Prints for Dark Souls: Cogito Prints

Andy Bauman is making prints for dark souls that that like a little color in their life.  These prints aren't gloomy in the slightest even though the subject matter might be a bit dark for some. Not us. We relish the dark. The shop is Cogito Prints.

Devil's Month Print

Smushed Jack O'Lantern

Danse Macabre

Samhain Bonfire

Skeleton Love

Skull and Window

Isn't it wonderful that the dark side of life is so beautiful?

Fierce Pumpkins: The Bourbon Housewife

In the depths of winter it's hard to think about buying pumpkins, but really, we need to be adding to our Halloween collections all year long. We're not made of money after all, and you'll be so happy when October rolls around and you've got some new spooky pumpkins to display.

Heather Jimenez calls her shop The Bourbon Housewife (I might have to steal that moniker) and has some great clay pumpkins in it right now that are fairly fierce! They're fun and spooky all at the same time.

Cheeky Tongue Pumpkin

No Speak Pumpkin

Fang Pumpkin

Horned Jack O'Lantern

Scared Pumpkin

Stitched Pumpkin

These pumpkins are hollow so they don't weigh as much as you might think. They're also a scene-stealing size that will stand out in your Halloween display.

Modern Halloween Jewelry: B Strung

I really like the colorful enamel, glass bead, and ceramic Halloween jewelry found at B Strung. It's a step away from the heavy gothic look I'm usually attracted to and looks very light and modern. There is an entire section of Halloween jewelry in the shop, but we know we can wear it everyday.

Black Evil Eye Necklace

Black Sugar Skull Earrings

Day of the Dead Earrings

Spooky Ghoul Necklace

Wood Burned Skull Necklace

Floral Skull Earrings

There are nearly 100 unique pieces in the Halloween section! It was so hard to choose my favorites. Grab a cup of coffee and head over to the shop to see for yourself.

Tiny Terrors Tuesday: Littlest Sweat Shoppe

Sara T. is making some miniatures accessories for ghoulish doll houses that I just love.  These are the kinds of details that make a Halloween doll house a haunting success. You know the ones; they make you pause and stare a little longer. The shop is Littlest Sweat Shoppe.

Miniature Jack-in-the-Box

Miniature Garlic Braid

Tiny Venus Fly Traps

Miniature Jar of Eyeballs

Poison Mushroom Terrarium

Miniature Voodoo Dolls

Miniature Freaky Pumpkins

Isn't it funny how just one tiny terror can move your ideas for your doll house in another direction? I have to stop changing my mind!

Macabre Mix Monday

Here are some items I like and hope you will too. Prices range from $21.95 to $350.00. Let's start shopping!

Hand Embroidered and Beaded Raven Brooch from ZhovnerJewelry

Ghost Giclée Print from jmsebaartdesign

Edwardian Bat Wing Chignon Pin from YoshiStokes

Death Head Moth Hair Clip from AbbiesAnchor

Vintage Funeral Flag from ELECTRICmarigold

It's a Living Canvas Wall Art Print from GreatBIGCanvasShop

Pumpkin Art Dolls from DanitaArt

Grim Reaper Tapestry from FuzzyInk

Bat Necklace from AFJewelryStudio

Which is your favorite?

Goth Gifts: Me and Annabel Lee

Fellow spooky blogger and sorceress of goth goodies, Alexandra Walden, is someone you should be following. Besides giving great DIY advice on creating your own gothic goods, Walden has a shop where you can purchase her creations. Her blog Me and Annabel Lee has a section called "Dark Tablescapes" and if you're thinking of throwing a party, you'll want to see these. You'll find her shop on Etsy by visiting her blog. You'll want to stop there first. Here are some of my favorites.

Death and the Maiden Serving Tray

Antique Escutcheon Victorian Necklace

Skull King Etched Aperitif Glasses

Gothic Black Tea Cup Candle

Gothic Heart Shaped Box

Gothic Heart Shaped Box

By the way, have you checked in to other Halloween bloggers that belong to the Samhain Society? The links are on the right hand side of the page.

Paper Houses: Paper Pine Tree

I'm not sure that Jenny Ross set out to make spooky little paper houses, but that's how they turned out. Ross crafts all sorts of paper figures and buildings, but the rustic houses caught my eye. I think they'd look terrific grouped on a mantel. Her shop is Paper Pine Tree.

Haunted Halloween House

Little Forest House

Tiny Black Forest House in a Jar

Rustic Halloween Village

Spooky Halloween House

Little Forest Houses

You're inspired now, aren't you? 

Dark Folk Art Paintings & Prints: Glasseyes Art

Catherine Hannah Joan is a painter of dark folk art. Her haunting images of lost souls and abandoned houses will give you a chill. Original paintings as well as prints and cards are available in her shop Glasseyes Art.

Seance Original Acrylic Painting

Wicker Man May Day Poster

Ghost House Original Gouache Painting

Greeting Card of M.R. James story "Stalls of Barchester"

Hand-painted Spirit Hand Ornament

Comet Original Painting

Betsy Bell & Mary Grey Art Print

There is a sense of loneliness and mystery in these pieces that I'm drawn toward.  See more pieces in her shop to get a full sense of what I mean.