I’ve been taking my sweet time redecorating my walls after all that painting. I’ve reframed several pictures, brought a couple up from the basement, added a few new bugs and bats. But I’ve realized I want a few new things to spice things up.

I’m a big believer in buying from smaller artists and crafters instead of going straight for posters and prints of already famous people or paintings, so I’ve been browsing through Etsy and such for possibilities.

So far my top contenders are:

Spoken in Red. A lot of her photos are beautiful and intriguing, and if I’m willing to spend enough I could get one printed on canvas or metal. I’ve never had anything printed on metal and I’m really tempted.

Reproductions of historical woodcuts from Morbid Curio. These are much smaller and cheaper and I love the stories behind them, so I’ll probably end up with more than one. I can feel myself falling in love already.

At the risk of being a goth cliche, I’m also considering these Edgar Allen Poe illustrations. The art’s not my usual style but I do so love Poe’s horror.

I’m also falling in love with this photo of famously haunted Eastern State Penitentiary and this fascinating morgue painting.

We obviously can’t afford or find room for every one, but how to decide? My heart wants them all but my walls only want three or four (and my wallet only wants one or two). Which are your favorites? Have you ever had a print on metal (and is it worth the money)?