Kitchen Witchery Update!

Hello Loves! Hope you all you Mamas out there had a lovely Mother's Day! Here's a little update about my magical kitchen transformation! For those of you who have just recently found me, check out my Kitchen Witchery archives! Anyway, below is a pic from one little corner of my kitchen. See that wood slice with white magick weaving? It's 1 from a set of 2, called: 'As Above~So Below' by Chad of Mon Petit Fantome! (The significance of this phrase is that it is believed to hold the key to all mysteries. All systems of magic are claimed to function by this formula.) He gave them to me as a gift...what a wonderful surprise! I have both of them nestled between a set of 3 antique Black Forest hunting trophies! Love ya Chad!!!



I bought these lovely prints from Caroline Gaedechens! Click here for a closer view They're printed on vintage book pages. I was going to frame them but I found these vintage wooden clip hangers, which I think will look pretty cool!



More inspirations~ On the left: medicine woman, Susan Weed! I really want to take her Herbalism Correspondence Course!



On the right: Cole & Son Woods Wallpaper. I've lost sleep over this wallpaper! I just wanted to cover one wall, but I rent my apartment so I'm not going to invest in something I can't take with me. It's $195.00 per roll, so even one wall would kill me! But there's good news...I found these canvas birch tree curtains for only $29.99 per 2 pack! If you remember me complaining about the ugly blinds in my kitchen, this is the perfect solution! I can create that birch forest aesthetic and get rid of my ugly blinds!

Supernatural Specimen Giveaway Contest!

I've recieved a bunch of emails from people asking if I will be listing anymore Supernatural Specimens! Here's the deal...I got a wholesale order from Bona Drag! I'm so honored, she has a amazing selection of jewelry! Once I get my Website up and running I will start offering them again, but until then they will be offered exclusively through Bona Drag! However, Bona Drag will only be selling my Butterfly and Snake Medicine Specimens. So if you saw one in my shop that you love...such as a root, bone, seeds or other such...see below...contact me and I will make one especially for you!



These are the Butterfly and Snake Medicine Specimens before I added the jump rings and chains. The Butterfly Specimens are made from a collection of vintage butterflies I bought on Etsy...and the Snake Specimens are made from the snake shed of my friend Viva's Boa, Morpheus!



I made two prototypes using small vials, but Heather opted for the larger ones. Soooo...I'm going to do a Give-Away! Leave me a comment...and I'll draw the names of 2 lucky people and list the winners next Sunday! Don't be shy...you might win! Good Luck! xo Lavona



and the winners for the contest are: Hannah of (Hello Mr. Fox) and Savannah of (Outlaw Knitters) Congratulations ladies! Please send your mailing address to ladylavona@yahoo.com

missmouse

I wrote about missmouse quite some time ago in my 'Antler Craze' post...but I must express my love once again! I'm currently coveting her grizzly trophy and shotgun pins...perfection!

Dita Von Teese

Dita is my favorite 'living' style icon...yes, she wins hands down! Of course there are others on my list, but no one can hold a match to Dita! Don't hate her because she has the perfect outfit for every occasion!

Chemex Love!

Every morning starts off the same...the coffee ritual. I really can't talk to anyone until I've had at least one cup or somebody might get hurt! But after that I'm all sugar and spice! I've used the same Bodum french press for almost 10 years. We've had some great mornings together but another coffeemaker has caught my eye. My french press just isn't doin' it for me anymore...I'm leaving my Bodum for a Chemex! Oh yesss...Chemex really lights my fire!



"Chosen as one of the 100 best designed products of modern times. The Chemex® Coffeemaker is found in the permanent collections of the Museum of Modern Art, Smithsonian and the Philadelphia Museum of Art and fine gourmet stores everywhere."

Making Magic!!!

I made some Beltane oil for a customer! It turned out really nice...it's warm and sweet! I made extra, so if you need to heat things up in your life this oil is for you! Beltane is a cross-quarter Pagan celebration in the Wheel of the Year. It's a mid-point between the Spring Equinox and the Summer Solstice and celebrates the awakening of the feritle energies of Nature creating passion and attraction...both which are needed to manifest your desires! Check out my Etsy Shop, click on "Custom Potion" and type Beltane Oil in the message box when checking out...unless of course you require a different custom potion!



Things are getting magical lately. Today I was on the bus with my son and there was this fella sitting behind me... he started chanting/rapping something about "conscious connections...ascension...hear the message that I'm sendin" When I was getting off the bus he smiled and said "Stay strong Ma" Someone knows what time it is! Thanks for the reminder magical messenger man...whoever you are!



I also added two handmade Elder Futhark Rune Sets! Available in Amethyst and Bloodstone!

Cecile Bortoletti Photography

oh yes...my sentiments exactly!






Cecile Bortoletti Photography