Gothic Hometeaders

Now, most people I have met would agree, there is not much need to Goth-up Halloween; it is very Gothic of its own free will.  But one can make it much more classy by focusing on the classing Gothic Revival/Victorian Halloween decor elements, and truly bring ones own Gothic touch to a holiday celebration often overrun with sassenachs (outsiders).  It is a labor of love to show off truly olden Halloween flare in away that both gives fright and yet warms the heart.  One first must decide, is this just decor for the month, or is it to be later used for the home?  Once that is settled upon, is the decor to be used for a party or for personal enjoyment?  Is it to be used inside or outside?  Then is it to be purely Gothic revival/Victorian, or will there be steampunk/steam-goth elements mixed it? Once that is settled upon, begin the hunting in ones local thrift stores, antique stores, flea markets, and Halloween departments for the needed items, and if poss...

Since 2013, when Michelle Nickles started the Gothic Homesteading on Facebook back in 2013, and the group to go with it a short time later, we had no idea the growth it would see.  We have been asked many times, "What is a Gothic Homesteader?"  Just about as often, we get asked "What makes someone a Goth?"  and "What is a homesteader?"  Over the years, we have heard many explanations of what a Goth and what a homesteader is, below are the simplest answers. A person who is a Goth is one who is a member of the Gothic subculture .  They are a person who sees beauty in the midst of the dark and dying world. A Homesteader is one follows the homesteading life: a. raising what one can - fruit, vegetables, herbs, animals, etc.; b. making what one can - clothing, food, crafts, very diy; c. providing off the land for ones family and friends as much as possible;  d. trading/bartering for other items needed when ever possible. A Gothic Homesteader is on...