December has always been a popular shopping time for me... but not for the reasons you'd assume. Of course there is the mad holiday rush for Christmas presents and supposedly amazing deals.... but I like to shop around this time of the year because the holidays bring some … [Read more...]
A Vintage Bat
TV Tray tables.... I know - not exciting. They're like the minivan of dinner time for that painfully average family, sitting in their barcaloungers, eating in front of the TV. So.. let's change that perception with a Vintage Bat Tray Table ..... thanks to this Victorian Gothic … [Read more...]
Death’s Head Moth Book Stand – How to Transfer an Image to Metal using a Waterslide Decal
It's hard not to be intrigued by the Death's Head Moth... beautiful yet haunting. A fascination I developed immediately after being captivated by the Silence of the Lambs! This delicate moth was the perfect image for this week's trash to treasure transformation.... … [Read more...]
What’s Hiding Under Your Dome?…. DIY Black Cloche Cheeseboard Pedestal
The ultimate in sophisticated dark entertaining... Wow your guests with this Black Domed Cheeseboard Pedestal. Whether you're looking for a way to serve those special cheeses or just a pedestal to display your favorite oddities... this project has you covered.... literally!! … [Read more...]
Transforming Ordinary Thrift Store Jewelry Into Funky Treasures
Wanted to focus some attention this week on the thrift store jewelry counter. I'm always preaching to keep yours eyes open and your mind open when thrift shopping and it couldn't be more true in the jewelry department. Every thrift store has that weird glass case of shitty … [Read more...]
Fabulous DIY Black Crushed Velvet Upholstered Gothic Stool
Every so often I come across a truly exceptional piece while I'm out junk hunting. It seriously makes my day! I have a thing about the thrill of the hunt... it's my competitive self coming out in the form of shopping!! If you're a junk hunter like me... you know you have to … [Read more...]
Mardi Gras Style! – Trash to Treasure Party Decor
I love when you happen upon something unexpected and it inspires you to be creative! That's the tale of my Mardi Gras decor this year! … [Read more...]
Dark Romance DIY Chalkboard Art – Annabel Lee Quote by Edgar Allan Poe
It's no secret that Annabel Lee is one of my most favorite poems. Since the first time I heard it back in elementary school reading class... I have thought it was one of the most beautiful love poems of all time. What better time to pay homage to this classic work than the … [Read more...]
