Come into my parlor said the spider to the fly...

Nope, the parlor comes later, first I must lead you into the boo-doir where something mysterious and altogether creepy is happening to the fireplace. It's twilight, and the ravens seem to be gathering on the mantle...

while down below, on the hearth...

candles cast eerie shadows on the cool marble...

The shadows deepen...

and his eyes aglow, a silent sentinel keeps watch...

until it's time for bed!

I actually took these photos for last weeks holiday extravaganza, but only today did I have a spare moment to post. It is so cool to have this creepy scene in our bedroom. I love the drama!
The tombstones were in my attic (what... you don't have tombstones in your attic?) They're cut from one-inch thick styrofoam with a bread knife (and hacked a bit, which leaves them looking like ancient crumbling stone), then painted a flat gray latex, and rough shadows and highlights are added in black and white, then the whole thing is finished with a spattering of dark and light shades of gray. Remarkably authentic, especially in low light, and very easy to carry around. I made them a few years ago as scenery for a Halloween video.
I wish the tile surround was that fabulous harlequin pattern, but it is actually gift wrap! Hey presto!
Today I also decorated the living room mantle and it is pretty darn cool if I do say so! Perhaps tomorrow I shall invite you into my parlor...
Jenny
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