Faerie♥Kat

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For a good introductory treatise on the subject of The Craft (I think it's the best on the 'net, despite its use of the derogatory term "fluffy bunny"), pay a visit to Wicca for the Rest of Us. If the link is not working because MySpace still thinks this is a spam website (which it most assuredly is not), the URL is http:// wicca . timerift . net, (no "www") -- just remove the spaces and type it in yourself.

I'm not very enamored with MySpace's blogging capabilities (especially the administrative aspect), so I hope you will drop by my WordPress blog, Faerie?Kat's Faerie?Korner

You can also follow me on Twitter:

Follow me on Twitter (if you like watching dust fall off faerie wings).

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My favorite places to shop for pagan supplies on the internet are StormSong (large inventory, superb hand-made items, "points" system), The Wiccan Glade (ultra-fast but expensive shipping), Sacred Mists Shoppe, and Capricorns Lair (ultra-slow shipping)


I love herbal tea (also known as tisane) and these are my favorites:

From Simpson & Vail, I adore any of their fine tisanes, which you will find under Tea - Herbals - Blends, and I especially recommend Moonlight in the Garden and Verry Berry. The Banana Rooibos is excellent and the Rootbeer Rooibos is fantastic iced.

From Tea Gcshwendner, I like to prepare these loose leaf teas using a French coffee press: Under Fruit Tea, try Sensual Affair, Mr. Ollivander’s Magic Potion, or Fireside Glow; under Rooibush, try the Rooibush Cream Caramel

At Mountain Rose Herbs, where you will find the best quality and best priced herbs available, you will also find the most delicate and beautiful tea I have ever found, fabulous hand-sewn flowering teas produced in remote tea gardens in the southwestern Yunnan province of China; you’ll want to brew these teas in a glass tea pot to watch the tea flower unfurl

I am, and this is putting it kindly, a horrendous cook, so here are my favorite eateries:

Carrabba’s Italian Grill, there isn’t anything on their menu I haven’t tried and I haven’t absolutely loved (well, okay, I don't love their pizza; give me good old Pizza Hut any day!); I could live on their vegetables alone; best chain restaurant ever

Longhorn Steakhouse, right now they have a margarita made with pomegranate that is to die for (almost!)

Flying Fish Café, at the Disney Boardwalk, get hooked on the fabulous fish and sizzling steaks at this restaurant featuring creative cuisine

La Coquina, at the Orlando Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress, is 5 star dining at its best; dinner is 7 courses; Sunday brunch is non-traditional, set up in the chef’s kitchen, and (of course) the champagne flows continuously; the dining area overlooks Lake Windsong, complete with beautiful swans; tres romantique

When you just want the best, these are my faves:

Here are my latest finds in natural incense and perfume: I highly recommend Mermade Magickal Arts and the faery magic of Katlyn. The “stick” incense of Japan does not use a bamboo splint or artificial (harmful) ingredients, and most people who usually find incense unbearable find real Japanese incense to be wonderful (there are even smokeless varieties!). Try an electric warmer to heat loose resin or experience loose incense “kodo” style. I recommend switching from quick-light charcoal to Japanese charcoal blocks and ash (used instead of sand) because they do not have any odor and do not take very much longer to get started. Check out Essence of the Ages for great selection, pricing and fast shipping.
At Patchouli Garden, you will find the most fantastic incense, body spray and roll-on oil fragrances available anywhere

The Unique Boutique has the best collection of smoking pillars, both wood and soapstone, for burning stick incense; beautiful pieces of art that safely burn incense with no messy ash residue – and at great prices, too

My favorite online source for candles and body butter is Pacifica; herbs, florals, fruits, spices, and woods and resins; their fragrance line is delightful

For good quality and a wide selection at a good price, the best aromatherapy website is One Planet Aromatherapy

My favorite tarot deck is the Mystic Faerie Tarot (of course!). To see copies of the beautiful artwork and read an excellent review, click here...
Check out the website of Janet Boyerfor the best reviews of tarot decks and viewing sample cards, hands down

To protect your decks with the finest bags and cases available at decent prices, visit Tarot Totes; I highly recommend the marbled cotton embroidered bags (the detailed artwork is stunning) and the padded cases (superb workmanship)


I’m addicted to handmade jewelry and my two favorite artisans are to be found on Etsy: The marvelous Sharon Kovalcsik and her Make Me Smile shop makes incredible creations everyone can afford and you’ll go wild for the styles made by Kat in Alaska at Kat’s Kuriosity!