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Fave Finds for a Summerween Beach Day
Headed to the beach, lake, or pool this Summerween? Keep your spooky style going with these summertime fave finds from small businesses.
12 Unexpected Uses for Halloween Pottery
Discover three creative ways to style handmade pottery in your Halloween decor — from a coffee mug turned candy-corn lantern to a vase reimagined for your coffee bar, and a pumpkin jar that doubles as clever storage. Featuring small-biz favorite Par de Brujas, this post shows how functional pieces can become festive, unexpected accents for spooky season and beyond.
How to Style a Little Black Dress for Halloween
Have a closet full of little black dresses? Here are three easy ways to style your favorite black dress for Halloween.
3 Ways to Decorate for Halloween with Avauré Candles
Avauré Candles are perfect for decorating for Halloween, with their uniquely colored flames. See three ideas for decorating with their tapers, in Aurora and Camellia colorways, plus a list of everything you need to replicate it.
3 Easy Crafting Ideas Using Sandworm Gift Wrap
Celebrate the release of "Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice" by getting crafty! I've got a trio of easy ideas for you to make in a weekend, featuring this killer sandworm gift wrap from Spooky Cat Press!
Review: Food To Die For by Amy Bruni
Looking for new recipes for Halloween season? You need to check out “Food To Die For” by Amy Bruni. This book takes you through the history of haunted hot spots and pairs them with related recipes. It’s a fun way to experience haunted history in a whole new way.
Midwest Haunters Convention 2024
Come with me to my first-ever Midwest Haunters Convention in Rosemont, IL and see what it’s like to attend haunt cons as a Halloween lover
3 Things I Want to See at my First Midwest Haunters Convention
It's my first time attending Midwest Haunter's Convention! As a Halloween lover, here are the three things I most want to check out.
Krampus Coaster Craft
Learn how to make a custom Krampus coaster using greeting cards from Spooky Cat Press, one of my fave spooky small businesses.
Review: Pair Eyewear Halloween Collection
Ever wondered about the Pair Eyewear Halloween Collection? Wonder no more! This eyeglass wearer + Halloween blogger reviews them for you.
10 Plus-Size Costumes I Love from Halloween Costumes.com
Looking for great quality plus-size costumes this Halloween season? Here are 10 I love from HalloweenCostumes,com.
Essential Halloween Decor Under $20, from Halloween Costumes.com
Be a savvy spooky shopper this season with these 10 picks of essential Halloween decor under $20 from HalloweenCostumes.com!