With Valentine's Day only a few weeks away.... the hunt for Dark Valentine Gifts is underway. Look no further... the Annual Valentine Gift Guide is here to help with all of your dark & curious shopping needs... Human Hearts, Red Skulls, Black Roses, Skeleton Lovers, Gothic … [Read more...]
Bleeding Heart
It just wouldn't be Valentine's Day without me doing some sort of Anatomical Heart Tutorial! Every year I find a way to have a bit of fun with this Not-so-traditional Valentine "Staple". Two years ago, it was the Chocolate Anatomical Heart Cupcake Toppers, and last year I … [Read more...]
Cupid’s Arrow
Cupid.... a traditional Valentine figure. A sweet cherub with a bow and arrow. I've always found ways to incorporate cherubs into my Gothic Valentine decor .... did you see the Napkin Rings I made for Valentine's Day two years ago, or the Cake Stand I made last year? What I … [Read more...]
A Gift Giving Guide for Your Dark Valentine: III
Valentine's Day is four weeks away. You know what that means..... It's time for our Annual Gothic Valentine Gift Guide! Back again with an assortment of dark and unusual items for those of you, like me, who like the darker side of this romantic holiday. So walk right past … [Read more...]
Bite Me
Valentine Season is officially upon us! If you've been following Me and Annabel Lee for the past couple of years, you know it's an exciting time around here! I don't know what it is about this holiday.... I really don't like traditional Valentine's Day at all.... but my version … [Read more...]
Heart of Glass
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...]
