Halloween Decor Hunting - Big Lots - Gothic Glamour Review

[@Dragonrose36]

The items with more colors come off as more Day of the Dead to me.

[@Mokiefraggle]

I thought the same thing, especially all the stuff with skulls covered in flower wreaths! It'd fit right in with a lot of my collection, except for all the gold. I like some nice, bloody red, but I'm more up for silver or a nice bronze when it comes to metallic colors.

[@CataLyst7]

@@Mokiefraggle I don't do gold. Silver all the way! I don't let that stop me from purchasing an item though. I've been known to cover up gold with silver nail polish even, if that's all I have!

[@Abyss_Watcher]

I wish the "undead royalty" aesthetic would have included more vampire themes. When I finally have the time, my lair will be inspired by a vampire's lair. So... Yeah...

[@anonshrimp8299]

Awesome! Ik it's cheesy but I love that theme too. I love gothic victorian sorta style. Very elegant and dark.

[@CataLyst7]

Love your pro pic. Luna is one of my faves as well 💙

[@marymeyer4379]

I love how Volty and Orville roast each other the whole time😂🖤🦇

[@AliceBluegothBunny]

I used one of their roast moments and made it a thing

[@marymeyer4379]

@@AliceBluegothBunny In wich way? Did you make a video?

[@AliceBluegothBunny]

@@marymeyer4379 i cut out some of the parts by screenshots and i just put captions on it

[@marymeyer4379]

@@AliceBluegothBunny Oh okay. Cool^^ ...God, I love Volty and Orville😂

[@AliceBluegothBunny]

@@marymeyer4379 same😂

[@nightshadeisis2263]

This is really gonna be a shock but I was just in a Walmart that had so much Gothic glassware...crystalline skull decanters, black skeleton hand goblets...I highly suggest looking into it.

[@AliceBluegothBunny]

The walmart in my location has 6 shelves of christmas decor when i want gothic decor myself!

[@anothermiddleschoolburnout8816]

I got a dope bleeding skull candle.

[@tempestates13]

Check out their website and type in Gothic Decor.

[@nightmarefanatic1819]

Last year Kroger had some absolutely gorgeous skull and rose ceramic plates that could be used all year The ones I saw this year had more of a modern witch vibe but if you're into that aesthetic I'd check it out. Had some nice mugs too, though most of them were iridescent. I love iridescence though so I'm thinking of getting the cauldron shaped one.

[@nightmarefanatic1819]

@@anothermiddleschoolburnout8816 One close to me also has spine candles, so cool.

[@ElysionGear]

Being unable to leave my house (not for quarantine, but having a disability.) These videos allow me to go window "shopping" for halloween items. Thank you so much Bat-Daddy! You deserve a big slice of Cheesecake!

[@ReineGalena]

I don't really like animatronics but that violin is nice!

[@i.cant.sleep.anymore]

The Frankenlamp is a must, wow! I am going to look for that one for sure!

[@giovannatrentanelli3841]

I love the fog in your apartment. Shopping with you is so much fun!

[@AllHallows1000]

I can't wait to see how all the halloween decor will be set up in your home! It's always fun seeing people go on a hunt and have a successful haul, but its another thing seeing all the pieces come together ~

[@old_arsed_eldergoth2800]

I was pretty impressed by Big Lots' collection myself! My wife actually beat me to Halloween hunting this year, and had purchased a few things from there, and I was like, "You got those at Big Lots?" I'm used to seeing traditional "Halloweeny" things there, (stuff I would use for Halloween, but not year round) they have really stepped up their game this year (although I would still only use it around Halloween, because like you mentioned, they are a bit "colorful" but still very nice, but not too "cutesy") 💀

[@MooSaidChicken]

God I love these videos, it reminds me of being a child during halloween in an odd way. You perfectly portray the vibe of halloween, and everyone needs a little spirit boost during the season.

[@genevieverenaud2537]

The top hat skeleton on the sofa is SO cool ! Wish they'd open Big Lots in Quebec ;( Thanks for your gothic halloween hunting. Cool videos as always ;)

[@honeysucklemoon6251]

I do love that song. It definitely brings the spooky vibe. These animated figures are awesome!! I've seen them in person myself and they look decent.

[@lindaosorio9535]

😂🤣😂🤣 you are hilarious.... I love when you say, "In any case"!!! I love everything you purchased and I agree! Some of the items have too many colors, that you almost confuse them with the "Day of the dead" theme.

[@Applepoisoneer]

Out of all the big retail stores, Michaels was my absolute favorite. They focused a lot of their attention of Halloween florals this year, and produced some beautiful, if not a little expensive, Venus Flytrap wreaths and arrangements.

[@GothicDragonfly]

Omg im so glad i subscribed i love your personality!!! I got my own gothic channel as well!!

[@prongslettable]

I love this show

[@TheLairofVoltaire]

Welcome aboard!!!

[@partofthecrue]

I bought the skeleton on the couch too!! Love it!!

[@anonshrimp8299]

"I don't worship the devil." *Gets flashbacks to Death, Death, Devil, Devil, Devil, Evil, Evil, song.*

[@anonshrimp8299]

@ Ik. Still, I thought it was a little funny. That was a good song tho.

[@anothermiddleschoolburnout8816]

I love going to second hand stores like goodwill and browsing their Halloween section. It's mostly just the crappy cheap costumes and decor but you find some real gems in there. I found a trenchcoat by Devil Fashion in the costume section. It was military style and had a lovely weathered faux leather fabric. The main zipper was a large cross and the zippers for the pockets were coffins. It was beautiful but it was too big and out of my price range. I also found an old candle holder that I got. You can also find a lot of the smaller items you see in these hauls in there

[@feydynjones2454]

If you haven't checked it out yet, I highly recommend Target's Halloween kitchen goods this year. The most notable is the $10 mini waffle makers. They come on skull and pumpkin waffle designs and they are 6.75" x 5"! I have a very small kitchen so these are not only a great space saver but an aesthetically pleasing addition as well.

[@ghostwiththemostbaby4242]

That evil laughter at the beginning extended my life 666 years

[@-RONNIE]

I think it's getting harder & harder for me to find quality items to suit my sense of Victorian style in regular stores. That's why I like antique shopping & just DIYing it to my specifications.

[@MariaFrancesca]

Agree! My taste also leans more toward the "dark Victorian" and there's nothing like antiques for that. Can be expensive, but it's amazing how much nice genuinely old stuff in good quality you can find that is very affordable.

[@lindaosorio9535]

I know right!! Or just find them online!!! I sure wish they would include victorian more!!! I wish there was a Halloween store that would have all the cool collections and lines of Halloween related. They need to think of all of our taste/style! That would be the best store to shop at!!!

[@tellguzzo9848]

Victorian goth is all I aspire to be. Glad to see other Victorian goths around

[@-RONNIE]

@@tellguzzo9848 goth is goth Victorian is just a style you like

[@leoniesableblanc]

Me too. I live in a Victorian listed house so want to keep it dark Victorian and classy

[@laoscurita]

Yessss! I bought the skeleton hand mirror, the crow sculpture, the "Frankenstein" hand lamp, and an owl from the fall decor section, and spray painted them all to my liking. I'm also amazed at the selection this year! Just beautiful! At Home has some lovely stuff this year too!

[@sideshowtink]

I did buy the hand indusrial lamp also. It was the one thing that spoke to me at BigLots this year.

[@kermitsuicide595]

Best thing to watch after a long day of school

[@RedKittieKat]

I love watching you go through the stores and seeing whats out there. I love that black and purple glamour line . I too can do without the cheesy stuff... unless it's directly for Halloween decs ;)

[@williamkidney6031]

I don't remember seeing cool stuff like that at my big lots. But spirit Halloween had a nice collection of steampunk items

[@dana.fitts.]

I don't like things with the roses on it, better with out, I want the street light without the signs, my favorite was the mirror and what you bought..very cool!

[@AnaxErik4ever]

Yay, ha ha ha (my reaction to the intro with the thunder-and-lightning sound effect). I love bargain hunting for fabulous things, but especially around Halloween time. The best decor for (Gothic) homemaking is available in early Autumn. Because I can't go to Salem, MA this year, this witch is creating an order of revels for celebrating the Blue Moon on Samhain night at home. PrincessDreamActress, my sister, is working on assembling the menu.

[@1luckychica1]

I agree with the color scheme. All of those colors could instead be mixed with Day of the dead decor which could be a plus for some, but gothic is a style that can stand on its own without the help of too many colors.

[@wailaki_dhampire2544]

I actually got the black candle and a couple hand towels that say "Welcome Foolish Mortals". They were the last too.

[@xGypsy88x]

Big Lots was the first place I stopped at in search of decor this year; I literally shrieked when you showed the mirror, as it was one of the items I picked up (along w/the crow on a skull, although mine didn't have white highlights).

[@MickieMuellerStudio]

My son and I just did a mini Halloween haul and we drove right past Big Lots! Now I’m kicking myself for not stopping, I might have to check them out. I agree with you on those white highlights on the crow, that’s an easy enough fix for you, you’ve got the “paint it black” thing all worked out! Thanks, this made my witchy heart smile today! 🖤💀

[@elizabethvite1439]

I wish i could buy something like that, but at least we have the Day Of The Dead here in Mexico. 🖤💀💜

[@Mari-vh2tu]

online?

[@lance4862]

Based on his Mexico show you also have a great selection of clothes and places to eat... once it's safe to eat outside.

[@elizabethvite1439]

@@Mari-vh2tu Yeah maybe this year the celebration will be online, so sad, our Independence Day was yesterday and all the downtown (zócalo) was empty :'(

[@elizabethvite1439]

@@lance4862 Totally agree, this city has a lot of places to visit to all the people who loves spooky, Dark & Goth scene. So yeah, once is safe will be a really nice experience. 🖤 México basically has some kind of wierd friendship with the death, we think that die is just another journey.

[@lance4862]

@@elizabethvite1439 In SF California there are more fetish shops than goth, though some of it translates. I can't claim to be a goth, but I like the ascetic more than you'd think looking at me and my house.

[@maggiethegoblin8130]

Okay the fact that Big Lots of all places had that good of product is kinda wild. You should check out Walmart this year too, we got in some pretty good decanters. Also some neat bleeding skull candles

[@Beforeandafterduo]

It’s an epidemic, lol...these not so big mainstream stores know that people like us will flock to them to buy for our homes, closets and crafts OR SOME of the normies will want to feel “trendy” and “goth cool” this year. Either way, I’d say these stores have been stepping up their game. Kudos..to them...I just picked up a few cool items at Home Goods the other day. Fantastic show as always Voltaire, give us gore, I mean...more!

[@IWasaTeenageTeenWolf]

Hands down my favorite spooky item at Big Lots this year is the cloche with the two skulls inside. Covered in cobwebs with spiders inside, playing creepy sounds and music? Definitely a big recommend!

[@nekobat1962]

There's a Big Lots in Albuquerque. I'll have to check them out. I always hit the same stores every year.

[@rebeccagold7964]

I noticed Joan Fabrics store has new Halloween items, might be worth a look

[@HouseofCid]

Most big lots near me have closed down, but good to know they have some good goth items! Loving the videos!!

[@phobiawitch835]

Still love all these haul videos, and I’m excited for when DIYs get aired up using some of the goods you snag! Hoping to go with a stone-grey Medieval theme for at least one room to call my own lair, primarily with draconic elements. I recall a previous video of this year’s hall had a dragon eye? I’m gonna have to shimmy on through those videos again and see what I can find! But looks like Big Lots might be my next stop this year, though I may attempt a second run through if Spirit Halloween myself. They had this little resin chest with a ram skull on the lid that I fell in LOVE with, but didn’t pick up since I already had well over $150 worth of items, even after splitting my purchase between my family to maximize Coupon usage (20% off a single item).

[@oleolokai8036]

Trying my best to keep sane for the season. It is my favourite time of year I love the season for what it represents, the decorations, the lure and the people. I'm in Trinidad so only a few people celebrate it. I do my house-It is one of the very few in the East of the island...It just me but it about making the best of it. I make my own stuff too.

[@filthycoffinfrankenstein6469]

You’d probably like Katherine’s Collection 🦇 I love the masks and Halloween figures

[@kelsiewarnick628]

You kind of look like Captain Hook from the Once Upon a Time Tv show, I mean that as a compliment. Love how you fixed up your couch! You're a fun fellow, glad I pushed the subscribe button.

[@TheLairofVoltaire]

Welcome aboard!!!

[@Aster_Risk]

The skeleton and his lovely couch was one of the first Halloween items we bought this year. He's currently on a shelf next to a crow bust and skeleton hand crystal ball.

[@TuberculosisRose]

I'm really impressed! I have seen Big Lots stores, but have never been inside one. I just bought a metric fuckton of spooky decor from At Home (which I'd never heard of before you video) and Michaels, but it looks like I'll be making an outing to Big Lots too!

[@degancheek5965]

I have to say, I really love your Halloween decor in this year's videos! Your designs looks great on the pillows, and the orange and black is so festive and bright! Love it.

[@victoriakidd9097]

I look so forward to these videos every year. You have inspired me to do many diy gothic projects for my own home. Thank you xx

[@MrGroove1970]

My local Big Lots didn’t really have a wide selection that the one you visited has, but they had a faux painting I was thinking about getting... it has a piano, and when you press the button on it a shadow of a pianist appears and plays the Funeral March... and It was only $20!

[@horacehoratio178]

The lamp at 7:00 is fantastic! I'm not even goth and I'd have trouble passing that up.

[@amandastinnett8084]

Spirit halloween has face masks this year!!! Some of them are a little cutesy/halloweeny but some are actually very elegant. The one I bought was black with red roses and skulls

[@AliceBluegothBunny]

KZbin: *the lair of voltaire has uploaded a video* Me: *BUNNY HONK*

[@feignamnesia]

If you haven't been to one yet, Christmas Tree Shops has some nice Halloween stuff.

[@mydizzymelody]

I raided Big Lots in August, Joann’s and Michael’s in September. I don’t have an At Home where I live and K-Mart didn’t have any Halloween decorations but I bought their clearance stuff last year.

[@TJhowling]

I can't believe I found your youtube channel! I listened to you all the time in high school and never knew you had all this amazing gothic homemaking goodness. Best. Day. Ever.

[@TheLairofVoltaire]

Welcome aboard!!!

[@hamingjure]

I got 2 of the lamps with the hands as the base. Big Lots is a low budget store, but they can surprise you.

[@PRINCESSVADER]

I'm loving the autumn decor in the lair.

[@rehtorshi2574]

Your voice warms up my heart! Thank you for the video!

[@LadyDonegan]

I am loving your Halloween hunting Decour videos even more than in years past because of being in self isolation! Thank you!

[@Dark_Angel_1692]

I too love a good skeletal aesthetic for my Halloween goth decor. Especially when they have things that I can display throughout the year. Love this channel!

[@lydiphobia]

lmaooo, loved that dig at the president! you get em, dude! can’t wait for next thursday. 🖤

[@RedRosesDead07]

I love your picks!! I purchased my first Palmistry hand last year at Big Lots and I believe they had it again on the website. It's black with chalky white for the symbols, makes it look old... it's resin and just really nicely detailed. That's been my aesthetic the last few years - Palmistry, Phrenology, Tarot, and Fortune-telling but these are lifestyle decor choices, which we all understand that Halloween is not just a holiday for us Goths! I also bought some art from Etsy to compliment a gallery wall, which has been nice knowing I'm helping support small artists and shops. I LOVE your Fall leaves and the orange decor you've added, I have a thing for orange, purple, and black together! And Danse Macabre is my FAVORITE song for this time of the year... the version I love best is here on KZbin by Sefa Emre İlikli, the video is visually beautiful! 10/10!

[@Glynis2024]

that's for providing enlightenment to our gothic lifestyle. You are awesome and much appreciated.

[@SnapesHoney2800]

Orville is just grumpy because he is lonely. You should have brought the dancing mermaid with the hips that don't lie back for him. A little Wiggle, Wiggle might cheer him up. 😉

[@TashasTattoos]

"why didn't they choose me to design" 😂🤣 I feel that! Sounds like a dream job. The annual Halloween shopping episodes are so fun.

[@Justmeasiam4450]

Ooh! Very nice! I'll definitely be checking them out on one of my next days off

[@chophouse404]

Big Lots did have a pretty good selection this year. I bought one of the tablecloths to turn in to a skirt :D.

[@coletank]

Big Lots had a fabulous Halloween spread last year. And my love bought me that amazing light. I love it so much!!!

[@dallaskuro7620]

I had actually taken pictures of all these things at my local Big Lots and had ment to send them to you, but I forgot Xb Glad to see you ended up finding them. One of the things I found at my Big Lots was a gothic wreath. It was all black with red roses and a gold skull. Seemed like something you could take apart and use for other projects. Love your videos and songs!

[@nicolaconlan168]

I love the lamp! Looking forward to seeing it in a future episode - the UK doesn’t seem to be half as on board with Halloween decor this year as in previous years; even American owned shops like Asda and Costco who usually have some good finds have fallen very flat (no decor at all in Asda and only a very few in Costco.) Forever living vicariously through KZbin!

[@lance4862]

I guess they figure that Covid-19 was enough of a scare for one year

[@olabrent8487]

There are a lot of nice options this year. I'm glad they do.

[@k0zzy_w0zzy]

They definitely seemed to be leaning more into the glamorous element of the theme with the broad color scheme

[@shannapackard1088]

Half of my house is Gothic Glamour right now. I haven't even seen the store yet, this is just stuff my husband has brought home when he has taken clients shopping.

[@sierrag.1069]

Love it Voltaire!!! Your vids are a joy in my life!

[@D2PoB]

Hey Voltaire. I been getting into metal work, and I habe a design for a Gothic/macabre style chandeliers. If you are interested in one of the three models let me know, and I'll send it to you. This isn't a business proposition, nor a method to gain any clients. This is a gift I would like to give you.

[@Gaylafay]

That's super sweet!

[@deadinside8781]

Consider making goth stuff, It's a demographic but I'm guessing it's more for fun.

[@D2PoB]

@@deadinside8781 well one of the designs has disembodied head spiked onto them. Its a bit more than a coat of black spray paint.

[@bast713]

I love that lamp - beautiful and handy. Big lots candle selection is usually pretty awesome. I stock up in the fall because I like the scents.

[@lacritzer3070]

Our Big Lots had some really cool divination themed decor, I got planchette shaped wall hanging and a black and gold palmistry hand statue, and I also bought all those black and purple candles and a crescent moon shaped mirror and Halloween garden gnome, and I totally bought all those spiderweb placemats 😂

[@emilymcdonald1456]

Loved the candles too and that glam goth theme, was pretty cool!

[@RussetFox]

I love watching these videos. I get to live vicariously through y'all lower 48 folks. We don't have most of these stores up here in Alaska. You and Orville are awesome as well :)

[@serenanicoll1439]

Michael's had some weird white highlighting on their crows too, I did repaint mine and go over the eyes/beak with some gloss to make them shine!

[@TheLairofVoltaire]

Nice!!!!

[@serenanicoll1439]

@@TheLairofVoltaire Also, definitely need to get me one of those frankenstein lights - I want to do my bathroom in a frankenstein/old timey mad science vibe with lots of metal/industrial themes

[@Denabella]

These are all so amazing. I'm glad to have discovered you have videos on your channel.

[@eunicee999]

AHHHHHH!!! I’m so happy you uploaded a new video! I just discovered this channel and have been binge watching all the episodes!!

[@TheLairofVoltaire]

Welcome aboard!!!

[@billiecheek2599]

Thank you sooooo much for doing this video. We have Big Lots near me and I thought about buying some of the Gothic glamor items but wasn't sure the quality and size. Your video gave me a better perspective. Definitely looks worth going after all.

[@LadyRavenMoon72]

You picked out all of my favorites too.

[@amandaluv1676]

I need those pillows I love the chairs but my cat would ruin them and your cohost gooolllll has a very smart tie and the skull and crow very lovely..... also I agree about the crow I would want him all black I do like the stand with the laced pumpkin but those beads not quite loving that part but now I must go find a big lots I want the creepy pumpkin head for my kids room 😈 and those spiderwebbed place Mats

[@Littlereddevil94]

I haven't been to big lots yet, I love the video

[@danielolivares8423]

That hand lamp is so cool!

[@IndieAnnieJones1]

this truly just made my week once more - your review of all these stores are so wonderful thank you!!! this is the most entertaining and informative "show"!!! Yes just cuase we like goth and things creepy doesn't mean we are all bad...just dark, spooky and beautiful like you!!! I swear one of these stores need ot carry the Lair of Voltaire gothic home decor!!!

[@msangthrope5396]

I agree.

[@MixdJuxt]

Love watching you going shopping!

[@lindsaypxo]

“I’m so smart I could be the president!” “Exactly, so pipe down.” Well played 😏

[@airaarahallris8212]

And thus the npcs clapped.

[@DrewAshlynMUA]

The steampunk hand light was awesome

[@Emily_Easton]

My 4 year old is requesting a video with more Orville. She thinks he is the best and laughs hysterically every time she sees him. 😂

[@yanderetere2516]

I LOVE BIGLOTS😍🥰 SO GLAD YOU COVERED THEM! YAY! PLEASE DO MOREEE!

[@AtomicCrowbar]

I really hope you hit up Joanns this year! They have an absolutely GORGEOUS Halloween collection this year, lots of elegant pieces I would happily keep in my home year round AND functional jars! :D

[@TheLairofVoltaire]

I'm at one on line to pay as I read this! Lol!

[@grist4themill310]

The Big Lots I went to only had the creepy dolls. Very disappointing. Then I went to Jo Ann's Fabrics & Crafts and found a bunch of Halloween stuff, all in black and gold. You should check them out if you haven't already. :)

[@turtletrekkie5638]

I have the couch skeleton. I named him Fredrick Bones

[@brandimr23]

I really love your cup, where did it come from? Some of the pieces of the gothic glamour reminds me more of day of the dead decor.

[@TheLairofVoltaire]

I got it at Disney World in the Haunted Mansion store

[@Glynis2024]

bty...went to our big lots and they already have Christmas yet my target is still just starting with some Halloween decor and decos. Amazing

[@RakiOsrez]

Thank you so much for this video. I went to Big Lots and Michael's after watching your video and got some awesome decorations. I would have missed it completely had it not been for your video.