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The Moody Mortal

Moody home inspiration, living authentically, & embracing your weird

How to Create DIY Spooky Yard Witches

We are well into witchy season and it's time for a project, am I right? Don't worry, this one won't be a back-breaker or a bank-breaker (always a good thing, in my spell book). This idea for a little bewitching yard decor began when I saw and ordered a trio of hand-holding witches online. I ordered them twice -- and they were backordered each time and eventually cancelled. Not to be scared off, I decided that I could probably make my own -- and maybe even make them look better than the original ... VIEW POST

Cocktail Time – Pour Yourself A Cup of Hot Pumpkin Pie!

Pumpkins here, pumpkins there, pumpkins, pumpkins everywhere! You can't escape the allure of pumpkin these days and really, would you want to if you could escape it (just shake your head and pretend you're absolutely head over heels, gaga in love with pumpkin for the next five minutes, okay)?? Honestly, with a little cinnamon and nutmeg atop a dollop of whipped cream, how could you possibly resist a slice of pumpkin pie goodness? Now, take all of that and turn it into a cocktail and BAM, mind ... VIEW POST

What You Need to Create a Monster Mash!

You're singing the song, aren't you? If you're not, you're at least bobbing your head to the beat, right? " I was working in the lab, late one nightWhen my eyes beheld an eerie sightFor my monster from his slab, began to riseAnd suddenly to my surprise He did the monster mash(The monster mash) It was a graveyard smash(He did the mash) It caught on in a flash(He did the mash) He did the monster mash!" If you weren't singing and dancing before, you surely are, now (you're welcome, by the ... VIEW POST

Clever Little White Witch Chip Cookie Recipe

If you've followed me for a while, you know that I adore Hocus Pocus. Like, I watch it year round and feel as if it's always a good time for a little Hocus Pocus. I mean, Bette Midler is always on point! Of course, October is prime time for all things witchy, and I fell head over heels in ga-ga spooky love with this Unofficial Hocus Pocus cookbook while perusing the bookstore last week. I'll be pulling and sharing a few recipes this month and the first I absolutely had to try was this clever ... VIEW POST

Simple Seat Deconstruct in Four Easy Steps

Sometimes in life, you just need a new place to park your butt. If the last two years of the pandemic have revealed a smidgeon of a silver lining, it's motivated you to get off your butt and start a project or...well...fifty seven projects (in my case). It's true - the pandemic has led to people spending more time at home. That means DIY's are at an all time high, guys! If you're like me, you enjoy a good DIY that doesn't leave you overtaxed and yelling obscenities at inanimate objects. I try to ... VIEW POST

How to Create a Simple yet Spooky Scene for Halloween

I just love spooky season! Whether you go totally creepy for Halloween or you keep it toned down, there are so many ways to sprinkle touches of "spook" throughout your space! My taste in Halloween decor has evolved quite a lot over the years. From doing the bare minimum to going over the top - I've done it all. Now, I'm going to share how to create a simple yet spooky scene for Halloween that strikes just the right mood. First up - spooky portraits. There is nothing that says "spook" quite ... VIEW POST