Shivers of Delight

The week has gone by and I've just scratched the surface of showing you some of the vendors at the Daughters of Darkness Night Market last weekend. By the way, did I mention that the vendors were all women-owned businesses? So here is a look at some of my favorites that were there. You can recreate the event in the comfort of your home by shopping online with a cocktail tonight. You're welcome. Memento Mori Messenger Bag from ZBY Gallery The Sad Hour Mug from Megan Meli Hand Carved Planchettes from Jessi Hardesty Witch House Patch from Lapels & Spells Quartz Skull and Bat Wing Necklace from Hypnovamp Roots and Bats Print from Little Ghouls Art Eye of Providence Bracelet from The Cemeterrarium Deaths Head Pouch from Verona Black Spider Baby Print from Brett Manning I could go on and on. There were so many great vendors in attendance. I'm sure you see more of them in future posts.

Arcana Obscura's tag line is "Fine Jewelry for the Weird at Heart." It's definitely fine jewelry for the dark heart. I purchased a sweet, small, skull ring from their shop at the Daughters of Darkness Night Market last weekend and I'm in love with it. I spent several minutes at this booth trying to decide on just one item. Kate Hockstein is the designer of these pieces that will tug at your heart. They come in sterling silver and gold. Memento Mori Ring Hamsa Necklace Armory Charms Bracelet Taphophile Ring Vampira Necklace Crown & Cataphile Ring Visit the shop for more beauties like these.

The booth for VooDooooDolly was popular at the Daughter of Darkness Night Market. The crowns that Mallory makes were tried on by almost everyone! They're stunning in person. I decided on a beautiful brooch of an arm holding a wreath. I have a soft spot for mourning jewelry and I love that Mallory's design has a skeleton arm. Visit her shop VooDoooDolly to see more. Prince Crown De Manu Mortis Brooch Saint Friedrich Ring Aurelia Headress Calla Lily Ring Band of the Horned God I guarantee you will love these Mallory's work when you see it in person. The details are beautiful and they even feel good when you hold them.

I think it's safe to say that the youngest artist at the Daughters of Darkness Night Market in Salem this past weekend was Georgia Wrenn. I believe she is around 7 years old and draws the friendliest ghosts and skulls you've ever seen. Her images are made into patches, pins, bags, and more. I first saw her designs last October at Emporium 32 in Salem and have been hooked ever since. She let me take her picture at the event (with parental permission) and couldn't be more cute.  Her dad has an online sports fan shop and that's where you'll find a page for Georgia called Georgia's Monsters . Georgia at Daughters of Darkness Night Market Here are a few items you'll find in the shop. Heart Eyes Skull Enamel Pin Salem Ghost T-shirt Salem Skull Pint Glass Salem Pumpkin Patch Salem Skull Tote Bag Santa Skull Enamel Pin I purchased a few of Georgia's enamel pins at the event. You can read more about Georgia here . I'm keep...

This past weekend, two of my girlfriends and I visited Salem for the exclusive purpose of attending the Daughters of Darkness Night Market at the Hawthorne Hotel. I want to tell you about the Night Market because it was fantastic and plans are already in the works for another one for next year. I want to make sure you have this in your sights - no date for 2020 has been announced yet. Head over to the Daughters of Darkness Festival page on Facebook so that you'll get updates when the next market or event is posted. We waited too long to book a room at the Hawthorne Hotel (sold out!) so I jumped on Airbnb and found a wonderful listing that had a third floor (attic) apartment in a historic house just blocks for the Witch House and the Night Market. It was clean, bright, and very comfortable. We were able to park our cars off the street and walk everywhere.  Before the Market, which started at 5pm, we made a stop at Rockafella's for a cocktail that turned into two bec...