The Art of Dying: Spooky Decor that Makes Dante's Black Heart Patter

While living and working in grim, macabre Marlowe, Massachusetts, Dante Lovelace keeps residence at a delightfully horrid little home at 13 Darke Street. Don't let its appearance fool you! The outside may seem pleasant enough, but within is his museum of death and destruction.

"... the home was a shiny red apple with a worm in the middle. Its interior decoration was far from pleasant. The skeleton of a raven under glass, a rather charming two-headed rat in a jar, dead flowers pressed in picture frames; it was the kind of art made of death that a demon such a Dante Lovelace could appreciate and even find inspirational. He enjoyed candlelight, which only added to the home's romantic gloom."

 -The Last Temptations of Iago Wick

And that's not even mentioning Montgomery, his large stuffed vulture perched over the fireplace.

Today, I wanted to share some of Pinterest's finest decor ideas that would made dear Mr. Lovelace swoon (and dear Mr. Wick cringe at his partner's spooky taste).

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(Link-- This is Rest in Pieces in Richmond, VA. My sister says it's worth a visit!)

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(Link-- This image heavily inspired the layout of Dante's parlor)

(Link--I can just see Iago reciting Shakespeare...)

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(Link--I'll admit, this one is perhaps a bit campy, but I still think Mr. Lovelace would appreciate it.)

These pins and more can be found at The Lovelace & Wick Series Pinterest Board, a collection of grim decor, Victorian fashion, cake and all things spooky and steampunk. 

Do you enjoy injecting a little spookiness into your home decor? Sound off in the comments below!

Until next time,

Jenny