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Nordic Folklore: 10 Swedish Tomte Facts

Nordic Folklore: 10 Swedish Tomte Facts

I’m excited to introduce you to one of Scandinavia’s most fascinating characters – the Tomte. Also known as the Nisse in Norway and Denmark. I first heard about the Tomte from my grandma around Christmas time.

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Assiniboine Park: Spring Wandering

Assiniboine Park: Spring Wandering

Spring has officially sprung for a good month now but in my neck of the woods it still looks quite grey and lifeless. There are patches of green grass starting to grow and the faint glimpse of some colour in the trees but you really need to look closely. We need a...

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Christmas Traditions I’ll Carry On Forever

Christmas Traditions I’ll Carry On Forever

Each year Christmas traditions are celebrated and new ones begin. I'm a huge fan of tradition and taking notice to the things my family has done year after year. I've learned that the decorations we display, food we make, gatherings we attend and even the music we...

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A Fairy Happy Birthday with The Forest Fairy

A Fairy Happy Birthday with The Forest Fairy

This past October I was asked to attend a fairy themed birthday party my friend was throwing for her two daughters. The invite was a little different as I was not going as a guest but the entertainment. What is a fairy party without a real fairy?! My friend knew I...

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Happy International Fairy Day 2015

Happy International Fairy Day 2015

It's that time of year again when we celebrate a beautiful day dedicated to the fairies! Fairy day is a holiday celebrated all around the world from the imagination of artist Jessica Galbreth. I remember seeing her work back when I first became aware of the Fae and it...

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