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Where Love Begins and Never Ends.
Spring is my favorite time of the year! I keep fresh flowers on my kitchen table (at the moment a display of apple-green hydrangea blossoms), my grandchildren are practicing for their end-of-year recitals and performances, the Little League park down … Continue reading Where Love Begins and Never Ends.
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Trinket Trading: Trash or Treasure?
In the 50+ year history of Renaissance festivals, trinket trading is a relatively new phenomenon. As the concept is embraced by new people without an understanding of its origins the practice is at risk; many shows have, with valid reasons, … Continue reading Trinket Trading: Trash or Treasure?
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A Fairy Birthday Tea: A Celebration for Entering a Magical New Decade
At LadyFaire, our mission is to uplift and connect women. we try to approach that mission through a “lens glittered with creativity and whimsy.” But like everyone, we can get a little… mundane. That is, until we spy an enchanting … Continue reading A Fairy Birthday Tea: A Celebration for Entering a Magical New Decade
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A Corset Story
Of course, we’ve all seen women walking the lanes at the Renaissance festival in gorgeous court gowns, shimmery fairy costumes, and simpler merchant-class dresses. But perhaps there is no more ubiquitous clothing item at the RenFaire than the corset. Curvy, … Continue reading A Corset Story
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Artist Spotlight: Michelle Williams
At LadyFaire, we love artists. So each month, we’ll be featuring one artist, sometime it will be someone whose primary life is to make art in a Ren Fest setting, other times it will be the great works that inspire … Continue reading Artist Spotlight: Michelle Williams
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Diversity in the Realm
part one of a series by Hilary Bryant “CANNON FIRE! CANNON FIRE!” These words ring out across the entryway to the faire – both a warning (plug your ears, folks) and a proud invitation. With a singular and emphatic BOOM, … Continue reading Diversity in the Realm
A Survival Guide for the Pregnant Rennie
Congratulations! You’re expecting and along with it comes all of the elation, anxiety, preparation, excitement, trepidation, morning sickness, cankles, uncertainty, sore hips, swollen feet, personal sacrifice, and the hopeful expectation of a safe and uneventful delivery when those precious first … Continue reading A Survival Guide for the Pregnant Rennie
Bumps, Bubbles, and Breastfeeding: Stories of Pregnancy and Motherhood in the Faire
LadyFaire had the opportunity to speak to some wonderful performers, artisans, shop owners and employees, and a myriad of others who have successfully navigated their festival going experiences while expecting. They were all kind enough to share memorable pregnancy moments … Continue reading Bumps, Bubbles, and Breastfeeding: Stories of Pregnancy and Motherhood in the Faire
Shannon Holliday: Crafting a Baby-Friendly Skin Care Line
Many festivals and faires have artisans who offer soaps, lotions, potions, oils, and other wonderful products to nourish our skins and our spirits. But we’ve never seen a handmade line specifically for infants! With this being a month when we’re … Continue reading Shannon Holliday: Crafting a Baby-Friendly Skin Care Line
Magicless Maypole: Dancing with Infertility
It’s Mother’s Day weekend here in the U.S., and while we know so many women will be celebrated and celebrating, we also know that there are women who won’t. Our mission is always to celebrate what we all love about … Continue reading Magicless Maypole: Dancing with Infertility
Oh, Baby! Soothing, Inspiring Playlists for Mom
Maybe you’re expecting or have a little one. Perhaps you’re an empty nester. You might even never have had kids… but you likely did have a mom. If you’re in the mood to celebrate motherhood with a chill vibe, we’ve … Continue reading Oh, Baby! Soothing, Inspiring Playlists for Mom
Is “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms” Actually About Renfaires?
HBO’s A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms arrived on our screens under the weight of Westeros. But instead of dragons and dynasties, it offered something more humble— and strangely familiar. If you’ve ever spent a weekend at a Renaissance faire, … Continue reading Is “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms” Actually About Renfaires?
Playing the Fool (A Roguish History)
Here cometh April again, and as far as I can see the world hath more fools in it than ever. – Charles Lamb Today, our usual interaction with the concept of a fool is centered on what my daughter calls … Continue reading Playing the Fool (A Roguish History)
A Woman’s Place? On Her Horse.
As we wrap International Women’s Month, LadyFaire invites you to meet women of past and present who use power both great and small, fierce and gentle, to effect change in the worlds in which they. In 2026, with our charged … Continue reading A Woman’s Place? On Her Horse.
Stillness, Sorrow, Shakespeare: The Gift of “Hamnet”
Much ado has been swirling around Hamnet; released in December by Amblin Entertainment, the film has eight Oscar nominations, including Best Picture, Best Actress, Best Directing, and more. Based on Maggie O’Farrell’s novel, directed by Chloe Zhao, and starring Jessie … Continue reading Stillness, Sorrow, Shakespeare: The Gift of “Hamnet”
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