Category Archives: Amusements

Of Goth Nostalgia

Posted on January, 2021 by Lady of the Manners

There are many, many things from Ye Olde Goth Days (Nights?) where the memories spring forth, flatteringly colored by the flickering candlelight of memory. And it takes a determined effort to also remember that the distance of time blunts the sharp, painful edges of those memories. Continue reading →

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Halloween 2020

Posted on September, 2020 by Lady of the Manners

Oh Snarklings, this year has been weird, chaotic, and stressful, and it’s not going to get better any time soon. Because of that, the Lady of the Manners was second-guessing herself about writing this post; fretting about Halloween this year … Continue reading →

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Ten! Years! Old!

Posted on June, 2019 by Lady of the Manners

HOLY BATS, GOTHIC CHARM SCHOOL: AN ESSENTIAL GUIDE FOR GOTHS AND THOSE WHO LOVE THEM HAS BEEN IN PRINT FOR TEN YEARS!! Continue reading →

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Tutorial: The Ceremony of the Fangs!

Posted on February, 2019 by Lady of the Manners

Over the years, people have asked how Clovis (and the other vampire bunnies in the Evil Bunny Alliance) gained their pointy pointy teeth. So the Lady of the Manners and Clovis Devilbunny now present: The Ceremony of the Fangs! Continue reading →

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Clicky-links! Diversions and Shiny Things!

Posted on May, 2014 by Lady of the Manners

Gracious, Snarklings, it’s been a busy time for the Lady of the Manners! There’s been a steady flurry of posts over on the Gothic Charm School Tumblr with snippets and quick photos from the events the Lady of the Manners has been visiting (so many events! So many wonderful people to meet!), and you should know what that means. Clicky-link roundup! Yes, the Lady of the Manners has been assiduously collecting cards from the fascinating artists and vendors she’s met over the past month or so, and now she’s going to share them with you.
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Show and Tell: Frankenweenie!

Posted on October, 2012 by Lady of the Manners

Through a very nice bit of luck, I was at a sneak preview of Frankenweenie, the new stop-motion animated movie from Tim Burton. The very short version of the review is this: Frankenweenie is Tim Burton’s best work in years, perhaps since Big Fish. Go, go see it! Continue reading →

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Amusements: Other Gothy Blogs To Read

Posted on January, 2012 by Lady of the Manners

Hello Snarklings! While the Lady of the Manners is poking at the Audacity program (and that should give you a hint as to upcoming projects, you clever things), she felt she should talk about the blogs that she likes to visit! Distractions, entertainment, nifty things! Continue reading →

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Waiting For The Great Pumpkin: Halloween Ideas

Posted on October, 2011 by Lady of the Manners

Hello Snarklings! Gracious, how did it become mid-October all ready? The Lady of the Manners feels it is a trifle unfair for October to be subject to the same sort of passage of time that the rest of the year is, because October is the most wonderful time of the year! Halloween season, Snarklings! The time of year when a clever Goth can find all sorts of goodies to use year-round! As some of you may have now guessed, this installment of Gothic Charm School is devoted to Halloween: interesting blogs, wonderful goodies, and helpful hints about the Lady of the Manners’ favorite holiday. Continue reading →

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Tutorial: Gingerbread Bats!

Posted on December, 2010 by Lady of the Manners

The Lady of the Manners has been all sorts of scattered, Snarklings, and before she realized it, the holidays were looming close. Which, around the Gothic Charm School household, means baking a very specific type of cookie: Gingerbread bats! Very spicy, very ginger-y gingerbread bats. The Lady of the Manners doesn’t think gingerbread is proper gingerbread unless it makes your tongue tingle. You Have Been Warned! Continue reading →

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Tutorial: Blood Spattered Manicure!

Posted on October, 2010 by Lady of the Manners

Just in time for Halloween, Gothic Charm School gives you a tutorial on how to do a “blood spattered” manicure! Painting your nails to look like you’ve been dipping your fingers in blood is dead (ahem) simple. Continue reading →

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