July’s beauty is reflected in vibrant colors and the delicious balance between adventure and rest (with plenty of play in-between.) This post highlights some of the recipes and artwork created in the month of brightness!
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Welcome to the Wondersmith's Writings! Here you can find magical recipes featuring foraged ingredients, musings on food and ceremony, and meaningful rituals to explore your own everyday magic. Though I have been focused on other writing pursuits, I am keeping all of my blog content up as a resource for you. You can use the search bar below to find what you are looking for. (Please note that sometimes you need to refresh the page to see the search results.) Happy reading! If you'd like to support my goal to spread magic far and wide, consider contributing to my patreon program!
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This versatile golden balm takes six months to make, but the results are so worth it: it’s super gentle and can be used for everything from skin conditions to menstrual cramps! Start with cottonwood buds in early spring and progress through the seasons to capture some of that sun magic to add to your first aid kit.
Read MoreJune is a month to explore the spaces between; from spring to summer, day into nightfall, awake into dreaming, known to unknown… Sink into the beauty this offers with a reflection of June’s themes and artwork!
Read MoreThoughts on self love, sensuality, and the ephemeral beauty of spring’s floral explosion
Read MoreSimple directions for a layered wildflower facial steam, plus a confidence-building ritual to use it in. Spring is all about sensual pleasures, and you deserve them as much as anyone!
Read MoreSome thoughts on the healing nature of water, especially during the wild tides of spring. Plus a little preview of this month’s patreon reward!
Read MoreA soap fit for mermaids, these shimmering bars are an ode to dancing underwater light and the magic of labradorite. They're infused with yarrow and kelp for extra soothing power.
Read MoreReturn to the ocean for healing: recipes for magnesium oil and lotion, seaweed bath salts, and a grounding meditation to relax into deep, restful sleep.
Read MoreThis mandala was made in honor of spring's natural beauty!
Read MoreA couple of special rituals: a New Moon bath salts ritual to share with a group of friends, and a solo Full Moon bathing ritual to re-engage with yourself and your dreams. These can be completed together or separately and are a wonderful way to check in with yourself on a regular basis, under the magic of the moon's gentle shiftings.
Read MoreInstructions on how to grow your own dazzling crystals on a variety of objects, as a reminder of the lessons that winter teaches us: to go slow. Listen to the messages the ice-covered branches are sending you.
Read MoreForest Floor-Roasted Pears and Putting The Ground (and ourselves) To Rest. A delicious recipe full of local terroir, plus some thoughts on perfectionism and relaxation through the holiday season.
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Join me for a little winter night magic as we bake this cake full of rich seasonal flavors and black cocoa!