Twig the Fairy
Twig Oaklyn Flewinia Thistlebottom, more commonly known as Twig the Fairy, has been spreading whimsy, wonder and the occasional glitterbomb since 2003. A popular figure at many festivals and faires around the USA, she also writes sweet children’s books like The Mermaid Misadventure and The Curious Land of Real, so even if you can’t get to meet her in person, you can still share the fairy magic.
Filed under Entertainment | Comment (1)An Appointment With Mr Yeats
The Waterboys new album An Appointment With Mr Yeats is now out. The album was produced by Mike Scott and Waterboys’ bassist Marc Arciero, and contains 14 new songs created from the lyrics of Ireland’s greatest poet, WB Yeats (1865-1939). The songs were premiered at the band’s raved-about Appointment With Mr Yeats concerts in Ireland and Britain in 2010 and early 2011. The songs include The Hosting Of The Shee and Song Of Wandering Aengus, two of Yeats’ great faerie poems.
Filed under Music | Comment (0)Firebird Fae Couture
Using stunning hand dyed silk, Firebird Fae Couture is clothing to ‘enhance your mythic spirit’. The collection includes skirts, scarves, wings and bustles. There is also the odd one of a kind piece. The gorgeous wings are particularly exciting, and would make a spectacular addition to costumes and dance performances.
Filed under Faeriewear | Comment (0)Selina Fenech’s Fairy Visions
Australian fantasy artist Selina Fenech has just released her beautiful new art book Fairy Visions. The first in a series of 4, Fairy Visions collects Selina’s fairy themed work and presents it in 60 colour pages, 8.5×11 inches. Each piece has is accompanied by insights into how and why it was created. You can purchase Fairy Visions signed direct from Selina, or from Amazon
Dream Fairies Oracle Cards
Newly published by Italian tarot specialist Los Scarabeo is the Dream Fairies Oracle Cards
Hanna Titania, A True Fairy Tale
Growing up on the Isle of Islay off the western coast of Scotland, surrounded by seals, faeries and magic, Hanna Titania’s life has been lived as a true fairy tale. This enchanted upbringing has inspired Hanna to write stories and poetry, illustrate, sing in Gaelic and play flute, harp and violin. Her story has been lovingly set to paper in her latest book, Hanna Titania – A True Fairy Tale. Packed with photos, poems, stories and illustrations is it a lovely book to reignite the wonder and belief in faeries for all ages.
Filed under Books & Magazines | Comment (0)Antrobus & Grimm Creative Leatherwork
Based in the UK, Antrobus & Grimm bring you finely crafted leather masks and accessories. The designs encompass dragons, djinn, forest dwellers and faeries, as well as more traditional domino and animal masks. Their detailed leather armour and bodices are particularly nice. The pair welcome commissions too.
Filed under Faeriewear | Comment (0)The Art of Fabiola Irina Vargas
Fabiola Irina Vargas is a Costa Rican photographer and illustrator whose work explores the faery realms. Her pencil illustrations are especially accomplished. Prints are available through Fabiola’s Deviant Art page.
Filed under Art & Illustration | Comment (0)The Boy In The Oak
In the garden behind a small cottage grows an ancient oak tree that hides a secret. The young boy who lives in the cottage couldn’t care less about the tree and certainly doesn’t know it is enchanted. But all is about to change, as the fairies living in the oak are about to cast a spell that will change his life forever…
The Boy in the Oak
New Trailer for Thale
The full length trailer for dark Norwegian indie film Thale is now available for your viewing pleasure. Even though the mythical creatures have been reinterpreted as human genetic mutations, it still looks amazing. Fine out more on the Thale Facebook page.
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