Witch Cottage Aesthetic
When I was younger I pledged to surround myself with beauty and let it inspire more beauty. Home is my sanctuary, and entering it...
A Romance with the Land
You might be forgiven if, at first glance, you think the images contained in the Instagram account @blackbirdandgoose are part of an advertorial campaign....
My Joy Forever
The word beauty, rather like the word romantic, has faded over the past century or so, growing less complex and more one-dimensional. When we...
Make a Bee Hotel
Photography by Kristin Reimer
Insect hotels are a creative and easy way to add a functional feature to your garden or landscape. Their purpose is...
At Home: The Animal Kingdom
There is no better way to bring the enchantment of the natural world into your home environment than with a revolving motif of magical...
The Messengers Banquet
Photography by Craig Crist and the Wondersmith
When I think of a “call to adventure,” I picture a mysterious invitation hidden in the woods inviting...
Tips for Decorating in Pre-Raphaelite Style
“With the arrogance of youth, I determined to do no less than to transform the world with Beauty. If I have succeeded in some...
Pre-Raphaelite Home Design
Photo by Birmingham Museums Trust on Unsplash
“Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful.” —William Morris
In the...
Hygge at Home
Photo by Stella Rose on Unsplash
In his tiny tome The Little Book of Hygge, Meik Wiking, CEO of the Happiness Research Institute in Copenhagen, offers guidance on...
A Writer’s Cozy Lair
When I set up my very first office, I bought a modern glass-and-steel desk. It seemed clean and orderly. The problem was that I’m...