Decorating Archive
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More Creepy Questions for Tom Nardone
Posted on October 11, 2009 | No CommentsExtreme Halloween, the new book by Tom Nardone, takes the holiday and ramps it up several notches with advice and instructions on how to create over-the-top decorations, startlingly gross-looking party... -
Out now: Extreme Halloween book
Posted on September 1, 2009 | No CommentsWe’ve been on board with Tom Nardone since his first book, Extreme Pumpkins, came out two years ago. Nardone has re-invented pumpkin carving, taking it into slash-and-burn (as in “carve... -
Keep on dying L.A., and keep the Coroner gift shop alive!
Posted on August 26, 2009 | 1 CommentSkeletons in the Closet: the official store of the Los Angeles Department of Coroner “The Department of Coroner is responsible for the investigation and determination of the cause and manner... -
Ye Olde Halloween Shoppe at Jonathan Wright and Company
Posted on October 22, 2008 | 1 CommentIf you are ready to take your Halloween decor game to the next level, it is time to gracefully lift thy hands out of the endless bowl of candy corn... -
Political Pumpkin Party
Posted on October 8, 2008 | No CommentsPolitics have longed played a role in our Halloween costumes, but things always get extra interesting during an election year. Obama and McCain masks are no doubt selling hotly, and... -
Own a Piece of Horror History
Posted on October 7, 2008 | 1 CommentHave you always wanted to own one of the original puppets from Puppet Masters or the titular bubbler from Evil Bong? How about one of the ghoulies from Ghoulies? Maybe... -
Halloween by Z Gallerie
Posted on October 6, 2008 | 2 CommentsAny upscale Halloween cocktail or dinner party would not be complete without a trip to Z Gallerie this holiday season. For the discerning Hallow’s Eve hedonist, shopping at Z Gallerie... -
Feel Actual Relics from Ed Gein’s Farm!
Posted on September 25, 2008 | No CommentsTaste Burrough’s Last Fix! You can have it all at Kevin Klemm’s Reliquary and Odditorium. LA’s self-appointed “King of Corpses” Kevin Klemm has opened his Cabinet of Curiosites to be... -
Creepy Consumer: skull candles
Posted on September 15, 2008 | No CommentsFor when not just any skull candle will do this Halloween, CreepyLA has rounded up the best in a range of prices. Top left, DL & Co., $95, available at... -
Creepy’s Greatest Hits: Cheapo Creepo
Posted on September 8, 2008 | No CommentsOur 99 Cents Only Store recap of some of last year’s favorites… Even given the sheer numbers of Halloween and Dia de los Muertos devotees and practitioners here, Los Angeles... -
Creepy decor: Coffin Couch
Posted on May 7, 2008 | 3 CommentsWe all know the lag time between ordering and actual delivery of fine furniture. It can take months! So in that respect, Halloween in Los Angeles is right around the... -
Creepy Questions for Mary Patton
Posted on October 31, 2007 | No Comments“It’s an annual Halloween tradition to freak out the customers by dressing up the Amoeba staff in khaki pants and white polo shirts. Just kidding, but that would probably be...
