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...
Hygge: The Art of Living Well
Hygge, the Danish word used to describe an approach to living that has a quality of cozy contentment, evolved as a way to embrace...
Warm-Baked Artistry
There is a moment in the charmingly cozy and whimsical television show Pushing Daisies when the handsome young pie maker says, “Candy is sweet,...
Your Hygge Checklist
• Start with pillows. Lots of fluffy, soft pillows. These can be used to take drowsy naps or to start giggle-inducing pillow fights, if...
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,...
Faerie Fondue with Thyme
The common and spicy herb thyme has a surprisingly colorful history of magical and mystical uses. Dating back to ancient Rome, thyme has long...
Autumnal Magic
After the heat and stagnancy of late summer, the crisp evenings of autumn are a welcome reprieve. The winds carry a beautiful magic, one...
Bewitching Housewares
We are always looking for ways to bring a bit of magic into the home, which is, after all, where we spend most of...
Enchanting Party Planning
Caption: Crystal decor by Sarah Sparkles for ENVY installation at Bonnet Bash- Carnival of Capital Sins
On a cool spring night you stroll down the...
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...