Secret Wood

Ages after I first encountered the hand crafted rings from Secret Wood, I'm still asking myself 'How are these even real?' Made in Vancouver using jewellery resin and fine wood, no one ring is the same. Each tiny, enchanted world that you will see is utterly unique. Now, I was wondering what these rings looked… Continue reading Secret Wood

Sounds Of The Day : For The Dead Travel Fast

My sounds of the day are to be found on the wonderful For The Dead Travel Fast playlist assembled by a lady I mention often here, the enchanting and talented Sarah Elisabeth of Unquiet Things. Featuring 62 supernatural offerings from films such as The Witch, Halloween and Black Swan, I've had this unsurpassed assemblage on… Continue reading Sounds Of The Day : For The Dead Travel Fast

365 Days Of Dark Art : 301 – 304

Hectic weekend folks! But I'm home with four artists to add to the series. What with it being Halloween, I've endeavored to uncover art with a leaning towards this most special of celebrations. Enjoy!   1/Derek Kinzett 2/Juliette Bates 3/Brian Froud 4/Alexander Binder  

Shopping In The Dark : Dolls Kill (Black Boots Special)

I live in my army boots. I've been wearing the same style since 2010 and can't envisage a life without them. (French Rangers in case you were wondering...) But every now and then, I'll be led down the road of temptation, and will cobble together lists of the shoes I'll take in when I can… Continue reading Shopping In The Dark : Dolls Kill (Black Boots Special)

Sound Of The Day : Myrkgrav

YouTube surprised me this morning with a new track from Norwegian blackened folk project Myrkgrav. I first encountered Myrkgrav several years ago,  and have always enjoyed the offerings from Lars Jensen when I've caught up with them. So naturally, I was somewhat saddened to hear that Jensen's forthcoming album 'Takk og farvel; tida er blitt… Continue reading Sound Of The Day : Myrkgrav

An Interview With Yours Truly

Some blogs come into your life, hang around for a little bit then leave. Other blogs come into your life, have a life altering effect and you can never envisage them one day not being there. One such blog was Unquiet Things. So I was honoured to receive an invitation from kindred spirit Sarah Elizabeth… Continue reading An Interview With Yours Truly