Located in Melbourne, Australia, Fitzroy Gardens cover 26 acres first landscaped in the Victorian era. Amongst the various lovely features there is the Fairies Tree, a 300 year old Red Gum tree stump, around the base of which fairies and native Australian animals frolic. It was carved by Ola Cohn between 1931 and 1934, and in the forward to her book ‘The Fairies Tree’ she wrote “I have carved in a tree in the Fitzroy Gardens for you, and the fairies, but mostly for the fairies and those who believe in them, for they will understand how necessary it is to have a fairy sanctuary – a place that is sacred and safe as a home should be to all living creatures.”

Garden student Delia is based in Finland, an in between her studies she makes lovely items of jewellery inspired by the natural world. Created with found and natural treasures, hand sculpted details, beads, gems, stones, ribbons and lace, they are delicate and earthy pieces, perfect for wandering in the woodland with Forest Folk. Please visit her Woodland Jewelries etsy store to see currently available items.

Alassie of El Costurero Real (the Royal Tailor) is a Spanish costume designer producing amazing outfits for film and theatre. Many of her designs draw on fantasy and legends, and stunning photos showcase the gowns and accessories to the full. If you need a fantastic frock for yourself, take a look at the El Costurero Real etsy store.

The delightful creations of Faerie house builder Borrage the Elf are made using wood from windfall trees and managed forestry thinnings. The houses are hand made in the Forest of Dean and brought to life with fancy doors, windows and lovely little chimney pots. Each house is one-of-a-kind, but Borrage is happy to recreate a particular house for you too.

Fans of Don’t be Afraid of the Dark will already be familiar with at least some of Keith Thompson’s art – he painted the mural in Emerson Blackwood’s basement studio as well as the Blackwood faery drawings that appear in the film. But a peek at Keith’s personal portfolio of conceptual art and illustration will also reveal all manner of curious beasts and contraptions including giants, an urban faun and fey folk.

This month we’re pleased to have American fantasy artist Myka Jelina as our Featured Artist. Myka’s gothic and steampunk faeries are instantly recognisable and you can’t help but love their attitude (and great hair and clothes!). Originals and prints are available or you can find the images reproduced on a plethora or merchandise. You can see more of Myka’s art in the gallery.

In the summer issue of FAE the faeries are fluttering around in preparation for one of the most magical times of the faery year – Midsummer! And we are most excited to feature Charlize Theron on the cover as she embraces her role as the wicked queen in Snow White and the Huntsman.
We have 15 pages dedicated to Faerie fashion from designers Pixie Wagner, Jules Newman of Ghoulias Peculias, Daisy Viktoria and Linda Ravenscroft! Plus a feature on UK Faery Festivals, and our worldwide faerie events diary.
We welcome Cecile Dubuis and Simon Satori as they review the Gala Nocturna event. Ceri Norman has written a fantastic article on Midsummer, whilst Flavia-Kate Peters leads us in a flower Faery meditation. Elizabeth-Jane-Baldry brings us to the conclusion of her search for the Fynoderee, and Felicity Fye Le Fay helps us to hear our ‘Faery Calling’. Hannah Titania shares her beautiful poetry, and Doreen virtue pulls another card from her magical fairies oracle deck. Bryony Whistlecraft continues with her tales from the Ancient Isles. Faerie Whisperer ‘Aurora’ shares her knowledge of the Elemental Masters, and Kitchen Faery, Sharon Williams, cooks up a storm in the kitchen. Plus much much more for your faery delight.

Written and composed by Peter Frow, Fairyland is a magical musical in the great tradition of classic British fantasy-adventure. The 34 original songs tell the story of the Torrin family’s search for their missing Grandmother, which takes them to Fairyland where grandson Flyn falls for a beautiful fairy, Elfine, and is chosen by the fairylanders to rid them of the evil fairy Scatterjack, whose quest to become mortal is threatening to destroy Fairyland forever! The CD contains all the principal musical numbers and includes a 24 page full colour illustrated booklet containing all the lyrics and an edited version of the story and dialogue to transport you through the fairy ring to Fairyland itself. Fairlyand the musical follows on from the short family film Away With the Fairies, also written, produced and directed by Peter Frow.

Reveries of Solace offer one of a kind fantasy couture created using vintage clothing. The reconstructed gowns are transformed into faery fantasies with leaves, lace and dye. Everything is handmade by Charlotta Sisco, who will also take on custom orders.

Located in north Devon, the 4 acre Gnome Reserve comprises woodland, stream, pond, meadow and garden, and is home to 1000+ gnomes and pixies, and about 250 labelled species of wild flowers, herbs, grasses and ferns. Visitors can see pottery pixies made on site or explore the collection of early garden gnomes in the museum. The reserve is open daily between March and October.