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Under a tuft of jet-black hair over his forehead they could see a curiously shaped cut, like a bolt of lightning.J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone With these words, as Professors McGonagall and Dumbledore bent over a wee bundle of blankets, we are introduced to the boy who lived, Harry James Potter. The... Continue Reading →
Book sleeves are not only one of the cleverest handicrafts I've found, but also make some of the cutest accessories. I've featured them from other shops before, Book Beau and Sweet Sequels, but am happy to discover more vendors who make them. In Lumos Libertas, a play on the latin idiom, In Libris Libertas (in books,... Continue Reading →
Ahoy there and welcome back fellow Death Eaters. Riddle's Tea Shoppe has done it again with the latest Death Eaters Tea Club box, and how. Sporting an assortment of summer flavors and accessories full of whimsy and kitschy detail that makes my summer-lovin, death-eatin, tea-drinkin heart soar with glee.As in the previously reviewed DETC boxes,... Continue Reading →
Tea may be an occasional luxury, but coffee is my daily lifeblood. I am all about the coffee life. It may then seem surprising that I rarely mention coffee scents, that is because I prefer them in candle form rather than wax melts. Coffee is a comfort food to me and the scent feels so... Continue Reading →
Great news! Santa received my letter and didn't even bat a twinkling eye at my wish for goods called, Death Eaters Tea Club; thanks for not being judge-y Santa. This is the premiere box of fandom-inspired tea designed by Riddle's Tea Shoppe, mentioned in early December. The cost was $37 and arrived about 3 weeks from... Continue Reading →
When I proclaimed I'd increase my tea consumption earlier this year, I meant it. Notwithstanding the considerable slow down over the summer, as I require a chilly night to truly enjoy a warm cuppa, I have elevated my tea game and branched out with a few flavored blends. Why yes, that is the one ring... Continue Reading →
As this year's Christmas present shopping list was coming into focus, I realized there are so many special small vendors I wanted to share that I thought it might be fun to compile a gift guide. Admittedly, these ideas are tailored to the age and preferences of my recipients, but it would be easy to... Continue Reading →
With an abundance of fandom inspired teas out there, it raises the question, what about fans who prefer the sweeter, darker nectar of the cocoa bean? Aha, such fans are in luck, sort of.* The incredibly popular Grimoire Tea and Herbal Alchemy is a one-woman small business run by Samantha, who whips up cocoa blends in the... Continue Reading →
Some books are special due to the life circumstances in which they are read, other books are special due to the life affirming circumstances created by reading them; rather than being 'of a time', they are books of all time. To millions, the Harry Potter series are such books. To me, they are both. I didn't... Continue Reading →
The Scented Library 