Celebrations

Happy Fairy Day!

International Fairy Day is coming, June 24th! Icons of Fairy Legend and FolkloreBring the Fairy Magic HomeFairies in MusicFairies in the GardenFairies in Art Fairies in Literature In 1902, J.M. Barrie’s book, Peter Pan claimed that when the first baby laughed for the first time, its laugh broke into a million pieces, and they all went… Continue reading Happy Fairy Day!

Celebrations, Gaia's Garden

Fairies in the Garden

International Fairy Day is coming, June 24th! Fairies are decorating gardens everywhere. Sculptures and figurines are available to suit any size garden and price range. Whether displayed singly or in a grouping, fairies add a sense of wonder and magic to your garden. Plantings in a fairy garden should include trees that provide food and… Continue reading Fairies in the Garden

Celebrations

Fairies in Music?

Certainly! Music has often drawn inspiration from fairytales, creating enchanting and magical compositions. A vast array of styles and compositions exist. The choice is limited only by your personal preference. You can find contemporary songs for all ages as well as classical songs from opera and theater. To create an ethereal mood for your celebration,… Continue reading Fairies in Music?

Celebrations, Enchanting Home

Bring the Fairy Magic Home!

International Fairy Day is coming, June 24! There are so many fun ways to prepare your home for the fun on Fairy Day. You can create a fairy setting for your family to celebrate. Drape a length of sheer fabric (gauze, mosquito netting, organdy, tulle) over windows, tables, tree branches, patio umbrella – wherever there… Continue reading Bring the Fairy Magic Home!

Celebrations

Icons of Fairy Legend and Folklore

International Fairy Day is coming, June 24th! Modern fairies are generally portrayed as miniature humans with wings and magical powers. Although much of ancient folklore has portrayed them as large and malicious, modern fairies appear to be much more beneficent. In Europe, the fairy lore dates to the Middle Ages, but goes further back in… Continue reading Icons of Fairy Legend and Folklore

Celebrations

International Fairy Day is coming, June 24

CELEBRATE FAIRIES! So many reasons to celebrate in June - weddings, graduations, flag day, the first day of summer. But, did you know that June 24th is International Fairy Day! I didn't, until I searched for June Holidays and found quite a few obscure ones. Days to celebrate foods (doughnuts, cheese, bomb pops, fudge and… Continue reading International Fairy Day is coming, June 24

Gaia's Garden

Children’s Theme Gardens

We spend many enjoyable hours when our children are young reading fairy tales and bedtime stories, planting seeds of imagination and unlimited possibilities for the future. Imagine the fun of bringing those stories to life in the garden. Creating a themed garden based on fairy tale characters and childhood stories lets us do just that.… Continue reading Children’s Theme Gardens