Shivers of Delight

How is it Monday already? I missed several posts last week. Sorry about that. These things happen during the Miserable Season. But now, I'm prepped and ready.  Oh! And a very Happy Valloween to you! Anatomic Heart Art Doll from Clay Lindo Eyeball Pincushion from Schmaltzy Craftsy Jen Pumpkin Art Doll From Goblins Lab Glass Deaths Head Moth Necklace from Art Palladis Glass Cthulhu Skirt from VictorianandSteamPnk Goth Teapot Purse from OmensCurses Goth Collar from Little Birdee Messages Danse Macabre Ceramic Platter from Burnt Thistle Ceramics If you like what you see, make sure to visit each artist's shop to find even more. 

  It's a quiet time of year as far as spooky events go, but I have a few for you. Wednesday the 9th Crimson Pins Shop Update, 3pm EST (1855) Sighting of Devil's Footprints in England Friday the 11th Author Talk: Salem Murder Mysteries with Rory O'Brien , 8pm EST online event, admission fee Sunday the 13th (1935) Death Anniversary of Vernon Lee (Supernatural Fiction Writer) Monday the 14th VALLOWEEN! Go hug a ghoul. I wasn't joking! It's very quiet right now, but this might be a good time to pull out a notebook and start making preliminary plans for Halloween.

I know, I know, you don't want to even think about masks these days. But, what if it's a mask that can disguise you? The faux leather masks from Barbaric Yawp Workshop have a folkloric quality to them that I like. Each mask is slightly different and they seem menacing to me. Wearing one will most likely keep people more that 6 feet away. Skull Mask Devil Mask Witch Mask Ghoul Mask Krampus Mask Pumpkin Mask It's really not too early to start thinking about this year's Halloween costume, and these could also be used for Mardi Gras! Win-win.

You never know what delights you'll find on Macabre Mix Monday. I hope something catches your eye and heart. Ceramic Victorian Skull Mug from Auntie Pickles Pottery Ceramic Crowned Skull Mask from A Punch of Color Ceramic Poison Bottle from Forgotten Fern Metal Spider Web Wall Art from Metal World Map Store Ceramic Funereal Urn from Ginny Waters Ceramics Hobgoblin King Mummy Skull from La Fee Buissonniere Snapdragon Ceramic Cup from Ahnas Ceramics Wood Raven with Eye Wall Hanging from Entwood Crafts Take some time to explore all these shops. Maybe you'll find a treasure.

This time of year I start looking around my house wondering what I redecorate. During the Miserable Season everything just looks tired and boring. I've been seeing more and more of those removable wallpapers and it has got me thinking. I don't want to do a whole room or even an entire wall, but maybe the back of a cabinet or a section of a wall would suffice? Spoonflower a trusted shop for wonderfully designed fabrics also carries removable wallpaper. I did a quick search and found some divine gothic style wallpapers.  Check these out. Gothic Halloween Lace Bats Burton's Vines Mephistopelean Damask Scrollwork Skulls Bat Stitch Crazy Picking Poisonous Flowers Ghost Damask Pastel Halloween Skulls Oh dear, this could go on for days! There are hundreds of spooky wallpapers to choose from. Go with your instinct because you won't be able to decide on your favorite if you look too long. Don't delay though because there is a 20% off sale taking place right now.

  There's so much to watch, shop, drink a toast to, and read. Get out your quill pen to make notes. Wednesday the 2nd Imbolc ends at sunset (1969) Boris Karloff Death Anniversary Thursday the 3rd (2006) Al Lewis Death Anniversary (Grandpa on The Munsters) Friday the 4th Darksome Art & Craft Market , online through the 6th Kitschy Witch Designs Shop Restock, 3pm EST  Sunday the 6th (2009) Coraline film release in U.S. Monday the 7th (1823) Ann Radcliffe Death Anniversary (Pioneer Gothic Fiction Writer) As always, jump to Ghoulish Days to see what's ahead.

Never enough jewelry I say! I like the spooky casualness of the pendants and earrings from Muses Bright . These are pieces you can wear everyday that let people know your heart. Artist Laura Zatt says "My work in silver reflects a fondness for shiny things, mystery, the glimmer of light in darkness." Haunted Castle Pendant Third Eye Skull Mandala Cosmic Skull Earrings Little Silver Star Ring   Autumn Skull Pendant Quatrefoil Skull Pendant There are many beautiful and unusual pieces in this shop. Stop by!