Fairy Back View

[Florian Peitz]

The Galactic Goblin wings I posted Thursday will be listed for sale along with the new Stellar Salome set of fairy wings and winged hair combs (sold as a set), as well as a set of Aphrodite winged hair combs. I may be able to squeeze another wing set in before tomorrow night but I'm still getting over this cold so I'm not promising.

*Note that since sales have been small, I'm limiting customers to no more than 12 sets of wings purchased in a year, and limit of 1 of any type of item per customer for this sale for the first half hour.

For example, 1 wing set and 1 hair accessory per customer.

If, after 30 minutes have passed and the item is still available, all those restrictions are lifted.

I just want to make sure enough people get their wings while I'm trying to figure out how to ramp up production without sacrificing creativity & quality or having to become a boss.

Below are some images of the new celestial goodies, and again the shop link is here

Below are the Aphrodite Oceanic winged hair combs, painted in teals and indigo with silver veins and Swarovski crystals, as well as an Aynia / Morgana lower panel hybrid of fairy wings with clear Diamond Fire film and pearl white veining.

These wings have been hand inked to look like what you might see in deep space, in a forming galaxy of newborn stars. A few star shaped holes and tatters have been cut into the film, and the veining is the newer and fancier candy coat gold.

The base film is the Aquamarine so they have a fabulous green / blue shine, especially on the back.

They will be listed some time in the near future, but coming down with a cold wrecked my plans of being done with more wings today so I am waiting to announce the sale date until I have everything done.

Since this world is a bit upside down for us this past month, spacing out a little and focusing on the stars makes it more manageable.

Fancy Fairy Wings & Things, El Sobrante, CA 94803

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So, for all of you fairy-tale lovers on the lookout for great picture shots or a picnic spot, here comes the list of the most magical mansions and castles in Czech Republic that I have stumbled upon (and you have probably never heard of).

Hluboka castle might be one of my favorite castles of all time. The feeling you get once you see the majesty and beauty of this place takes you straight into the fairy-tale. You thoughts start twirling (just like your skirt) in the ideas of what kind of people used to lived here and how they spent their time in the suites of this magnificent palace.

Hluboka is situated some 10 km away from Ceske Budejovice, which you should also visit, by the way. You can easily spend hours taking pictures of Hluboka castle from the outside or taking one of the multiples tours offered inside the castle ranging from 100 to 320 CZK. With a Hluboka castle tour, you can see the kitchen, representation rooms, private apartments, or even climb the chateau tower to get the best views of the surroundings.

Litomysl castle is another one high on my list of favorite castles in Czech Republic. It is a fantastic representation of Renaissance architecture (not that I know too much about it) of the 16th century. The castle stands two hours drive away from Prague in the Pardubice region. Entrance cost is only 6 EUR.

Litomysl castle is a UNESCO world heritage site and is reconstructed and decorated with great attention to detail. Walking the walls of the castle you feel as if people are still living here. This is also a birthplace of a famous Czech composer Bedrich Smetana and you can take a peek into where he was born and his family lived.

And to make it even more perfect for a tour in Czech Republic, the old chateau brewery that is situated right opposite of the castle is remade into the luxury apartments for the best travel experience in Litomysl. The rooms have a breathtaking view towards the castle while giving you the unique feel of staying in the museum. Each room is decorated differently and you can choose between a historic room furnished with vintage accessories or a modern apartment supplied with art which looks like a gallery. Either way, you are sure to have a great view and a great time. And the feedback from guests is fabulous, check the reviews and prices here.

This castle which name literally points that its red (Červen) is situated in South Bohemia, only 1 hour 30 minutes drive away from Prague. It is another Renaissance chateau with a distinct feature of bright red color that makes it so unique and memorable.

Another charming chateau in South Bohemia, Zamek Mitrowicz has been recently gently renovated and still smells like new paint. This building dates back to 1565 and has been later rebuilt with Baroque appearance. The territory includes a chateau, a chapel, accommodation complex, a huge garden and even an outdoor grill cafe, which makes for a perfect venue for a wedding in Czech Republic.

Svojanov castle is one of the hidden gems of East Bohemia, which I am reluctant to share because it is so great but on the other side, it deserves to be on the map. It is one of the oldest Royal castles in Czech Republic and it also combines the Gothic and Empire architecture styles, which means this is where the Middle Ages meet the 19th century.

While Svojanov castle might not be as obviously attractive on the outside, the main beauty is inside (just like you are told by your boyfriend). I highly recommend taking a castle tour and diving into the royal life, with rooms for boys and girls, hunter gear and even castle ghosts. Besides that, Svojanov castle has a tower that you can climb for better views of the nearby village and a great garden to stroll in on the misty mornings.

Vysoke Hradek was built in the Renaissance style back in the 14th century. It now belongs to the state, which uses it as an information center for a power plant. What a bizarre use of the castle, you might think and I am with you on this.

Pardubice castle is rather special because it is one of the best-preserved castles in Central Europe. It is also one of the easiest to explore. Pardubice city is only 2 hours train ride away from the capital and can be easily visited as a day trip from Prague.

The Got2Glow Fairy Finder jar is available in three different colors: pink, blue and an exclusive fuchsia glow-in-the dark, each with over 30 unique fairies to find per jar and 100+ fairies to find in total. The magic of catching fairies has never been so attainable, simply open the heart shaped lid on your Fairy Finder and watch in awe as a fairy light show is activated and a virtual fairy finds its home inside. Close the lid and they'll be your Fairy Friend Forever! Fairies can be found anywhere and everywhere... it's just a matter of where you look! Kids can find fairies in their bedrooms, in the dark, outdoors, and even upside down - there will always be a fairy around!

"With the Got2Glow Fairy Finder, we wanted to create the most unique toy & play experience that allows kids to feel the magic of finding, and interacting with fairies," said Sydney Wiseman, VP of Brand Development & Creative Strategy at WowWee. "We tapped into our WowWee tech roots to bring these virtual fairies to life. Initial reactions to the toy have been incredible, and we love seeing kids' imaginations run wild as they search all over for fairies as well as feeling their parents' excitement around a toy that keeps them engaged for hours. We're so excited for this launch and can't wait for children everywhere to experience the magic!"

In addition to catching fairies, kids can also interact with the fairies in their collection through the buttons on their Fairy Finder's screen, giving them hugs, feeding them, and even saying hello through the heart shaped door - your fairy will say hello back!

One of the most exciting features is sharing fairies between jars! By placing two different jars lid to lid, fairies will fly from their original home to their new one. Now, you'll keep your original fairy in your collection and add a new one from this trade! Another way to grow your collection is through secret codes. Special fairies will be released on specific days and holidays - look out on social media for codes to reveal these fairies in your jar!

The Got2Glow Fairy Finder also has a free accompanying app, Find My Fairy, which kids can view the entire collection of fairies that exist and use as a virtual checklist. They can also see each fairy's unique appearance and learn fun facts about them.

In the first photo you can see my sketch in the background on the left. This piece has a stone entry way with a wood-look door. The roof top and entry roof have leaves draping down and the gnarly wood has two open windows and many, many hearts carved into its trunk. The very top features a small chimney suggesting the fairy who lives here has a fire place.

This house took about four full days to create. It is about 11 inches tall and about 12 inches in diameter. As it dries I am working on another house, similar, but more narrow and about the same height.

This is the back view. Hopefully in these photos you can see some of the many details that are carved into the stoneware clay. I plan to create several more similar to this one, but they will be at my art and garden shows only for now. As show season comes to a close and I have a few more pieces I will try to establish the shipping costs and add them to my etsy shop.

The wonder of the Fairy Pools entices visitors from all over the world, as they make some great wild swimming for those brave enough to enter the ice-cold waters. For the less adventurous, these magical Fairy Pools make for some fantastic photos.

The walk to the pools uses the same route there and back on a purpose-made good gravel path. The complete return distance to the first main waterfall and pool is 2.4km, with the average time to complete the walk being 40 minutes to an hour and a half (with no stops and depending on your level of fitness). Most people will spend some time working their way up the river from the first waterfall exploring the different pools.

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