Chynna Phillips Jokes She Was Upstaged by Neighbor’s Halloween Decorations

Chynna Phillips thought she had embraced the Halloween spirit by decorating her home with pumpkins—until she caught a glimpse of the extravagant display outside her neighbor’s historic California residence.

The 58-year-old songstress took to Instagram to share a video of the eye-catching decorations at a property in Toluca Lake, CA, revealing that her own seasonal efforts suddenly seemed rather modest by comparison.

“I was so proud of myself for getting pumpkins and putting them in front of my house,” Phillips admitted in the clip, revealing that her decorations featured several large pumpkins.

However, her confidence quickly faded when she turned the camera toward a neighboring property, where an impressive collection of illuminated jack-o’-lanterns covered the grounds.

“Suddenly, I’m feeling very intimidated,” she joked.

“I don’t know if this person was denied the chance to be able to decorate his own home as a child, you know? Maybe he asked his mom if he could get a pumpkin or two and put it at the front door because, guys, this just looks like somebody who’s acting out. I really just think this is somebody who’s trying to make a very strong statement,” she added.

The sprawling Halloween spectacle featured pumpkins suspended above hedges, rows of glowing jack-o’-lanterns, spooky figures, and decorative arches adorned with carved pumpkin faces.

Despite her playful commentary, the singer made it clear that she admired the elaborate setup.

“You did a great job, you know, I actually am so impressed. So impressed,” she said.

The property responsible for Phillips’ Halloween envy is a historic Tudor Revival residence known as Lilley Hall, which has become a popular seasonal attraction in the Toluca Lake neighborhood.

Built in 1927, the home takes its name from composer and arranger Joseph J. Lilley, who lived at the property between 1954 and 1971, according to its Instagram account.

Today, the residence belongs to Glenn Geller, president of television at Skybound Entertainment, and his husband, Jim Maresca, who have transformed the property into an elaborate holiday destination.

The couple’s Halloween decorations have become a neighborhood tradition, attracting thousands of visitors each year.

In an interview with The New York Times last year, Geller revealed that the display incorporates more than 250 illuminated pumpkins and approximately 100,000 lights.

Keeping the decorations glowing is no small undertaking, with Geller explaining that the setup requires more than 300 extension cords.

And while assembling the massive display might seem like the most challenging part of the process, the homeowners revealed that finding somewhere to keep the decorations after Halloween presents an even bigger logistical hurdle.

The couple stores the pumpkins in their attic, relying on friends to help transport the decorations up and down two flights of stairs.

For Phillips, however, the finished product was more than enough to earn her admiration—even if it made her own Halloween decorations look a little understated.

Kelsi Karruli is a senior celebrity reporter who joined Realtor.com in 2025. She writes about trends encompassing real estate and celebrity properties. She previously wrote for Daily Mail, True Urban Culture, and JMedia Corporation, where she specialized in covering celebrities, relationships, psychology, and gender issues. She has a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Pace University, where she received the James Rose Award for excellence in journalism. When she isn’t updating readers on A-listers’ moves, she is spending time with her cat, Mary, and cheering on the Albanian soccer team.