Enchanting Early Autumn

There is something rather special about Early Autumn

The leaves are just starting to fall 

Even in the Enchanted Forest, Mother's still hold their babies tightly in their arms

These two Acorn Families are a custom order for a New Zealand Client

I think they are rather neat,
It always amazes me, that even though they do not have eyes,  love still shines out.

Love and light  Marie

Rainbow Bird Mobile

Out of the sky and under the rainbow flew these rainbow birds

Love and light   Marie

A Delightful Treasure Box

Sometimes when I sit down at my table and start creating, I am not always sure what the end result will be

I was very pleased with this lovely treasure box, I think the colors are rather nice

It is for a young ladies 16th birthday gift

Love and light  Marie

Asia Bataev

Asia is a lovely lady from Poland, she is studying a MA Thesis on Clinical Psychology

She makes lovely creations in her Esty shop, she also has a blog

I said I would introduce her to you all, so do pop over and have a look at her shop and blog

Click here to view

Many thanks,  cheers  Marie

SPRING - THE SEED OF LIFE

The Gnomes had protected the little seeds deep within Mother Earth all Winter long
When the first warming rays of Spring Sunshine appeared,
they pushed the seeds up
The Spring fairy guided the little seeds,
enfolding them in her green gown and warming yellow arms
Watching them while they grew
How busy the fairies are in Springtime

I made these Spring fairies for all my Northern Hemispere friends,  

 

Love and light  Marie

Where there is darkness,light

I made this picture years ago, and it sits above my bed

I do love the words "Where there is darkness, light

Where there is despair, hope.

A lot of people in blog land,  have darkness and despair in their lives

I hope that they might look upon this lovely picture and gain light and hope.

Love, light and hope,  Marie

Wild Peaches

Someone approximately 30 years was maybe having a picnic on the banks of this local river, which is near my home. They threw away the peach stone,and it started to grow. I have been busy  preserving peaches from this tree.
Being wild they are delicious, maybe it is an old strain, it is untouched by sprays, and hard to spot from the road. I left enough for other people who might enjoy them as well.

love and light  Marie

Sailing Away into the Sunset

Tomorrow I will have been married for 33 years, and marriage is a bit like this boy

You head out into unknown waters, sometimes the seas are stormy , but mostly they are calm

He is wrapped up warmly against the wind, and his boat is strong

His sail is billowing in the wind, which is forever pushing him forward 

It is good to go forward in life, it is good to seek new adventures

I am enjoying sailing on the open seas with my husband.

Love and light  Marie

Making the Seven Dwarfs

 

A Lovely lady in England contacted me and asked me to make her 7 Dwarfs

She is a wonderful Waldorf doll maker,and look at her beautiful Snow white.

Do pop over and have a look at her Etsy shop, Littleokedolls

She also has a web site that sells doll making supplies, kits and patterns

Click here to view  

Love and light  Marie

Giveaway winner

The winner of my March Giveaway is Faeryfay from Australia, 
Many thanks to all who entered

Love and light  Marie

March - GIVEAWAY

Shades of Autumn are just starting to appear here in New Zealand

Look who I spotted during my walk in the forest

This giveaway is open to all visitors around the globe

Just leave a comment,. and I will draw a winner on the 19th March

Love and light  Marie

Forest Toadstool Mother and her Babe

Oh I am so excited, I have just finished making this

I think it is just so sweet

I had to show you all

Love and light  Marie

Cooler weather

Yesterday I had my lounge potbelly fire on  for the first time

The temperature had dropped and the scent of Autumn's beginning was in the air

I decided to make these Lantern maidens

I do so enjoy creating with wool

Love and light  Marie

Guardians of my home

This the first thing you will see, if you are knocking on my front door.

I have two entrances to my home, one is through a small side gate , that leads to the front door

And the other is a larger gate, that cars can drive through

At my small gate I planted a Bay tree, and the larger one a Rowan tree

In ancient mythology and folklore, these trees protect and guard your home from harm

I can say that since I planted them 25 years ago, our home has been protected.

I feel this also works on people walking pass them to enter my home.

Love and light  Marie

Angel/Faerie cylinder box

Take one round cylinder box

Make an Angel/faerie

Cover with hand dyed wool felt

Put it all together and you have this

Just perfect for treasures

Love and light  Marie

Willow Catkin Fairies

What was just bare twigs on a willow tree suddenly comes into bud, with the warming spring sunlight.With this the Willow catkin fairies land and look out into the world and smile.

A little treat for my Northern Hemisphere friends.

Love and light   Marie

The softness of fairies

  Love and light  Marie