You know signs are a decorating rage. Whether you want a mantra for your office, a welcome sign for your front entry, a lighthearted joke in your kitchen, or a sign for your party buffet.... the uses are endless. So this week, learn how to build a DIY Skull Chalkboard Sign … [Read more...]
Lead Us To Temptation
This week I'm adding a dark & slithering spin to one of my Trash to Treasure projects.... a DIY Snake Cake Stand or Display Pedestal. Whether you're already planning your Halloween dessert table or prefer a hint of darkness on every table... this snake is for you! … [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...]
Countdown to Halloween
If you're anything like me, you started thinking about next Halloween on November 1st. For those of us that enjoy celebrating a bit of Halloween every day of the year... it doesn't mean we're not crazy excited about the real thing. And since others can count down to their big … [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...]
Bloody Raspberries
Have you noticed?.... all of the hearts and candy and boxes of chocolates have officially hit the shelves. It's Valentine season. Ugh... all of those pink hearts are just not my thing. But, chocolate? OK - I like chocolate. So... why not make my kind of Valentine..... … [Read more...]
This is Halloween
Happy Halloween All! I'm ending this Halloween season with a tour of the Halloween Dinner Party I hosted this weekend. Luckily I found a few moments to photograph the table and some of the projects I worked on in preparation for the party. … [Read more...]
Rest In Chocolate Peace
I needed to come up with an easy Halloween dessert to make for a party. I looked through all of my cookie cutters and cake pans and other miscellaneous gadgets, and happened upon a bag of Halloween themed cookie cutters. I already had a cookie recipe planned for the party, so I … [Read more...]
