Miss Havisham's Curiosities

Come have tea.

We showcase decor, travel, and culture for anyone with a darker sensibility. Enjoy.

Photo by Max Gough

All in Film

Oct 17

Oct 17 Go Ask Alice

Melissa Johnson

Art, Dessert, Dishes, Events, Fashion, Film, History, Home decor, Tea, Travel

Roadtrip Part One: I Want to be a Hearst

Jul 4

Jul 4 Roadtrip Part One: I Want to be a Hearst

Melissa Johnson

Antiques, Art, Film, History, Old houses, Travel

Gown Hall of Fame

Feb 28

Feb 28 Gown Hall of Fame

Melissa Johnson

The High Holidays are Upon Us

Oct 6

Oct 6 The High Holidays are Upon Us

Melissa Johnson

Art, early medicine, Events, Fellow literary ladies, Film, Garden, History, Old houses, Spooooooky

The high holidays are upon us, dearies. Join me for these amazing Halloween events in Los Angeles.

Gothic Halloween Ideas for a Dark and Elegant All Hallows’ Eve

Oct 14

Oct 14 Gothic Halloween Ideas for a Dark and Elegant All Hallows’ Eve

Melissa Johnson

Events, Film, History, Pop Culture, Spooooooky, Taxidermy

The lady's picks for Halloween events in Los Angeles 2016.

Stephen Colbert Enjoys his Tea in a Miss Havisham's Insult Cup...AGAIN!

Oct 4

Oct 4 Stephen Colbert Enjoys his Tea in a Miss Havisham's Insult Cup...AGAIN!

Melissa Johnson

Dishes, Film, Food, Home decor, Pop Culture, Tea, Dessert

For the second time, Stephen Colbert enjoys a cup of tea in our insult teacups.

My Holy Trinity: Happy Birthday Crispin Glover, Robert Smith, and John Waters

Apr 19

Apr 19 My Holy Trinity: Happy Birthday Crispin Glover, Robert Smith, and John Waters

Melissa Johnson

Film, Pop Culture, Music