Of course, Partylite always has a bunch of Halloween products every year–some which is new and some which isn’t (I own the Black Cat tealight holders already). And other retailers have been pimping out the spooky goods for some time but nothing has really caught my eye until this. Way to go Partylite.

The Evening Intrigue Comforter Set is luxurious and definitely purple. It has a striking damask design that is perfect in its subtlety. I love how it looks in pictures, with black sheets and I am enamored with the accessories that you can buy (throw pillows, the rug and, yes, even the “Dracula” curtains). Being able to add matching accessories is definitely important to me when shopping for house stuff. The only thing I would have to worry about is swapping out my lamp shades but I could easily find some black designs that would look great, right?

The whole set is just absolutely.. amazing. It really calls to me and it would be a small fortune but I think an investment like this, piece by piece, is just what the doctor ordered! Add a nice set of black satin or silk sheets and I might never get out of bed (but, then again, who would?)

For instance, I bought an amber coloured, lotus shaped candle holder, which is now sitting atop my mantle shelf, from katiediditglass. (I do need to move some of the pictures so it’s not to crowded). It looks great with a tealight in it and I can’t wait to burn it (with some very careful kitty supervision). Okay, I just lit it up because, why not?

It doesn’t feel (or look) cheap quality or DIY at all. The flame through the glass petals look great and the reflection on the walls around it is also gorgeous. It definitely looks “bigger” all lit up and can even be used two ways. Mine is with the petals pointing up.

I’m still waiting on a pair of potholders (which may be in the mailbox, actually) from Etsy user AlternativeSewing. They feature rather Day of the Dead-esque skulls and red roses. I even figured out a way to display them, rather than leaving them stuffed in a drawer which I haven’t done with anything in my kitchen thus far. Depending on how much I like them and how Ryan feels, I may opt in for the table runner, too, and eventually make my own place mats to match.

I will definitely be spending more time on Etsy for household things but there’s also a host of vintage items. Vintage isn’t really my thing but if you’re into ye olde fashion, it’s worth checking out. if you’re more crafty than I am (yet), you can browse a host of supplies. Fabric, yarn, canvas, buttons and beads, patterns and even wood are all waiting for you to buy them.

In fact, I picked up some absolutely gorgeous red floral brocade fabric for a bedroom project. (Why haven’t I finished that yet?!). It’s actually reversible with black flowers on red on one side and the opposite on the other side. I was floored by how pretty it was when I got the package. Picture did not do it any justice. Unfortunately, it catches Phantom’s eye too, so I’ve had to tuck it away.

I’ll probably make another purchase or two before I’m done. I’ve really become quite the fan of Etsy.