You know when I made that post about feeling at my most confident when I'm wearing black? Well, I should have mentioned that I also feel confident - extremely so - when I'm wearing a Lusekofte AKA a traditional Norwegian sweater. I also feel inspired, passionate and deeply connected to winter, the North and the… Continue reading Lusekofte Magick
I was watching one of Freyia Norling's live streams on YouTube the other day, and she was answering questions that had come in from her followers. One of the questions was 'what's your favourite colour?' I said 'black' before the words left my favourite Arctic Witch's lips. Freyia went on to talk about how black… Continue reading Comfort In The Dark – Words On Why I Wear Black
One of the saddest things about depression is how it cunningly and cruelly siphons away passion. In 2019 I found that I was gradually losing grip on all the things that had once meant so much to me. There came a point where I found it impossible to enjoy the music and art that had,… Continue reading The Story So Far Of Battle Jacket #2
I had these Theodor Kittelsen pin badges made for my battle jacket using Camaloon.
My life at the moment revolves primarily around finding the grimmest patches and pins. Today I was EXTREMELY excited to find that there's a Slaughtered Lamb pin in existence. As was to be expected, I went off on a tangent looking for the very best werewolf adornments that Etsy has to offer. Here are my… Continue reading Werewolf Patches & Pins
When I was done with my previous post, I felt compelled to return to Etsy and look for more Baba Yaga's House inspired artworks and jewellery to share with you. Here are my favourite discoveries. Freyja Jewels / Enamel Pin Witchy Sticher / Cross Stich Pattern Little Ghouls Art / Art Print Freyja Jewels /… Continue reading Baba Yaga’s House Part II
I'm currently obsessed with this Baba Yaga's House Pendant from Moon And Serpent Jewellery.
T’other day I bought myself my fourth pair of French Ranger Army Boots in ten years, after being heartily disappointed when a Dr. Marten outlet didn’t have the all-black boots I wanted. Glittery Docs? Yep. Pink and glittery Docs? Yep. All black Docs? Absolutely, definitely not. I guess it was to be, seen as though… Continue reading Getting Dressed In The Dark : Breaking In New Boots
A year and a half ago, I went from waist length black hair - a style I'd had for well over fifteen years - to a white blonde pixie cut, and then to a buzzcut. At the time, I thought white blonde, short hair was the best thing ever and I swore I'd never go… Continue reading Thinking In The Dark : Imposter Hair
I am so, so thrilled to be bringing this interview to you today. Anita Arora of the jewellery and leather accessories brand SIGIL has been a friend of mine for several years, and I’ve been watching in awe as she has built her business up. In the circles I move in, it’s rare to encounter… Continue reading Interview : Anita Arora Of SIGIL
Celebrating the strange and the shadowy, the damned and unseen 