October + November editorial themes — submit now
As we approach Autumn, Pinners start planning early for the season ahead. For Halloween, think favourite TV character costume ideas and easy make-up hacks to dark decor and all things pumpkin ‘n spice. Start saving your terrifyingly good ideas for a hell of a good Halloween.
Moving into November, Pinterest will be promoting self-care for World Kindness Day (13 Nov) — think staycation ideas, skin saviours, getting back to nature and eating lots of nourishing nosh. When it comes to Christmas, Pinners start planning as early as August. Kick off the festive season now with twists on tradition and gift-giving guides. Sustainability is still top of mind for Pinners — help them have a wonderful festive season without all the wastage.
Align your board creations with our editorial themes (full list below) — to give yourself the best chance to get featured in our Spotlight space (the curated carousel in Pinterest home feed). And check out our editorial best practices for all the latest tips.
Please submit your boards HERE for October and November by 25th of September.
October
- Host a monster mash: Recipes to die for from graveyard brownies and cake-pop eyeballs to savoury mummy hot dogs.
- Deadly DIY decor: Help Pinners decorate their homes with mess-free pumpkin painting, pumpkin carving hacks and cut-out cobwebs.
- Get your fashion freak on: How to look cute while still looking scary. Think wash in wash out hair colours, dramatic nails and eco-friendly glitter.
- Healthy Halloween: Swap store-bought sweets for spooktacular healthy homemade bites. From fruit mummies to clementine pumpkins
- Unique costume ideas: Think costumes of characters from the latest Netflix hit to the baddies we love to hate. Along with easy DIY couples and family costume ideas.
- Pumpkin spice + all things nice: Why stick to just lattes? Think homemade recipes like pumpkin spice pies, cupcakes and waffles.
- Black History Month: Celebrate the culture, history and achievements of black icons; politicians, artists and pioneers. Share your Black History Month inspiration, from quotes to books and podcasts.
- Festival of Lights: Help Pinners celebrate Diwali (27 Oct) with regional guides on where fireworks celebrations are taking place. Festive recipes and guides on how to make decorations and lanterns.
November
- Gift Giving guides: Pinners are seeking out the best gift ideas for their friends and family.
- Early Christmas planning: Pinners start planning for Christmas early start to inspire them with unique inspiration now.
- Office parties: People come to Pinterest to work out what to wear (and what not to wear) at the office Christmas party. Party attire, Christmas jumpers and fun secret Santa gifts.
- A hug in a mug: Indulge in winter warmers like moon milks, mochas and gingerbread lattes. Don’t forget dairy-free and vegan alternatives like roasted almond milk.
- Conscious Christmas: As environmental concerns grow, help educate Pinners on how to reduce their waste. Inspire them to get crafty and make wrapping paper of their own, or try reusable fabric gift and bottle bags.
- Kindness week: in the lead up to World Kindness Day (and all year round) share thoughtful ways to be kind to yourself and others. From nourishing bowl food and home pampering to mindfulness and positive affirmations.
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Sandy — Pinterest UK Growth Specialist, currently Pinning women who inspire me.
