Happy Birthday, Edgar Allan Poe!

It's Edgar Allan Poe's Birthday! The master of the macabre celebrates his 203rd birthday today.

I LOVE this portrait by illustrator Francesco Francavilla. Check out his blog, Pulp Sunday. 

 

• Poe Museum


• The Edgar Allan Poe Cottage


• Read "The Raven"


• Read "The Black Cat"

Birthday Murder Mystery Costume Ball

My Birthday Murder Mystery Costume Ball was an incredible success! I had so much fun and now we're just a few days away from Halloween! Only 3 more days!!

Dinner and a Murder

On October 24th, I will be celebrating my birthday with a Murder Mystery Costume Ball. The Murder Mystery Game is from Dinner and a Murder. Two years ago, I used their 1920s 'Murder at the Four Deuces' game for my birthday party and everyone still talks about how much fun the party was. So after taking a year off for last year's 'Mad Tea Party' wonderland costume party, I've decided to have another murder mystery birthday party. This year I chose the  Halloween themed 'Immortal Murders' Murder Mystery Game that takes place at a costume ball. I'm very excited and I know that Dinner and a Murder will provide another incredible evening of entertainment.

Preparing for the Haunting Month

I love Halloween. It is the most theatrical of all holidays and combines all of my favorite things.

Costumes ~ Candy ~ Haunted Houses ~ Horror Movies ~ My Birthday ~ Pumpkins

October is the one month when I abandon my love of all things pink to embrace a darker asthetic. The entire month is an opportunity for fun activities and make believe. I relish every moment.

In the last few weeks, I have been planning my halloween home decor for the month of October and for my birthday party on October 24th.

I am so in love with the Halloween Haven Decor from Grandin Road. The collection features halloween decor designed by Martha Stewart exclusively for Grandin Road. I recently purchased the Flickering LED Halloween Candles, Martha Stewart Set of 12 Wine Labels, Set of Two LED Halloween Candles, and a Martha Stewart Realistic Feathered Crow.   

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