Take it up a notch and serve your tea in style with this Black & Gold Victorian Gothic DIY Tea Set. In only a few easy steps transform some found treasures into something dark & unique.. just like you! … [Read more...]
DIY Ornate Gothic Black & Gold Serving Tray
This week it's about working smarter not harder... because sometimes a simple project is just as cool as a complicated one. Creating this gorgeous serving tray is so easy and costs next to nothing. What better way to beautify the food or cocktails you're serving... or even set … [Read more...]
Rock You Like a Hurricane… Entertain Like a Rock Star with this DIY
So, you're a total rocker... you have a closet full of black... you dig spikes and skulls... hard rock blares from your speakers. You invite your friends over for brunch... or taco night... or maybe just some snacks. When you look at your spread, is it still as rocker as you … [Read more...]
Gothic Glam Beaded Wine Bottle Covers DIY
Why wine bottle covers you ask.... why not? Even a wine bottle deserves to be beautiful. Did you happen to catch my post on the Horned Wine Bottle Stoppers? If so, you'll know that I keep bottles on hand in my kitchen, full of cooking wine. And if I'm going to keep bottles in … [Read more...]
Part 1 – A Gothic Craft Room Makeover – Designing a Space that is Functional Yet Creative… Crafty Yet Macabre
I invite you to take a journey with me! I'm both excited and nervous to be giving myself this makeover challenge (and a bit embarrassed to show you these Before pics!) . I desperately need a functional yet inspiring work space. My current space is neither of those things... by … [Read more...]
Rub ‘n Buff – Sorry… It’s not a Porn Movie!
I know, I know... the name sounds ridiculous! In reality, Rub n Buff is quickly becoming one of my favorite tools when working on projects. With barely any effort, this pigmented metallic wax can transform an ordinary piece into something beautiful and give a subtle antiqued … [Read more...]
Dark & Glamorous Entertaining…. How Beaded Fringe Can Turn an Old Candlestick into a Gorgeous Cake Stand!
Not only is it near impossible to find black cake stands in a store (unless of course it's Halloween... because why on earth would anyone want to serve anything on a black stand on any other day of the year?!?!? UGH.. don't get me started!) ....but you're certainly not coming … [Read more...]
Poisoning Your Guests in Style….. DIY Arsenic Drink Pitcher
Feeling a bit murderous these days, are we? Serve up your favorite poisonous concoction in this totally awesome, but macabre DIY Drink Pitcher. Learn how to pull this off with a common thrift store find, some stickers, and some dimensional paint... … [Read more...]
