When I first began my fairy garden in 2006 I knew right away that I would plant foxgloves in it. The purple and speckled bell shaped flower oozed magic to me. Without having done any research on types of flowers that attract fairies I believed that the foxglove had...
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The Sun Sets in the West
We've arrived at the end of the 12 lessons I learned from the forest series. It's been pretty fun reflecting on all of these special moments I shared with my family on our forest path. It's really interesting how so many little things can have such an impact on our...
Garden Tutorial: How To Build A Fairy Garden
If you have plans to build a garden this spring why not make it a fairy garden? Here is a handy little infographic designed to help you build your very own fairy garden. My favorite part is decorating with garden Gnomes! Please share your photos on Facebook or Twitter...
Lindsey Stirling
Take a magical journey over hill, over dale with Lindsey Stirling. Her music I can only describe as classically modern and will send you on an epic adventure. She has a pixie like personality that really grabs your attention especially with the dance moves she...
Forest Markers
There are people who have great attention to detail and notice things that others most likely would overlook. I'm one of those attention to detail people. It's a characteristic that I can thank the beautiful forest path for. The forest is always changing but certain...
Spring Stroll Outfit
Like many others I've been awaiting the arrival of spring for what seems like forever. It continues to snow on and off and the snow is still all here. But recently I've started to see patches of grass and critters playing about. I think spring is finally around the...
20 Fairy Books You Should Read
My bookcase contains a lot of fairy books. Surprised? 🙂 I've collected fairy books for many years and my library has grown quite a bit. Some of my books have been found at thrift shops and during my travels in Ireland. I'm always looking for new ones to add to my...
The World from the top of a Rock
The landscape in my neck of the woods is flat and you can see the sky go all the way to the ground. There are few trees until you meet the tree line and then the further you go east the scenery drastically...
Nordic Spring Afternoon Outfit
I am inspired a lot by fashion, culture and nature. This is always reflected in my choice of wardrobe and home decor. I created this set while lounging on the couch having a sick day. The pillow, blanket and cup of tea are my comforts along with my Aussie Shepherd,...
Karate Kicking Tree Stumps
If you look through the forest you'll see lots of tall trees and lots of shorter ones. But somewhere in between there are the old dead trees that have broken in half and look like wooden poles. These are the trees that I can't...