Tattoo Flash by Bob Done, Brighton

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I've touched on old school tattoo, nautical kitsch before & thought I'd include this original painting by Brighton's Bob Done.

I commissioned this for my first wedding anniversary as my 'paper' gift for my husband.
We are both quite heavily tattooed with old school designs, so I knew he'd appreciate this.

I've been thinking lately about getting a tattoo dedicated to my love of kitsch, but can't decide which iconic item to have etched onto myself!

Claire

Vintage Halloween Decor 1980s

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In the last four or five years, thanks to TK Maxx having US stock, we UK folks have had the more Americanised Halloween decor. I mean the large, glittery or twee figurines, heavy ceramic pumpkin bowl, big candle accessories.

Back in my childhood days, halloween decorations were made of cardboard & that was it. You had some ripped up cotton wool as spider webs if your mum was being a bit festive.
I have fond memories of the same skeleton & witch hanging in everyone's house, I'm sure you too can picture them.

I tried to recreate that 80s Halloween feel along side the over the top American decoration which I can't help but also want to buy.
I found this pack of two door hangers in a pound shop in Bangor.

Claire

Genuinely Spooky Child Painting, possibly Haunted

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Terrifying isn't she? Those shadowy, pool-like eyes.
Don't think I've blogged her before as she doesn't actually have a home on the wall at the moment. She freaks me out a little too much, she's a step beyond the sad gypsy children of Dallas Simpson. I can imagine her painting being the subject of a Stephen King short story.

Claire