I have expressed these frustrations before.. I'll express them again... It is often difficult to be a person with a dark aesthetic and be able to shop in "normal" stores for home decor. I am fortunate to be someone with a creative eye, and a crafty hand. I've learned to take … [Read more...]
How Does Your Garden Grow?
My favorite part about Spring is getting to cultivate a garden. For weeks I've been asking... is it time? Is it time? Can I finally plant all of my flowers and herbs and vegetables? I feel like a little kid on a long road trip. But every time I thought the weather was … [Read more...]
The Midas Touch
The obsession continues.... my obsession with paper clay that is. A few weeks ago, I taught myself to use the new medium, and brought you the Baroque Skull Candle Sconce as my first official paper clay project. Since then, it has given all new meaning to my thrift shopping … [Read more...]
Boring to Baroque
I definitely have a fascination with skulls. I have them in one form or another scattered throughout my home. And while every project I work on for my home certainly does not have a skull on it... this week I was just in the mood to show a little skull love. I combined my … [Read more...]
Throwing Shade
A bit of dark drama, a bit of metallic sophistication, a bit of Victorian nostalgia, and a bit of whimsy.... what have you got? This quirky yet glamorous DIY Victorian Gothic Black Lamp Shade. … [Read more...]
Two Face – Reversible Victorian Gothic Table Runner
I am an avid table decorator! I believe a well dressed table is a critical element when hosting a dinner. To me... it doesn't matter if I'm hosting 2 or 12... that table will be special! While the style of my tables may differ depending on the occasion, a table runner is … [Read more...]
A Gift Giving Guide for Your Dark Valentine
It's time for a little Dark Romance..... That's right - Valentine's Day is four weeks from today. And that means yet another gift giving holiday is upon us. Pink Hearts and Teddy Bears?... I think not. Let's think instead... human hearts and red skulls, shall we? I'm here … [Read more...]
