Shivers of Delight

If you're a reader of Art Doll Quarterly , you've most likely seen the dolls from Kathie Ruffner. They're quirky and have an old world atmosphere about them. Many of them fall into the whimspookal category and that captured my attention right away. Ruffner has several dolls for sale at Primville right now and it's the perfect time for shopping with the more famous Halloween artists because once we get closer to Halloween they'll start going to shows and you won't find a thing online. Don't miss out! Percy and Portia Punkin Molly and Max Mandible Gaelin A Magical Woodland Elf Chester & The Boneyard Band Milo A Woodland Fairy Ruffner also has some charming birdhouses in her shop if you're interested. They're fun.

I recently saw some Polish pottery pieces that had a Halloween theme. I'm sure they're made just for the American market, but still, they're kind of interesting. I did some reading and discovered that while Halloween hasn't been celebrated in Poland this is starting to change. Younger people have been influenced by American culture and, in the larger cities, clubs throw Halloween parties and some children go trick-or-treating for candy.  It's not widespread though and many Poles find the holiday disrespectful to the religious All Souls Day which is celebrated on November 1st and 2nd. And yet, Halloween pottery is creeping into their culture. The shop where I found these is UnoAllaVolta . Polish Pottery Jack-O'Lantern Polish Pottery Halloween Bowl Polish Pottery Halloween Mug Polish Pottery Halloween Dessert Plate Polish Pottery Halloween Dinner Plate Polish Pottery Halloween Appetizer Plate Polish Pottery Pumpkin To read about H...

Fan of fantasy comics? You may already be familiar with the work of Robin Kaplan of The Gorgonist. Kaplan describes her work as "monstrously charming" and I agree! Dividing her time between illustration, comics, and kid lit (she's published a book under the name Robin Robinson) Kaplan sells prints of her work, books and accessories at The Gorgonist . Cemetery Beckon La Cryptozoologie Mini Poster Meet The Bad Day Monsters Book Dracula Skull Sticker Set Boooom Box Necklace Kaplan has lots of items that will make you smile in her shop. I'll admit I giggled a few times.

Are you fascinated by fortune telling? A collector of interesting spirit boards? Then you'll like Wynchwood Oracle (Weymouth, England.) Mai has a wonderful shop full of items that would make any witch drool with delight. From tarot decks, to planchettes, to pocket spirit boards, you'll find what you desire.  I love that Wynchwood Oracle carries newly designed pieces as well as vintage items. I have my eye on a few things here. Full Size Planchette Original Wynchwood Oracle Fortune Cards Cat Skull Spirit Board Print and Wooden Planchette Book of Spells Notebook Vintage Fortune Telling Tea Cup Vintage Small Palmistry Hand Model The shop also carries jewelry, tote bags, and perfume. Pick a day with a good thunderstorm to browse this shop.

There are so many times during a day when we're just waiting. Wouldn't it be great to pull out of your bag a creepy crochet project to work on while you're just sitting there? Just think of the conversation it would start when someone asked you what you're making. These patterns by After Dark Crochet are definitely not for the baby. Poltergeist Guy Insomnia Guy Bad Boy Sugar Skull Large Tarantula Creepy Clown All of the patterns can be instantly downloaded so you'll only have to wait for the stores to open to get some yarn before you can get started. Start now and you'll have a collection by Halloween!

I have some wicked things to show you today. I call it a macabre mix because everything comes from different shops. I've been eying them for awhile and now it's time to share them with you! Haunted House from Tomsky Store Bat Skull and Moth Shadowbox from BlindBella Faux Mouse Skull Necklace from theBeardedToe The Flannel Man Print from LostGrave Mütter Bat Pin from RivenBarrowGlass Hokum Automaton Mechanical Sculpture from DutchBenninghoven Rules for Being a Witch print from LoraleeLewis Leather Bat Wings Collar from The Pale Corvus The world is full of so many amazing things. Don't you think?

If you identify with witches, you'll appreciate the fashion and accessories from The Moon Goddess Market . This shop is full of items with attitude. From high-tops to nail decals you'll find the perfect little something to cast your own spell. Chalice and Blade High Top Sneakers Magic Potion Lapel Pin Ouija Planchette Lapel Pin Do No Harm But Take No Shit T-Shirt Pentagram Locket Witch Knit Beanie Ouija Nail Decals The more I explored this shop, the more things I wanted to post! Start shopping.