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
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?
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”
“Dearest Gentle Reader, Are you ready to host the soirée of the season? Well, look no further! Here, you will find a guide to hosting a party that will surely be heralded as the most splendid event the Ton has … Continue reading Wowing Lady Whistledown: Crafting a Bridgerton-Themed Party
Renaissance faires and comic cons abound throughout the year, all popular places for our readers to don outfits that embody their imaginations. It’s a hugely popular element of Renfest culture; many of us have entire closets, even rooms, devoted to … Continue reading My Culture is Not Your Costume
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It’s no secret that RenFaire fans tend to be lovers of literature. Stories, whether told onscreen, in graphic novel or comic, through written word, or whispered around a campfire have captivated humans since we first learned to communicate. Tales of … Continue reading Meet Chelsea McGuire: Elf, Teacher, and Author
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Welcome to the Pick’s Pocket, where the spirits are high, but the stakes are higher. In the depths of the Sedrian swamp, Pickett, the accidental swamp witch, spins tales to keep her ramshackle bar afloat. Only her loyal sidekick, Edie, … Continue reading Novel Excerpt: Beer for My Corpses by C.M. McGuire
“October, baptize me with leaves! Swaddle me in corduroy and nurse me with split pea soup. October, tuck tiny candy bars in my pockets and carve my smile into a thousand pumpkins. O autumn! O teakettle! O grace!”― Rainbow Rowell , Attachments … Continue reading A Note From the Editor: Delicious Autumn!
In 2003, wandering the shelves of my local library, my fingers brushed the spine of a novel, Outlander. Its title and cover art intrigued; I was new to the world of the Renaissance faire and only beginning to discover what … Continue reading “Blood of My Blood”: Characters, Kilts, and Legacies
“Under the microscope, the little becomes larger.To enlarge your life, treasure the little things of life.” -Martin Uzochukwu Ugwu As we began to put this issue together, the team floated ideas: Meditation. Dancing with friends. Good food. Gorgeous textiles. Tiny … Continue reading A Note from the Editor: What do you Cherish?
