Today a roundup of some sugar skull themed home accessories. The day of the dead, or Dia De Lost Muertos is a very special day in Mexico. It is a day when families await the return of the spirits of loved one who have passed on. For this day, they set up altars where they place sweets […]
Easy Halloween Decorating Ideas
So excited for Halloween. I should have published this post a while ago since, let’s face it, I got my Halloween decorating on quite a while ago. But alas, saved for today. Decorating for this day can be easy if you just remember to: stick with a theme (whether it be color or subject), and […]
Carved Pumpkin Alternatives Part Two: Decoupaged Pumpkins
For our second installment of Carved Pumpkin Alternatives, a look at decoupaged pumpkins. Although the technique may be the same on all of these, the sky’s the limit in terms of color and pattern. If you can find it patterned on a sheet of paper, you can use it. The technique will always be the same […]
Carved Pumpkin Alternatives Part One: The Painted Pumpkin
I am all for a good ol’ carved jack-o-lantern. But now a days, there seem to be a few alternatives to carving (ie the painted pumpkin). If you don’t like carving because of the mess or maybe because you find it too time consuming or maybe you just want to try out something new, this might be […]
subtly spooky
Oh, you know, just a fun and eerie round up. This collection of items will have you keep your penchant for the spooky on display without screaming “I am a Halloween Fanatic in Full Effect!” Wizzler’s Mother Wicked Witch wall clock The Raven throw pillow Rory Dobner bewitching bowls Natural Moss wreath Black Cat […]