Shivers of Delight

Nicole Kluba is a 5th generation potter in the small town of Seagrove, NC where if you know anything about folk art pottery you'll have heard of Seagrove. Nicole must have a love for the night because her black mugs and plates honor the creatures you'll find on a dark, rural road including, bats, owls, snakes, and even a cemetery. Her shop is Kluba Ceramics . What's not to love? Bat in Cemetery Plate Snake Mug Owl Mug Raven & Skull Plate Bat in Cemetery Mug If you have an interest in folk art pottery, Nicole's website has a page on the history of her family's pottery legacy. (I'd just like to add that I love the above quote but unfortunately can find no information about Keith Wynn or where he said this! - stupid internet.)

When I see adorable spun cotton figures I just want to go live in a little witch cottage in the countryside. It's fortunate that I love them so much because I'm running out of room for Halloween art, but I can always tuck in one more little piece. Jessica Kathryn is an American living in the English countryside (lucky woman) and has been making spun cotton figures since 2018.  While she designs for all kinds of seasons and holidays, her Halloween collection is, of course, what we're all interested in. Halloween Girl Art Doll Mummy and Mouse Ornament Frankenstein Monster Ornament Spider Girl Ornament Ghost Girls Ornament Skeleton Jack-o-Lantern Ornament

Not everyone who collects Halloween art likes the primitive style, but my collection is eclectic and so I have some primitive items scattered throughout. I have to say I do love seeing pictures of historic home owners' purely primitive decor. There is something very gentle and warm about it- don't you think? I came across Farm Field Primitives on Etsy a few weeks ago and what I found interesting about the designs is that Melissa Maneval uses blackened beeswax as her medium. I usually associate beeswax with candles, but none of the Farm Field Primitives are candles. Which is nice because I never want to burn those decorative candles anyway!  I'm posting images of some of my favorite pieces, but you should visit their site because there are lots of designs. Winged Skull Ornament Blackened Beeswax Pumpkin Jack-O'-Lantern Votive Holder Beeswax Witch Ornament Tombstone Oranaments Witch's Hat Aren't these sweet?! I want one of each.