Rachel’s Fairy Houses
Welcome to our newest sponsor, Rachel’s Fairy Houses. Rachel Pace creates the most dainty dwellings for faerie folk complete with furniture and even lighting. Originally inspired by the faerie house from the film ‘Fairytale: A True Story’, Rachel has been building unique faerie houses since 2001. Talking about her work, Rachel says “Every house that I make has a story behind it. As I am making it I think of the fairy that might live there, what she likes to do, collect, her colors etc., and all that comes out in the final house. No two are exactly alike and each house has a distinct personality of its own. I think I fall in love with every one of them!”. Rachel recently received the ‘Best of 2009′ award from World of Froud. High praise indeed, and so worthy of these beautiful little houses. In fact, I quite wish I was small enough to live in one…
Filed under Sculpture | Comment (0)Drawing Down the Moon: The Art of Charles Vess
Verdant fairy forests. Whispering mountains. The fallen towers of ancient kings. Spirit-filled lakes. The distant strains of elven bards. For over thirty years, the fantasy art of Charles Vess has been acclaimed worldwide, his rich palette, striking compositions, and lavish detail second-to-none in the field. Vess has been the illustrator of choice for countless publishers and writers, and is perhaps best known for his collaborations with bestselling author Neil Gaiman, including the illustrated novel Stardust, whose major motion-picture adaptation from Paramount Pictures launched in Summer 2007.
This magnificent oversized hardcover edition is the ultimate presentation gallery for Charles Vess‘ stunning visions, and features a forward by Suzanna Clarke (author of Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell).
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FAE Magazine Spring 2010 – Out Now!
The new issue of Faeries and Enchantment Magazine is now available to buy. This issue includes an interview with beautiful and talented Emily Ovenden (Mediaeval Baebes, Pythia and Celtic Legend), with exclusive photography by Hayley Madden. There is also exclusive art by Marc Potts and Tamara Newman. There is an article on Nature Spirits by Danu Fox; Yuri Leitch tells us about Lord of the Fae Gwyn ap Nudd; and Felicity Fyr Le Fay goes on the hunt for Faery Men! There is a special feature on the world’s best faerie events – including South Africa’s first ever faerie festival. There is fashion by MTCoffinz, Twisted Twinkle, Vodabox & Nubia, plus clothing ideas for men are Unfurled. Browse the FAE Marketplace, and so much more in this gorgeous magazine!
Filed under Books & Magazines | Comment (0)Fairy Law
I read* an interesting little snippet recently – apparently the English King Henry III (1216 – 1272) passed a law decreeing the death penalty for anyone caught “kyllynge, wowndynge, or mamynge” a fairy.
I have no idea if this has ever been repealed, but given the over-bloated nature of the English legal system, perhaps not!
* In Nigel Cawthorne’s ‘The Strange Laws of Old England
Magical Mushroom Rug
I just adore this cute ‘grass’ rug from Vertbaudet, decorated with tiny 3D toadstools. Perfect for adding a little faerie magic to your home (and not just children’s rooms either!). I do think they have missed a trick by not putting the toadstools in a ring around the edge however!
Also from the same retailer is a gorgeous mushroom and elf duvet set (sadly only in cot bed size) and some sweet spotty bedlinen.
