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...
Old World Food Magic
RECIPE AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY DANIELLE PROHOM OLSON (A.K.A. GATHER VICTORIA)
Looking for a little inspiration for some “all hallowed” food magic? While we may think...
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...
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,...
Clair-Sensing Tea
Getting in touch with extrasensory ability (which I believe everyone has to varying degrees) requires quieting the mind and entering a relaxed state. This...
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 Unicorn’s Looking-Glass Cake
Lewis Carroll’s famous classics Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Alice Through the Looking-Glass: And What She Saw There are filled with references to 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...