To go and search for fairy folk... Because you can find them very busy.. Harvesting... And going to market in the hedgerows.. When the work is done..you can see little lights dance in the undergrowth.. . And you will be kindly invited to listen to a fairy's song and tale... ...................................................................
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Fairy folklore has been around for centuries. Many people actually believe fairies exist in another realm that is invisible to the naked eye. What do you believe???
For those of you keeping track at home our garbage disposal has started talking in that weird demon voice again. We sincerely hope that this will not cause the dishwasher to start acting up as well, throwing plates and demanding money for beer and cigarettes. It HAS occurred to us that perhaps if we set a better example for our household objects things might not be quite so strange around here…At least the refrigerator remains housebroken and the stove is as docile as a kitten (albeit a very useful kitten that one can heat up to 400 degrees and bake a delicious pizza in.) Last night as Seraph was attempting to tame our errant disposal with wearing nothing but his red cape and a sword it became apparent that not only does our kitchen contain a DEMONIC PORTAL but it is entirely full of objects that do not pertain to food preparation in the least… Like crows and small children these otherworldly portals seem to be attracted by all the lovely, shiny (yet entirely useless) crap that we have accumulated over the years. Truth be told, our kitchen is full of wild animals, enchanted fruit and oriental carpets (five at last count). What it is NOT full of is daylight, counter space or modern appliances. It seems as though we cannot resist buying decorative tins and boxes that contain ABSOLUTELY NOTHING and placing them were normal people would chop their carrots. However, these containers do come in handy if one must block a gaping vortex that has suddenly appeared and swallowed up the toaster… Another matter that we feel is contributing to the general mayhem around here is our habit of collecting trays that are dubious in functionality and quite odd in shape. One of our favorites is an Italian tray in the same emerald green color as the witch from the Wizard of Oz. In fact, if spattered with a droplet of water it would no doubt disintegrate on the spot, screaming “I’M MELTING, I’M MELTING” at the top of its gilded lungs. Another favorite is a long and narrow silver tray with a spooky gunmetal tarnish, spindly legs and a bad temperament. To keep it from constantly fighting with others we allow it sit in our studio and hold a large ram skull with evil curling horns (you can blame Renzo for this, he started it…if you would like to see why, click here.) There are supernatural occurrences beyond the kitchen as well. Now our Obsidian Hall occupies a mere 1000 square feet of actual physical space (not including our creepy porch and various storage units where we hide things that we do not want anyone to see...) However in the ether tinged netherworld it spans much farther into various passageways and inter dimensional chasms. We kid you not, spent a bit of time here and you are bound to stub your toe on a threshold to neverwhere or fall in a bottomless abyss. Unless you have a number of unwanted guests or nosey neighbors that you would like to rid yourself of we have found it best to keep these entrances hidden from view. Now perhaps you will begin to understand, dear ones, why there is such a preponderance of portieres and a polonaise at every turn… Now all of this running around has completely tired us out and we think it is a good time for a nap. Gathered here is a lovely collection of decadent draperies and blissful bedding. Sweet dreams… The Portal to the realm beyond Splits the Night wide open The sky turns black shadowed By a thousand Unholy Daemons (“Lord of Terror” by Tsjuder)
Ida Rentoul Outhwaite (June 9, 1888 – June 25, 1960) was an Australian illustrator of children's books. Working predominantly in pen ...
From Leprechaun occupied forests to Fairy trees and rings, belief in the little people is alive and well.
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I'm going to be taking a short break from blogging. I'm feeling just a teeny bit exhausted at the moment and think I need to unplug for a while. I can't do anything about the number of hours I'm required to be at work, but for the rest I want to take advantage of the longer evenings and all too fleeting Irish summer and spend as much time as I can outside in the garden and the magical surrounding countryside. A little while ago Megan from Storybook Love Affair asked if I write any stories besides keeping this blog. I haven't written anything for a long time, but some of my recent posts and the wonderful people I've met through the blog have made me feel enthusiastic about writing again. Perhaps I'll find a tree to sit under and scribble away. I hope you will forgive me if I don't come by to visit as frequently as I usually do. I also hope that you will come back to visit me when I return. In the meantime Go dtuga Dia tú a choinneáil ar an dtearmann a lámh The two illustrations are by the brilliant Australian illustrator Ida Rentoul Outhwaite (1888-1960)
Thomas Maybank (exhibited 1898-1912), The Court of Faerie, 1906. "Her chariot ready straight is made." Frontispiece to "Nimphidia, the Court of Faerie" by Michael Drayton (1906)
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Please help if you know -- Thanks! Eleanor Fortescue-Brickdale (1872 – 1945) English illustrator and painter. Watercolor and pencil on paper Private collection Prviously owned by Lord Dunsany, the fantasy writer.
