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...]
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...]
Gothic DIY Upholstered Memo Board – From Country Bumpkin to Dark Glamour
This project has put such a smile on my face! I am absolutely in love with the way it turned out.... but mostly... until this project was complete, I had no idea how much I desperately needed a gothic memo board. Actually, I need five of these!! As someone who … [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...]
A Makeup Mirror Gets a Rock Star Makeover
Here's the funny thing.... at my age, I genuinely don't know how to apply makeup. I've never really worn a ton of makeup in my life. Sure.. I've slapped on some cheap lipstick, and penciled in the eyeliner.. despite never quite being able to figure out exactly where it should … [Read more...]
DIY Framed Chicken Wire with Interchangeable Holiday Chalkboard – Trash to Treasure
I am a big fan of all of those chalkboard signs out there. It's such a fun trend. I certainly enjoy them for everyday use, but even more so, I love their use at a party. They add such character as part of a decoration or on a buffet. For this DIY project, I found a simple way … [Read more...]
