In fear of the panic the general public would experience if they knew that Trolls were in fact real creatures, the Norwegian government has secretly corralled the beasts in vast nature reserves in the far north of the country. But now a group of students have uncovered the conspiracy and bring the truth to light in a shock new film…

Trolljegeren (Troll Hunter) is a mockumentary by Norwegian director Andre Ovredal, due to be released this October. Details are scarce at this time, but judging by the trailer and the above still, it looks like its going to be fun finding out!

Take a peek at the first in our series of Etsy Treasuries. We’ll be sifting through the site to bring you our favourite Faerie inspired treasures, starting with Woodland Wanderings, ‘Faerie & Medieval inspired wearables for Wood Elves & Dryads…’.

American artist Jenna David is inspired by myth and fantasy, the Pre-Raphaelites and classic literature. Her paintings stem from a desire to tell a story, weaving tales about heroines in their own dream-like worlds. You can see more of Jenna’s lovely work in the Fae Nation Gallery. Prints and other goodies are available from Jenna’s etsy store, while you can read about her work and life on her blog, Shades of Reverie.

Ever wonder why there are crumbs in the butter dish? Your favourite jeans don’t fit any more? How your best coffee mug got chipped? Buy this book and your questions will be answered! Printed in Neverland on paper made of hand collected wishes, bound with goblin snot, and delivered via Faery Express Parcel Service.

This 58 page, full colour book is newly published by Amy Brown and is now available to order.

ONDINE is a lyrical modern fairy tale that tells the story of Syracuse (Colin Farrell), an Irish fisherman whose life is transformed when he catches a beautiful and mysterious woman (Alicja Bachleda) in his nets. She says her name is Ondine, which means “she came from the sea”. His daughter Annie (Alison Barry) comes to believe that the woman is a selkie, a magical seal/woman creature, while Syracuse falls helplessly in love. In the Celtic myth, a selkie is able to become human by taking off her seal coat, and can return to seal form by putting it back on. However, like all fairy tales, enchantment and darkness go hand in hand. Annie hopes that Ondine has come to live on land for 7 years and that she can use her selkie wish to cure Annie’s kidney failure. Whenever Ondine is onboard Syracuse’s fishing boat, she sings a siren song, and his nets and lobster pots are full of fish and seafood in tremendous numbers hard to believe. However, being Irish, Syracuse (or “Circus” the nickname he is trying to outlive, one he has earned for his previous hard drinking ways) is mistrustful of good luck, with it comes bad. Is Ondine really a selkie, will she stay, can love be trusted? What is Ondine’s real secret? And who is the menacing man lurking around town spying on her? Is he her selkie husband come to claim her back to the sea?

Written and directed by Neil Jordan and shot against the Irish coast’s magical backdrop by cinematographer Christopher Doyle – ONDINE is a story of love, hope, and the unwavering belief in the impossible.
(Synopsis from IMDB).

Buy Ondine from Amazon.co.uk

Laura Daligan, famed celebrity psychic, has just released the Faerie Queen Meditation CD. In this beautiful and magical guided meditation, you will journey to the enchanted realm of Faerie, commune with the Fae, and perhaps… meet a Faerie Queen! The CDs are limited edition and lovingly home crafted, and available to buy direct from Laura’s site.

I love this stationery set from Frilly Lily – the Fairy Post Box comes with a ‘Fairy Post Paid’ rubber stamp and ink pad; notebook and pencil; fairy shaped pink and red paper clips; 3 sheets of fairy postage stamps; fairy village store order cards, account cards and note cards and envelopes. Frilly Lily also sell an number of other cute fairy things for boys and girls including costumes, fairy cookie cutters, and dolls clothes.

Leafy Creations is inspired by Australian Gum Tree leaves and deep forest experiences, their wares focus include magical, nature-inspired garments, cushions and blankets. Everything is lovingly hand crafted and custom orders are welcomed.

Sihaya Designs is the work of Christina, who hand crafts the loveliest treasures for fantasy folk. New to the range are the pressed faerie wings. Christina also offers gorgeous candles and oils for sale in her Etsy store.

Wee Folk Outfitters sell ‘everything you need to keep the wee folk happy’. Head Gnome Sean Fulkerson makes the most delightful fairy doors (and Gnome, Hobbit, Elf, Leprechaun, Sprite, Brownie, Pixie, Nymph and Dryad doors too), to invite any stray Wee Folk into the comfort of your own home.

The Faeries are returning to mystical Glastonbury once again for the Avalon Faery Ball this Halloween. Dance the night away to Wendy Rule and The Dolmen, wearing your finest faery attire. The veils are thin at this time of year, so who knows just who may be dancing along with you?!
The ball takes place on the evening of October 30th, while during the day a fabulous faery fayre is to be held on both the 30th and 31st. Tickets for the Ball are £20, while entry to the fayre is free.
Promoters Love & Light have generously donated a pair of tickets for the ball. To be in with a chance of winning just leave a comment on this post.
Please make sure you use a valid email address, and please only one entry per person!
Comments close on August 31st and the winner will be announced soon after.

Good luck!

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And the Winner is Tamara N!
Congratulations!

And thank you to everyone who entered.
Watch out for more competitions in the future…

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I can only imagine the pure joy of the lucky child who gets to snuggle down in this glorious fairy bedroom every night. No details have been overlooked in the creation of this fantasy, which includes a life-size indoor tree, lamps shaped like flowers, pixie house wall shelves and mushroom stools. It is the work of Kidtropolis, who specialise in unique interiors for children. Their website contains many other amazing projects including a fairytale carriage cot and a magic tree house.