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My Halloween Kitchen

My Halloween Kitchen

Home is where the Halloween heart is, and the heart of my home is my Halloween kitchen. The space is where we cook our meals (and all the sweets I love), play board games, work on craft projects, and spend a lot of our time. Therefore, I knew I had to make it reflect our interests and passions.

My inspiration for the space was the Halloween imagery from vintage Halloween cards. Over the years I slowly added more and more spooky touches. It is an ever-evolving space that gets better each year!

Welcome to My Halloween Kitchen

My favorite area of the kitchen is our dining area. I created my own Halloween chandelier from tin tea light candle holders. The main picture on the wall is a limited edition print of “The Skeleton Dance” from D23 a few years ago. A hand-made Day of the Dead garland from my great aunt hangs above it. There is a custom-decorated kitchen island (from IKEA) in the background. The nun skeleton came from HauntX in 2007 and has haunted my kitchens throughout college and beyond.

My plate set is 222 Fifth Wiccan Lace from Home Goods. I, unfortunately, was behind the eight ball on this one and had to scour eBay for my set. The pumpkins are drink-safe led light ice cubes.

Here is a close-up of the IKEA kitchen island. I used mod podge and Martha Stewart craft paper to give it the Halloween design. The yellows and oranges fit perfectly with the rest of my decor. I am quite happy with how easy it is to clean and how well it has held up over 5+ years of use.

Since I hate blank white walls, I love to add lots of wall art to spruce up my apartment. The spiderweb artwork is a real spiderweb that the artist found hiking in a wooded area in Western New York with real WNY preserved leaves. I do not have her name, but you can find her vending at Canal Fest of the Tonawandas every year.

Cooking & Prep Areas

My oven area. The picture and utensil holder are DIY projects I completed myself. The owl holders are from Masters3Sisters on Etsy. I spend a lot of cooking time in this area, and can’t help but smile every time I look up at the cute owls and my Haunted Mansion print oven mitts.

I used vintage Halloween stickers from Amazon.com and mod podge on a plain brown ceramic holder to make this beautiful custom utensil holder. It is little details like this that elevate the theming. When you want to make a room unique, look out for plain items that can be enhanced. It makes all the difference!

A framed vintage Halloween postcard print keeps my sink area on-theme. A cat candy dish makes the perfect sponge holder (just bleach it weekly to keep germs at bay). Of course, I have to have lots of Bath & Body Works soap on hand.

A Work in Progress

Now for my work in progress, my prep area and hydroponic garden. The gravestone print features one of my favorite morbid poems:

"Remember me as you pass by. As you are now, so once was I. As I am now, soon you will be. Prepare for death and follow me"

The skeleton picture is from Spirit Halloween. The skull picture was a thrift store find (it had an original price tag on it as $200, but I got it for $15). I love thrifting for decor pieces – it is a great way to find unique items. Additionally, when I thrift items, I feel less afraid to use them for DIY projects since I did not invest as much in them.

Yes, you can also see my 8-Foot ceiling spider peeking over from the horror-movie themed living room – but that is a whole other story!

Other little touches include skull glasses atop a Home Goods serving board, and a vintage Halloween trinket box.

Date Nights & Holiday Meals

As cool as my kitchen is (to me at least), things get even more spectacular for holidays and date nights. My ample supply of tablecloths, centerpieces, dinnerware, and LED lights allow me to set unique tablescapes. Here are just a few:

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I hope you enjoyed a tour of my kitchen. It is ever-evolving, so I will post again after the next major round of changes.


Do you have any suggestions of cool kitchen items? What does your kitchen look like? Let me know on Instagram & Twitter @EmilyIsHorror

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Christmas Tree Horror Ornaments

Christmas Tree Horror Ornaments

A staple of the Christmas traditions is trimming the tree with bright baubles and ornaments. Luckily for us fans of the macabre, there are many artists and small businesses that cater to our tastes, creating Christmas tree horror ornaments.

Etsy is an amazing place to shop for unique decorations. You can also get the satisfaction of supporting small businesses and artists. Below are some featured Etsy shops with creative items for the perfect tree of holiday horrors:

Photo from JustWineAboutIt16's Etsy Page

JustWineAboutIt16 has this cute pumpkin baubles that add whimsical Halloween flair to your tree. Prices start at 1 for $6.00 to 24 for $80, and you have the option to receive all of the same design or a variety pack. Want something different and/or customized? Just message the seller and she will be happy to oblige.

Photo from Abbybelle's Etsy page

Abbybelle has been featured in Better Homes and Gardens, and other craft & decor magazines. Their handmade paper clay ornaments have a distinctive folk art look. The ornaments are approximately 2″ – 3″, perfect for a smaller tabletop tree. Check out their shop to see a variety of styles including Cats, pumpkins and skulls. They also have a rather creepy witch.

The stuff of nightmares - but in a good way! Photo from Abbybelle's Etsy page

Ornaments are currently $8.00 each. I bought some for a friend a few years back and they are some of her favorite ornaments on her tree. While you are on their Etsy page, be sure to check out their other statues and sculptures as well!

Photo from SusansCraftyCorner's Etsy page

While SusansCraftyCorner does not have a wide variety of Christmas tree horror ornaments, these Rustic Cat & Raven Felt ornaments are adorable. Currently selling for $21.50, they add rustic charm to your Halloween tree. Have a more country theme in your home? Then these ornaments will fit right in (and can blend into a more traditional tree if needed).

Photo from CutesyShelf's Etsy page

CutesyShelf has the perfect ornament for any fan of the ghost with the most. For only $16.00 you can own a mini shadowbox ornament of the man himself, Lydia deetz, or Miss Argentina. Act fast, as there is only one left of each type!

Additionally, this shop carries felt ghost ornaments. These feature 3″ white felt ghosts decorated with black eye masks and candy.

Photo from MeandAnnabelLeeShop's Etsy page

MeandAnnabelLeeShop creates ornaments with a variety of vintage images and gothic frames. Ranging in price from $9.00 to $12.00, you can choose from a wide variety of images, such as spiders, and bats, and Ouija boards – oh my!

In addition to these beautiful ornaments, be sure to check out the rest of their wares for even more ways to add spooky flair to your home year-round. Their serving trays, skull planters, and tea infusers are to die for! You can also adorn yourself with their handmade skull earrings.

Photo from RogueRoseGifts Etsy page

RogueRoseGifts sells a number of ornament sets perfect for the horror/Halloween fan. Bloody icicles top the list of unique must-haves for your horror tree. You can also find pumpkins and skeleton hand ornaments.

Another popular set is Nightmare Before Christmas ornaments. The characters include Jack, Sally, and many other denizens of Halloween Town. These are vinyl figures that have been turned into ornaments.

Photo from RogueRoseGifts Etsy page
Photo from darlingghoul's Etsy page

Now that you have decorated your tree, it is time for the finishing touch: a tree skirt! darlingghoul has tree skirts in a wide variety of fabrics. Choose from bats, ghosts, candy corn, pumpkins, and more to finish your “Creepmas” display (as she calls it). These cost $54.99. They are made with 100% polyester, Velcro closures, and black piping along the edge. 47″(W) x 47″(L) Round.

Enjoy your Christmas decorating and have fun. Have another shop or two you’d like us to mention? Let us know in the comments. We love to promote horror and Halloween artists and small businesses.

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