Felis Silvestris Catus
Experience the enchanting world of Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab (BPAL) where scents conjure myriad dimensions. Dive into the alluring scents inspired by classic paintings of domestic cats in this captivating collection.
Gold Fairy Glow
“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,...
Featured Artist Kelly Louise Judd—Swan Bones
Kelly Louise Judd, a.k.a. Swan Bones, is a flora-, fauna-, and folklore-inspired artist who lives in the Midwestern United States with her flock of chickens, clowder of cats, and two very smart dogs. When...
Summer Witch Hat Tips
Now that the weather’s warm and we’re trading in our felted, velveteen, and otherwise weather-inappropriate headwear for straw …. we thought we might need some tips for putting our best feet forward. We asked...
Witchy Enamel Pins by The Pickety Witch
Discover the enchanting world of The Pickety Witch and her whimsical creations. Immerse yourself in sweet, witchy designs featuring baby goats on broomsticks, bewitching witch boots adorned with mushrooms and flora, and charming witch hats embellished with sunflowers, peonies, pumpkins, apples, and leaves. Delight in a myriad of delightful creatures such as jack-o’-lantern teapots, autumnal headdress-wearing ravens, garden hat-clad kitties, starlit fawns, owls, and rabbits. But that's not all - add a touch of witchiness to your ensemble with cute enamel pins and explore an array of T-shirts, plushies, poppets, and other goodies conjured by the talented lady witch herself, Rachel, from her lair in North Carolina. Embrace the "spooky cute" designs that blend adorable baby goats and kittens with the mystique of occultism and folklore. Join us in an interview with Rachel, where she shares her journey as an artist, practicing witch, and animal lover, and how her love for goats, nature, and the occult inspired The Pickety Witch. Unveil the magic that being a witch holds for her, celebrating the old ways, nature, and individual empowerment through her delightful creations.
Make a Broom – Fly Over The Moon
Want to try your hand at making one of Baker’s brooms? Here’s how to get started.
Master broomsquire Charlotte Baker of Nightshade Handmade says, “I primarily use broomcorn, which is the seed tassel of a...
The Alchemy Of Parrish Relics
“Go to nature in all singleness of heart … rejecting nothing, selecting nothing and scorning nothing; believing all things to be right and good, and rejoicing always in the truth.”
—John Ruskin, Modern Painters Vol....
Blackwell and Broomsticks
Alyssa Blackwell is busily preparing for a craft popular handmade brooms will be bought and treasured by purchasers from all over the Portland, Oregon, area. Less than four years ago, she’d never made a...
Photography by Lillian Liu
These images showcase the range of Asian inspirations. The first features mermaids and fairies blended with some visual references to Taoist deities. The self-portrait “Hallowed Deer” (opposite) presents a Chinese historical-fantasy look inspired by...
Homemade Trap
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...