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Beltane Blessings! 🧚🏻

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It’s been a while but I’m back! Hope to connect with all of you again!

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✨My new Datura Dreams candle is available at Faerie Ring Candles!✨

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🍄🎁Does anyone else remember this fantastic book? It’s one of my favorites. Perhaps I’ll go live to read it to you on Christmas Eve, would you like that?🎁🍄 #normanbridwell #vintage #vintagebooks #vintagechristmas #thewitchschristmas #christmas #christmasstories #witch #stories #story #storytime #storytelling #christmaseve https://www.instagram.com/p/CX1DU3Ou1e9/?utm_medium=tumblr

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❄️🌲Hello my Fae friends! I wished you a blessed Yule in my stories but I forgot to make a post, oops! How did you celebrate Yule this year? I’d love to hear all about it! I spoiled the wild ones (more than usual) lol! You might know that I’m a huge bird/squirrel/chipmunk lover so I feed and water them every single morning at sunrise. They always get plenty of food but they get extras like scoops of peanut butter, bowls of fruit and nuts and extra suet cakes on high holidays. Oh and egg shells! The Bluejays loooove eggshells! I also made sure to feed the Yule Cat, and spoiled my kitties with some treats. I walked outside and game thanks to all the trees on my property, especially Grandfather Oak. We’ve been getting some heavy wind storms and I’m just so grateful that none of my trees have fallen. I have so many woodpeckers and squirrels that live in the trees, I would hate for them to lose their homes right when it’s beginning to get really cold outside. Other than that, I just worked and carried on my day with a little extra fire in my heart. Thankful for the darkness. Thankful for the rest. Yule blessings to you and yours!🌲❄️ https://www.instagram.com/p/CXzs_UEOphI/?utm_medium=tumblr

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✨🌲Please stop what you’re doing for just a moment. Have you had the opportunity to experience this book from @iriscompiet yet??!!! Swipe left to see just a few of my favorite beings. Gosh! How did this one get away from me? I have been collecting Fairy Tale and Folklore books 34+ years and the fact that I’m just now discovering this one proves my theory that everything comes to you in it’s own divine time.✨ I’m going to start sharing and reading my magical books to you beginning in the new year, along with recommendations and the best place to find hidden gems. But in the meantime, go get this book! Just HOLDING it in my hands brings me so much joy!🌲✨ @iriscompiet 📚 #fae #faerie #faery #fairy #fairytail #fairycore #fairytale #folklore #lore #book #bookstagram #favoritebook #enchant #enchantment #gnomes #trolls #sprites #pixies #elves #mermaids #druids #witch #goblin #spectre #mandragora #faun #spirits #elementals #art #thevelvelvetlotusshop https://www.instagram.com/p/CXhz-WBOAuk/?utm_medium=tumblr

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🎄🍄Christmas Pixies or Nisse is a household spirit that is responsible for the care and prosperity of the farm or family home. They were first spoke of hundreds of years ago in Scandinavia where many farms claimed to have their own Nisse. The Pixies took an interest in the farm by grooming the horses, locking gates, chasing the geese and chickens into their pens at night. And even though they are often helpful, they can also be quite temperamental and get into mischief. You want to be careful when reprimanding a Pixie! The last thing you want is them turning against you. That’s why it’s extremely important to keep them fed with warm porridge and butter, and special treats like jams and jellies on holidays such as Christmas. I like to give them flashy buttons and colorful pieces of yarn, it tends to keep them in a good mood for a while;)🌟 This candle is dedicated to our friends the Christmas Pixie. This particular one is a Holly Pixie, isn’t she cute?! You can probably imagine that these mugs were extremely hard to come by and I could only source 4, and out of the 4 only 1 is left. I’ll be listing it in the shop at 9pm est tonight. I rarely keep any of my candles but this one is so special. Do you have a Nisse at your house? If so, what are its favorite treats? I’d love to know about your encounters with these festive faeries! And with that, stay enchanted my friends.🍄🎄 🎁 LINK IN BIO #nisse #pixie #christmaspixie #christmaself #elf #jultomte #julenisse #christmas #christmasdecor #christmasgifts #christmastime #christmasmood #christmasgifts #christmasmagic #holiday #holidayseason #holidays #holidayvibes #faerie #fairy #candles #candle #vintage #christmasvintage #rare #uniquegifts #thevelvetlotusshop #thevelvetlotus #festive #gift https://www.instagram.com/p/CXPjRR7uVGg/?utm_medium=tumblr

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🕯🎁A delicious variety of aromatherapy candles are now available in the shop and they’re only $11:11 each! I’ve tried to pick a favorite but I can’t! 🌿The Winter Witch smells like my grandmothers kitchen, with savory goods filling the house with the most delicious aromas!☕️The Peppermint Mocha smells JUST like a peppermint mocha! Sweet chocolate, cool peppermint and warm coffee notes will make your home smell like a coffee shop!🎄The Christmas Tree candle smells like a fresh cut fraser fir. I can’t get enough of it. Even if you don’t have a Christmas Tree in your home this year people would swear you did!❄️And the Candy Cane candle! You’ll wish you had ordered more because this candle smells absolutely scrumptious! It smells just like a candy cane, maybe even better! I love this candle so much I made a bunch of tea lites with the same ingredients. Its hard to express how delicious these candles smell, you’ll just have to experience them for yourself! I’m excited to hear which ones are your favorite!🎁🕯 🎁 LINK IN BIO! #christmas #christmasdecor #christmastree #christmasgifts #christmascandles #christmascandle #christmastime #christmasgifts #christmasspirit #christmasiscoming #yule #holiday #holidays #aromatherapy #candles #candle #candlelover #gifts #soycandles #thevelvetlotusshop #thevelvetlotus #nature #naturelovers #stockingstuffers #secretsanta https://www.instagram.com/p/CXMpZ4nvZbg/?utm_medium=tumblr

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🌟🎄🦌As much as we all love summer, you cannot deny the MAGIC that only winter can bring. The enchanting midnight hour when the snow looks violet and the stars appear to be almost at our earthly grasp. The tracks left by rabbits and the smell of wood chimneys, ah, it's magic! I remember playing outside in the snow for hours and hours and my mom would have a hard time convincing me to come inside, even when it was pitch black outside. There were 2 words that always did the trick. Hot. Cocoa. My mom makes the best hot cocoa because she always uses twice the amount of cocoa and twice the amount of sugar. I remember the year we thought to add mini chocolate bars and chocolate kisses to our mugs. Ah, yes, it's magic! This candle is dedicated to the Magic of Christmas. I took special care in collecting the vintage ornaments that adorn the top of this candle, they are handmade from Germany. I wanted to create a magical winter wonderland scene and I am very happy with the way it turned out, and it smells DIVINE! When you bring this candle into your home, know that you are also bringing my love and prayers for a blessed winter for you and your loved ones. And don't be surprised if you begin to notice Fae in your home after receiving this candle because a few of my "helpers" were last hiding in the sisal trees when I saw them last🦌🎄🌟 🎁 LINK IN PROFILE #christmas #christmasdecor #christmasgifts #christmastime #christmasdecorations #christmasmood #christmasiscoming #christmasgift #vintagechristmas #vintage #christmascandles #holiday #holidays #holidayshopping #shopping #shopsmall #candles #thevelvetlotus #thevelvetlotusshop #winter #winterdecor #wintercandles #aromatherapy #nature #naturelovers #crystalcandles https://www.instagram.com/velvetlotusshop/p/CXJp9opOVsu/?utm_medium=tumblr

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They're Live! 🌟🍄These ornaments were inspired from old German and Slavic folklore and Christmas traditions that I grew up with and learned through time. Inspired from my love of Gnomes and the ingredients that they use to keep their cozy little gnome homes happy and safe. Here is a list of the ingredients that you will find in your Gnome Sweet Gnome ornament!🍄🌟 An Amanita Mushroom for protection and prosperity. Mugwort to protect against injury Wormwood to keep you enchanted Cornflower to uphold old traditions Rose for courage during the dark months Sweetgrass for purification Frasir Fir for longevity Carnelian to stoke the inner flame Brass Bell for good vibrations Dried Orange for good health Golden Myrrh for cleansing and protection Stars to guide you through the darkest night A Cinnamon Stick to consecrate your space Angel Hair Quartz to keep you protected by the angels Snowflakes to honor the season of winter All of these ingredients are smudged and added to the ornament while I whisper simple words of protection over them. Adorned with a wooden Gnome ornament that is painted on one side and left blank on the back for you to write whatever you wish! I hope you enjoy these ornaments just as much as I enjoyed making them! And may they bring you some extra peace, comfort and joy not just during the winter seasons, but all year round! Only $12.22 each! 🎁 LINK IN BIO! #gnome #gnomedecor #nisse #tomte #tomten #folklore #christmas #christmasdecor #christmastree #christmasgifts #christmasdecorations #christmastime #christmasmood #christmasiscoming #christmasspirit #holiday #holidays #holidayseason #holidaydecor #holidayshopping #ornaments #holidaygifts #holidaymood #winter #gifts #shopping #shopsmall #thevelvetlotus #thevelvetlotusshop #peace https://www.instagram.com/p/CXFEYnxOo7_/?utm_medium=tumblr

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✨🌲We could talk about the legends and folklore of pine trees for weeks on end and still not cover all of it. The Druids held the pine in high esteem. It’s one of the nine sacred woods used for a sabbat fire and were used as markers for gravesites long before stone. Some Celts still prefer to use pine trees instead of granite markers for their gravestones. The Celts and the Druids also recognized the pine to a portent of weather conditions. They notices that the cones would open to the rays of the sun, and close against impending rain or snow. Pine cones are famous for their symbology and used in countless pieces of artwork, religious texts, ancient carvings and so much more. Pine is also extremely medicinal. It’s resins and smoke used to treat respiratory strain long before new world medicine was thought of. And I think our spirits KNOW how special pine is, just from the reaction we experience when smelling the fresh sap or burning wood. I’m excited to bring these pine tree candles into the shop. Not only do they make beautiful accents but they smell divine! They are made from all natural beeswax and oils of pine. That’s it, nothing else. Two beautiful ingredients that work perfectly with one another. They are my new favorite. I just love them!🌲✨ https://www.instagram.com/p/CXCtXS2uG0s/?utm_medium=tumblr

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🎄🦌I am so excited to share this candle with you! I just LOVE it! If you know me at all, you know I have a soft spot for kitschy vintage decor, and we’ll this IS kitschy vintage decor as a candle! *schwiiing* Unfortunately when it comes to the vintage mugs that I like to use, they are extremely hard to find so I can only make them in small quantities. I only have 4 of these beauties.🌟 They are made from organic soy wax and scented with the most DELICIOUS peppermint mocha oil I have ever experienced. And yes! It’s an experience! The peppermint and the chocolate smell so good you’ll want to eat it and there’s just a light coffee scent that makes it smell like a warm and cozy cafe.☕️ I used some of my beloved vintage decorations from Germany to decorate the top and I just LOVE how it looks! You have a big sparkly snowflake, a sisal tree, a shiny present and a festive spray of berries and such. And just like any candle that has decorations on the top, you absolutely MUST remove them before burning. And if you are giving one away as a gift, you absolutely MUST tell your friend to remove them also. One of my customers puts a battery operated tea lite on top of my candles so she can enjoy the “look” of them burning without actually lighting them! I think that’s such a great idea!🕯These and a few more candles will be listed in the shop tonight! And before I go, don’t forget to leave an offering out for the gnomes! They love seeds, berries, jam, unsalted peanuts and peanut butter. And even though gnomes love chocolate and liquor, it’s not safe to leave them out because it could kill an animal. Hopefully you will enjoy watching the birds clean up the gnomes left overs and you will start feeding them on a regular basis! Ok! I better get back to wrapping! Enjoy the magick of the season my friends!!!🦌🎄 🎁 LINK IN BIO! #christmas #christmasdecor #christmastree #christmasgifts #christmascandles #christmascandle #candles #candle #christmastime #christmaslights #christmasmood #christmasiscoming #christmasgift #kitschychristmas #vintage #thevelvetlotusshop #thevelvetlotus #holiday #holidays #holidayshopping #holidayseason #smallshop https://www.instagram.com/p/CW-CPwtAwFQ/?utm_medium=tumblr

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🎄🕯My Winter Magic candles are selling out fast! (plus I’m keeping one for myself and my mother wants one also....you know how that goes!) I just love how it glows and it smells just like a fresh fir tree out in the snow. You can request a different fragrance if you’d like, the options are in the listing. And another great thing about this candle is that you can use it over and over again! Once the middle votive has burned down simply put a tea lite inside to enjoy over and over again!🕯🎄 ❄️ LINK IN BIO! #christmas #christmasdecor #christmastree #christmasgifts #christmasdecorations #christmastime #christmasiscoming #christmascandles #holiday #holidayseason #holidays #holidaycandles #holidaysale #candles #candle #candlelight #shopsmall #crystalcandles #peace #joy #gift #giftideas #thevelvetlotus #thevelvetlotusshop https://www.instagram.com/p/CWw7lOhATp5/?utm_medium=tumblr

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🕯🎄Hello my darlings! Instead of waiting until Friday, I started this weekends sale early! Use code GLOW from now until Tuesday at midnight to save 15% on all orders over $20~and every order comes with a free gift! All parcels are wrapped ready to gift but if you’d like me to go WILD with the details there is an *add wrapping option right at the top of the shops listings.🎁 I’m already running low on some of my holiday candles and I don’t have the materials to make more, so if you have your eye on something I would snag it while you can! Well, I gotta go. I have 300lbs of onions to peel and 200lbs of squash to boil! No matter what you celebrate, I hope you get a full tummy tomorrow! Sending my love!🎄🕯 🎁 LINK IN BIO! 🕯 Small Yuletide Candle is the candle featured. #blackfriday #blackfridaysale #blackfridaydeals #sale #holidaysale #christmas #christmasdecor #christmasgifts #christmastime #christmasspirit #christmasiscoming #christmascandles #christmascandle #holiday #holidayseason #holidays #holidayshopping #holidaygifts #holidaycandles #holidaymood #candle #candles #yule #yuletide #winter #wintercandles #thevelvetlotusshop #thevelvetlotus #peace #joy (at Norwood, Massachusetts) https://www.instagram.com/p/CWr4Ko4gBqt/?utm_medium=tumblr

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🎄🍄Look who made it to the party! It’s Wentri Garnetfoot! But to shorten his name a bit we’ll just call him Nisse the Gnome! (he said he doesn’t mind) I’ve been so excited to introduce you all to him! Isn’t he precious? He’s adorned with some of his favorite things. Holly, Holly Berries and a Toadstool! 🍄 I asked him what he wanted to smell like and he said Candy Canes! Absolutely, most definitely Candy Canes! And he smells so yummy! He came all the way from Sweden to spend the holidays with us and he brought a few of his friends along! They will be available for adoption in the shop tonight! I only have a few so I hope you get to snag one! And with that, Wentri and I say goodnight and happy holidays!🍄🎄 🎁 LINK IN BIO! #gnome #gnomes #gnomelife #nisse #tomte #scandinaviandesign #candles #candle #candlelover #candlelight #christmas #christmasdecor #christmasgifts #christmastime #christmasiscoming #christmasspirit #holiday #holidays #holidaymood #holidayshopping #gift #presents #peace #thevelvetlotus #thevelvetlotusshop #christmascandles #holidaycandles #soycandles #shopsmall (at Norwood, Massachusetts) https://www.instagram.com/p/CWpDee9Ln5R/?utm_medium=tumblr