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
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
Across the centuries, and among many different societies, in the midst of the darkness of winter people look to kindle fire and light. Although not a high holy day, Hanukkah is a beloved Jewish holiday that has its roots and … Continue reading Hanukkah’s Rays of Hope and Light
Our intention at LadyFaire is to make our readers’ daily lives a little better, because as much as we’d all love to be at a Renaissance Festival every day, it’s not reality! We all live and function in the everyday … Continue reading How to Holiday Like a Mother
“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?
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
Imagine sitting around a fire of olde, Renaissance era minstrels and bards singing and reciting love poems, or perhaps poems about the darkening of the sky in midwinter? For lovers of Renaissance festivals, we still celebrate poetry and song, fires … Continue reading Midwinter’s Faire
I had my first cup of hot chocolate last night after a brisk walk in the park near my home, enjoying the cold moon hovering over the pond in the park. Living in Orlando means any temperature drop below 65 … Continue reading Comfort and Joy: A Note From the Editor
Every once in a while, you see something that is so gorgeous you have to stop and simply take it in. It may be a cryastalline dewdrop on a leaf, a richly-hued sunset, a baby’s smile, the wrinkled, aged hands … Continue reading Wedding in the Wilds of Alaska: Pagan Vibes and Lush Textiles. Gorgeous.
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