The Hermitage

If you haven't already explored the enchanted world of The Hermitage, you are missing out! Her blog is so amazing...Folkloric bliss! I really can't explain the feeling I get when looking at her artwork...it touches my soul!
Imagine living in an Gypsy Caravan, traveling though the lush green landscapes and untamed forests. Sitting around the campfire at night, dancing, laughing, drinking, and telling folktales! Passing through villages to sell your wares at the markets.
The Hemitage Website
Riva's Blog
Etsy Shop

Dark Forest

I'm into this Dark Forest theme these days. Owls, Stags, Mystical Beasts n' such...the Witch's cottage deep in the thick of the woods! I found these great pics on my favorite Design/Fashion blog, Kalidescope Eyes. I can't help it, I love fur! But I would NEVER buy new fur. At this point in history, we humans have no excuse to kill helpless animals in the name of Fashion!

Just look at that fur blanket. Have you ever seen Conan the Barbarian? Remember that hot scene, where Conan meets the sexy Sorceress...she lived in a beautiful cave like dwelling, her Love Den was covered in fur!
My mom has a full length white fox that I'm been dying to get my hands on. She's hasn't worn it in 15 years! I'd like to recycle it and make some giant throw pillows.


Check out Ouno Design...Ouno (pronounced "OO-no") makes one-of-a-kind and limited-edition decor accessories - bags and fashion accessories for men and women, pillows, bedding, throws & blankets, floor cushions, rugs and wall hangings, sculptural objects and conversation pieces. Virtually all of their soft furnishings and accessories are "upcycled" from vintage materials...like fur coats!

The Hobbit House ~ Home Sweet Home #1

Have you ever dreamed of living in your own story book house? Well people are building them all over the world and anything is possible! Eco-Villages are being built everywhere with maximum regard for the environment. This is one of my favorites...it's a Hobbit House! This low impact eco-home took only 4 months to build and cost approx. $6000.00 in materials! Check out this Website for pictures of the interior, building process, and one amazing little family's story! More proof that dreams can come true...

Sigur Ros-Glósóli

If you haven't experienced the magic of Sigur Ros, the time has come! This is so beautiful...just watch...

Translation: Glósóli - Glowing Sun

EUGENIO RECUENCO

Grimm's Fairy Tales revisited! Surely you've seen the work of Eugenio Recuenco? I just can't get enough of him. Check out his portfolio sometime. I haunt his Website regularly to view his latest works! So inspiring...

Season of the Witch

Ex Reverie's debut album, Door into Summer is finally out! It was released by the Language of Stone label...which currently claims most of my favorite bands. The band is influenced by early Psychedelic and Glam Rock, but you should erase any preconceived notions of what that might sound like. Gillian Chadwick is the frontwoman for Ex Reverie... Imagine the little girl who wandered off into the Black Forest in any of your favorite fairytales...well she made it out alive. She learned a spell or two from the witch and tamed the wolf. She's all grown up now and has a new tale to tell! I can't wait to get this album! Only $12!!

Above photo by Courtney Brooke, the ultimate Folk Rock photographer! She is one of my official all time favorites!

SWEET DREAMS...

My Dream Bed...
Shawn Lovell Metalworks