Did you ever wonder why orange and black are the iconic colors of the creepiest holiday of the year?  PHun PHact:  Orange signifies the autumn harvest and black is associated with darkness and death.  Such a downer… right?  We prefer to PHocus on all there is to celebrate during this hallowed time of year- so we’ve got nothing but love for you, October, no matter what you are wearing!

While the PHAG gnomes were researching this post, they did some digging and learned that the Halloween tradition was originally brought to North America by immigrants, yes we said immigrants, from Europe- now trump that!  They celebrated the harvest around a bonfire, sharing ghost stories, singing, dancing, and telling fortunes.  The way we see it, just throw in a few costume changes and it’s like spending a month in Vegas all in one night!

Any way you slice the gourd, the entire month of October is one big excuse to throw off inhibitions.  We know you, and we know you’ll be entertaining this month, so we’re here to help- all month long!

So, hold on to your head Ichabod Crane, we’re delivering thrills and chills galore, from not-so-scary seasonal tidbits, to PHrightfully PHabulous party ideas.  If you fear your home and garden may frighten away the guests, we’re here to lift your spirits.

Speaking of spirits (and colors of the season), did you know you can buy black vodka? Over on her eponymous website, the chicest jailbird in home and garden history, Martha Stewart, shares recipes for a slew of Halloween cocktails featuring  Blavod Vodka’s wonderfully obsidian black brew. Consider serving a Blackberry Collins or a two-toned twist on an orange juice classic – the Bloody Screwdriver.

Or simply pour yourself a shot (as black as your heart) in one of our toxic shot glasses, and those costume ideas will surely be revealed…

No crystal ball? No problem.  Our glass skull is crystal clear!

 From here, we can see your future, and it’s truly enchanting…