‘Til Death Do You Part: Engagement Rings and Wedding Bands
Engagement rings and wedding bands needn't be a bore. Thanks to our friend the internet, we're wrist-deep in gorgeously dark finger candy.
Something Old, Something New: DIY Wedding Centerpieces for Darklings
Centerpieces are the perfect place to inject your style into your wedding day. We're here to show you a beautiful arrangement you can customize to suit you and your partner's exquisite tastes.
Murder, Morality, and Mysticism: Nordic Noir To Sink Your Teeth Into
If you fell in love with "The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo" series, you're already familiar with one of our favorite genres: Nordic Noir. Want more? We're happy to share.
Pricks of the Month: 12 Enamel Pins for April
"I already have enough enamel pins, and I absolutely don't want to see any more, especially if they have skulls and knives," said no darkling ever.
Beauty in Decay: The Art of Dylan Garrett Smith
Somewhere between life and death, in a liminal space of melancholia and dark beauty lies the work of Dylan Garrett Smith. The Pennsylvania-based artist creates stunning pieces that explore nature's fragile cycle of bloom and decay. Smith's website describes him as: "An
Coffee Table Books: Decorative Tomes for the Gothic Home
We like our books like we like our coffee: Big, dark, and delicious. With anatomy, fashion, death, and poisons in their pages, these coffee table books fit the bill.
Macabre Anatomica: The Sculpture of Emil Melmoth
Emil Melmoth crafts medical anomalies with a distinctly Catholic symbology that are incredibly disturbing yet impeccably, gorgeously detailed. Who can resist a bloody good sculpture, anyway?
Treat Yo’ Shelf: Books We’re Reading This March
Looking for the next book that'll keep you up late, reading under the covers? These Dear Darkling staff picks are worth the inevitable paper cuts. Here's what we're reading this month.
Casual Corpse: How to Wear Comfortable, Minimalist Goth
The like-a-second-skin coziness and witchy vibes of this blend of grunge and nu goth make it perfect for those who want style without sacrificing comfort. It might be minimalist, but it's far from boring.
Ghostly Lights in the Night: The Automata Artwork of Jamie Winn
With the turn of a crank or the flick of a switch, the layered and intricate art of Jamie Winn comes to life, spinning us tales of fear and folklore.