Then followed that beautiful season… Summer… Filled was the air with a dreamy and magical light; and the landscape Lay as if newly created in all the freshness of childhood. ~Henry Wads…
Little did I know when I first came across an old pioneer recipe for “White Clover Snow” that it would be my solace during dark and hungry times. But after a recent dental pummeling tha…
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Illustrator Pascal Campion captures the joy of simply being alive, whether we're with loved ones, pets, or taking a moment to ourselves.
Hundreds of thousands of protesters will be gathering to march in Washington, DC on Saturday, and similar marches will be taking place in cities across
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Brídeag – Bríde Doll To make this “Little Bríde” take a long bundle of rushes or straw and fold in the middle. Tie a piece of string in a knot around where you’d like the neck of the doll to …
The grace of a grey bannock is in the baking of it… Scottish Proverb Oatcakes or Bannocks were traditionally eaten on old-world feast days to mark the changing seasons. And roundabout Feb 1st…
Five different ways to create homemade invisible ink that can be revealed from a heat source like a candle OR from watercolor paint.
Beltane Fire Society is a volunteer-run organisation that puts on two fire festivals each year in Edinburgh’s city centre, Beltane Fire Festival on 30 April and Samhuinn Fire Festival on 31 O…
Stave off the winter blues by throwing a magical wintertime party this season. We have a ton of ideas from cocktails to activities to delicious dinner party menus to make winter a blast. Indoor snowball fights anyone? All you have to do is get your friends to bundle up, venture out of the house, and partake in all the fun with you! Adult Hot Chocolate Bar Hot chocolate can be so much more than something you pour out of a packet. This adult hot chocolate bar for instance is a taste bud showstopper! If you're having guests, whip up some homemade hot chocolate, then set out coffee, orange, cinnamon, and vanilla flavored liqueurs and all the fixings to make one unforgettable cup of cocoa. Lovecreatecelebrate.com Backyard Luge When you're a kid, you make snowmen and crude snow forts. When you're an adult and you're more dexterous, you can make an amazing backyard ice luge like this one! Think about how much fun it would be to have one of these courses all winter (if you live in a snowy region). Get your friends to come over to make it on a day when it snows a ton and then invite them to play whenever you have a free day. Popularmechanics.com Snow Cone Cocktails Use the fresh fallen snow outside (or ice!) to make your own snow cone cocktails. Get fancy by making your own simple syrups or use the store-bought kinds. Paired with fruity vodkas and tequilas, you can make a snow day super fun! The best part about these snow cones is that you can also make them virgin too by leaving out the booze-so they're also a kid-friendly option. Honestlyyum.com French Onion Soup Soup is undoubtedly one of winter's greatest comforts. Soup that's covered in bread and cheese is also something most people love. With just a few ingredients like beef broth, onions, bread, and cheese, this onion soup is quick and easy to prepare ahead of time. Make this elegant and flavorful soup for your guests to enjoy with a fresh winter salad and crusty bread. Waitingonmartha.com DIY Ice Buckets Your freezer and fridge don't have to do all the work this winter. Use the outdoor temperatures to make your very own ice buckets for wine, beer, and Champagne. Mix in pine sprigs, cranberries, and other wintery items to make your own ice buckets for winter parties. Thechicsite.com DIY Ice Rink Much like the ice luge we featured above, you can make your backyard ice rink as soon as temperatures drop! While it does take some time to set up, you'll be happy once it's done because of all the ice hockey, ice skating, and curling you can do with your friends! Even bring your own sleds for a slippery run over this rink if you're sick of games by the end of winter. Boston.com Snow Ice Cream Ever heard of snow ice cream? Well, now's your season to try it! While it seems like it would just melt, the snow forms an interesting, grittier texture when combined with milk, sugar, and flavoring. Trust us, this is a good thing! Next time it snows, gather up some fresh powder in buckets and bring it into the kitchen to try. Top it off with your favorite candy and hit the yummyness slopes full speed. Happyhooligans.ca Hearty Beef Ragu Over Polenta Bake something delicious and all of your friends will want to come over for a movie night. That's because this recipe is rich, meaty, hot, and comforting. If you're making the main dish, have your friends bring the red wine or dessert. Or, have a full-on potluck to warm up everyones' kitchens. Pinchofyum.com Igloo Lounge Pit Eskimos lived in igloos because they were surprisingly warm. Take a hint from their tried and true infrastructure by making your very own snow fire pit this winter. The walls will block the wind and the heat of the fire will circulate inside. Plus, it'll bring back memories of building forts when you were a kid, so all of your guests will appreciate the nostalgia. Boston.com Pomegranate Champagne Punch Pomegranate is a superfood of the winter months, so you can find it in practically any grocery store. Pur̩ed and combined with Champagne, this tart, colorful, and tasty fruit cocktail can work for brunch or dinner parties. Make a big pitcher and serve like a punch or be a bartender and make them as guests need refreshments. Marthastewart.com Indoor Snowball Fight Don't catch a chill outdoors. Bring the fun inside with these snowball-like beanbags! If you can sew, you can make these fun little faux snowballs. Set up boundaries in your home, have people hide, make home bases, and then let the hilarity ensue. Just remember to put away the breakables before you play! Lifeasmom.com S'mores Dip S'mores aren't known for their neatness. They're also not known for seeing beyond the end of summer. However, with this cast iron s'mores dip, you can bring warmer weather foods indoors for your guests to enjoy. Plus, you won't have to assemble anything messy, so you can enjoy cleaner eating. Therecipecritic.com
Imbolc is a Celtic festival celebrating the emerging life in the world around us. It’s a wonderful chance to get crafty with your family and friends and enjoy the wonders of new life. Here are 6 ideas.
The approach of May Day always transports me back to grade school where the holiday was celebrated with much fanfare and festivity. Attending an all girls school, we could revel in this day featuring flowers, romance, ribbons and new outfits with unabashed exuberance. The May Queen and her court were chosen from among the students and ceremoniously crowned as groups of girls danced around a May pole weaving intricate patterns from colorful garland. Of course that was more than a few years ago, and the event seems antiquated and quaint by today's standards, but I thought I'd revisit the day this year with a Tea featuring a traditional sweet treat and projects celebrating and the symbols of Spring. May Day Fairy Garden I'm not sure zoning would allow a Maypole in my backyard but this mini fairy sized version is a fun alternative and fairly simple to create. You'll Need: Wide mouthed container Potting soil Rocks for drainage Small plants, moss, or grasses Princess wand ( I got mine at the dollar store) or small painted dowel Floral foam Assorted ribbon Faux flowers and accessories Place rocks in base of container and fill with soil. Place floral foam where Maypole will stand and cover with moss or grass Plant flowers as desired leaving generous "lawn" area for May pole. I kidnapped a little clay cottage from the irish Terrariums from my Emerald Isle post and perched it among the flowers. A plastic princess wand from a dollar or party store makes a great maypole. I chose a white one with pearl and ribbon accents, but a dowel or small stick will do as well. Cut ribbons to desired length and add to top of pole. I had some lace dipped in ModgePodge from a previous project and popped that on top as a makeshift crown. Being indecisive, I then tried a few "faux" flowers instead. Children around a MayPole, Ireland 1909 image from national archives image from Graphics Fairy from 1859 French garden Book May Day traditions date back to the time of the ancient Romans who worshipped the Goddess Flora with a festival of flowers and dancing. Through the centuries the holiday has been reinvented around Europe as a celebration of spring and rebirth. In the opening of Tess of the D'Urbervilles the village girls participate in a May Day parade and dance, wearing white to symbolize purity and holding symbols of new life and fertility. You may want to have a tissue box ready if you watch this somewhat tragic movie but the scenery alone is worth it. From the 2008 BBC version of Tess of the D'Urbervilles Syllabub Syllabub is a recipe dating back to the Tudor age and was thought to be originally made by dairy maids using new fresh Spring cream. There are dozens of variations of this whimsically sounding dessert using different combinations of fruits, flavors and spirits. Some say milk was squirted directly from the cow into a bucket of sweetened wine. Forgoing the use of livestock, I found one of the more simple recipes using storebought cream and white wine from a charming book called Seasonal celebrations by Tessa Evelegh Recipe Combine 3/4 cup white wine, zest and juice of one orange, superfine sugar in bowl and let sit for 2 hours (I popped it in the refrigerator) Whisk 1 1/4 cups fresh cream to soft peaks while slowly adding in wine mixture. If desired, brush berries,flowers or mint leaves with agave or honey thinned with water. Sprinkle with white sugar to frost and let dry. Layer syllabub and garnishes in pretty glasses and serve immediately The original instruction calls for edible frosted flowers, but not being able to locate any, I opted for sugared berries and mint as a substitute. I spooned the dessert into mini parfait glasses from the Dollar Store Find a quiet spot and enjoy May Day Floral Cones Giving small floral gifts to family and neighbors is an old charming May Day custom, whether a small handful of wildflowers or a delightful May basket brimming with spring blooms. These dolled up party hats turn into festive floral May cones. Add any pretty paper, graphics below if desired and ribbon to hang. In France Lily's of the Valley are the traditional flower of May Day so I included one, along with a French greeting on these pretty graphics from the graphics Fairy. These cones make fun party favors as well. Wrap stems with plastic wrap and pop into cone for a temporary home. In some cultures, cones of flowers are stealthily hung anonymously on doors to surprise recipients. Kids especially love the "sneaky" aspect of this tradition. Surprise someone For fun facts, history and authentic Mayday songs visit May Day traditions PennyWise Tips Create a May crown by attaching fresh or faux flowers to a cardboard headband and crown a May Queen (or a few to prevent jealousy) Serve floral infused teas to carry out the Spring theme and garnish store-bought cookies with fresh mint and fruit Does your house need a Spring Spruce-up? Enter our giveaway for a chance to win a beautiful European handcrafted house number from Ramsign. Contest open until April 30. Details Here or visit previous post Visit our Your Invited Page for fun Linky Parties
Tree Day was an annual celebration of nature and drama.
Boy Reading Adventure Story The Saturday Evening Post, November 10, 1923 by Norman Rockwell Collection of George Lucas Boy Reading Adventure Story is about the power of the written word to transport a child to a distant land and time. George Lucas commented, "It's a painting celebrating literature, the magic that happens when you read a story, and the story comes alive for you." When working on STAR WARS, he said, "I realized that you could still sit and dream about exotic lands and strange creatures." Click on the link to see a slideshow of the whole exhibition online: Telling Stories: Norman Rockwell from the Collections of George Lucas and Steven Spielberg
Tomorrow is Beltane, and my mom and I made a miniature Maypole for our altar. It turned out really well, and was simple, inexpensive, and fun to make! (We listened to my Beltane music playlist whil…
Celebrate the hope and potential of spring with some beautiful naturally-dyed botanical eggs to serve at an engaging Spring Equinox ritual!
Illustrator Pascal Campion captures the joy of simply being alive, whether we're with loved ones, pets, or taking a moment to ourselves.
Yule est la célébration du solstice d’hiver, c’est le moment de l’année où la nuit est la plus longue. Dans la wicca, Yule fait partie des s
When you have a daughter, it can be hard to discuss periods. But by having a first moon party, you can help her celebrate becoming a woman.
Perfect for fans of All Out and Cemetery Boys, this anthology claims a seat at the table of fantasy literature for trans and gender nonconforming stories. Transness is as varied and colorful as magic can be. In Transmogrify!, you'll embark on fourteen different adventures alongside unforgettable characters who embody many different genders and expressions and experiences--because magic is for everyone, and that is cause for celebration. Featuring stories from: AR Capetta and Cory McCarthy g. haron davis Mason Deaver Jonathan Lenore Kastin Emery Lee Saundra Mitchell Cam Montgomery Ash Nouveau Sonora Reyes Renee Reynolds Dove Salvatierra Ayida Shonibar Francesca Tacchi Nik Traxler | Author: G. Haron Davis | Publisher: Harperteen | Publication Date: May 16, 2023 | Number of Pages: 416 pages | Language: English | Binding: Hardcover | ISBN-10: 0063218798 | ISBN-13: 9780063218796
What to do, where to stay and all of the magic of Rangiroa, French Polynesia are at your fingertips! Come see the beauty and plan a trip of your own!
Tomorrow on #MoreMusicBreakfast, @TimLihoreau plays five pieces for the first of May!
Now trending - make your own magic cake. This easy your layered custard cake dessert is taking the internet by story. Perfect for afternoon tea or serve your magic custard cake recipe as a dinner party dessert.
To celebrate Earth Day, take a look at some of the most beautiful places on our planet, from vistas of the northern lights to a few lesser-known locations.
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Glastonbury Tor is a large hill located in Glastonbury, Somerset, England, with a roofless St. Michael's Tower on its summit. Tor is a l...
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Happy pancake day United Kingdom!! How are you guys celebrating?! I thought the best way would be with a gorgeous baghrir layer cake. Because why have one pancake when you can stake them all up and make every single bite magical?
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