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...]
A Bloody Good Time
It is fairly customary to have a "special" dinner to celebrate Valentine's Day.... whether that's a romantic date at a restaurant, a home cooked meal, or an anti-valentine feast with friends. So, this week, I'm taking a break from all of the Valentine sweets, and turning my … [Read more...]
The Tale of a Heart
This time of year, what better way to say I love you than a bleeding human heart! I kid. Well, not really. Last year, I used a candy mold to make Cupcakes topped with Anatomical Chocolate Hearts. I have a thing about those anatomical hearts. Those pink & red greeting … [Read more...]
A Gift Giving Guide for Your Dark Valentine: II
Our Annual Valentine Gift Giving Guide is here! Valentine’s Day is only four weeks away... and that means it's time for that ever painful process of finding the perfect gift for your loved ones. Fret not. In a world of pink hearts and teddy bears, I'm here to offer black … [Read more...]
The Oracle of Saint Valentine
The big heart shaped boxes have hit the store aisles!! As expected, they couldn't be any cheesier. And while a box of chocolates seems like such a cop out as a gift... the thing is... people really like chocolate. I do. Especially the chocolates in those boxes. It's like … [Read more...]
Cherub Rock
It's a new year and what better way to kick it off than a Goth it Yourself Trash to Treasure project! You know how much I love trash to treasures!! I'm pulling out some old techniques to revamp a candle holder and create a Gothic Cherub Cake Stand. You guessed it.... just in … [Read more...]
Dark Angel
Man I love salvaging the junk I pick up at thrift stores & garage sales. If you've read my blog before, you'll know that I have a whole host of things I like to keep an eye out for when I'm thrifting... napkin rings is one of them. In most cases, the napkin rings I find are … [Read more...]
Tell Tale Heart Cupcake
With Valentine's Day right around the corner, I thought I'd continue with my recent theme of romantic gifts and treats... with a dark twist. So... whether you are looking to surprise a loved one, bring a dish to an Anti Valentine Party, or even send your kid to school with … [Read more...]
