Exploring the weird & wonderful world of fragrance & funerals
Hello my darlings, I'm so sorry I've had another unintentional summer hiatus from the blog. I've been writing my dissertation which is like slowly slashing my heart with a thousand papercuts. But the end is in sight, and I finally have a few minutes to catch up. Keep your eyes peeled for a new article... Continue Reading →
Every month I like to boost those products, books, and people that have been giving me life over the past few weeks. This month things have a Valentine tilt, but with that dark musky nerdy vibe that is starting to become my hallmark. So here are a few gift ideas for your immortal beloved. Fatally Yours So... Continue Reading →
In this month's Ephemera post I'm boosting a melange of things that have been giving me life over this dark winter from poetry to soap, so let's get started.
Happy Krampusnacht everyone! It's that special time of year when we gather round the fire and hope that we will not be carted away to the lair of a horned sasquatch with a sadistic streak and a penchant for children...oh the holidays! It's in Krampus' honour that we present this year's holiday gift guide. If you survive the... Continue Reading →
It's the most wonderful time of the year. Hello dearies, to say that I'm jazzed about the upcoming holiday is a bit of an understatement. I started prepping for our annual Halloween party in July. This year's theme is Master & Margarita, and I had to be seriously talked out of getting a four foot... Continue Reading →
Perfumers are not all sugar violets and sunshine. The darker aspects of nature have inspired these alchemists to create some of the most beautiful scents. Here are a few fragrances that celebrate doom and gloom and add the final touch to the perfect costume. The Hippy Witch Costume: Gossamer dresses, loose cascading waves ala Stevie Nicks,... Continue Reading →
Hello dearies, September rarely gets any love. We are so ready for Summer to end and the sweet gothy goodness of October and Halloween to begin that we treat September as a throwaway month. It has become a collection of days counting down to October 1st, when it is socially acceptable for us to put up... Continue Reading →
Hello, again dearies and welcome to this month's Ephemera post, where I natter on about the things that I've enjoyed in the last few weeks. This month we have some doozies, so let's jump in. Podcasts I love a good podcast. In general, I'm listening to audiobooks or podcasts whenever I'm not writing, reading, or talking. This... Continue Reading →
Remember kids, the most toxic plants are often the most innocent-looking and alluring. Datura is a girly sweet-floral, but its other names give away its true nature (Devil's Trumpets, Hell's Bells, Poisoned Moon Flower). Datura, as with most of its Nightshade sisters, holds its poison in both its seeds and blossoms. The most likely cause... Continue Reading →
