I’ve been dreaming of cozy things. Whenever I’m stressed I escape into my imagination, and lately my fantasies have been woodsy and witchy. I dream about crisp autumn leaves, knitting and drinking tea while a hearty soup simmers away in the kitchen. I can see myself curled up in a blanket reading a novel, listening to the rain. I just want it to be Mabon already. From then until about Yule, that’s my favorite time of year.
I’ve been obsessing over strega fashion and dark mori and making vague plans to properly learn how to sew. It’s not just the fashion that attracts me, it’s the idea of a simpler, more natural life combined with an aura of mystery and magic. I don’t want to buy a bunch of outfits, I want to be inspired to spend time making things the way an actual fairy tale forest witch would.
In the last few months I’ve watched so many people learning “old-fashioned” skills like cooking and knitting–all my online specialty stores have long wait times for basics like beans and yarn and oregano because of all the brand new chefs and crafters placing orders. I guess I’m not the only one dreaming of fairy tale forests these days. I genuinely hope at least a few people come out of this chaos with new healthy habits and stress-relieving hobbies that last a lifetime.
Our paychecks will (we think) start coming again this week, so our budget can slowly return to normal. I’ve been tempted by impulse purchases, but maybe I should stick with my handmade fantasies a while longer. Who knows what I might create?
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Oddly Cultured 
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