The Art of Feywood

December 30th, 2011

Feywood are Beth Rosemarie and Zeeb, a highly creative couple who coax faerie forms from found wood. Their pieces are sometimes functional and others purely decorative, but all imbued with a real sense of spirit. They also work in clay to create sculptural vessels and figurines. They travel to numerous fairs in the US and further afield where you can see their work in person.

House of Brigh, Faery Seer Institute

December 28th, 2011

Founded by witch and teacher Orion Foxwood, the House of Brigh aims to reintegrate humanity with the natural and spiritual worlds, lessening the sense of abandonment that leads so many to destructive practices, and uncovering the true purpose of your current incarnation. Faery Seership draws on ancient lore and traditions from Celtic and pre-Celtic Europe. Orion is the author of two books, The Faery Teachings and The Tree of Enchantment, as well as a Faery Seership CD with original music by RJ Stewart.

Kelsey’s Creations

December 26th, 2011

For fun and flamboyant faerie wear check out Kelsey’s Creations. With ruffles and flounces aplenty, this is definitely a look for flirty burlesque faeries. It isn’t all flounce however, there are some lovely faery tail waistcoats, wings and some really lovely hats. There is an extensive collection of goodies in the online store, or you can contact Kelsey for a custom creation of your own imagining.

The Art of Godo

December 23rd, 2011

French artist Godo illustrates fantasy role playing games, comics, video games and book covers with his richly imagined faerie world. His first fully illustrated book Petite Anthologie des Farfadets is out now, while his next, Les contes de la forêt d’Orthana will be published in 2012.

Under the Woods Faeries

December 21st, 2011

Underwood Photography is a portrait studio based in Essex, MA. An encounter with a faery ring 8 years ago led to the founding of an annual Faery Festival, held at the studio every June. This event now welcomes over 500 little faeries and is having to move to larger premises to accommodate everyone. Jacqueline’s award winning faery portraits are available as a 2012 calendar published by Avalanche.

Maggie Stiefvater’s Books of Faerie

December 19th, 2011

Writing for the YA market, Virginia based author Maggie Stiefvater’s novels have gathered much acclaim. Her Books of Faerie series so far includes Lament: The Faerie Queen’s Deception and Ballad: A Gathering of Faerie. Danger, romance, and mystery await humans Deirdre and James, both talented musicians, as they come to the attention of the capricious and murderous Faerie Folk.

Green Girl Studios

December 16th, 2011

Green Girl Studios is a family run bead and jewellery business founded in 1997. Cynthia Thornton and Greg Ogden offer beautiful handmade sculptural beads, buttons, clasps and pendants in pewter, silver, bronze and shibuichi, inspired by fantasy and nature. In addition, the etsy store includes one off pieces of jewellery. Cynthia has also written the book Enchanted Adornments which gives tutorials on making your own mixed media jewellery.

Tiny Doors of the Little Things

December 14th, 2011

Simon Sinkinson chronicles the creative efforts of the Faeries and their Tiny Doors hidden in the grounds of grand gardens and on the edges of highways. But is isn’t just doors you need to keep an eye out for, swimming pools, bridges and even ships have been spotted. If it makes you a little sad that the tiny doors are really too tiny for humans, you’ll be pleased to find that Simon makes gorgeous follies in people sizes too.

Faery Tales at Anthropologie

December 12th, 2011

Fashion and interiors store Anthropologie currently has some beautiful faery tale items in their catalogue, including this amazing Forest Canopy bed. Other lovely things include the pretty Champignons toothbrush holder and Biotroph cookie jar; and twig handles to give your furniture a touch of the forest.

Jason Wingrove’s Moving Day

December 9th, 2011

Moving Day from Jason Wingrove on Vimeo.

Internationally awarded director Jason Wingrove presents Moving Day, a short film in which a young girl discovers the secrets of her new home.