November 5, 2008

one of my favorite halloween movies..


There is a little witch in every woman...

A Halloween or fall season can't go by without me seeing one of my favorite be-witching movies, Practical Magic. I love this movie and had to watch it today! Every time I watch it, its like the very first time.
If you don't know about it, or haven't seen it, I highly recommend it...

The movie revolves two sisters, Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman. An unlikely pair, but it actually works very well. The women in their family, has a spell on them that went awry and becomes a family curse: Any man that falls in love with an Owens woman dies.

The two sisters have unfortunate circumstances and have to move in with their aunts, who are kooky, fun, and teach the girls all about the craft.

I wont spoil all the fun (and sadness) in between, but definitely, something I recommend you watching:)

November 1, 2008

Happy Day of the Dead..Dia de los Muertos

In honor of Day of the Dead, I wanted to show you one of my Dead of the Dead paintings. "Follow me Home". The little girl is holding crosses and marigolds. She painted her face like a little skull and she visits the cemetary to make a trail of marigolds so that the spirits can follow her home...

Today is the day that many people celebrate the departed, the loved ones who have crossed over. They return on the Day of the Dead and enjoy festivities with the living. Their favorite food, flowers, clothing and items are displayed on an alter, like above, with their images.

It is said if you leave a trail of marigolds from their grave to your home, that they will be able to find their way back home...don't forget to leave a trail.....