Hallowe'en at the Wine Store

Yes, those *are* wine bottles. :-) Check out the awesome display I helped make at work today with two other colleagues. We've got it all: witches, vampires, mummies, and Frankenstein himself! Not to mention the bats and creepy graveyard scene (Copper Moon trees included at no extra charge).

Only 12 more days until the High Holy Holiday is upon us! What are *you* going to dress up as???

Corpse Bride Cake

Corpse Bride Wedding Cake

It looks too good to eat. I'd just laquer it and keep it forever.

[Link to the Pink Cake Box]

Weird skulls

The Weird Andover Vampire Skull.

This skull was reportedly found nailed shut in a wooden box in an attic in the 1950s. Read more about this, and other weird skulls at aquiziam.com

[Link to aquiziam]

Human bones

Cute, eh?

Need to stock up on a few bones? The Bone Room caters for all of your skeleton buying needs. The cute guy above sells for only $2,000.

[Link to The Bone Room]

How much is your body worth?

My price.

Are you worth more than me? Find out at cadaverforsale's site below.

[Link to cadaverforsale]

My Preeeeecious!

Life-sized Gollum statue.

I wants. Be nice in my dark, dank, house, yesshhhhh? Gets for me pleeease.

[Link to eBay auction]

The Beast of Bray Road

The beast feasting

Time for another werewolf-related link. Have you heard of the Beast of Bray Road? It is a creature that has been spotted in the U.S. that by all accounts resembles a werewolf. Check out more information at the following links.

[Link to The Cryptid Zoo's Beast page]

[Link to Beast of Bray Road Site]

A kitchen for the dead

Have you been looking for that elusive cabinetry? Look no further...

The coffin breakfast bar

Part of the coffin kitchen collection at Coffin It Up. Check out photos of more of this wacky kitchen, and other coffin-related goodies on their website. Dead meat platter anyone?

[Link to Coffin It Up]

Need some armour... for your finger?

Devil Skeleton Finger Armour

Or an interesting new bracelet?

Vamp Bangle Bracelet

Deadly Friendship Bracelet

Check out DragonWeave Jewelry after the jump to see more in their line of bracelets, chokers & chains, earrings & earcuffs, slave bracelets & handflowers, charms & pendants, rings, and of course finger armour! Shop now and get $5 off.

[Link to DragonWeave Jewelry]

Gorgeous Red and Black Cake with...Butterflies!

Red and Black wedding cake

Okay, so technically this is a wedding cake. However, it's only got two tiers and it's super unique (just a bit dark...but not too dark). I'd have this as my birthday cake any year! Thank you, Cakeadelic, for dreaming up such an awesome cake. Mmmm...sugar butterflies!

[Link to Cakeadelic's website]

Our Noodly Master Transforms Himself Into Glass!!!

Vitralucis pastafarensis ramen, by Dylan Kehde Roelofs.

Fellow Pastafarians: Our Noodly Master (may bouillon be upon Him) has graced us with His holy presence by transforming Himself into a glass sculpture! He has spoken through the prophet Dylan Kehde Roelofs, and utilized this master craftsman's talents to descend upon us in etherial form. Bless this holy day... Ramen.

[Link to Dylan Kehde Roelofs website]

Who is Rick Genest?

Lady Gaga's "Born This Way"

Lady Gaga Remix for Mugler Fashion Show

Well, he's Canadian... that's for starters. Born and raised in Quebec, Rick started his tattoo journey at the age of 16. Now 26, he's spent $17,000 (and counting) on his body art, which now covers more than 80% of his body. His friends nick-named him "Zombie Boy" for obvious reasons.

In January 2011, Lady Gaga's personal stylist - and the creative director of famed Paris fashion house Thierry Mugler - Nicole Formichetti, came across a photo of Rick on the interwebz and the rest is history. She flew him out to Paris to model in the Mugler men's fashion show, and offered him a cameo spot in Lady Gaga's music video for "Born This Way".

Since then, Rick was awarded the Guinness Book of World Records for "the most insects tattooed on the human body (178)" and "the most bones inked on a human body (138)".

He is currently enjoying a bit of a cult following, but according to his website he has "very little desire for material wealth". Instead, he "believes in maintaining his strong relationships and hopes that one day he will be able to give back to his friends back home all that they have given him." Sounds like a decent bloke. :-) Check out Rick's website after the jump.

[Link to Rick Genest's website]

The Original Horror Hostess and Morticia: Maila Nurmi

Greeting my fellow Wierdlings! It's been dreadfully quiet lately! Are you all dead? Why didn't you invite me?

Anyhow I watched a most interesting documentary about Maila Nurmi. One of the fascinating mentions was that in 1953 she based her 'Vampira' movie career and Horror Hostess character on the New Yorker cartoons of Charles Addams namely Morticia Addams. I have included the Wikipedia link but there is so much more and would encourage anyone interested in Horror History to Google a few of her images and videos. R.I.P. Malia.

[Link to Wikipedia entry on Malia Nurmi]

Anatomical Home Decor: Spine Candle Holders

I came across these beautiful spine candleholders while browsing Anatomology's shop on Etsy, which also has other anatomical pieces (jewelry, etc.). These resin candle holders are the perfect accessory for the dinner tables of chiropractors, human biologists, doctors of medicine, neurologists, and people who just love spines! Pictured above is the white version, but they can also come in an antique finish! Super cool!

[Link to Candle Holder listing]

[Link to Anatomology's online store]

[Link to Anatomology's Etsy store]

[via Etsy]

Rick's Poison Bottle Display

Well, after living here for almost two years I have finally gotten around to building a unit upon which I can display my poison/narcotic bottle collection! Most of the bottles date back to the Victorian era and all are over 100 years old. One could purchase any of these notorious concoctions over the counter at any Apothecary store! Regards ... Ricvictorian. P.S. There is an open invitation to all Screaming Skulls members to visit my humble abode inspired by the ADDAMS FAMILY anytime!