The season of the Witch is upon us! As the last of the harvest festivals draws near, we have a unique opportunity to release the old and embrace the new. What better time for a simple yet powerful beauty...
This ritual is a form of knot magic where an intention is methodically bound to a talismanic object. As always, a strong, clear intention strengthens the spell significantly. A charm is spoken for each knot you make.
Distill your intention...
Magical, Marvelous Broomsticks by Charlotte Baker of Nightshade Handmade
by Stephanie Stewart-Howard
Images by Charlotte Baker
Learn how to make your own broom in the Autumn Issue
Of all the myriad stories told of witches, one of the most enchanting involves them flying...
“What difference is there between a glass of absinthe and a sunset?”
—Oscar Wilde
I call this DIY green-gold herbal libation the Gold Fairy in homage to that notorious spirit of the fin de siècle period, absinthe, which was known as...
Many plants seem to represent an archetype or personality to me, which is often a reflection of their usage in folk medicine or even stories or legends about them. Elderflower is playful and ethereal like a maiden beckoning you...
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TUTORIAL
How to Make the Fall Lady
WHAT YOU NEED:
1 wire dress form
4 artificial leaf bunches for the top bodice form
(get these and other materials from any craft store)
2 small bunches...
The holiday season offers many delights, among them the chance to gather with loved ones, share meals and conversation, and reflect on the turning of the year. What of our far-off friends, though? I’ve found that, short of an in-person visit,...
All photos © Olga Valeska
Authenticity is such an important quality in a truly cozy, hygge life. And in this digital age of constant communication and social media influencers making us feel inadequate, it’s increasingly difficult to prove who is...
An idea for a fun celestial party you can throw for your more moony, starry friends is a black light soiree—where guests adorn themselves with stars and constellations using blacklight body paint. Artist Sirena Hildebrand has used the technique below...
Enchanted Living: Can you tell us when and why you began making embroidered insects and fungi?
Emily Yeadon: My work is heavily influenced by a particular museum that I discovered at the age of eleven while I was studying at...