Miss Havisham's Curiosities

Miss Havisham's Curiosities We showcase the interests of goth Martha Stewarts everywhere. Creator, Melissa Johnson, writes about Come have tea, darling.

You can find our wicked little teacups (no that's not a euphemism) at various pop ups around Los Angeles, at The Mystic Museum, Burbank and last but not least, at www.misshavishamscuriosities.com. About Melissa Johnson:

Melissa Johnson is descended from antique dealers, grew up at flea markets, and some say was even born at a garage sale. She wants to be the goth Martha Stewart. She has developed

and produced television for clients such as The Colbert Report, The Disney Channel, Playhouse Disney, PBS, Nickelodeon, MTV, Vh-1, Comedy Central, Cartoon Network, A&E, Oxygen Media, BET, and Robert Smigel’s TV Funhouse/Saturday Night Live. She is currently working on a book length memoir which she hopes is a Running With Scissors or Grey Gardens but you know...with arabs in Ohio. Melissa’s a horror movie fanatic, a junk scavenger, and a lover of all things weird, creepy, and haunted. She is married to puppeteer and director, Tim Lagasse. They moved to LA from New York five years ago. Together they like to travel, collect junk, and train their growing cat circus.

She’s been lurking waiting for her season. With the end of summer that season is quickly approaching. At first glance, o...
09/04/2026

She’s been lurking waiting for her season.

With the end of summer that season is quickly approaching.

At first glance, our Nouveau Witch looks like an art nouveau garden of curling leaves and flowers getting ready for hibernation.

Look closer and you’ll find tiny skulls hidden among the botanicals.

Finished in gold, gloriously dramatic, and ready for spooky season.

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09/03/2026

Let’s keep it civilized. Our newest ivory bird insult cups and matching teapot were designed to get along. In fact, our teapot matches every color of bird teacup we’ve ever created including whichever one already sits in your china cabinet. Treat yourself, you’ve been so very restrained.

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08/27/2026

This week’s drop is of a mystical nature. Four vintage fortune telling teacups. Each is one of a kind and contains a different array of symbols. We’ve also got several occult teacups, also vintage, also one of a kind. These are some of my absolute favorite pieces. You deserve the good china.

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Light and airy. Wear with linen pants or a sundress. She literally is the perfect summer accessory. _____
08/20/2026

Light and airy. Wear with linen pants or a sundress. She literally is the perfect summer accessory.

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This week’s drop of the latest insult cups. Look at ‘em living their truth. _____
08/19/2026

This week’s drop of the latest insult cups. Look at ‘em living their truth.

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Hey girl—It’s black cat appreciation day. Behold my belly. -Mr. Business, Esq. PS. He was a stray who seduced me and now...
08/17/2026

Hey girl—
It’s black cat appreciation day. Behold my belly.

-Mr. Business, Esq.

PS. He was a stray who seduced me and now lives inside with us. Sorry, he’s taken, ladies.

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19 years ago today I went on a date with a puppeteer. Happy Date-versary Timothy Lagasse 🖤🖤🖤🖤
08/16/2026

19 years ago today I went on a date with a puppeteer. Happy Date-versary Timothy Lagasse 🖤🖤🖤🖤

Kindly F**k Off is back — the design that’s been our best-seller since 2016 — now in a brand new ivory colorway, paired ...
08/05/2026

Kindly F**k Off is back — the design that’s been our best-seller since 2016 — now in a brand new ivory colorway, paired with something just as unapologetic: Fear My Wrath. And for the first time ever, there’s a teapot to match. Every color we have ever made in the past pairs with this one, including the one already on your shelf.

We do t bring colors back often, and we only release a couple of designs each year. When this ones gone, it’s usually gone for good.

Tap each piece to shop.

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07/30/2026

The final piece of the ritual has arrived. 🫖🩸

The Elvira Mistress of the Dark teapot is officially here to complete your macabre collection. The Set Is Complete. The Final Bond: The missing centerpiece to unite your plate, cup, and saucer. The Dark Pour: Craft a wicked crimson brew from a vessel fit for a horror queen. The Iconic Gaze: Fill your cup while her iconic eye spies on you. Summon the teapot to your lair before it vanishes into the shadows.

07/24/2026

The devil is in the details…and so is Elvira. 🖤

Every plate begins as a sketch before becoming something you can actually hold in your hands. This stunning portrait was illustrated by the incredibly talented gents of Ryan & Matthew Murray and seeing it come to life on fine porcelain never gets old.

Whether it’s hanging on your wall or making a dramatic appearance at teatime, we think the Mistress of the Dark deserves nothing less.

Our official Elvira Rising Collector’s plate is available now— and oh yes, it pairs perfectly with the matching teacup, teapot and holiday ornament.

Sweet dreams…if you dare.

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