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They’re bold and distinctive, much like their creator.  The new collection from Iceland based Scintilla features these remarkably intriguing pillows.  The trademark designs defy definition – is it a feather? a bug? a face? a mask? – What you see may well have more to do with who *you* are. Created by art and architecture enthusiast Linda Björg Árnadóttir, Scintilla is a remarkable fusion of fashion and decor.  Linda has worked for more than 12 years creating textiles for high end collections... Read Full Story

  If you're not already in love with the pair above then take a gander at EllenJo's photo stream on Flickr and see some more adorable shots of Floyd (right) and Ivan (left) ... it'll make your day I assure you!  (hint Floyd wears Crocs). Attic Mag took a tour of the Winchester Mystery House in San Jose recently and posted all about it.  Thought my Halloween Martini was great?  Check out these Bloody Cranberry Apple Cocktails from the Cooking Photographer. I finally made a video about a... Read Full Story

  They say that Halloween is the time when the veil between the physical world and The Other Side is the thinnest.  In this tradition, prayers and wishes have extra power.  And what is a spell if not a prayer or a special wish.  I found a few that cover the basics .... A Celtic spell to grow your wealth is actually quite simple: During a full moon fill a cauldron half full of water and drop a silver coin into it. Position the cauldron so that the light from the moon shines into the water... Read Full Story

My Apple Head Chihuahua Pete has been such a good guy this Halloween season - he's let me dress him up in outlandish costumes and pose him with all kinds of props like pumpkins and ghouls - but what he really wants is a walk and a bucket of treats.  This cute collection below from Harry Barker is just the thing - a personalizable aluminum bucket filled with toys and healthy snacks - starting at $40.  How cute? Really cute. Read Full Story

  A Witch is my costume of choice this year - mostly because you can pull it off with a bit of a casual air and really have fun with it.  Black clothes and a pointy hat along with some whacky cosmetics and accessories usually gets the job done and allows you to be in the spirit of things without feeling like an extra from a Disney movie.  Here this very cute witch is from Rachel a.k.'s photo stream .   Read Full Story

The photo above is from Simple Tess' photo stream on Flickr - Simple Tess lives in Salem Massachussetts and has a true talent with photos - you'll love every shot she takes. This list of worst Halloween Candy will crack you up - forgot how annoying raisins, toothbrushes and hard candies can truly be. Have a mouse in your house? Check out our idea for getting it out naturally . This Is Glamorous has a really lovely collection of Fall photos and quotes that will really get you into the... Read Full Story

  The Trick? To win this amazing set of goodies from Philosphy! The Treat? A fab duo of Philosophy's amazing Caramel Apple and Pumpkin Spice High Foaming Shampoo, Shower Gel & Bubble Bath - delightfully packaged in this adorable kit.  These bubblicious formulas offer an ultra lux lather that is delightfully scented.  $20 at philosophy.com Want to win it?  Our friends at Philosophy are generously offering one of our readers this great set to brighten up their Halloween.  Just comment below... Read Full Story

  photo by Elspeth and Evan I suppose if I really looked back, wandered through my adolescence with a fine toothed comb, I could probably find a few instances in which spirits had been trying to get my attention. After all, stories about the house I grew up in abounded in my sleepy backwater hometown. The previous owner, Mr. Buck, had committed suicide in the garage shortly after my parents closed on the home. He’d been a mason and had created remarkable flagstone walls, brick moon... Read Full Story

  Ever wonder what a fashion magazine edited by Tim Burton would look like?  Turns out the answer is: pretty good!  These images, taken by Time Walker, ran in the October issue of Harper's Bazaar in anticipation of Burton's retrospective at the Museum of Modern Art (which looks like heaps of fun!)   I thought they fit in so well with our Halloween theme that I wanted to post them again!  Here are my fav's - see the whole group here>>   above - Tim Burton. Untitled (The Melancholy... Read Full Story

  Scarlett O'hara wears many dresses, but perhaps none so iconic as the one that she made from window curtains.  Here a Scarlett fan has the authentic look down - from OHairas Who can forget Carol Burnett's version of this dress replete with curtain rod and fringe.  If you've never seen it the clip below should amuse you.   Read Full Story