Bewitching Business

Witchy Business on The Queens Dollhouse

Bewitching Business on The Queens Dollhouse

Behind her is the alchemist's table complete with magic mushroom,

 a fairy's dress, red apples (poisonous? who know), some tarot cards, 

a tiny bottle of magic dust and lots of bubbling jars and bottles. 

 On the shelf is also the tiny white bird of peace, 

a butterfly and a swallow - so her work is blessed, regardless of how it appears to us!   

Behind her are vintage cut-outs of a black crow and

 another girl witch with her black cat.  

Such fun!! I love the tiny orange snail in the foreground.  

A Wedding in Arles

During my trip to Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer in the South of France

I spent a day in the beautiful and historic town of Arles

where I came across the tradition and history of l'Arlesienne.

I brought back the beautiful watercolour of a traditionally dressed

Arles lady.

During the procession of St Sarah la Kali in Saintes-maries-de-la-Mer

a large group of women dressed in this beautiful traditional clothing

including the traditional hairstyle.

Great was my joy when I found an old miniature

Arles doll in a wedding dress.

Here she is trying on her wedding dress,

a piece of cloth still in the sewing machine,

surrounded by the many cups of tea

which nurtured and sustained her through this

huge undertaking!!