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The Moody Mortal

Moody home inspiration, living authentically, & embracing your weird

Marble Butter Fudge in Three Easy Steps

I had you at fudge, didn't I? I stumbled upon this recipe late one night when I was craving a heaping pan of fudge-y goodness but didn't have the ingredients to make a "proper" fudge...or so I thought. This recipe is so unbelievably simple and pretty much foolproof (unlike other candy recipes - I swear it's like the kitchen becomes a laboratory during Christmas candy season). Here's to a delicious marble butter fudge in three easy steps! *This post contains affiliate links - they will not ... VIEW POST

A Simple Chicken Pot Pie

There's nothing quite as comforting as a hot-from-the-oven chicken pot pie, am I right? To be honest, I never truly appreciated just how good this classic dish is for the soul until I made it after a week of being down with a bad cold. The warm and savory flavors mesh together so perfectly that it is next to impossible not to feel better after sampling a spoonful (or forkful). Which begs the question, do you eat chicken pot pie with a fork or a spoon?? Let's debate...after I share the ins and ... VIEW POST

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

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

Moody Wallpapers For Any Style

If I had to give my style a label, I would call it moody-vintage-slightly-victorian-farmhouse-with-a-few-boho-scandi-cottage-vibes. Try putting that sucker into Google and giving it a whirl! My point is that my personal style is fairly eclectic. It's a melting pot of all-the-things but one of the elements that remains consistent is the moody vibe I try to bring out in my home. Because I am ever wanderlust and always love a change, I have fallen head-over-heels for wallpaper. Wallpaper and its ... VIEW POST

Tea Staining for an Authentic Aged Vibe

It's no secret that I love old things. Just ask Derek (he's old). There is something about old-looking stuff that makes me feel warm and fuzzy. Now, I'm not saying Derek is old-looking...but, he *does* have a lovely mix of gray/white hair in his beard that really compliments his "I'm hip but wise" vibe. You can't always nab authentically old things like Derek (I'm super lucky). When you can't, there are ways to add years without spending a lot of time/money. Today, I'm sharing how I create faux ... VIEW POST