While I love being wrapped up in the midst of fall, I think my favorite time of year is when the nights dip into the 50’s and the leaves are just starting to change. The anticipation of September is more exciting to me than spring. 🍂
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Ever since connecting with my great-grandfather, I’ve been down a rabbit hole learning the history of coal mining in this area—especially the domestic lives of the workers and their wives and children.
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Here’s my recipe for shoofly pie, another popular Pennsylvania pastry created by the PA Dutch.🌞
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I don’t divine on the regular but things usually start to pick back up after June. (I’m sure the anticipation of darker nights has something to do with it.) 🌝
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Appalachian magic is teeming with folklore and superstition.⛰️🌞 Here are a few of my (many) favorites
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We’re quickly approaching the summer solstice (this Wednesday at 10:58am) and less than a week away from St. John’s Day. Coinciding with Midsummer, John the Baptist’s feast day is celebrated on June 24 and carries its own traditions, festivities, and magic.
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Here’s a simple and beautiful example of hearthcraft you can use to capture a moment in time or commemorate a garden.🌿
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If you’ve been following my Instagram stories, you know that over the past year or so, I’ve been establishing a relationship with St. Expedite. This wasn’t exactly intentional, but if you know anything about him, you’re likely familiar with his propensity for service (and his craftiness). After a few truly funny encounters, I was driven to establish an altar.
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I made a witch’s ladder for May! The last week was so lovely that I wanted to capture that energy and carry it through to midsummer. 🌸
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My inner hearth witch always wakes up in May. 🧹 (I usually need an extra few weeks of hibernation.) I was able to put together a batch of flying devil oil while I had the full moon this week, which will come in handy as we clean and cleanse the house.
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Happy May Day! Here’s my recipe for rhubarb bread. 🌸
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This weekend I made a garden apron, a practical and personal tool that has a long-established presence and history in folk magic.🌿
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Quick stop at the bedroom altar to share a few things.🌞
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