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πŸ–€πŸ₯€πŸŒŠ Dark and beautiful things. Books! Interested in writing and arts, hand embroidery, poetry, (dark) fantasy and academia, the ocean, nature in general and the (Eco/Romantic)Gothic. Fond of dancing, yoga, green tea, the Moomins, goblincore πŸ’ƒπŸΌπŸ§˜πŸ½β€β™€οΈ

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I see an energy union - titleβ€˜s I think of: - β€žnightβ€˜s brideβ€œ or β€žunion of sun and moonβ€œ , β€žthe loversβ€œ - β€ženergy union β€œ

01.11.2025 15:21 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Beautiful, dear Gemma and one of my favourites! β˜€οΈβ„οΈ So very detailed - the border, the people,the seasons, the flowers -the swirls and whirls. I think it is on a new level of complexity!You know I am always interested in titles/background thoughts. Does it have a working title?

01.11.2025 06:48 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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The last stitch is in, and so I can finally reveal my latest embroidery… I’m off to stretch and give my hands a rest! πŸ˜‰πŸͺ‘🌿🌺✨
*All completely freehand stitched without patterns or paint, just lots of threads & plenty of patience! #stitchedart #thesewingsongbird

31.10.2025 15:06 β€” πŸ‘ 185    πŸ” 27    πŸ’¬ 13    πŸ“Œ 0

Of course - pets will be there

31.10.2025 18:47 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Tonight

31.10.2025 18:46 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Grandma Clara was sitting in her favourite armchair - the weather was dreadful but the fire delightful, her little bee wax candle was slowly dimming - just a few more drops of wax actually. Could there be a better day? Her favourite book was reread up til the final page she had left for the later evening  right before sleep. Her favourite tea was sipped until the last drop- she had left for later, too. She had eaten an orange - she had embroidered her favourite handkerchiefs - she had phoned her daughter. Her granddaughter had sent her a lovely little drawing of three black kittens in a basket. It was on her fridge now. She had watered the plants, she had sweeper the path. A feeling of accomplishment had gotten hold of her. 
Oh no - someone was missing - but no- relief, there he was, licking her palm, sweet Bouncy, her beloved dog. Her daughter had named him thus. She felt his warmth and feel asleep early. The page, the sip, not forgotten but to be cherished later. 

With a little fright she stood up. Bouncy - he had left her ten years earlier - his remains  deep in the heart of her garden. He looked deep into her eyes, wagging his tail. Ah, now she understood. She also chuckled. Samhain Eve,  the perfect date to leave and take a glimpse of her loved ones once a year. She followed Bouncy, both running like in their youth.

Grandma Clara was sitting in her favourite armchair - the weather was dreadful but the fire delightful, her little bee wax candle was slowly dimming - just a few more drops of wax actually. Could there be a better day? Her favourite book was reread up til the final page she had left for the later evening right before sleep. Her favourite tea was sipped until the last drop- she had left for later, too. She had eaten an orange - she had embroidered her favourite handkerchiefs - she had phoned her daughter. Her granddaughter had sent her a lovely little drawing of three black kittens in a basket. It was on her fridge now. She had watered the plants, she had sweeper the path. A feeling of accomplishment had gotten hold of her. Oh no - someone was missing - but no- relief, there he was, licking her palm, sweet Bouncy, her beloved dog. Her daughter had named him thus. She felt his warmth and feel asleep early. The page, the sip, not forgotten but to be cherished later. With a little fright she stood up. Bouncy - he had left her ten years earlier - his remains deep in the heart of her garden. He looked deep into her eyes, wagging his tail. Ah, now she understood. She also chuckled. Samhain Eve, the perfect date to leave and take a glimpse of her loved ones once a year. She followed Bouncy, both running like in their youth.

Samhain Eve by @lauraskylark.bsky.social

31.10.2025 14:10 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Cats are such wonderful creatures- I see that Toonsis was and is special. πŸ–€A troubled one who found and love and rest with you. πŸ™Lovely orb apparition.

31.10.2025 10:40 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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#WeekofWonders When my dear cat-friend Toonsis passed through the veil, we were devastated. He was a troubled cat, yet we loved him more than any other. We buried him in the yard; I put a cement block on his grave. This photo (I believe) shows his spirit visiting us as an orb.

30.10.2025 16:05 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Samhain Blessings for those who wish for them. Now is the time to look inward, to commune with our dearest ancestors and departed loved ones, and rest a while in the comforting arms of the Goddess.

🎨 Wendy Andrew/Painting Dreams

31.10.2025 10:16 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Illustration by Abigail Larson for "The Horror Tarot" depicting a seance scene in tones of red. Hands rest on a planchette hovering over a Ouija board. There's a red curtain backdrop, and a vintage brass lamp with a red glass shade lights the scene. Small candles and a red glass water pitcher and goblet are arranged on the table.

Illustration by Abigail Larson for "The Horror Tarot" depicting a seance scene in tones of red. Hands rest on a planchette hovering over a Ouija board. There's a red curtain backdrop, and a vintage brass lamp with a red glass shade lights the scene. Small candles and a red glass water pitcher and goblet are arranged on the table.

An illustration by Abigail Larson from "The Horror Tarot" depicting someone fast asleep in a large green antique bed while goblins with glowing yellow eyes and shadowy hands creep out from the darkness unnoticed.

An illustration by Abigail Larson from "The Horror Tarot" depicting someone fast asleep in a large green antique bed while goblins with glowing yellow eyes and shadowy hands creep out from the darkness unnoticed.

Illustration for the Horror Tarot of the Queen of Cups card showing a vampire in a Victorian dress drinking blood from a goblet.

Illustration for the Horror Tarot of the Queen of Cups card showing a vampire in a Victorian dress drinking blood from a goblet.

This illustration is from "The Horror Tarot" deck published by Insight Editions and illustrated by Abigail Larson. Illustration is a stylized version of "the chariot" tarot card depicting a black horse-drawn carriage approaching an ominously glowing cliff. The horse is rears at the edge of the deep red precipice. The background shows a large tree obscured by thick mist.

This illustration is from "The Horror Tarot" deck published by Insight Editions and illustrated by Abigail Larson. Illustration is a stylized version of "the chariot" tarot card depicting a black horse-drawn carriage approaching an ominously glowing cliff. The horse is rears at the edge of the deep red precipice. The background shows a large tree obscured by thick mist.

Halloween is almost here πŸ–€πŸ·πŸ©Έ

30.10.2025 11:40 β€” πŸ‘ 1750    πŸ” 481    πŸ’¬ 9    πŸ“Œ 4

Same here - your replies started to appear in my notifications today !

29.10.2025 20:13 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Not so sweet as sugar - this candyman. But superb artwork !

29.10.2025 05:50 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Week 53: #ghosts and #apparitions

Candyman - the ghost of artist Daniel Robitaille

28.10.2025 12:17 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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a dog dressed in a ghost costume with the caption what did the spooky ghost say ALT: a dog dressed in a ghost costume with the caption what did the spooky ghost say

Welcome to #WeekofWonders -a place for all of you(also on x)-providing a weekly prompt for writing, arts and crafts, related music, your thoughts,photos etc. Join in! I will change the pinned post each Monday. Use the # for retweets.
Week 53: #ghosts and #apparitions

27.10.2025 12:31 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸˆβ€β¬›οΏΌοΏΌοΏΌπŸ˜»

27.10.2025 05:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Samhain
YouTube video by Tararu5000 Samhain

#WeekofWonders This video I made has a lot of "BLACK CATS" in it! "Samhain" from a talk by Lady Sheba (illustrated by me): www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-ph...

25.10.2025 18:53 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
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An interesting angle of my last embroidery. Sometimes the last minute touches can make the piece, despite the many hours you spend stitching all those textures, those last minute footprints added that certain something… 😊πŸͺ‘πŸ‘£πŸŒΏπŸŒΊ #stitchedart #thesewingsongbird

26.10.2025 14:37 β€” πŸ‘ 104    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 4
A pumpkin display of various kinds and colours, taken at Tyntesfield last year.

A pumpkin display of various kinds and colours, taken at Tyntesfield last year.

Good morning πŸ‘‹πŸΌβœ¨β˜•οΈ
Happy 1st October! πŸƒπŸ‚πŸπŸ„πŸ„β€πŸŸ«πŸŽƒ
This is the month of letting go, turning inwards and thinning veils as we head towards Samhain πŸ’œβœ¨βœ¨βœ¨
Wishing you a beautiful and magickal month βœ¨πŸ’œπŸΎ

01.10.2025 10:04 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Flint pebble that fell out of a wall in Linton, Cambridgeshire and I picked up bc I thought it looked like the world's largest rodent. I added the eye with a fine liner pen

Flint pebble that fell out of a wall in Linton, Cambridgeshire and I picked up bc I thought it looked like the world's largest rodent. I added the eye with a fine liner pen

A photo of a mother and baby capybara nestling together affectionately

A photo of a mother and baby capybara nestling together affectionately

I found a capybara pebble🀎

26.10.2025 09:53 β€” πŸ‘ 4188    πŸ” 471    πŸ’¬ 70    πŸ“Œ 30
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Today's #ShakespeareSunday theme will be two plays, chosen for their supernatural elements: HAMLET πŸ’€ & MACBETH πŸ—‘

26.10.2025 07:14 β€” πŸ‘ 35    πŸ” 14    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2
Toadstools, eggs, flowers, snail, painting.

Toadstools, eggs, flowers, snail, painting.

πŸ–ΌοΈ Jane Carkill

26.10.2025 07:53 β€” πŸ‘ 151    πŸ” 30    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

SchΓΆrl had its Medieval origin inβ€œweed” to describe the mineral that often occurred as a byproduct in tin deposits… alternative origin from β€œZschorlau”, name of a village in the Ore Mountains, where the mineral was first described. Geologists still use the name. I like the sound πŸ˜…πŸ˜

26.10.2025 07:48 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Post a witch

26.10.2025 07:41 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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20.10.2025 00:35 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Black tourmaline being the one I mostly use - the German local name for it is SchΓΆrl- but recently I added obsidian with a golden sheen…. Very different, yes.

25.10.2025 07:35 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Week 53: #ghosts and #apparitions
Week 54: (woodland) #twilight
Week 55: #favourite_music

23.10.2025 07:16 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I like to wear obsidian or black tourmaline (bracelet or similar).

23.10.2025 05:54 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I love it - the last line giving the whole poem a deep embrace! The music of Cash and others reaching even space 🎢

22.10.2025 05:56 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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#WeekofWonders a poem:

21.10.2025 19:45 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Yes- here it is at least better. Hope they reply soon

22.10.2025 05:52 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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