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...]
Calling All Spirits – A DIY Ouija Board Serving Tray – The Trials and Tribulations of a First Time Cricut User
I was planning to post this project five days ago.... but it got the better of me. When I saw this wooden tray in a thrift store, and thought.. "I have an idea for this" I never imagined this is the article I'd be writing. What I thought would be a simple one day DIY turned … [Read more...]
The Horned Beast of Wine – A DIY Gothic Wine Bottle and Stopper
Horns, antlers, animal skulls.... all such commonplace figures in decorating these days. And interestingly enough, they seem to fit in so many different decorating styles.... Southwest, Hunting Lodge, Nature...... and the oh so popular Farmhouse. All of which are about as far … [Read more...]
Black Studded Rock Star Susan – A Lazy Susan gets a Trash to Treasure Makeover
For someone who lives to entertain... Lazy Susan's are pretty brilliant! When I have company, I am a huge fan of setting out small bites or cheese trays..... whether I have one guest or five! But when you're sitting at a table with said guest.... ultimately, there's going to be … [Read more...]
Fit For a King – Black & Gold Gothic Cake Stand
There's no shortage of great ideas that can come from thrift shopping! What there is a shortage of is beautiful black cake stands.... OK, maybe at Halloween you'll see some, but what about all other times of the year? Few and far between. Believe me - I look! For those of … [Read more...]
There will be Skulls… A Blogger’s Lesson in Self Discovery
I really dig skulls. Not sure why... I'm just into them. I like them in art, in clothes, in jewelry, in home decor... wherever. If you were to read this entire blog before today, would you know that? Nope. Why?... Because there is not one damn skull anywhere on these … [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...]
