In folklore, a Changeling is a when the Wee Folk steal a baby out of its crib or carriage and replace it with one of their old discarded fairies as a way to strengthen the fairy stock. In this glass terrarium, one imagines coming across a mossy forest, and finding a hidden staircase of stone that lead up to a fairy rath, where a baby has been left unattended in its carriage. When the hapless parent comes back to check, in its place is the wizened old face of a tiny fairy instead. This terrarium tells the story of a stolen baby. This is not a sweet little scene; it’s actually quite sinister, once you know the back story. You wonder what happened to the baby… To get to the top, you must cross over the fairy moss and up the tiny stone steps. This terrarium uses craft moss so it doesn't need to be watered. What happens when you get to the baby carriage? What will be inside, do you think? To learn more about The Changeling folklore visit: Irish Post. This is a one-of-a-kind fairy piece. $35.00
Here we go...a new one! In 1929, Virginia Woolf's essay "A Room of One's Own" imagined a literal and figurative space for women writers. As a writer myself, I made this miniature room out of a vintage cigar box that imagines that space. I sealed and stained the tiny desk and chair. The writing desk has a potted plant, a dictionary, a blotter, an old-fashioned typewriter, a pipe, ashtray, and a teensy pack of matches. And like most writers who sometimes need a little inspiration, a nip of bourbon. The writing desk fits perfectly inside the tiny cigar box. On the wall is a map of the world. The rug is a custom fit. On the floor is a marked up handwritten first draft. It's time to get writing! I only make these one at a time. Perfect for a book nook or an author in your life. $65.00
This 1938 copy of Bartlett's Familiar Quotations deserved its own book nook--a three-dimensional model that reproduces historical, natural, or everyday life scenes. A closer look reveals the tiny desk and chair that I sealed and stained, a blotter, a dictionary, potted plant, a fresh note pad, a couple of books for inspiration, a glass of wine and an old-fashioned telephone to call your agent. The book is simply opened to the first page and secured with twine. It can be turned to any page that will fit the custom platform perfectly. This book nook can be placed on your bookshelf or given as a gift to a writer in your life. $65.00
If you're in Portland, come see us at The Clarion Hotel between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m on Sat. Dec. 5 for their Craft Fair We'll have some beautiful handmade gifts and Celtic/Druid/pagan tree ornaments, as well as tiny fairy furniture.
Our shop will be on vacation until our next craft fair so I can have time to build up inventory! Look for our virtual craft show and special Tonic of the Woods holiday gifts and pagan ornaments for your tree coming up November 21 through @lunavirtualcraftmarket on Instagram! All items are handmade at home (small-batch fairies you might say) and are one of a kind. When the shop opens November 21, it's on a first-come first-serve basis. Follow our Instagram page for updates and previews on what will be available!
It was pretty good day in Fairfield. Here, on the drive over, some beautiful fall foliage. My booth set up against the rusty trees outside with about 20 other vendors. My Fairy Tree holds mini Wee Folk Dresses. A cool display I found is perfect for hanging more of my literary dresses. Sculptures below that. This sweet "Tea for One" shadowbox was sold to a good friend. The drive home.
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