Make Your Own Mermaid Ear Fins!
Stand out from the crowd on your next nautical adventure with these whimsical and easy-to-make ear fins! Becky Courington is an award-winning author and scholar who technically earned three degrees, but SMU insisted you can’t triple major in English no … Continue reading Make Your Own Mermaid Ear Fins!
The Call of the Sea: To Love Mermaids
“Surely woman rose from the frothy sea, as resplendent as Aphrodite on her scalloped chariot.” ― Margot Datz, A Survival Guide for Landlocked Mermaids Summer is a wondrous, magical time; more than a season, its solstice is the opposite of … Continue reading The Call of the Sea: To Love Mermaids
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
Glittering Soul: Singer/Songwriter Candice Night On Her New Solo Album “Sea Glass”
Singer and instrumentalist Candice Night is a vibrant presence, a woman who is clearly living in concert with the creative energy that thrums through the air that we all breathe, and who courageously steps through the doorways that open before … Continue reading Glittering Soul: Singer/Songwriter Candice Night On Her New Solo Album “Sea Glass”
Summer Recipes: Fruits and Veggies
Although not suffering from our intense heat, the people of the Middle Ages in the British Isles and France still had to adjust their usual cooking styles. It has been called the “eon of hot soup”, as even the poorest … Continue reading Summer Recipes: Fruits and Veggies
Make Your Own Midsummer Floral Crown
A staple of Renfaires, period film & historical art, weddings, and now even horror cosplay (Hey, Midsommar!) – the flower crown is a whimsical and youthful symbol of summer. Simple and cost effective – they also are an easy, breezy … Continue reading Make Your Own Midsummer Floral Crown
Playlist: Shine Out, Faire Sun!
We’ve gathered songs about summer fairies, beaches, and warm sunshine. For those who have summer faires to celebrate, this mix is a great soundtrack for your journey to the festival. For those who must wait for their faire’s next season, … Continue reading Playlist: Shine Out, Faire Sun!
Meeting Puck: Midsummer’s Magic
In summer, we turn our faces toward the sun, air out our costumes and garb, and sojourn to our beloved Renaissance, medieval, Celtic, pirate, and Viking festivals. We’re ready to play! A favorite fixture of many faires is the faery … Continue reading Meeting Puck: Midsummer’s Magic
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Vantage Points: Alluring Fairy Tales from a Feminine Perspective
Historically, folklore, myths, and fairy tales were recorded by such luminaries as The Grimm Brothers and Hans Christian Andersen, meaning most of the tales we know today are presented almost exclusively from a male perspective. But what if they weren’t? … Continue reading Vantage Points: Alluring Fairy Tales from a Feminine Perspective
Summer Recipes: Salmons and Savories
” . . . and summer’s lease hath all too short a date” – William Shakespeare When we think of the foods associated with Renaissance festivals, often it is hearty fare like Scotch eggs and turkey legs. In the … Continue reading Summer Recipes: Salmons and Savories
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