop.
c. 2020 Anne Louvau, all rights reserved. Usage, reproduction, or altering of artwork is not permitted without permission. Each piece of artwork is an intellectual property and is protected by copyright law.
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I gladly accept returns, exchanges, and cancellations
Just contact me within: 14 days of delivery
Ship items back to me within: 30 days of delivery
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Buyers are responsible for return shipping costs. If the item is not returned in its original condition, the buyer is responsible for any loss in value.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How I make my paper houses
I use creamy French watercolor paper, beautifully textured and very strong, as the foundation for each building.
I cut meticulous details with a blade, not a laser -- this means every cut is crisp and beautiful, never "toasted".
Everything is hand-assembled, with some luminaries having as many as nine layers, or close to 80 pieces.
Finally the most delicate bits are reinforced until every house is, literally, ready to shine.
The finished houses are folded flat for shipping and storage.
Your paper lanterns may differ slightly from the photos. As each one is made especially for you, every building is unique.
Set up instructions
Your pieces will arrive fully assembled. All you need to do is pop them up and put the tabs through the slots - no glue or tape is required. Tuck in the LED tea lights included with US shipments, and sit back to enjoy the glow.
At the end of the season, simply fold your luminaries back into their small shipping box and slip them into a drawer until next time.
They take up almost no space, because no one needs more bulky stuff to store.
The surprising durability of folding paper lanterns
Far thicker than traditional card stock, my 140 pound French watercolor paper is not only beautiful, it is strong.
With this mighty paper for a foundation, my buildings are designed to last for years. And unlike ceramic or wooden Christmas villages, these resilient paper lanterns are more likely to survive an accidental fall from a mantel, or from curious little hands.
Storages tips
Paper naturally absorbs humidity from the air over time, so it's important to stow your houses in a dry location with a constant temperature.
An interior space, such as a closet or a small box under the bed, would be ideal.
Then, when you pull your houses out next winter, they will be fresh and ready to go. Or, to glow!
Sustainability
Here in Northern California, sustainability is a way of life at home as well as in my business. I am proud to say that my studio is largely powered by geothermal energy.
I constantly search out papers from climate-mindful mills sharing my concern for our planet, including papers that are FSC-certified, CO2-neutral, or Cradle-to-Cradle Certified Silver. And because my papers are acid-free and archival, they'll last for decades.
My ornaments are created from the paper offcuts left after cutting larger pieces, allowing me to substantially minimize waste in the studio. And because my luminaries fold flat and ship in a small box, they require significantly less shipping materials (and less transport fuel) as they make their way to you.
Reviews (12)
Average:
Jan 1, 2024
Very nice paper, extremely cute!
ibliss
Dec 17, 2023
I bought this beautiful paper Halloween house with an electric candle and it was perfect as a centerpiece for a dinner party. The attention to detail was amazing and the personalized thank you card was above and beyond!
Anne
Nov 28, 2023
I am growing my own collection of these beautiful houses, but this one was a gift for someone who takes spooky season very seriously - and they loved it! Thanks for making such beautiful items!
Lauren
Oct 22, 2023
Such a wonderful purchase. Thank you so much for the thoughtful communication, superfast delivery, perfect Halloween houses.
bakerg90
Oct 15, 2023
This is so well crafted and beautifully designed. Living in San Francisco, this Victorian paper luminary adds an elegant touch to our Halloween mantel. I am actually making it the centerpiece. It arrived promptly, and the packaging added a special touch and a bonus gift (!) along with Anne's thoughtful handwritten note. I sent one to a friend right away who is also impressed by the aesthetic and craft.
dori