https://www.thepotionshoppe.com/old-world-magic daily 0.75 2020-09-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e8cd5f147af4e02951f5a44/1598650345917-52QFLJN8CLWJZP3IPGEP/3+muses+1917.jpg OLD WORLD MAGIC https://www.thepotionshoppe.com/old-world-magic/autumnal-pastimes monthly 0.5 2020-09-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e8cd5f147af4e02951f5a44/1599872965807-X1BL9WB1G1VUD0D4PAQ1/pexels-eriks-abzinovs-3117134.jpg OLD WORLD MAGIC - Autumnal Pastimes PHOTO: ERIK ABZINOVS https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e8cd5f147af4e02951f5a44/1599874643863-MVJ3KMOHXQNWQRYB0QZM/pexels-elizabeth-tr-armstrong-635705.jpg OLD WORLD MAGIC - Autumnal Pastimes - GO APPLE PICKING There’s nothing quite like biting into a beautifully crisp apple. Find a nearby orchard and pick your favorite varieties! (Legally, of course...unless you actively desire to be an apple thief...we don’t judge) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e8cd5f147af4e02951f5a44/1599874730519-WAFY8PLMB8Y7EZBH5GVK/pexels-david-bartus-1545345.jpg OLD WORLD MAGIC - Autumnal Pastimes - ENJOY THE SOUNDS OF NATURE Go for a walk, get your blood pumping, and enjoy that musical sound of leaves crunching under your feet. We suggest going on a hike somewhere - there’s almost always an abundance of leaves, twigs, and branches that crunch in the forest. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e8cd5f147af4e02951f5a44/1599875150307-TUCDLYEGU271LBWLKOVS/pexels-lisa-fotios-602579.jpg OLD WORLD MAGIC - Autumnal Pastimes - NATURAL ARTWORK If you’ve had your fill of experiencing nature firsthand, why not use it to make art? Try something simple, like leaf rubbings. They’re incredibly simple, but there is something so fulfilling about seeing the beautiful shapes and colors appear, (as if by magic?), no matter what age you are. Or if you’re feeling more adventurous, create a wreath using only materials from outside. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e8cd5f147af4e02951f5a44/1599877619239-NPY9F9SNUEOWLVDQ7W86/image-asset.jpeg OLD WORLD MAGIC - Autumnal Pastimes - USE GOURDS AS DECORATION Pumpkins, squashes, gourds, oh my! The American Girl’s Handy Book, originally published in 1887, declares that the autumn gourd’s “odd and fantastic [form] seem[s] like nature’s suggestions of the unique in ornamentation. (Beard, 210)” How true this is...the gourd is uniquely versatile in that it serves as both food, and as beautiful decoration! If one desires the “harvest” feel, to have gourds strewn about the house is truly the peak of interior design https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e8cd5f147af4e02951f5a44/1599875607134-Q2211ZRGUBODRXSOR4NU/pexels-rikka-ameboshi-3358707.jpg OLD WORLD MAGIC - Autumnal Pastimes - READ BY THE FIRE C. S. Lewis said “You can never get a cup of tea large enough or a book long enough to suit me”, and we at Old World Magic agree wholeheartedly. In fact, we think that one of the best autumnal pastimes is reading for pure enjoyment. Find some perfect fall ambiance around a crackling fire, sipping on your favorite tea. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e8cd5f147af4e02951f5a44/1599877906935-INKBAI3CKFKN99YJS3AI/pexels-zhang-kaiyv-3210189.jpg OLD WORLD MAGIC - Autumnal Pastimes - ROAST NUTS The delicious tradition of chestnut roasting has a bit of a sad story. It used to be a very common pastime (and it’s still a scrumptious way to enjoy the cooler weather), but America chestnut trees began to go extinct at the turn of the century. Nowadays, the only chestnuts we have access to here in the states are imported. We can still enjoy them though! Enjoy this recipe for delicious roasted chestnuts, sure to bring some autumn warmth into your day. https://www.thepotionshoppe.com/old-world-magic/the-owl-a-symbol-for-the-world monthly 0.5 2020-09-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e8cd5f147af4e02951f5a44/1599252471011-Y8W30KYRY3D5T1NPHKD5/pexels-pixabay-357159.jpg OLD WORLD MAGIC - The Owl: A Symbol For the World PHOTO: PIXABAY https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e8cd5f147af4e02951f5a44/1599253985708-AG8Y52QVCU4VBWXK6IY4/pexels-erik-karits-3756664.jpg OLD WORLD MAGIC - The Owl: A Symbol For the World PHOTO: ERIK KARITS https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e8cd5f147af4e02951f5a44/1599254158064-ZEY4YK2HBLBALIMZZWUC/pexels-frank-cone-2273875.jpg OLD WORLD MAGIC - The Owl: A Symbol For the World PHOTO: FRANK CONE https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e8cd5f147af4e02951f5a44/1599260752518-PDSBPBAWCSVQEAU19PTZ/Mystic+Owl.jpg OLD WORLD MAGIC - The Owl: A Symbol For the World PHOTO: JONATHAN KEMPER https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e8cd5f147af4e02951f5a44/1599254089875-PRYE9V3BKGL7XKV58BEN/image-asset.jpeg OLD WORLD MAGIC - The Owl: A Symbol For the World PHOTO: AGTO NUGROHO https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e8cd5f147af4e02951f5a44/1599259111167-J4HX38KWMU9EU8W39NR6/Hedwig.jpg OLD WORLD MAGIC - The Owl: A Symbol For the World PHOTO: KEVIN MUELLER https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e8cd5f147af4e02951f5a44/1599261278663-SESYZXFQRNWUMHUKD76Y/Sweet+Owl.jpg OLD WORLD MAGIC - The Owl: A Symbol For the World PHOTO: JULIA SOLONINA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e8cd5f147af4e02951f5a44/1599260610764-Z1KYGFS1HM8NNDCH1QSE/Autumn+Owl.jpg OLD WORLD MAGIC - The Owl: A Symbol For the World PHOTO: ZDENEK MACHACEK https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e8cd5f147af4e02951f5a44/1599262421117-PDE30L0IVV4JBSSTRZKP/snitch.png OLD WORLD MAGIC - The Owl: A Symbol For the World https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e8cd5f147af4e02951f5a44/1599261988879-QDV4NFQ45YXMT6VGL5LX/Laughing+Owl.jpg OLD WORLD MAGIC - The Owl: A Symbol For the World PHOTO: FRANCESCO DE TOMMAS https://www.thepotionshoppe.com/old-world-magic/vintage-cocktails-to-toast-the-end-of-summer monthly 0.5 2020-09-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e8cd5f147af4e02951f5a44/1598646851837-7B7LKHGPCF1QEJGIGTGX/OWM+Cocktails+cover.jpg OLD WORLD MAGIC - Vintage Cocktails to Toast the End of Summer PHOTO: SNAPWIRE https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e8cd5f147af4e02951f5a44/1598640054031-AHM42PQHHQXZFJH87V4A/OWM%2BSazerac.jpg OLD WORLD MAGIC - Vintage Cocktails to Toast the End of Summer PHOTO: JOHANN TRASCH https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e8cd5f147af4e02951f5a44/1598647120126-GXWBHHY0EQD9T6CIX661/snitch.png OLD WORLD MAGIC - Vintage Cocktails to Toast the End of Summer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e8cd5f147af4e02951f5a44/1598649284792-YPC7BZ4K2CTDN7C6OVI1/OWM%2BGin%2BFizz.jpg OLD WORLD MAGIC - Vintage Cocktails to Toast the End of Summer PHOTO: DMITRY DREYER https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e8cd5f147af4e02951f5a44/1598647568690-9A1R8OFLRESEIVF6W034/OWM+Manhattan.jpg OLD WORLD MAGIC - Vintage Cocktails to Toast the End of Summer PHOTO: DREW BEAMER https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e8cd5f147af4e02951f5a44/1598647742410-INTITC32LZMD18TTFS8K/OWM%2BGin%2BFizz.jpg OLD WORLD MAGIC - Vintage Cocktails to Toast the End of Summer PHOTO: ALEXA SOH https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e8cd5f147af4e02951f5a44/1598649761864-RVCN3PJ6MXJ0W742P7U5/OWM+Popsicle OLD WORLD MAGIC - Vintage Cocktails to Toast the End of Summer PHOTO: ALISON MARRAS https://www.thepotionshoppe.com/old-world-magic/hidden-hallways monthly 0.5 2020-09-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e8cd5f147af4e02951f5a44/1598052175576-IE3FPXCXEMFIT73DO5AT/mat-reding-LONcjqYBkJs-unsplash.jpg OLD WORLD MAGIC - Hidden Hallways, Secret Stairways, + Covert Cupboards PHOTO: MATT REDING https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e8cd5f147af4e02951f5a44/1598054302694-5JYMOQK6I44V64ZKTAPB/OWM%252BHidden%252BStaircase.jpg OLD WORLD MAGIC - Hidden Hallways, Secret Stairways, + Covert Cupboards - Nancy Drew’s Hidden Staircase The Hidden Staircase was the second installment of the Nancy Drew series by Carolyn Keene (published 1930), featuring Nancy and her friends investigating suspicious thefts at Turnbull mansion. We’d tell you where the staircase comes in, but where’s the mystery in that? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e8cd5f147af4e02951f5a44/1598053506309-Z4VGJWZ1VBRJFFWFQNSW/Dalhousie_Castle_353.jpg OLD WORLD MAGIC - Hidden Hallways, Secret Stairways, + Covert Cupboards - Dalhousie Castle This Scottish castle dates back to the 1300s and is loaded with history, hauntings, and best of all, hidden passageways everywhere. Distinguished guests from Edward I to Oliver Cromwell, to modern day travelers have stayed at the Dalhousie. Photo by Roger W Haworth https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e8cd5f147af4e02951f5a44/1598054046498-EMMBZHV92RVU7RSVGX92/redcharlie-eFH2Jc3mfgM-unsplash.jpg OLD WORLD MAGIC - Hidden Hallways, Secret Stairways, + Covert Cupboards - The Room of Requirement We would be remiss if we neglected to mention the Room of Requirement (of Harry Potter fame!) Also known as “the Come-and-Go room”, this room magically supplies whatever one seeks. Photo by: @redcharlie https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e8cd5f147af4e02951f5a44/1598054540126-A6LJX91ENL08QL0Z3TJ7/OWM+Cotton+Club.jpg OLD WORLD MAGIC - Hidden Hallways, Secret Stairways, + Covert Cupboards - The Cotton Club The Cotton Club was one of the most infamous New York speakeasies of the Prohibition era, and had a log facade to make it look like a rustic shack (and not one of the most happening places in town).* *While we love the history of the speakeasy in general, it is important to note that The Cotton Club was incredibly oppressive towards people of color, and was marketed as an exclusive club, completely capitalizing on discrimination. It closed for a period of time in 1935 due to the Harlem race riot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e8cd5f147af4e02951f5a44/1598055966203-6NZ0MM1WPQLLXFS0B0E9/pexels-michael-3287165.jpg OLD WORLD MAGIC - Hidden Hallways, Secret Stairways, + Covert Cupboards - The Wardrobe When Lucy Pevensie steps inside that massive old wardrobe in The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, she enters a portal to a world unknown. C. S. Lewis’ vivid characters include Mr. Tumnus, the faun, Aslan the lion, and of course, the White Witch, all of whom are a part of Narnia. A staple of literary secret passages, the book is a portal that transports the reader into Narnia alongside Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy. Photo by: Michael https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e8cd5f147af4e02951f5a44/1598056082775-N4C4ZL5FD3UT63OLZITS/OWM+Post+House.png OLD WORLD MAGIC - Hidden Hallways, Secret Stairways, + Covert Cupboards - The Post House Amy and Isaac Post used their house in rochester, New York as a stop on the Underground Railroad, helping escaped slaves on the road freedom. After the Posts died, their home was converted into a church where Frederick Douglass and Susan B. Anthony’s funerals were held. It is now a music school! https://www.thepotionshoppe.com/old-world-magic/the-secret-language-of-flowers monthly 0.5 2020-09-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e8cd5f147af4e02951f5a44/1597444178763-IXQUDWOFUCB6KE92O139/The+Secret+Language+of+Flowers.jpg OLD WORLD MAGIC - The Secret Language of Flowers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e8cd5f147af4e02951f5a44/1597444627304-3HE22SXRW5EAR38DJ7FY/OWM+rose.png OLD WORLD MAGIC - The Secret Language of Flowers - Depending on the colour, roses can send a variety of messages. Red obviously means romantic love, but did you know that yellow roses symbolize jealousy and infidelity? Perhaps you’re just learning that dark crimson roses are a sign of mourning, and coral represents friendship. Regardless, roses of all types can convey very different sentiments! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e8cd5f147af4e02951f5a44/1597444775728-OMZ7CXSIJI69WOV7JGNE/OWM+daffodil.jpg OLD WORLD MAGIC - The Secret Language of Flowers - They can represent either chivalry or new beginnings. Daffodils are also commonly found on a “haftseen”, a tradition during Persian New Year (nowruz), because they herald the start of spring, the beginning of the traditional Persian calendar! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e8cd5f147af4e02951f5a44/1597444795146-HA4B676756XUYNQ5O3ZP/OWM+lilac.png OLD WORLD MAGIC - The Secret Language of Flowers - White lilacs indicate the innocence and joy of youth, but purple lilacs are indicative of the first feelings of love https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e8cd5f147af4e02951f5a44/1597444816306-JUGEY9C21ZT3YHDBEINS/OWM+rhododendron.jpg OLD WORLD MAGIC - The Secret Language of Flowers - Daphne DuMaurier’s classic novel, Rebecca (1938) uses the language of flowers extensively, to the point that if the reader looks only at flower descriptions, they will figure out the entire plot! Some of the most poignant descriptions are of rhododendrons, which symbolize immediate danger… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e8cd5f147af4e02951f5a44/1597444841165-5GHD4T9T9R8242P1QH6M/OWM+bluebell.jpg OLD WORLD MAGIC - The Secret Language of Flowers - Symbolizing purity and constancy, this dainty little flower is also known as the harebell in Scotland. Why? It is said that witches would turn themselves into hares and hide among the bluebells! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e8cd5f147af4e02951f5a44/1597444861979-75DTBMBFO5B0RW5A7OMI/OWM+ivy.jpg OLD WORLD MAGIC - The Secret Language of Flowers - Images of Ivy covered walls might invoke an image of an old, decrepit house, but in truth, Ivy represents something more lasting: friendship, fidelity, and marriage https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e8cd5f147af4e02951f5a44/1597444878798-E59I69GTKZOQEJFYXKMS/OWM+basil.png OLD WORLD MAGIC - The Secret Language of Flowers - If you’re ever inclined to send your friend a bouquet of basil, make sure you’re using sweet basil (best wishes), and not common basil (hatred!) https://www.thepotionshoppe.com/old-world-magic/9-classic-books-to-read-for-pure-enjoyment monthly 0.5 2020-08-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e8cd5f147af4e02951f5a44/1587574709269-3MWDPFWP5OWHS3VYEJ2R/image-asset.jpeg OLD WORLD MAGIC - 9 Classic Books to Read for Pure Enjoyment photo: chris lawson https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e8cd5f147af4e02951f5a44/1587566283729-BNKEVP4BEGGAJ0JN06CZ/The%2BSecret%2BGarden.jpg OLD WORLD MAGIC - 9 Classic Books to Read for Pure Enjoyment - The Secret Garden Frances Hodgson Burnett, 1911 The Secret Garden is a beautiful, Edwardian classic, full of enchanting description, spoiled children, and a sense that nature has the power to heal more than we realize. MAKE IT MAGICAL: The Secret Garden is perfect for reading in the grass on a spring afternoon! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e8cd5f147af4e02951f5a44/1587565417295-84VH71TMBJB50YU4ZTLB/Five%2BChildren%2Band%2BIt.jpg OLD WORLD MAGIC - 9 Classic Books to Read for Pure Enjoyment - Five Children and It E. Nesbit, 1902 An evil sand fairy in the English countryside, a gang of gypsies, + 5 siblings granted wishes gone awry…add to it all the wonderful writing of Edith Nesbit and it’s pure gold. added bonus—if you enjoyed this book, you’ll be quite happy to know it’s the first in a trilogy! MAKE IT MAGICAL: Take this story with a cup of tea to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of 19th century England. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e8cd5f147af4e02951f5a44/1587566145059-P2P997R2PWE185M0GEU7/Oliver%2BTwist.jpg OLD WORLD MAGIC - 9 Classic Books to Read for Pure Enjoyment - Oliver Twist Charles Dickens, 1839 A glimpse into the not-so-pretty world of being an orphan in 19th century London. Dickens’ vibrant characters shine through the grime in this somewhat satirical, often heartbreaking social novel. MAKE IT MAGICAL: Read this classic in two-chapter installments to get a feel for its original publishing as a serial! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e8cd5f147af4e02951f5a44/1587566000697-EZT68CUMW4V6NZFBEWRI/Dorian%2BGray.jpg OLD WORLD MAGIC - 9 Classic Books to Read for Pure Enjoyment - The Picture of Dorian Gray Oscar Wilde, 1890 A darkly philosophical novel about beauty, upper class society, influence, + art. oscar wilde’s only novel, the picture of dorian gray was widely criticized in its first publication. Read it to find out why the original publisher deleted 500 words before publishing…without wilde’s knowledge! MAKE IT MAGICAL: We recommend curling up next to a crackling fire with a strong hot toddy while reading this wonderfully written, sufficiently creepy book. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e8cd5f147af4e02951f5a44/1587565805978-XGEUKB1HMCKVJ620W5NQ/Heidi.jpg OLD WORLD MAGIC - 9 Classic Books to Read for Pure Enjoyment - Heidi Johanna Spyri, 1880 If your childhood somehow passed by without at least one reading of Heidi, find a copy and get to page-turning! Arguably one of the most likeable characters in literature, Heidi’s resilient spirit + contagious enthusiasm for life leaps off the page and into the reader’s heart. also, Johanna Spyri’s vivid descriptions of the Swiss countryside will leave your imagination inspired—and, we have a feeling we know where you’ll head for your next vacation! MAKE IT MAGICAL: If you don’t happen to have a trip to switzerland planned, take this book on a hike + read it at the top of a mountain. Better yet, invite a young friend to join + read it together! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e8cd5f147af4e02951f5a44/1587565660185-QGJB0LVG7KZNRBUQQTXL/The%2BWind%2Bin%2Bthe%2BWillows.jpg OLD WORLD MAGIC - 9 Classic Books to Read for Pure Enjoyment - The Wind in the Willows Kenneth Grahame, 1908 Did you know this novel was not actually written for children? Though it was the inspiration for a classic (and somewhat terrifying) Disneyland ride, Kenneth Grahame didn’t set out to write the adventures of Messrs. Rat, Toad, Mole, + Badger specifically for young people. While its themes + characters are quite mature (we’re looking at your arrogance, Mr. Toad), the beauty of The Wind in the Willows is that it can be enjoyed by young + old alike. MAKE IT MAGICAL: If you don’t have a nearby meadow in which to relax with a book, this makes for a lovely bedtime read—silently to yourself, or aloud to an eager listener! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e8cd5f147af4e02951f5a44/1587566411425-N6INTUKRFBYP2EW0UGQR/Anne%2Bof%2BGreen%2BGables.jpg OLD WORLD MAGIC - 9 Classic Books to Read for Pure Enjoyment - Anne of Green Gables L.M. Montgomery, 1908 The simple fact that this book has sold over 50 million copies should make it a priority-read! Enter into the world of Anne Shirley + Avonlea…And prepare to fall in love with the writing, the characters, + Prince Edward Island! MAKE IT MAGICAL: Why not read this novel in the same atmosphere that L.M. Montgomery wrote it: In the twilight of day, whilst looking out the window! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e8cd5f147af4e02951f5a44/1587565283390-8MEHLOFPGL5YG2AFFNVD/Alice%2Bin%2BWonderland.jpg OLD WORLD MAGIC - 9 Classic Books to Read for Pure Enjoyment - Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland LEWIS CARROLL, 1865 It was inevitable that we include this classic treasure on our list. What a wondrous, fantastical world in which to be transported! Fun fact: Did you know Lewis Carroll (a pseudonym) was also a mathematician? dive in + Enjoy this satirical, illogical journey down a rabbit hole in its original, printed + bound form. Make it Magical: This is a perfect Summer read; the warmth outside will act as the perfect mirror to the season in the story. and when you’ve finished, follow it up in winter with its sequel, Through the looking-glass and what Alice found there! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e8cd5f147af4e02951f5a44/1587568052009-DSEES13BMBRE2GVWTN5V/Black%2BBeauty.jpg OLD WORLD MAGIC - 9 Classic Books to Read for Pure Enjoyment - Black Beauty Anna Sewell, 1877 Step inside the magnificent mind + body of a horse in this timeless classic! Anna Sewell meant “to induce kindness, sympathy, and an understanding treatment of horses”. in her story, and by writing it through the eyes of the animal, she did just that. An incredible lesson can be learned simply by viewing life from a different perspective, and a reading of Black Beauty will remind you of the respect + equality all non-human creatures deserve. Make it Magical: Spend some quality time with an animal during or after reading this book! We promise you’ll see them in a more different light than ever before ✨ https://www.thepotionshoppe.com/old-world-magic/wizarding-home monthly 0.5 2020-08-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e8cd5f147af4e02951f5a44/1587185312304-JRD0Q8X7IVJDEOE0XRGE/wizard+bedroom OLD WORLD MAGIC - 5 ways to create a wizarding aesthetic at home PHOTO: MICHAEL D. BECKWITH https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e8cd5f147af4e02951f5a44/1598643356015-5J5XY1UJDNTKC5MFV2FM/image-asset.jpeg OLD WORLD MAGIC - 5 ways to create a wizarding aesthetic at home - light with lamps CHOOSE YOUR BULBS WISELY. Using a lamp instead of overhead light gives you the freedom to customize the lighting of each section of your home. Floor lamps can be a beautiful way to uplight a room, + a richly colored lampshade can add instant ambience. WIZARD’S SECRET: Use an Edison bulb with or without a shade to give a vintage feel to any lamp. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e8cd5f147af4e02951f5a44/1598642294464-M6MP57Y8G5S4PFVMAOVZ/image-asset.jpeg OLD WORLD MAGIC - 5 ways to create a wizarding aesthetic at home - display your BOOKS AH, BOOKS. All wizards have plenty of them, so don’t hide yours away! Don’t have space for a large bookshelf? Create a cozy nook around your comfiest chair! Wall shelves with unique bookends are a perfect way to showcase your favorite magical (ahem, Harry Potter) books in a small space. WIZARD’S SECRET: Displaying vintage books creates even more of a sense of mystery, so keep an eye out for the at your local secondhand shop. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e8cd5f147af4e02951f5a44/1598643385332-DXOQJ2EZ37JAS0NCUIHR/incense OLD WORLD MAGIC - 5 ways to create a wizarding aesthetic at home - BURN INCENSE NOTHING SAYS TRELAWNEY’S CLASSROOM LIKE FRAGRANT SMOKE. Incense can provide a calming atmosphere to any room, bring focus to meditation, + clear unwanted energies. Use varieties like handmade stick incense or natural resins that don’t contain synthetic additives. WIZARD’S SECRET: Use a brass burner for a more magical aesthetic. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e8cd5f147af4e02951f5a44/1598643412416-TIVHEEFKNSGB9W208WNA/Brass%2BAccent OLD WORLD MAGIC - 5 ways to create a wizarding aesthetic at home - DECORATE with brass WHO NEEDS GOLD? Brass is an inexpensive way to give your home pops of vintage gold. The more it oxidizes, the more of an antique feel it will have, so no need to polish it every week. Small pieces like this bowl can be found at your local thrift store, or your grandmother’s garage…don’t be afraid to WIZARD’S SECRET: Visit an Indian or Asian market to find the perfect, affordable accent decor! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e8cd5f147af4e02951f5a44/1598643470867-MT9XSDDZIWI96M5AD0JN/image-asset.jpeg OLD WORLD MAGIC - 5 ways to create a wizarding aesthetic at home - make tea THE NORTH TOWER WINS AGAIN. In addition to numerous health benefits, tea leaves are a staple of any wizarding household. Loose leaf varieties make for the most beautiful cups, not to mention providing the option to read your fortune after your last sip. 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