The Herbs of Practical Magic
Illustration by Rachel Oakes.
Practical magic is, by its very nature, practical, as can certainly be seen by some of the many, many wondrous herbs...
The Art of Baking with Herbs and Flowers
When my family and I were captive in our New York City apartment during the Covid spring, our yearning for nature was palpable. Fortunately,...
The Rising of Magic House
Photography by Steve Parke
The 100-year-old cottage was in ruin from years of neglect, and no one had wanted it. Four buyers had fallen through...
Hekate’s Supper
Recipes and Photography by
Danielle Prohom Olson (a.k.a. Gather Victoria)
Samhain is a time for honoring the ancestors and feeding the dead—so why not invite Hekate,...
A Woodland Home Inspired By Tolkien’s Middle Earth
We asked the Norwegian wood nymph to tell us about her elven home and garden and share some tips on how to make your...
A Shadow Walker’s Invitation and Dark Forest Bitters
In the misty haze of a lucid dream, I scribbled a message in the sketchbook next to my bed, then drifted back off into...
Elven Bedtime Ritual
Elves don’t require sleep to maintain their shimmering beauty, but that doesn’t prevent them from bestowing the most lovely night’s rest on their most fortunate...
The Elven Tea Party
I make sure to occasionally host inspiring parties and sometimes invite friends over to eat good food, dance, play roleplaying games, and sit around the...
A Faerie Village of Gingerbread & Snow
Article taken from Issue #33 || Winter 2015
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Photos by Vince Chafin
Here’s a fun project to satisfy your faerie’s sweet tooth, have a fun family...
Anijsmelk: A True Dutch Treat
Article taken from Issue #37 || Winter 2016
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Text and Photography by Paul Himmelein
Rembrandt van Rijn, Frans Hals, Jan Vermeer—think back to the days of...