Wow...I was just logging on to Blogger to create a new blog when I discovered the old Where Faeries Live blog still exists.
FYI to the people seeing this...Ed, Fred and I (Chris) sold Where Faeries Live to Debra Bourne almost exactly a year ago.
She relocated the store to the south side of Edmonton at 10425 - 79 Avenue.
The phone number is still the same 780-454-0187.
Here is the new website: http://www.wherefaerieslive.com/
We wish Debra all the best and hope to see Where Faeries Live around for a long time to come!
Saturday, March 7, 2015
Friday, February 8, 2013
February 8th, 2013
All righty people...
We're hard at work fundraising for Sun Wheel Pagan Arts Festival. One of (awesome! Thank you Angela!) ideas was to make a cookbook to sell. Just so happens there's an online outfit who does most of the work and, so far, their site appears to be idiot proof.
How does this affect me (you may be asking yourself)? Well, here's your chance to a) help out a good cause and b) see your name in print!
The cookbook requires somewhere around 200 recipes (otherwise it's just a pretty cover) and I only really know how to cook about three things reliably myself...so...
I've got the format set up as a book of shadows...except with food. My hope is for this to become a compendium of food and drink for the Pagan Wheel of the Year. I know such things have been done before but this will be OUR community's contribution to lore.
My only requirements are this: original recipes only please and please submit before midnight on February 28th, 2013.
Also, if you would like to sell the finished books or know anyone/anywhere who would, please let us know!
Many thanks!
We're hard at work fundraising for Sun Wheel Pagan Arts Festival. One of (awesome! Thank you Angela!) ideas was to make a cookbook to sell. Just so happens there's an online outfit who does most of the work and, so far, their site appears to be idiot proof.
How does this affect me (you may be asking yourself)? Well, here's your chance to a) help out a good cause and b) see your name in print!
The cookbook requires somewhere around 200 recipes (otherwise it's just a pretty cover) and I only really know how to cook about three things reliably myself...so...
I've got the format set up as a book of shadows...except with food. My hope is for this to become a compendium of food and drink for the Pagan Wheel of the Year. I know such things have been done before but this will be OUR community's contribution to lore.
My only requirements are this: original recipes only please and please submit before midnight on February 28th, 2013.
Also, if you would like to sell the finished books or know anyone/anywhere who would, please let us know!
Many thanks!
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
February 6th, 2013
I hope everyone had a happy Imbolc. The weather, at least here in Edmonton anyway, certainly cooperated and we've been enjoying a veritable February heatwave (liquid snow all over the ground!)
Much like Imbolc is a celebration of the earliest stirrings of life in the new season, we here at Where Faeries Live are engaging in all kinds of planning for the new year.
The biggest thing we're working on is the third annual Sun Wheel Pagan Arts Festival (www.sunwheelfestival.com).
What is Sun Wheel? For anyone who hasn't heard about it yet, Sun Wheel is a celebration of Pagan music, as well as other creative Pagan oriented activities.
For the last couple of years, we held it out on private land northwest of Edmonton. This year, however, we decided we needed to move to a larger venue and as a result have secured a location out in the foothills near Drayton Valley, AB.
Although I can't mention any of the musical acts (yet...) I can tell you that last year we were blessed with the talents of S.J. Tucker, Mojo and Sparrow, Raven's Call and others. This year we're hoping to add even more talent to the mix. Again, stay tuned...
Last year we also had an actual, take-off-your-shoes-and-walk-the-coals firewalk (that everyone was invited to participate in, though only the bravest souls did!) as well as some extraordinary firespinning!
There will also be rituals, drumming, and workshops and lectures. If YOU have a a workshop you'd like to present, please by all means get in touch with us (info@sunwheelfestival.com or by calling Ed at Where Faeries Live 780-454-0187). Already slated to run is a nature walk (run by yours truly) but there's space for so much more!
We are also currently accepting vendor applications with a preference for Pagan oriented, hand crafted wares. If you are interested, please send an e-mail to Chris at the above e-mail address.
This festival truly is Pagan camping at its finest - a laid back event in rustic surroundings. Come, hang out, meet some new people, learn some new stuff, and hear some really great music.
Does it get much better than this?
Much like Imbolc is a celebration of the earliest stirrings of life in the new season, we here at Where Faeries Live are engaging in all kinds of planning for the new year.
The biggest thing we're working on is the third annual Sun Wheel Pagan Arts Festival (www.sunwheelfestival.com).
What is Sun Wheel? For anyone who hasn't heard about it yet, Sun Wheel is a celebration of Pagan music, as well as other creative Pagan oriented activities.
For the last couple of years, we held it out on private land northwest of Edmonton. This year, however, we decided we needed to move to a larger venue and as a result have secured a location out in the foothills near Drayton Valley, AB.
Although I can't mention any of the musical acts (yet...) I can tell you that last year we were blessed with the talents of S.J. Tucker, Mojo and Sparrow, Raven's Call and others. This year we're hoping to add even more talent to the mix. Again, stay tuned...
Last year we also had an actual, take-off-your-shoes-and-walk-the-coals firewalk (that everyone was invited to participate in, though only the bravest souls did!) as well as some extraordinary firespinning!
There will also be rituals, drumming, and workshops and lectures. If YOU have a a workshop you'd like to present, please by all means get in touch with us (info@sunwheelfestival.com or by calling Ed at Where Faeries Live 780-454-0187). Already slated to run is a nature walk (run by yours truly) but there's space for so much more!
We are also currently accepting vendor applications with a preference for Pagan oriented, hand crafted wares. If you are interested, please send an e-mail to Chris at the above e-mail address.
This festival truly is Pagan camping at its finest - a laid back event in rustic surroundings. Come, hang out, meet some new people, learn some new stuff, and hear some really great music.
Does it get much better than this?
Saturday, January 19, 2013
January 19th, 2013
Greetings, hail, and well met!
As you may have noticed, this blog took a two year hiatus. We weren't sure just how useful it was, how many people were reading it, and frankly life did get rather interesting in the form of me (Chris) taking on an outside job that pretty much ate up the entirety of my free time. I'm still working at at that wonderland of forklifts and one ton cubes of correspondence, just so you know, and rumours of my demise have been greatly exaggerated!
That being said, we (Ed and I) have taken on a renewed commitment to keep posting here...even if just to say a few words about what's going on at Where Faeries Live.
I'm going to treat this blog today like an old friend: there's so much to catch up on since we've last seen each other!
Ed has taken over the day-to-day operations as well as becoming the main customer service guy. I'm glad to have made the changeover. I've always felt that Ed was far more qualified and knowledgable.
Cara is still with us and we recently welcomed Bambi to our Where Faeries Live family.
And other news: we came to the (somewhat painful) decision to give up half of our floor space in the building we currently lease. There were a lot of factors that came into play: the recession, much like it did to everyone else, took a big bite out of us and it was challenging to cover all the costs associated with that much space; we never did...quite...manage to be able to fill all those square feet with product. We always appeared to be just a little bit picked over and stretched just a bit too thin and frankly it was not a good look for us; in spite of all the staff training we did and in spite of all the cameras and other security measures we had, we were *still* being taken to the cleaners by certain someones whose world view included the concept that not all "purchases" actually need to be paid for. That archway, though a beautiful architectural feature, was nightmarish when it came to keeping an eye out for dysfunctional shopper shenanigans; mostly, though, it was just exhausting trying to keep up with so much space.
So in July, during what may have been the hottest week of the year (when Edmonton was possibly the hottest place on Earth, or perhaps the solar system...outside of the sun), we hauled everything through that archway into where we are currently located and then boarded up the archway for good. Was it bittersweet? Yeah, I admit it did at the time seem like a giant step back for us. Seven months later, however, I've come to terms with the fact that it was the right thing to do. Our store layout looks better than ever. We are finally able to fill all the vacant nooks and crannies with stuff and with the savings on rent, we've been able to acquire some really neat new things to sell.
Sadly one casualty of the move was the awesome copper coloured steel fairy awning that has been a 124 Street landmark since we opened in 1998. There were thoughts of relocating it just a few feet south so it would be over our current digs, however, when the time came to take it down there was a rapid and stunning realization of just how HEAVY an entirely metal constructed awning of that size actually IS. It was all we (and our hired muscle) could do to ensure it did not go crashing through the window and get it safely to the ground without crushing any passersby.
Fred, another fixture of the store, IS still with us (despite the sad and misguided rumour that he'd passed on a few months ago). He just doesn't spend as much time there because Ed's many commitments to various community things means that it just isn't practical to haul him around and force him to spend hours waiting in a car. Fred does still make the occasional appearance at the store and I do try to let people know via Fred's account on Facebook (Fred Canus Domesticus).
Anyway, there's a lot more to tell but I'm going to have to portion it out or I'm not going to be able to get everything done today that needs doing.
Take care, all, and until next time!
As you may have noticed, this blog took a two year hiatus. We weren't sure just how useful it was, how many people were reading it, and frankly life did get rather interesting in the form of me (Chris) taking on an outside job that pretty much ate up the entirety of my free time. I'm still working at at that wonderland of forklifts and one ton cubes of correspondence, just so you know, and rumours of my demise have been greatly exaggerated!
That being said, we (Ed and I) have taken on a renewed commitment to keep posting here...even if just to say a few words about what's going on at Where Faeries Live.
I'm going to treat this blog today like an old friend: there's so much to catch up on since we've last seen each other!
Ed has taken over the day-to-day operations as well as becoming the main customer service guy. I'm glad to have made the changeover. I've always felt that Ed was far more qualified and knowledgable.
Cara is still with us and we recently welcomed Bambi to our Where Faeries Live family.
And other news: we came to the (somewhat painful) decision to give up half of our floor space in the building we currently lease. There were a lot of factors that came into play: the recession, much like it did to everyone else, took a big bite out of us and it was challenging to cover all the costs associated with that much space; we never did...quite...manage to be able to fill all those square feet with product. We always appeared to be just a little bit picked over and stretched just a bit too thin and frankly it was not a good look for us; in spite of all the staff training we did and in spite of all the cameras and other security measures we had, we were *still* being taken to the cleaners by certain someones whose world view included the concept that not all "purchases" actually need to be paid for. That archway, though a beautiful architectural feature, was nightmarish when it came to keeping an eye out for dysfunctional shopper shenanigans; mostly, though, it was just exhausting trying to keep up with so much space.
So in July, during what may have been the hottest week of the year (when Edmonton was possibly the hottest place on Earth, or perhaps the solar system...outside of the sun), we hauled everything through that archway into where we are currently located and then boarded up the archway for good. Was it bittersweet? Yeah, I admit it did at the time seem like a giant step back for us. Seven months later, however, I've come to terms with the fact that it was the right thing to do. Our store layout looks better than ever. We are finally able to fill all the vacant nooks and crannies with stuff and with the savings on rent, we've been able to acquire some really neat new things to sell.
Sadly one casualty of the move was the awesome copper coloured steel fairy awning that has been a 124 Street landmark since we opened in 1998. There were thoughts of relocating it just a few feet south so it would be over our current digs, however, when the time came to take it down there was a rapid and stunning realization of just how HEAVY an entirely metal constructed awning of that size actually IS. It was all we (and our hired muscle) could do to ensure it did not go crashing through the window and get it safely to the ground without crushing any passersby.
Fred, another fixture of the store, IS still with us (despite the sad and misguided rumour that he'd passed on a few months ago). He just doesn't spend as much time there because Ed's many commitments to various community things means that it just isn't practical to haul him around and force him to spend hours waiting in a car. Fred does still make the occasional appearance at the store and I do try to let people know via Fred's account on Facebook (Fred Canus Domesticus).
Anyway, there's a lot more to tell but I'm going to have to portion it out or I'm not going to be able to get everything done today that needs doing.
Take care, all, and until next time!
Monday, December 13, 2010
13 December 2010
Hey everyone!
We were just thinking about how close Christmas is (ten days away) and how this coming Saturday December 18th is the last Saturday before the holiday.
We're also going to be open until 11 pm that night because ICU (http://www.wherefaerieslive.com/icu.php) will be having their monthly meeting in our back room.
What does this mean for you (you may be asking yourself)? Well, we're going to keep the doors open and try to ramp up the old Christmas cheer with some sale action. Check back here, periodically for updates.
Hope to see you there!
We were just thinking about how close Christmas is (ten days away) and how this coming Saturday December 18th is the last Saturday before the holiday.
We're also going to be open until 11 pm that night because ICU (http://www.wherefaerieslive.com/icu.php) will be having their monthly meeting in our back room.
What does this mean for you (you may be asking yourself)? Well, we're going to keep the doors open and try to ramp up the old Christmas cheer with some sale action. Check back here, periodically for updates.
Hope to see you there!
Thursday, December 2, 2010
3 December 2010
Because it's pretty.
That's why I put this picture up.
I was photographing the tumbled stones for the website and discovered Apache Tears have a whole world going on inside of them. This one looks like Jupiter and now I'm kind of sorry I chucked it back in with the rest of the tumbled stones in the tray. Oh well. At least I have this picture to remember it by.
Thursday, November 25, 2010
25 November 2010
Hello everyone...
I have to confess I messed up a little. I forgot to update our website calendar to reflect the date change for Jay Saka's Drum Making Ceremony (it's been bumped to February 13, 20, and 27th 2011).
Please accept my sincere apologies for any confusion this may have caused!
I have to confess I messed up a little. I forgot to update our website calendar to reflect the date change for Jay Saka's Drum Making Ceremony (it's been bumped to February 13, 20, and 27th 2011).
Please accept my sincere apologies for any confusion this may have caused!
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