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    The Magpie and the Wardrobe: A Curiosity of Folklore, Magic and Spells

    By Sam McKechnie and Alexandrine Portelli

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    The Magpie and the Wardrobe A Curiosity of Folklore, Magic and Spells, is a lovingly curated compendium of time-honoured traditions and curious customs that have bewitched us for generations. Discover simple magic, heirloom recipes and forgotten fairytales in this eclectic treasury. The twelve chapters, representative of the seasons, present the celebrations, superstitions and folklore that shape our year. From cherished traditions like Valentine’s Day to the lost excitement of May Day, The Magpie and the Wardrobe reveals a calendar bursting with history, imagination and curious facts. Take a closer look at your favourite homespun rituals and the magic we conjure every day; make a candle wish, mix a moon oil elixir, and hang your romantic hopes on the predictions of an apple peel. Illustrated by a unique collection of ephemera and embellished with trinkets and charms, this sumptuous volume will appeal to the creative and curious. Digital version available in an enhanced eBook format.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherPavilion
    Release dateOct 15, 2015
    ISBN9781910904640
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    The Magpie and the Wardrobe: A Curiosity of Folklore, Magic and Spells
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    Sam McKechnie

    Sam McKechnie is an artist, doll-maker, jewel and fashion-accessories crafter, workshop-leader and writer. Sam created The Magpie and the Wardrobe in 2002 as an extension of her artwork, which is primarily influenced by magic, folklore and fairy tales. She runs fairy and doll making, wand crafting,and fairy furniture workshops country wide. Sam’s collections are sold through her stockists in London and Japan and can be found on Instagram and Pinterest. Sam is the co-author of The Magpie and the Wardrobe and author of Miss Violet’s Doll’s House, both published by Pavilion. @themagpieandthewardrobe.

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    • 4/5
      It's an interesting collection of stuff grouped around months, colours and seasonal themes, it's interesting but not something I need, sparked ideas about doing my own scrapbooks and things like that but not a book I need to own.