A Fairy Census

It's been awhile since I posted about our Little Friends. But then, I think they are hibernating in these parts. I have heard rumors (via the Kitties, so who knows how true those rumors are!) that they are planning a development in the Spring. 

Back to the subject at hand....

There has been a Fairy census taken (wonder if my Little Friends took part?). The results can be read here! Or for questions answered or more information, go to The Fairyist.


Or to read abut the results of the census and other musings, go to Malcom's Musings.

A great source of information about those Little People can be found at this blog,  Living Liminally . In fact the writer of that blog released a book last year and has another scheduled to come out this year. And currently she is writing about Fairy Taboos to enable us humans to better understand and live side by side with them.

Melting Shadows

Well here is the new look. And a new name.
If you have this blog listed on your website and/or blog, please make note of the name change. Thanks!

I have wandered down another path. 

I have begun writing more seriously. I am actually getting paid for articles, albeit peanuts, but it is pay. I have steered away from the art which once was my creative outlet. I still dabble but not to the extent I did. There is a reason for the term, "Starving Artist". Most artists don't make enough to live off of and I was one of those. So I am channeling my creative outlet in other ways. Hopefully ways in which I will make money. (trying real hard to pay off bills and finish construction on our little abode)
This blog will still have posts about odd and unusual things, the occasional post from Gomez, and thoughts on the esoteric. But the Sunday art feature will be no more. 
I do hope you'll stick around. One never knows where the path will lead. Or what the Shadows will do.

A New Beginning

As many of you Faithful Followers know, Hubby and I have been working towards down-sizing. We have decided to be Consumers of Experiences. To shed ourselves of the baggage of clutter and enjoy the precious time we have in this plane of existence. To Live Deliberately.

Our first step towards this end was, of course, to clear the clutter. A project I am still working on but have made great headway on! Woo Hoo!!!

Our next step was to decide on what type of Dwelling we wanted to live in. Much research was done and a decision was made. A home was purchased.

To follow our adventures in this new chapter of our lives, visit the blog Embracing the Elements. It is a chronicle of our new life (which is still slightly in the formative stages). Be sure to add yourself as a Follower to stay abreast of all the new developments.

See you there!

A Request

A fellow blogger, Little Messy Missy, is in need of your positive energy and prayers. Her daughter was recently in a very serious car accident. Please take a moment and stop by her blog and let her know you're thinking about her and her family.

The Good Warlock

There's a new blog in town. The Good Warlock 

It's a fun place to visit and rest from your web weary wanderings. Many of you may know the Keeper of this new blog from his other place - The Favorite Things Guy.

So, if you are out and about, please stop by and say 'Hello'. 

Spring = Faery Garden Time

Spring is here. Time to get the yard and garden in order. Time to start thinking about providing a special spot for our Fae Friends.

Donni over at The Magic Onions is starting her annual series on Faery Gardens with tutorials, hints & tips on bringing the Fae into your garden, and even a contest! So hop on over to her lovely blog and see what's happening!

Recognitions

Life has been a bit complicated, stressful, and hectic of late and I am long overdue in saying THANK YOU and recognizing some wonderfully generous folks.

First, I would like to THANK Angelwick and Punky of New York City Dreaming for the most adorable Pumpkin Suncatcher!!! Their thoughtfulness and generosity certainly brightened my Halloween!

And next I would like to THANK Rue of Rue and Hyssop for the book Spirit of the Witch by Raven Grimassi. I won this book in a giveaway she hosted. I'm looking forward to delving into this book.

So, if you are out and about in the blogosphere, do stop by and tell these lovely folks "HI".  Their blogs are fun and interesting. And a new friend you just might make!

Eerily Awesome Blogs.....

Here are a few more must see Creepily Cool Blogs.....

The Haunted Gallery

Cabinet of Curiosities

Doctor InSectus' Cabinet of Curiosities

Halloween Blog Haunts

The following blogs are all about Halloween! 

Need I say more???

The Halloween Tree

The Land of Always October

Mr. Macabre's Hallowe'en Cerebrations

The Queen of Halloween

Vintage Halloween Collector

Earthy & Fresh Blogs

For a GOLDEN view of Life in Virginia, visit

Life at Golden Pines

If you're into Dirt, Retro anything, & Raising Chickens, you'll like to visit

Little Messy Missy

If you're longing for a visit back home where Life isn't rushed, stop by

~~~Feather Spirits ~~~

For a taste of Life in the North Country (& some incredible photography!) head over to
Pin-Feathers

And finally, if you dare, step through the creaky Garden Gate into

The Haunted Garden

Fun and Wacky Blog Haunts

For a refreshing and 'in the moment' view of Life, visit ~

Life According to Loup

For a fun filled SLIDE, visit

Adventures of Mr. Slug and Friends

If you want Laughs and some Armchair Traveling, visit

She Who Seeks

For a most Enjoyable Time & some unique receipts (recipes), visit,

I Hope They Have Pudding

If Frank, Wolfie & Drac were to read blogs, this would be their first stop!

PARA ABNORMAL the Comic