Month: October 2022

More… October Reads

More… October Reads

I know, I know, ok. This is excessive. But I was having such a lovely time with my spooky reads that I powered through them! There is still so much October left! Sure, I know what you’re thinking I could have just gone back to 

Spooky movies NOT Scary movies

Spooky movies NOT Scary movies

I love Halloween more than almost anything in life. It is what I look forward to once summer ends and the thought of it keeps my spirits up through the grossness of Vancouver fall. Here is the catch I don’t like being scared… well I 

Halloween Costume: Part 3

Halloween Costume: Part 3

We’re here in part 3 and things are getting real. I had a dream last night that it was October 30th and I had to mad dash to try and sew up an entire Halloween costume in an hour. I woke up stressed and it’s 

Thinking About…Icelandic Dracula

Thinking About…Icelandic Dracula

It really takes very little to send me down a rabbit hole of randomness. Very, very little. For instance scrolling Instagram I saw a random meme about the Icelandic translation of Bram Stoker’s Dracula. But honestly, you must agree that with even that tidbit of 

Halloween Costume: Part 2

Halloween Costume: Part 2

The next phase in making my Artemis Halloween costume is finding a pattern (or patterns). I’ve said in a couple of other blog posts that when looking for patterns it’s important to focus on the bare bones. That’s especially relevant with this costume. Not a 

October Reads

October Reads

Look, I know that you know that I love Halloween. It doesn’t need to be said here again, so let’s skip that part and get to the books! I want to really make the most of the season! That means I will fabricate a gothic 

Halloween Costume: Part 1

Halloween Costume: Part 1

I have been wanting to make this Halloween costume since last year. The idea has been swimming around in my head for so long that I don’t think I can stand not doing something about it. Now, I make absolutely no guarantee there will be