Keywords and Themes for October (from Etsy's Merchandising Desk)

I've read through the "From Etsy's Merchandising Desk: October's Delights" on the Storque and have compiled this list for our team (and our blog readers). Use these keywords and themes in your treasuries and your shop, where applicable, of course!

"It is our goal to create a healthy balance between promotions for traditional holidays, seasonal changes, cultural events, and lifestyle trends."

Halloween 

blacks 

grays 

deep purples 

blood red

gothic

 dark arts

 vampires

 steampunk

anatomy

science and sci-fi

 geekery

spooky dolls

all that goes bump in the night

wicked  

Halloween decor

costumes

treats

favors

containers

party ideas

diy inspiration

ready-made accessories

makeup

jewelry

masks

celebrity references

 film and pop culture reinventions

clever play-on-word costuming

t-shirt or dress costumes

clever and cute baby and pet costumes

group options

folk and vintage decor

pumpkins

creepy DIY treats

shaped soaps 

creative spins on favors

rising trends

young, old, scary, creepy, cute, and funny

Fall and Winter Fashion

key basics

layering elements

thick fabrics

rich leathers

autumnal tones

boots and leather bags

winter accessories

outerwear components 

scarves

hats

gloves

fingerless gloves

mittens

legwarmers

cowls

cozies

coats

jackets

footwear

 equestrian style

vintage boots

booties

oxfords

geometric shapes: triangle, chevron, and arrow patterns

classic bow

long layered necklaces

patterned and sheer tights

legging varieties

leg warmers

spats

thick eyeglass frames

basket woven large handbags

sleek clutches

foliage references

metallic embellishments

high waistlines

skinny and wide waist belts

short leather jackets

pencil pants

animal

plaid

brocade

muted gray and camel 

cargo and military styles

faux furs

clean cuts

big silhouettes

bohemian style 

over-the-top grandeur 

loud prints 

big jewelry

Trending theme

harvest

gourds and pumpkins

vintage industrial

farm accents

orchard and vineyard

classic fall fruits and vegetables

glass and clay jars

bountiful table spreads

woodland

natural colors

rich fabrics

the hearth

played-up textures

fall and autumn

Oktoberfest

Thanksgiving

holiday parties

opal

Libra

Scorpio

Decorative Packaging Solutions

baker's twine

waxed linen

velvet ribbons

kraft

butcher

wax paper

glassine bags

gift tags

embellishments

sticker labels

personalized stamps

glitter

cupcake toppers

gift wrap

kits

Woodland Emphasis and Natural History

forest animals

foxes

bears

owls

feathers

acorns

pine cones

nuts

woodgrain

branches

logs

leaves

nature

taxidermy

raw minerals

stones

nests

foliage

claws

scientific charts

diagrams

bones

antlers

species

Color Trends

rusts

blacks

punches of turquoise

rich earth tones

mustards

deep berries and wine

muted greens

gray

camel 

solids

orange & black

purple

green & black

yellow

orange & white

red & white

green & red

Other Keywords

unconventional weddings

photo-booth

DIY photo booth props

film

film strips

geometric and tribal

colorblock patterns

weaves

bold colors

stripes

chevron

triangle

arrow

warrior references

intricate beading

collar necklaces

neutral materials

rustic

industrial

steampunk

feathers

leather

stone

clay

personalization

names

initials

symbols

zodiacs

monograms

quotes

phrases

fingerprints

photographs

portraits

numbers

technical

portable

gadgets

gadget cases

gadget carriers

docking solutions

Editing to add this from April:
** * Treasury Tip: We'll be looking to highlight member curated gift guides involving the above topics. If you are making related collections/lists, tag your appropriate treasury with the tag "gift guide" and any relevant guide themes listed above. ***



"# Who's it for? Gifts for her, him, children, babies, teens, grandparents, hostess, boss, coworkers, friends, teachers, significant others and the person who seems to have everything.
# Personality Type: The gourmet, pet lover, gardener, bibliophile, tech lover, do-it-yourselfer, traveler, fashionista, sports fanatic, outdoor enthusiast and the entertainment buff.
# Type of Gift: Personalized gifts, ornaments, advent calendars, stocking stuffers, eco-friendly options, gag gifts, home and party decor.