Shivers of Delight

 I was browsing on the search word "witchy" this weekend. This is what I found.  Ostara Embroidered Wreath from Dark Matter Oddities Silver Skull Necklace from Skogen Jewelry  Embroidered Winged Skull Face Mask from Tara Roux Creative Bat Bolo Tie from Heliotrope Metal Embroidered Evil Eye Brooch from Magical Fern I'm so thankful for dedicated artists. 

Spring is finally here and it's one of my favorite times of the year. I love see things come back from the dead. I enjoy gardening (in the shade of course) and like to include as much garden art as possible because it take your eye off the weeds. You see, my gardening style tends to run towards the abandoned cemetery look. I've even considered adding some headstones. I found some garden art that I might put in my garden. Maybe you'll like it too. Gargoyle Fence Post Cap  from Postcapman Ghost Fence Post Cap from Postcapman Spider and Web Suncatcher from Inari Glass Studio Spider and Web Plant Hanger from Great Day 4 Upcycling Succulent Skull Pot from Alfiggery   Gothic Greenhouse with Test Tubes from Alchemist Storage Even if you don't have a garden to play in perhaps you can bring a little Gothic garden inside.

I'm thinking about Edward Gorey this week. He died on April 15, 2000. (note: um, I just realized this is March, not April, but let's go with it anyway.) I don't know anyone who doesn't appreciate Gorey's macabre drawings- so whimspookal. His little books are a delight to read over and over again and someday (when I win the lottery) I'll start buying first editions.  Many have been inspired by Gorey and this week I have some art to show you that is Gorey-esque. By the way, if you haven't read Born to be Poshumous: The Eccentric Life and Mysterious Genius of Edward Gorey by Mark Dery, well, what are you waiting for? Serpent Illustration Print from James McPhee Art Original Drawing, Spring Thaw by Landis Blair Edward Gorey Shadow Box from Creepy Christine Gorey Inspired Holiday Card- customized for your family from Epic On Demand Personalized Gashlycrumb Tinies Drawing from Epic On Demand Personalized Gorey Style Family Portrait from Katkaland Shop Edward Gore...

The Miserable Season is dragging on and on. This is the hardest time of the season because you know the Lovely Season is coming, but we still have several weeks to go. Fortunately, I appreciate the dark side of life and it's why I find Halloween and Dark art so interesting. This week I have some art pieces that honor the darkness with a light touch. Heart & Brain Metal Wall Art from Maroon Concept Mystical Hand-painted Deer Skull from Art Nature Curiosity The King is Dead Skull Pendant from Phillip Mann Customs Mosaic Sugar Skull from artpaw Rustic Gas Can Jack-O'-Lantern from The 5PM Farm Handmade Cedar Skull Birdhouse from CaveFishBirds Brighten the Miserable Season with a piece of dark art this week.

If you've been following me for awhile, you probably already know that I'm a collector of vintage black amethyst glass and orange Czech glass because they look spectacular for a Halloween dinner party. Most of the pieces I own have come from either the Brimfield Flea Market, Ebay or Etsy, with a few tag sales too. It's so much fun to search for them and find an interesting and inexpensive piece. My collection of orange Czech glass is smaller so I've been looking to add a few pieces. I thought I'd share what I've recently found on Etsy with you. Orange and Black Compote from Nevermore Antiques Painted Orange Glass Vase from modernpoetry Orange Glass Vase with Black Trim from BobandAnnies Orange and Black Compote from NevermoreAntiques Art Deco Ceramic Dish from Scowling Owl Czech Orange and Black Tango Glass from Vintage Retro EU Vintage Serpentine Vase from Lost Horse Antiques Orange and Black Glass Candlesticks from ONEOFAKINDBYJJ Sometimes I use the vases as p...