Baba Yaga is one of the most recognizable witches in all of Slavic folklore, and her strange hut on chicken legs is one of the most memorable dwellings in world mythology. In this article, we’ll explore how writers and scholars…
Origins of the Tomte Gnome In Swedish folklore, few beings stand as firmly rooted in older belief as the tomte gnome. Behind the cozy winter imagery and bright red hat, the original swedish tomte was an ancestral guardian tied to…
Grýla and the Icelandic Yule Lads: Icelandic Folklore’s Christmas Witch and Winter Ogress Grýla who is sometimes spelled Gryla is one of the most unforgettable figures in Icelandic folklore. She is a winter giantess, a terrifying christmas witch, and a supernatural hunter known…
Why Winter Was the Season of Smoke Winter was historically the time of closed windows, stagnant air, sickness, and long nights when spirits were believed to wander. Burning herbs and incense was both practical and magical. In rural Europe, juniper branches, pine…
The Yule Goat is one of the most enduring winter traditions in Scandinavia. Long before the modern image of Santa Claus arrived in Sweden and Norway, this goat delivered gifts, caused mischief, and walked from door to door. The Yule…
Throughout Irish and Celtic mythology, few figures embody the stark beauty of winter as completely as the Cailleach, the veiled goddess of winter known in Gaelic tradition as the Hag of Beara. Her story spans mountains, glens, and coasts, shaping how generations understood the frozen…
Every winter solstice celebration carries echoes of ancient ritual and survival. The winter solstice, the shortest day of the year, has been observed across Europe as a threshold between darkness and renewal. From the flicker of the hearth fire in Celtic cottages to the…
What did early sources think the witch sabbath was? The imagery of witches riding through the night sky has long haunted European folklore. These tales are more than metaphor, since they represent a cultural memory of altered states, visionary ecstasies, and nocturnal journeys. On…
30 More Children’s Halloween Books for the Halloween Season The Halloween season is all about pumpkins, costumes, and stories that balance fun with just a little fright. Reading a Halloween book with your kids is one of the best ways to build traditions, whether…
The Best Halloween Books for Every Kind of Reader: From Spooky Tales to Scholarly Treats Looking for a Halloween book that captures the spirit of the season? This guide gathers the best Halloween books for kids, adults, and true horror lovers. You’ll find family-friendly…
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RIP to one of my best friends in this life ❤️
Shanna, you were the...
The original Rapunzel story wasn't sweet. A girl locked in a tower, a witch who...
Cernunnos sits cross-legged in the forest, antlers reaching toward the sky like branches. He is...
Just some pretties shipping this morning ❤️
Just some pretties shipping this morning ❤️
This morning’s little gathering before they head off to their owners. ✨
Gemstone rings, rune...
I swear he thinks my hair is a nest 😂🤷🏻♀️
…though I can’t blame him,...
This morning’s orders are heading out to their new owners, and somebody is clearly getting...
This is what went out of my studio today.
Real orders. Real pieces. Real myth-haunted...
The Vegvisir was meant to be carried, not displayed. A wayfinding symbol the Icelanders believed...
Jörmungandr. The Midgard Serpent.
Thrown into the ocean by Odin, it grew so enormous that...
This morning’s orders are packed and heading out to their new homes. 🖤
A little...
A few pieces heading out this morning 🖤
A Walpurgisnacht pendant, a Wolpertinger pendant, and...
The Norse didn't believe in a fixed destiny. They believed in the Wyrd. 🕸️
Wyrd...
Packing up this morning’s little pile of magic before it heads out into the world....
Deep in the birch forests of Eastern Europe, there stands a hut that walks on...
Odin didn't stumble into wisdom. He suffered for it. 🌑
He hung himself from Yggdrasil...
In Scandinavian folklore, trolls weren't the cute creatures you see in kids' movies. They were...
Deep in the birch forests of Eastern Europe, there's a house that walks on chicken...
Which amulet matches your magic? ✨
I made a little quiz to pair you with...
🌙 Keeper of secrets, veil of night, guide me through the hidden rite.
Items shown...
New Moon in Taurus tomorrow. 🌑
Taurus is the sign of patience, craft, and building...
Saturday is the New Moon, a time for setting intentions. And there’s no better way...
There's no assembly line. No mass production. Just me at my bench, handcrafting to order...
A few of this mornings order before I pack them up to ship ❤️
Which...
Protection has always been woven into my work. ⚡
The Helm of Awe (Aegishjalmur) was...
Have you ever heard of the Wolpertinger? 🦌
Deep in the forests of Bavaria, there...
Walpurgisnacht has changed so much over the centuries.
What began as a night of caution,...
I’m loving how much you all love my new Walpurgisnacht pendant ❤️
Five witches dance around a blazing bonfire beneath a citrine cabochon in this Walpurgisnacht pendant....
Happy washing day 🙃
A few rings I’ve worked on the last couple days…
Freya’s cats rule and dogs drool?
Or was that the other way around? 🙃
Garm barely shows up in the old Norse stories.
Still… he leaves a mark.
A...
Leave a comment with your result ❤️
Bavarian Folklore says that you might just cross paths with a Wolpertinger in the alpine...
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He finally stepped out of the forest…
The Wolpertinger Pendant has arrived.
Inspired by...
I don’t often sell them, but love it when I do!
Vinca symbol bracelets ❤️...
Rooted in strength + guarded by ravens
The serpent waits 🖤
(Handcrafted Jörmungandr ring made to order in my shop)
Stay warm, everyone ❤️
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I thought I had closed the book on the Alice in Wonderland rings…
But you...
Can this be over now, please?
In case you forgot 💜
Something I’ve been thinking about lately.
If there’s one thing I would’ve done differently early...
