I’m excited to introduce you to one of Scandinavia’s most fascinating characters – the Tomte. Also known as the Nisse in Norway and Denmark. I first heard about the Tomte from my grandma around Christmas time.
If you're visiting this page there's a good chance you are looking to get crafty and make your very own light up fairy jar. So exciting! I had a great time making this with my Mom and putting our own spin on frosting the glass. Sparkle Mod Podge is the secret!...
Each year Christmas traditions are celebrated and new ones begin. I'm a huge fan of tradition and taking notice to the things my family has done year after year. I've learned that the decorations we display, food we make, gatherings we attend and even the music we...
This past October I was asked to attend a fairy themed birthday party my friend was throwing for her two daughters. The invite was a little different as I was not going as a guest but the entertainment. What is a fairy party without a real fairy?! My friend knew I...
Happy National Tree Day! Let's take a moment to celebrate our native trees and the fact that without them we wouldn't have our beautiful forests. Also happy first day of Autumn! Trees have been an inspiration to me for as long as I can remember. I've been trying to...
120 years ago, Cicely Mary Barker was born June 28, 1895 in Croydon, England. She was an English illustrator who was best known for her Flower Fairies. You may have seen many of her illustrations and highly popular series of children's books today. What caught my eye...
It's that time of year again when we celebrate a beautiful day dedicated to the fairies! Fairy day is a holiday celebrated all around the world from the imagination of artist Jessica Galbreth. I remember seeing her work back when I first became aware of the Fae and it...
It's spring and it's time to start planting your Fairy Garden! I've compiled a list of the flowers that welcome the fairies and wee folk from my previous fairy garden. These flowers also attract other winged creatures like hummingbirds and butterflies. Pretty soon...
The story of how my dog’s name was inspired by Fionn MacCool from the Giant’s Causeway. Miniature Australian Shepherds are incredibly loyal and intelligent.
Have you ever visited the Giant’s Causeway in Norther Ireland? Do you know the legend of the giant Fionn MacCool?