Author: Kari Ann
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Settling Into September: Embracing Autumn Magic and Crafting Personalized Rituals
Hello, Bloom & Bell community! As September begins, I’m excited to share how this magical month—my birthday month, no less—intertwines with the vibrant changes of the season. September is a special time filled with opportunities for reflection and renewal, and it’s the perfect moment to explore the magic of rituals and embrace the beauty of…
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Queen Anne’s Lace: The Royal Guide to This Wild Beauty
Queen Anne’s Lace, the wild carrot with a touch of royalty! With her delicate, lacy white flowers and the signature dark purple centerpiece, she stands out among wildflowers. Her finely divided leaves and purplish, hairy stem make her easy to spot, though she does have a look-alike: poison hemlock. This botanical beauty isn’t just about…
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Thistle: A Little History and Magic from One of Nature’s Prettiest Prickly Plants
Thistles are a group of flowering plants known for their prickly leaves and stems. They belong to the Asteraceae family, which includes many other familiar plants like daisies and sunflowers. The name “Asteraceae” derives from “Aster,” the ancient Greek word for “star,” highlighting the star-like arrangement of the flowers in this botanical family. …and I…
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Enter to win a cloak!
Some time ago, a Facebook friend suggested I do a raffle, or prize giveaway… This is not exactly a “giveaway” but darn-near! Each entry is $5. You must reside in the US to participate. Odds of winning vary (determined by number of entries) Cloak is handmade, black fleece with faux-fur trimmed, oversized hood. One size…
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On Tuesdays We Share Pics of Trees
On Tuesdays we share pics of trees. You share tree pics, too, please.(Or, ya know… pics of whatever. I’m not actually that picky) Snapped this one last night, on my way home from the grocery – it was 10pm.We’re almost to the Summer Solstice… the longest day – aka Litha (happening on June 20th this…
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This is the beginning…
Hello friends! It’s me… yer girl… just out here trying to build this new and super cool space with the help of (and really all the heavy lifting being done by) my dear friend Michieal (who’s obviously a magical genius, but we’ll get in to all of that later). Really… I just wanted to drop…
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