When it comes to social engagements, I'm kind of a stickler for old school etiquette. If you're invited to someone's home, bring a hostess gift. If shopping for that perfect gift is not your thing, at least bring a bottle of wine. And if you're going to bring wine, why not add … [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...]
Love You To Death!
I have to admit.... those boxes of Valentine chocolates are a guilty pleasure of mine. Every year for as long as I can remember, a box of chocolates is my one request on Valentine's Day. Can you believe that the last time I actually got one of those boxes was when I was a … [Read more...]
A Gift Giving Guide for Your Dark Valentine
It's time for a little Dark Romance..... That's right - Valentine's Day is four weeks from today. And that means yet another gift giving holiday is upon us. Pink Hearts and Teddy Bears?... I think not. Let's think instead... human hearts and red skulls, shall we? I'm here … [Read more...]
Foiled
While I definitely do A LOT of shopping this time of year, once all of the Halloween merchandise hits the shelves... it's also a great opportunity for me to get inspired to try some new projects. A few weeks ago, I came across a skull that I thought looked pretty cool. It … [Read more...]
White As a Ghost, Black As Your Soul
Skulls... Yes! Chocolate... Yes! Black & White... Yes! A trifecta for a perfect Halloween treat.... Skull Cupcakes! So simple, yet so yummy! … [Read more...]
Show Stopper Skull Topper
Skulls and wine... two of my favorite things! I always have at least one bottle open... A girl needs her glass of wine at the end of the day... OK, sometimes at noon but who's counting!! If you have an open bottle of wine... may as well make it stylish with a skull wine bottle … [Read more...]
A Gothic Bride and Her Shoes – 10 Must Haves!
So you're a gothic bride... Whether you face outside pressure to conform to wedding norms... or whether you simply cannot find all of the pieces to pull together your perfect dark vision of you and your space... Making choices for your wedding can be a stressful time. I'm here … [Read more...]
