I know we all that friend that likes Halloween a little bit too much. Like when people visit their house, they think they left Halloween decorations up too long. I am that friend. I like what I call “Classy Spooky”. It looks like spooky decor but it seems more like Victorian Vintage. The word spooky is just a catch-all. It is not technically scary looking items, but spooky is easier to explain items that most feel belong in a Halloween section.
It can be hard to explain the appeal to someone that does not like that kind of stuff but I think the same can go for any taste in style. Since I tend to gravitate towards this style I thought I would put together a gift guide for those spooky friends of yours.
The first one is the item on my title image. It is called a Go To Extremities Jewelry Stand. It is a jewelry stand that hold your rings and short necklaces but it just so happens to be a skeleton hand. This is actually something I would like for Christmas (wink wink nudge nudge).
This item is another skull related item. You will start to notice a theme throughout. This is a set of 6 skull shot glasses. A fun and unique item that can be used for drinks but can also be used as decor.
What I am noticed in a lot of spooky gifts is that they start as something else to be used for another purpose. I thought about these human anatomy coasters that have different spooky images on them. They can be used as actual coasters or they can be displayed on a mantle or shadow box.
Some people would really think an item of like is grotesque and gross, but to us weirdos this is beautiful! A real animal skeleton that has been articulated completely is just so cool and really satisfies the science nerd in me but with a bit of creepiness as well. Here is another one of a cat that is a bit more extreme.
I have wanted these bird skull drawer pulls for years but just never really had the right piece of furniture to get them for. They can come in gold and silver and they are just the right touch to a room. It is something that most people wouldn’t see right away but would definitely be a conversation piece or ice breaker.
A good vintage print of anatomical features can really make a wall gallery interesting. A print like this diagram of a human skull can get people looking at a wall gallery and just like the above, it kind of satisfies the science nerd in a majority of the spooky friends.
This item is bit more extreme and if something like this makes you uncomfortable I think your spooky friend would understand. Even though it is a really neat piece. This Vintage Hanging Diagram of Tarot Cards is really neat and for a new person that doesn’t understand any of it, it can lead to great conversations!
These votive candles have many uses. They can be used first as candles and then can be used later as decoration. They have pretty Edgar Allen Poe style designs on them that will make any spooky friend happy.
Most people like coffee. Most drink coffee out of mugs. Here is an anatomical heart on a coffee mug. It has a vintage camping style look to it and you can get multiple designs that your friend can display proudly.
The last item is another candle. This candle has beautiful packaging that any spooky friend would love. You can get multiples that can be displayed together or around the house. The label and the dark glass can be paired with old antique medicine bottles or set on a side table. It can be used for multiple purposes after the candle is gone.
Remember that even if you don’t find items like this to be beautiful, your unique and spooky friend might. Try to get past it and just think of how much they will love placing this in their home.
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