Because I absolutely cannot post stuff in order or on time, apparently. Halloween 2024 seems like a thousand years ago now. But I did some cool stuff, and I want to share it with the largely uncaring universe. The front yard ofrenda with its table of lanterns, silk flowers, candy, and glowsticks was *the best…
Read More A look back at Halloween 2024(Me, trying on the larger-scale art installation hat. I like this hat.) (Also, because last fall was eventful enough that I forgot to post my Halloween yard installation when it happened.) For the last few years I’ve been gathering Halloween and Dia de los Muertos (they are not the same) decor from thrift stores. A…
Read More Halloween 2023 Yard InstallationBecause they make me smile: Sugar Skull ceramic planters from a nearby Trader Joe’s. I’m wondering if I could coax a Datura seedling into growing in one, instead of the succulent shown. Probably shouldn’t, though. Responsibility in gardening, and all that. But honestly: wouldn’t it be gorgeous?
Read More Happy Halloween, 2017!I recently wrote about the materials and inspiration for a series of Dia de los Muertos-themed rings. I decided to do only an edition of three books in this group, because I have different ideas for the next three. To recap: Dia de los Muertos votive bone rings. On a platform of carved bone rings,…
Read More Votive Bone RingsRemember those carved bone rings I showed off a few days ago? The first ring-book is now complete. I’ve decided the edition of 6 will have a Dia de los Muertos theme because 1) I live in the Southwest, 2) I’ve adored ‘Dia’ celebrations since I was a kid in New Mexico, and 3) It’s getting to…
Read More First look: votive bone ring