Witchy Retail Therapy
19. A favorite witchy podcast.
I'm not really a podcast person. I would listen to ones that got good recommendations, though. Recs?
20. A picture of a witchy I-Want-It-Now!
You know, there's not a whole lot I want right now. I bought a buncha stuff earlier this Autumn, which I intend to review shortly.
Instead, I will give you a list of my favorite witchy retailers, with some things I've had my eye on in them.
Luna Enchantments / Magickal Cupboard: Best pillar candles I've tried, hands-down. They ALWAYS smell amazing, and are beautiful and long-burning. The TAT for candles can be a pain (2 weeks, usually), but the customer service is excellent and they usually have a 15% - 20% coupon code running, so that more than makes up for it. I currently have about three of their candles in my cupboard waiting for use, and so far I have loooooved their Moonlit Harvest & Fruits of Bounty pillars. These are my default altar pillars, and I always have one burning when I'm working. Also, the custom pillar they did for me smells amazing, piney and awesome.
Things I'm eyeing: Autumn Forest candle.
Vermorlian: A seller I've been reliably purchasing from for years. Really fantastic selection of purpose-oriented candles and incenses. We've been using the hell out of their Black Cauldron blend for Samhain. Plus my very favorite stick incense ever, Wytch's Brew, is a Vermorlian product.
Things I'm eyeing: Holly King Herbal Incense.
Twilight Alchemy Lab: BPAL's metaphysical arm. They also have an Etsy for small batch stuff. First of all, these are the best anointing oils I've found yet, and I like the incenses I've tried, as well. I can't wait until they release more prosperity incense, because not only does it come through, but it smells amazeballs, too.
Lodestone & Lady's Mantle: A basic supplies shop with well-crafted, more traditional formulas.
I have not yet tried Spelled With a W, but I appreciate the 'fun' aspect of their kits and supplies. They seem to understand that sometimes a little theatrics can be really helpful to getting energy moving in the right way. Their cauldron splashes look to be things I'd like to try in the future, and the Stonehenge candle is stinkin' cute.
Aside from that, I have bought some really good resin incense from Moonlit Herbals in the past. I am still teetering about Artisan Witchcrafts (formerly the ridiculously hard to remember LiorahLleucu). On one hand, I realize that the person who is accusing her of copyright infringement is a big copycat asshole herself. But on the other hand, I've seen some uncomfortable similarities, both in name choices & content. Shortly after Luna Enchantments started to offer cauldron candles, boom, they were in her shop, too. And I think her Black Swan candles are really pretty, but hey-- copyright infringement. And her turnaround time is ridiculous, frankly. OTOH, she seems to have a good selection of interesting and unique candle blends. IDK, torn.
Oh! There is a witchy I Want It Now sort of thing I want, but I don't have a picture (yet). The cover page to my BOS was illustrated by Joanna Barnum. It is gorgeous. I want 7 sectional illustrations to complete my book, but she's a pro artist, and that could get expensive. I need to get started on commissioning a few, though. My BOS project has been stagnant for the last few months.
Aside from that, Jason is running in Run For Your Lives, a zombie 5k, this weekend, and I will be watching from the stands. Hopefully with some kind of warm, spiked beverage in my hands. Anyone else going?
I'm not really a podcast person. I would listen to ones that got good recommendations, though. Recs?
20. A picture of a witchy I-Want-It-Now!
You know, there's not a whole lot I want right now. I bought a buncha stuff earlier this Autumn, which I intend to review shortly.
Instead, I will give you a list of my favorite witchy retailers, with some things I've had my eye on in them.
Luna Enchantments / Magickal Cupboard: Best pillar candles I've tried, hands-down. They ALWAYS smell amazing, and are beautiful and long-burning. The TAT for candles can be a pain (2 weeks, usually), but the customer service is excellent and they usually have a 15% - 20% coupon code running, so that more than makes up for it. I currently have about three of their candles in my cupboard waiting for use, and so far I have loooooved their Moonlit Harvest & Fruits of Bounty pillars. These are my default altar pillars, and I always have one burning when I'm working. Also, the custom pillar they did for me smells amazing, piney and awesome.
Things I'm eyeing: Autumn Forest candle.
Vermorlian: A seller I've been reliably purchasing from for years. Really fantastic selection of purpose-oriented candles and incenses. We've been using the hell out of their Black Cauldron blend for Samhain. Plus my very favorite stick incense ever, Wytch's Brew, is a Vermorlian product.
Things I'm eyeing: Holly King Herbal Incense.
Twilight Alchemy Lab: BPAL's metaphysical arm. They also have an Etsy for small batch stuff. First of all, these are the best anointing oils I've found yet, and I like the incenses I've tried, as well. I can't wait until they release more prosperity incense, because not only does it come through, but it smells amazeballs, too.
Lodestone & Lady's Mantle: A basic supplies shop with well-crafted, more traditional formulas.
I have not yet tried Spelled With a W, but I appreciate the 'fun' aspect of their kits and supplies. They seem to understand that sometimes a little theatrics can be really helpful to getting energy moving in the right way. Their cauldron splashes look to be things I'd like to try in the future, and the Stonehenge candle is stinkin' cute.
Aside from that, I have bought some really good resin incense from Moonlit Herbals in the past. I am still teetering about Artisan Witchcrafts (formerly the ridiculously hard to remember LiorahLleucu). On one hand, I realize that the person who is accusing her of copyright infringement is a big copycat asshole herself. But on the other hand, I've seen some uncomfortable similarities, both in name choices & content. Shortly after Luna Enchantments started to offer cauldron candles, boom, they were in her shop, too. And I think her Black Swan candles are really pretty, but hey-- copyright infringement. And her turnaround time is ridiculous, frankly. OTOH, she seems to have a good selection of interesting and unique candle blends. IDK, torn.
Oh! There is a witchy I Want It Now sort of thing I want, but I don't have a picture (yet). The cover page to my BOS was illustrated by Joanna Barnum. It is gorgeous. I want 7 sectional illustrations to complete my book, but she's a pro artist, and that could get expensive. I need to get started on commissioning a few, though. My BOS project has been stagnant for the last few months.
Aside from that, Jason is running in Run For Your Lives, a zombie 5k, this weekend, and I will be watching from the stands. Hopefully with some kind of warm, spiked beverage in my hands. Anyone else going?