A few years ago, I challenged myself to find a way to bring my darker, more gothic aesthetic, into my Springtime decorating. I had previously avoided any signs of Spring all together, but after finding success in bringing my aesthetic into other holidays and special times of … [Read more...]
Spring Into Action
Spring themed projects have not exactly been my thing on this blog. I’ve done a couple here and there over the years, but “Spring” is a tough topic for someone like me. When I blog about DIY projects or Decor, it’s because I’m making those things for myself, or I’m decorating … [Read more...]
Heart of Glass
You know that when it comes to Valentine's Day, I'm not one for pink hearts and stuffed animals. But I do love putting a Gothic or twisted spin to otherwise traditional Valentine customs. So this year, when planning for my Valentine table, I decided to have a little fun with … [Read more...]
Casting Spells
I love the idea of an old witch whose Book of Shadows is covered in dust from centuries of being passed down. She'd have some old wooden piece of furniture somewhere in her house with that drawer that sticks when you open it, and inside would be all of her linens full of that … [Read more...]
It’s Just a Phase
I love decorating a dinner table. I always go the full nine yards when putting together a dinner party... place settings, seating cards, napkin rings, centerpieces, you name it. I have fun mixing and matching my collection of pieces to bring a table's theme or mood to life. I … [Read more...]
Skeleton Crew
Let me start by saying this is far from being a new idea to create coasters from tiles. There are tons of other tutorials online for this project. Of course, like most craft projects.... the coasters are mostly flowers and rainbows, so hopefully I am bringing a slightly new, … [Read more...]
Shelf Life
I have a strong suspicion that most of you out there have a crappy bookcase somewhere in your home. There is just something about shelving that people tend to hang on to, no matter how ugly or cheap it is, because everyone needs storage. So, whether your shelves are holding on … [Read more...]
Board to Death
This week, we celebrate Friday the Thirteenth. A day, in Western countries, considered by many to be the unluckiest day of the year. The exact source of the superstition is not clear, although there are many interesting possibilities. Regardless of the origin, the date alone … [Read more...]
