Fall is the time for one of my favorite evergreen shrubs to shine... the sasanqua Camellia. My three sasanqua Camellia's are in full bloom right now and really putting on a stunning show. This fall blooming Camellia starts flowering in my garden late Oc
This pull-apart style sweet bread is a show-stopping riff on a classic cinnamon bun. As it bakes, the cinnamon-sugar filling caramelizes and gives the bread a wonderfully sweet and crunchy coating, while the interior remains soft and tender. It's a special breakfast treat that will disappear in a flash.
Instead of just Santa Claus visiting, children in Iceland get a visit from 13 Yule Lads in December as well as a scary cat.
Yule is one of the oldest pagan winter solstice holidays. It has been celebrated for thousands of years by various cultures, with a wide variety of rituals and traditions. This blog post will provide an
I designed the Yuletide blanket as a cosy, colourful winter blanket to be used in the home during the festive season. It's a blanket I imagine draped over the back of a sofa, or folded up on the arm of...
From their humble beginnings as fanciful yet practical tools to the beloved Christmas accessories they’ve become, these charming keepsakes bring a whimsical touch to Yuletide décor. For many, Tchaikovsky’s ballet The Nutcracker was their first introduction to dancing wooden figures that resemble toy soldiers, but the history of these carved collectibles dates back centuries before
A delcate pasty, light and fluffy. Slightly sweet. Popular with Easter European heritage. It just isn't Christmas without Kiffles in the hou...
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This recipe has been passed down through generations and is a delicious traditional Yuletide drink. The delicious warm cider drink is an ideal balance of orange and apple, with cinnamon and spices perfectly blended in.
Celebrate the great British apple with West Country wassailing Today is the day to go a wassailing. Oh yes. My West Country upbringing is shining through on what is, according to the pre-Gregorian calendar, twelfth
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This holiday season we’ve been celebrating the sweet side of the seaon with confection-inspired projects:…
This simple recipe is a perfect edible Christmas gift. Just be sure to give it away quickly – I’ve found it evaporates out of our fridge at a rapid rate!
Learn how to make chocolate cherry rugelach, incredible sweet treasures. Tips for making rugelach plus a recipe for this delicious combination.
"This recipe for Swedish drommar, meaning 'dreams,' comes from my grandmother," writes Elizabeth Wigg Maxwell of New Providence, New Jersey. "She and my mother made these every Christmas when my siblings and I were growing up. As children, we were amazed that my mother had to go to the pharmacy to obtain one of the ingredients: ammonium carbonate. Equally incredible was the fact that something which smelled so horrible helped make such delicious cookies!" "Years ago, I began baking drommar for my own family. I called the local pharmacy to request the unusual ingredient and was delighted when the pharmacist said, 'You must be making those Swedish cookies!'" Ammonium carbonate, used by European bakers, makes especially crisp cookies. Its smell, which you may find off-putting while making the dough, disappears completely in the baking process.
Blessed Yule
Instead of just Santa Claus visiting, children in Iceland get a visit from 13 Yule Lads in December as well as a scary cat.
If you want to seriously impress Santa Claus this year, you might be in need of a dollop of inspiration. There’s really nothing quite like making your own Christmas decorations and ornaments. They’re unique. They’re truly personal. And we’re pretty sure you’re one-upping your neighbors!
We're sharing winter solstice family traditions & a tutorial for DIY winter solstice ornaments, to celebrate the change of seasons & welcome longer days.
Nothing turns an evergreen into a Christmas tree better than a garland, making it the perfect winter activity to turn into a Yule spell.
Blessed Yule
Why I Love Being A Witch During Christmas: Contrary to popular belief, we witches often love the holidays! The holiday season is full of magic, miracles, and
Facebook176Tweet0Pin6.5k Yule tree rune ornaments make an earthy Winter Solstice gift. Bring the magic of the winter woodlands inside! Easy … More
Your Yule altar is where you will work your magic through the Winter Solstice season. It's a personal space where you can ground and center yourself even when the world around you is hectic.
Put the elements on your tree with this set of 4 ornaments. Available in our standard finishes: Grove, Dead of Night, Kissed by Shadows, Witch of the Wood. Each ornament measures approx 4" tall and includes a jute twine hanger. **YOUR PURCHASE INCLUDES ONLY ONE SINGLE ORNAMENT, NONE OF THE OTHER ITEMS IN THE PHOTOS ARE INCLUDED** 🌙 Quality Craftsmanship I am so happy that you have chosen Salem Supply Company for your witchy tools. All of my items are crafted from quality materials. Each piece of wood is picked specifically for your project. I check the grain on each side and choose the side that will make the most beautiful piece. This makes each item one of a kind. All paint and stain is water-based and non-toxic. Stain is mixed in-house in small batches, so some color variations can occur. Everything in my store is designed, crafted, and packaged in my small Texas studio with intention and respect for your practice. Looking for something different? I would love to work with you to create the perfect tool for your practice. 🌙 Order Processing and Shipping Each tool is made to order especially for you. Most items ship in 2-5 business days, however, orders placed during the holiday season may face extended creation time. All items are shipped via USPS to US addresses only. Each purchase includes tracking. While I would love to be able to guarantee shipping dates, I am unable to do so. If you need your item on a certain date please contact me before you place your order. 🌙 Returns & Exchanges Each of my items is made especially for you when you order. Therefore, I do not accept returns or cancellations due to a change of heart. Please order with plenty of time for your ornament to arrive for the holidays. Shipping times are often slower and can be delayed during this time. Because each item is made to order, we do not accept returns because an item arrived later than hoped for. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee any shipping times. If you'd like faster shipping we recommend choosing Priority shipping at checkout. I strive for each of my customers to be ecstatic with their purchases. If your item comes in damaged, please reach out ASAP. Do not discard the packaging of damaged items! Please send a photo of the packaging and item and we will work together to get a new, undamaged item to you. Blessed Be
Wishing on a yule pinecone is the perfect activity for a memorable yule party. In this tradition that dates back centuries, participants write their goals, intentions, and wishes on scraps of paper. These papers are rolled up and placed in the gaps of pinecones, then the pinecones are tossed into a fire. Burning the goals and wishes adds a level of participation that makes this activity more engaging than setting typical New Year's resolutions. You could even expand this activity to get younger kids more involved. Go on a nature hike as a family and have everyone find a pinecone. You could also set out craft supplies and encourage the kids to decorate their pinecones. My family started incorporating this yule pinecone activity into our existing winter solstice traditions. We'll have family over for dinner, bake a decorate a yule log for dessert, and finish off the night with burning our yule wishing pinecones. If it gets too cold where you live to sit around the fire outside, then consider an indoor fireplace as another option. You could also encourage your party guests to take their pinecones home with them as a reminder of their goals. Small holidays like winter solstice are some of my family's favorites. There are zero expectations for these obscure holidays, so you are free to set your own traditions. Are there any holidays outside the norm that you celebrate?
Yule is one of the oldest pagan winter solstice holidays. It has been celebrated for thousands of years by various cultures, with a wide variety of rituals and traditions. This blog post will provide an
Your Yule altar is where you will work your magic through the Winter Solstice season. It's a personal space where you can ground and center yourself even when the world around you is hectic.
Many of the comments said with the best of intentions by other Witches are among my biggest pet peeves in the world of the Craft. And they annoy me so much that I felt the need to write about them.
