Two Posts in One Week?!?!?!?

Helllllloooooo friends! Just goofing around at the tattoo shop this Saturday afternoon. It's a gloomy and wet Spring day, but I have to admit I love this sorta weather. *cough* So goth *cough* Perfect temperature to wear a little bell sleeve dress with crushed velvet leggings and my cowboy boots. 

Since I'm in a sinus medicine induced goofy/chatty sorta mood, I thought I would just ramble on about what general life stuff. But first, how are you all doing? What have you been up too? Working on any cool projects or watching any new shows? 

Speaking of shows, Derek and I have been all over watching season 9 of RuPaul's Drag Race. In fact, we re-watched all the past seasons and I've been addicted to watching the WOW Presents Youtube channel. I also started watching the Hulu original series, Harlots and I am really enjoying the show.

Currently re-reading Memnoch the Devil by Anne Rice. I forgot how wordy and descriptive Anne Rice can be!

Been using E.L.F Cosmetics Daily Face Wash ($4!!!!) and their Daily Hydration Moisturizer ($8!!!) and I love them. I was disappointed with the Nourishing Night Cream, but the face wash and moisturizer will definitely be a re-purchase.

I love to cook and since going gluten free, I've had to modify my diet. Luckily I'm not missing out on too many things (other than my beloved favorite pizza place) and just had to get a little creative. 

Some favorites in our house:

Supreme Pizza Cauliflower Casserole (you can modify the toppings to whatever you like)

Penne with Roasted Veggies and Fresh Mozzarella (I used GF pasta)

Easy Chicken Fajitas (I have corn tortillas rather than flour tortillas)

Crispy Gluten Free Cauliflower Cheddar Pancakes (Sooooooo good!!!!!!)

Time to get back to work, thank you for reading everyone!

Weekend Greetings!

Just a Polaroid snap shot that our friend Danny took while at Birdhouse for our friend Bryan's birthday. Earlier that day Derek and I both worked, then went to a swing dance that my work sponsored and then to the birthday party. Phew, it's been a great weekend so far!

Thank you for reading, until next time!

XOXO-Meagan Kyla

Sunday Funday with Stripes and Bones

I've been making a point to wear different clothing combinations for the weekends. I work at a clothing boutique and though I love my job, I need to "dress up" everyday, so I feel like being lazy on the weekends. Argh! So, I'm trying to find a happy medium between wearing fussy fashion and comfy cute, hey I just made that up. LOL!

Since Derek and I went out shopping for Halloween items (once again!), I threw together this outfit in which I was quite pleased. I picked up this striped skater skirt from H&M months ago and haven't worn it due to being conscious of it making my bottom portion look wide. In reality, once I put something on, I just go with it! I tell that little voice of insecurity to "shut up", it's only clothes! 

Derek and I had a nice time spending the day together and even went to the Mall! *Gasp* I wanted to explore what the stores has to offer and get some exercise while we window shopped. I have to admit it was sorta fun! 

"Is Halloween your favorite time of the year?"

Yes. Yes it is.

Thank you for reading!

XOXO-Meagan Kyla

Cemetery Creeps

Derek and I took a day trip to Mount Albion Cemetery in Albion, NY to take a stroll and eat a picnic lunch. We're embracing what's left of the summer and trying to get outdoors as much as possible.

Admittedly we're not "outdoorsy" people, so we didn't do too much exploring of the hilly cemetery due to lack of bug spray and we both wore dumb shoes. The general consensus was to return in the Autumn, with proper attire and spend the day.

Wearing a tacky animal print dress that was a thrift store find, I love the massive (and not needed) breast pocket.  I removed the massive shoulder pads, added a studded belt and I welcomed this dress into my closet. 

After the cemetery, Derek and I went to a few antique shops along the way to Rochester, NY, had some yummy tex-mex and made our way home. I picked up an amazing Hawaiian caftan to add to my collection and Derek found a cute glass poison bottle. Good finds! 

I love our little adventures!

Thank you for reading!

XOXO-Meagan Kyla

What's Shakin' Bacon?

The weekend was filled with Spring cleaning, but first Tiki drinks were imbibed. Derek is shaking up come Coco Lopez cream of coconut for some Painkillers....the drink not the pills. Teehee!

Sunday was the day. The day we bought two new (to us) vintage gold club chairs, most likely from the 1960s. I don't talk too much about my love of home decor and mid-century furniture, but it's a passion and interest in our home. We have nicknamed our decorating style as "Mid-Century Macabre", mixing mid-century with taxidermy, bones and skulls, funerary items and other macabre art.

Derek and I like to hunt for; furniture, barware, and taxidermy on the weekends. We scour second hand shops, vintage and antique malls, estate sales and we love to get a good deal. The two chairs we bought were a great deal, as the vintage shop owner had the chairs cleaned and the cushions re-foamed while still keeping the integrity of the original gold fabric. Since we acquired these two pieces, the living room was turned into a Tetris game (we have a smallish apartment), yet when we put our two heads together (and me almost killing my back lifting our couch) we produced a set up that we are in love with! I moved some decor items around and Voila! a whole new perspective. 

Sunday's attire was inspired by the 70+ degree weather. Derek and I indulged in some pizza at our favorite pizza place in Buffalo. Gotta fuel up before you start the job. Mmmmm, Gino's never stop making pizza. Never!

Even the skeleton got Spring cleaned. Sprung cleaned? Spring clean? Whatever. Mr. Bones got moved to the tattoo shop along with our toe pincher coffin. I was sad to see them both go, but the shop is like an extension of our home, so we get to decorate there too!

 I think this little corner we set up is so cute and I think Mr. Bones is happy resting his bones in his new church chair at his new home.

And since our weekend doesn't stop at Sunday, here is a peak at Monday's second sitting of my 'Dead Mary' tattoo that is being worked on by my husband. The tattoo is inspired by my love of Derek's Dead Mary statues and all his kitschy and spooky art!

I hope you enjoyed your weekend. Thank you for hanging out with me!

XOXO-Meagan Kyla