the witch is in and so is more merchandise....

I love seasonal door mats--lucky for me I have a front, side, and back door to my house-- so I don't have to limit myself to just one design each season. These blew out quickly --I only have 2 left in the store. Note to self.... order more next year....

You'll be the pumpkin queen in this 1950's tulle dress --i couldn't resist putting the vintage doll wearing almost the same dress on top --she's like the icing on the cake

Ms. Gloth glam herself with a wickedly cool spider veil head piece
I just love holiday greetings cards. Here is just one sample of the many cool hallow's eve cards I have in stock. My friend Erin always sends me the most fabulous cards every holiday--she inspires me -I want to do that for all my friends because I know how much I look forward to getting hers -and to top it off she embellishes the envelopes with glitter and wonderful stamped images. It is such a treat to arrive home to my mail box to find one of her beautiful envelopes waiting for me when I come home after a day of reading and sending e-mail. She inspires me....

I am in love with these mini goth glam tea light holders & etched glass goth candles in black spice scent--I just love the candelabra and lady on the etched glass candles

this year's look was inspired by edward gorey and tim burton--2 of my all time favorite creatives

The witching queen herself

unveiling pictures from the Glamorween's file

Anyone who knows me --knows that Halloween is my most favorite holiday! I shop for Halloween 365 days a year--anything vintage and/or glam goth--and I am all over it.

As promised-- to all those that have been e-mailing and calling to see our newest Halloween merchandise-- I finally have had the chance to upload pictures.

i will start with our newest merchandise and Halloween display--all available for purchase. If there is something you want just shoot me an e-mail or call--if you are in town stop by.

I will keep adding new pictures this week and will post pictures from our Halloween party last year since I have had so many requests to see pictures of our "beauty pageant contestants gone awry" contest....so here goes it

a poem for all girlfriends

My friend Joyce forwarded this poem to me today by Maya Angelou. I am quite familiar with it being a lover of poetry --and have even had the remarkable opportunity to hear Maya Angelou read it aloud at a poetry reading she gave while I was a student at Towson State.
My wish is for all my girlfriends to live out the words of this poem.
I know as an over achiever I often have to remind myself of the last line

'MAYA ANGELOU'S'
BEST POEM EVER

A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE
enough money within her control to move out and rent a place of her own, even if she never wants to or needs to...
A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE
something perfect to wear if the employer, or date of her dreams wants to see her in an hour...
A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE
a youth she's content to leave behind....
A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE
a past juicy enough that she's looking forward to retelling it in her old age....
A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE
a set of screwdrivers, a cordless drill, and a black lace bra...
A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE
one friend who always makes her laugh.. and one who lets her cry...
A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE
a good piece of furniture not previously owned by anyone else in her family...
A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE
eight matching plates, wine glasses with stems, and a recipe for a meal that will make her guests feel honored...
A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE
a feeling of control over her destiny..
EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...
how to fall in love without losing herself..
EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...
how to quit a job, break up with a lover, and confront a friend without ruining the friendship..
EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...
when to try harder... and WHEN TO WALK AWAY...
EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...
that she can't change the length of her calves, the width of her hips, or the nature of her parents..
EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...
that her childhood may not have been perfect...but it's over...
EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...
what she would and wouldn't do for love or more...
EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW....
how to live alone... even if she doesn't like it...
EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW..
whom she can trust, whom she can't, and why she shouldn't take it personally...
EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...
where to go...be it to her best friend's kitchen table..or a charming inn in the woods....when her soul needs soothing...
EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW..
What she can and can't accomplish in a day...a month...and a year...