Oh my frak, who knew I secretly wanted tentacles in place of fingers? Well, I guess most Cthulhu lovers have an attraction to all things suckered, rubbery and tentacled. Now those jokers at Archie McPhee make it easy to add some cephalopod splendor to your own measly monkey digits. Seriously, for $10, this might be the best ridiculously fun gift ever! Each suckered appendage is 7 inches long, bright red on the topside, and a fleshy pink on the suckered bottom side, with 5 in a set. Slip these slender, flexible limbs over your clumsy pointers and imagine you have a staring role in some unwritten scene from H.P. Lovecraft. Tip o’ the hat to Amy.
As St.Valentine’s day rapidly approaches, the popular consciousness turns to hearts and love and gift giving. I am not much of a traditionalist, but am definitely smitten with this vivid red heart held together with shiny black stitches and strung on a necklace. With a touch of Frankenstein’s monster, and some emo/goth edge, this stitched glass heart is definitely cool enough to want to wear year round. Not only is the zombie heart pendant awesome, but it is on a chain with a theme-appropriate clasp, too. Gotta love good details! It’s a hand-oxidized steel chain necklace with a super cute lock and key toggle fastener. With a great pop of eye-catching red glass and contrasting black stitches, plus the lovely lock-and-key closure detail, this is a Valentine’s gift fit for someone with discerning tastes. Order quick before they are all gone – it will arrive in a gift pouch appropriate for immediate giving. Chain length – 18″ Heart pendant – approx. 1″ in circumference
With winter on the go, now is the perfect time to create your own nest for cosy nights in and long sleepy evenings. There is something about winter that makes us all long for our beds and it is proven that humans do in fact hibernate. It is simply instinct to want to sleep longer during the cold months, so now is the perfect time to invest in the things that can make for a great night’s sleep.
Central to your nest is your bed; make sure it is laden with the fluffiest duvet, layers of soft blankets and piles of pillows. Haven the right mattresses in your home, in good condition will ensure you are well rested and using a mattress topper or enhancer will keep you warmer, without the need for central heating.
In winter, less is definitely not more. A bigger bed, a thicker mattress and more bedding is key to surviving those long frosty days and nights. Remove your light summer sheets and replace them with deep colours, layers and texture. Fill space with candles and create warm light, bringing the feeling of an open fireplace to your bedroom. Think vanilla, cinnamon and red berries for wintery aromas, deep purples, reds and golden colours, soft wools and thick fleeces for extra snugness.
Banish the television from your boudoir and stock up on dusty books you always mean to read. Embrace your inner old lady and make the most of staying in. If last winter was anything to go by then we are in for a long snow covered ride, stock up on chunky chicken and vegetable soups and steaming cocoa. There is no better place to spend winter then holed up in the perfect bed wearing your favourite pyjamas.
Dig out your hot water bottle and use the winter months to recuperate from your summer fun. Indulge yourself with regular doses of 12-hours of sleep and only leave your nest when absolutely necessary.
Visit Bedstar to make your wintery bedroom achievable today.
Imagine a warehouse of those that like an old barn, all white and modern on the inside?
Or inside the walls with the bricks and stones apparent, the kitchen cabinets with black, a Meson de demolition wood in the middle, maiden glass candles, candle holders of various models and types, all entrances and on the table … this scenario and calling friends to take a red wine (if it is winter or summer if cold beer) … food, little care … pizza, salads ……. everything will be alright!!
* took this picture in the region and Chianti, in Tuscany, riding a bike .. and stopping to click incredible buildings like this.
