I am feeling a dense buzz following me around these days. A sort of tickle in my being, an itch, a need for some magic, a longing for a dose of wickedly delightful enchantment for you and me…
So, I thought up a plan, to bring to life some fantastical feelings. To begin to exit the long months of summer, and try to grasp the threads of the months of magic that do tease…
I have conjured up a little magicbox to gift away.
I so enjoyed distressing this wee parchment box…
It is filled with goodies.
I even included a couple of my spell labels, in case you want to use the contents for some inspiration, not that you need any ;)
I tucked in one of…
The triplets….
An old key, for secret keyholes of course…
Some necessary good luck turtle earrings from my jewelry trays…
And voila…
Magic, in a box!
Just the sort of gift I would love to receive…
Perfect items to place in your fairy circle, in case you are not in the spells mood yet…
The witches added a wee tinge of their magic…
Wrapped up nice and sweet, for you.
Leave a comment saying any ole thing you want (spur of the moment, random thoughts, welcome), and I will enter your name into a teacup/hat. I'll draw a name of the magicbox recipient in a couple of days, when I return with photos of fun things that have arrived at A Fanciful Twist, to share with you.
Also, the winner of my haunted book….
Mister picked a name……
Miss Linda, from Moments in an Eye, it is!! Hooooray ;) She jumped into the fabric bracelets tutorial I shared, and made some super cute treats too! (click on her name link to peek)
(Send me your mailing address via e-mail Miss Linda, and I shall ship off your haunted bookling!)
And with that, I shall say, adios for now. I will see you ever so soon, with fun things to share from a huge box of goodies I must sort out today, and a name picked for the magicbox gift!
Much love, V
Vanessa…
Again, I saw your new blog post run through the twitter feed, so here I am! I can’t believe how sometimes our lives are so parallel. I’m having a sale in my shop too, and I haven’t done that in quite a while!
Oh….please, please, please enter my name into the hat. I need a box of magic to be delivered to my door! I’m fresh out of magic these days, so I would like to have a bit of yours…please!
How is Matty and how are you? Both with injured paws….tsk, tsk, tsk.
xoxo
Kim
Gerushia’s New World
Oh darling Kim!! Howdy!! I am good, Matty is good, all is
good. It is so time for something cold right now. I think summer can
move on now if it wants ;)))) xoxo
“A theme! a theme! Great Nature! give a theme;
Let me begin my dream.
I come—I see thee, as thou standest there,
Beckon me out into the wintry air.”
Yes, I feel that Magic turning, too. 🙂
Oh, boy! I’d love a wee box filled with magical goodies! YeeHaw!!!
Lovely box-especially the triplet! I have a squash growing in my garden and I am amazed at its size and spread!
I want-a second home-to contain all the lovely things that really don’t fit in this one. Also Bill Nighy to read me a story each night-with Andy’s permission of course. I just love his voice! (This is not as random as it seems-I am watching a drama called ‘Page Eight’ with him in at this very moment!
Considered making a witch today as I recently acquired some Gotland fleece-the perfect hair for a witch. As I thought of it I thought of you, and Halloween, and parties…!
xx
have a wonderful,magical,inspiring,beautiful,joyful,fairy,sweet week!
p.s. i love you!!!!
Oh my, I’ve had my eye on something for quite awhile! Now is the perfect time to finally get a little treat for myself! Thanks for the Etsy sale!
Those earrings!!!! Thanks for the sale….went to etsy and am so thrilled to buy another piece of your magnificent work 🙂 You made my day! (((HUGS)))
Nathalie
Love those earrings. Your projects and posts are always so inspirational!
Magical, indeed, Vanessa! I’d love to throw my name into the teacup/hat for a chance to win. I would give it to my daughter as she loves your blog {although she’s shy about leaving comments} and I got her to do the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party with me, if you might recall my baby granddaughter as Alice. At any rate, I’m off to check out your shop ~ I love a good sale!
oh i love the earrings!! I love it all actually. I could use a magic box:)
Oh MY, Oh MY! I would love to get a magic box from someone as magic as you are!
I could use some magic right now. I have just come in from a sunday walk, and there is some sparkling in the air, you know… maybe fairies? …Could it be?
Have a nice day!
I am so happy for Linda in winning your ‘Haunted Mansions’ book…her bangles are stunningly fabulous that she made.
And yes, plllleeessseee! enter me in your magic box drawing. I could use some magic in my life!
From Teresa at: ‘A Magical Whimsy’
I need a little magic in my life right now! Thank you for this post and giveaway!
so lovely, the thoughts that go through my head when I read your postlings. this one reminds me of a very long time ago when my little brother and I would go camping near the ocean and go searching for little leprechauns on the hill. we would try to hide from the witches that were chasing us and stoping us from meeting the friendly little green people. In the shade of a big tree was our only safe place. We would roll down the sandy hill with out eyes closed and whoever reached the bottom first would win the magic box of potions that would protect us from all bad things.
🙂
<3, N
It’s always so magical to come visit your blog. You make a dreary day fun! Clouds here, but sunshine on your blog!
W0o0o0 magical boxes make me a happy girly!!! 🙂
Im skipping off to etsy now to take a look around your shop…
Hello! I am old to your blog but new to typepad. I have no idea how to set up my account but I’m working on it. I keep coming across all these contests and never enter them. So here I try!
Especially since I coincidentally gave my lovely boss one of your cards for her birthday today!
Have a lovely week!
Deborah
A wee box filled with magical treats from you would be a treasure indeed! I’m crossing my fingers and toes. =)
NOOOOOO!!!! I missed a giveaway from the Fancifulest friendling of ALL!!!! WWAAHHHHH!!!! Oh me oh my…me things I’m gonna cry, but can you put my name in the magical cup and hopefully Mister Lovee will scoop my name up. Yippee!! I’m so excited at just the thought ;-).
OK, so randomness…I too have been thinking of magical things in the midst of all this sweltering heat so whilst wishing for cooler weather I rented Practical Magic, which will arrive tomorrow. I am SO in LoVe with the Owen’s women’s kitchen. All their interiors in fact that I pulled out my old Victoria Magazine to absorb every minute detail of their loveliness. Can you say kitchen filled with cloches? Oh my cloches need some Autumn inspiration…and ideas?
I HeArT yoU in a really BiG WaY!!!!!
sending sunshine, and sparkles your way! your art work and vibes is so wonderful! keep having fun!! .. Im on my way to shop!!
Vanessa!!
http://RhinestoneContessa.com
Vanessa,
You are magical in your own way… Whoever you pick to get that box will get that magical feeling that you harness!!!
I know my fingers are crossed!!!
Enjoy your day!!!
xoxo
Magical giveaway, so lovely to look at wrapped, would be hard to break the spell and open it if it were somehow to spirit its way to me. 🙂
I’d love to have anything that you’ve magically put together – count me in! And I’m needing more pictures of the furries – they are so adorable!
a
What a sweet little package! You are too kind with all of these giveaways. Blessings from up north! Have a lovely week 😉
Hello there my dear Vanessa,
As always I look forward to all of your posts but LOVE your wonderful giveaway posts. I would be so thrilled if the magical box found it’s way to me. Also wanted to share a thought that I know you would appreciate…Last Autumn I purposely left my lovely pumpkin in it’s spot in the yard to naturally deteriorate. Over the winter months an into the spring where I found it’s seeds left on the ground. The magic of nature happened and YES…I have the most amazing pumpkin vine growing. So far, there are three pumpkins!!!! I am besides myself with Glee!!! I know you understand.
xoxo,
Dena
Hi Vanessa
I could use that Magic box right now….Thank you for this giveaway. Love your blog!
Have a Happy week…….
Lorelei
Thank you for brightening my birthday, and all the other days of the year when you post!
Hi Vanessa….your Magic Box looks lovely….I would LOVE to win it! It would go great in my new craft room! I will hop on over to your store now!
I’m feeling magical too! Isn’t it magical that we both are at the same time??? Lovely!
Hi Miss Valencia! How sweet of you! I would love to win such magical treasures! I hope you had a lovely weekend!!
Take care,
Kim
I just came across your lovely blog on the right day! Your things are wonderful … now I must check out your shop and that sale!
What a lovely magic box! I would be thrilled to have it!! I could definitely use some magic in my life right now, but it sounds like most of us could. Even if I’m not the recipient, I’ve got your blog to enjoy. Thank you so much for what you do! It helps more than you know.
I just love to get a little bit lost in the magic of your posts. I always leave with a smile on my face and a kick in my step.
You are a really groovy gal V!
🙂
just popped in to say that i flipped through an edition of where women create and saw your lovely studio in amongst the pages….very pretty indeed.
love the idea for a box full of magic…might magic my youngest some self control ~_~ she is turning me grey!!
xxxrosey
I was just feeling a little low and thinking of buying myself a little treat–and here’s a sale AND a chance to win something beautiful! Thank you–and please enter me in your contest!
Couldn’t we all use some magic in our lives today! Yeah! A wonderful magic box!
Always the generous Blog Keep and Hostess, you have enticed us with a sale and a magical giveaway all in the same post?!
I am positively happy as happy can be….please enter my name in the draw 🙂
I’ll keep fingers and toes crossed and a tune on my lips…la dee dee da 😀
Thanks so much!!
what a lovely and magical giveaway! i cherish nice surprises…
Ooh, la la! A magic box how charming… How thrilling! Thank you for the delightful opportunity…
I’ve been thinking about fall, cooler temps, orange and black, pumpkins, parties, and magic.
And a sale in your fabulous shop.
How cool is that.
Salagadoola means mechicka booleroo
But the thingmabob that does the job is
bibbidi-bobbidi-boo
can’t get this song out of my mind, thinking about that special little magic box.
Hello there, from Australia, I’ve just recently found my way back to your blog … lovely to see that it is still going from strength to strength … your work is gorgeous, keep up the good work.
A sale and a beautiful giveaway? Yes, please! I need a bit of magical fancy-fancy right about now…
Ooh… I was going to order more Halloween cards anyway. Thank you for having a sale. 🙂 Gorgeous post as always.
Hello Vanessa!
I first found your little blog nearly two years ago tripping through the internet looking for some lovely Mad Tea Party ideas. Since then I have absolutely captivated by the sheer beauty and and emotion I find here. This place is a comfort to me, a beautiful little peek into a more magical world.
Thank-you for sharing.
Hi Vanessa,
Well I’ve quit my job to be a stay-at-home Mom to two teenage boys that absolutely don’t need me….the upside to this is that I, once again, can keep up with you through your blog. Hoping that Little Man Miles is running circles around Matty. Our Rocky Boy is huge and shedding like crazy!!!!!!!l I need to send pictures.
Have a WONDERFUL day!!!
Stacy
Hi Vanessa,
I’ve never tried to leave a comment before so….fingers crossed that this will actually post!
If not, I will follow up with an email. 🙂 Just the thought of that magic little box raised my spirits today. If I win, I will of course be thrilled but if not, I can’t imagine anyone who won’t be touched by anything you breathe to life. Your blog is a daily godsend for all of us who need just a touch more magic in our lives.
Warmest wishes for a spectacular summers day!
Sheila
Woo Hoo I love a sale. 🙂
I’ve just ordered The Party print, I can’t wait to receive it, I already know just the place to put it. 🙂
Now to find a lovely frame for it.
The though of little boxes of magic make my heart sing <3
I just spent 30 hours asleep in bed, so a little box of magic is just what I need to reboot my system
Cheray x
Greetings from India 🙂
The photos are as enchanting as ever. It is like actual pixie dust were floating about in your home 🙂
Oh, I love your blog, it’s cheery and fun. I love your magical-ness… Pick me, pick me!
Greetings!
Your blog always cheers me up and leaves me with a longing for a magical fairy land. 🙂
Thanks for all your lovely posts.
I hope your sale went well.
“Magic is believing in yourself, if you can do that, you can make anything happen.”
— Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Vanessa, thank you for the beautiful photos and written words you share with us. you remind me to focus and truly appreciate the magic moments in my life. and to believe in myself to create more.
Everyone can use alittle MAGICBOX..Ha Ha .. I enjoyed reading your blog and getting into the whimsical goodies…OH my wings are taking flight to your magic shop Tah for now …HUGS
As always, thanks for sharing the magic!
Yay!!! This little gift is such a sweet idea.
Tiff
I love little magic boxes, and your lovely little labels adorn many mason jars in my office/art studio, so I think I’ll pop over to the Etsy store and get some more!
My birthday passed without much magic. I think this little box would be the perfect salve for my heart/hurt feelings.
Oh my, I just got all giddy…a sale AND new things coming!! Thanks Ms. Vanessa, you are the best! I can’t wait to hear what’s new? I love your gift box, please count me in on the magic!
Hugs and wishes,
Jamie 🙂
I love your blog – would love to win the wonderful box filled with goodies!!! E-mail: york_gl@ascog.org
Thanks!!!
P.S. You’re so very talented!!!
Oh! Please throw my name in the top hat for the magic box! Please please please! Yay! p.s. I was over at TJ Maxx and found the most awesome gorgeous tabletop halloween trees to decorate! I have wanted one of those for years and never found the right one! Craving halloween candy now….How is your foot?
“Live in the sunshine, swim in the sea, drink the wild air.” Ralph Waldo Emerson
That is what I am feeling now. Thanks for the chance to win a treasure box.
Kristy
A box of magic…how wonderful is that! count me as one who would know exactly what to do with such a magic box….LOVE it!
Your magic box is indeed magical. What a wonderful birthday present it would make for me!
oh a magical box! I would love to enter and hope to be so lucky! twinkles!……..Becky
What a beautiful magical box, I would be so delighted to receive this generous gift! 🙂 I am so looking forward to fall creeping in as well. I hope you are doing well, and as always thank you for making my day a little bit brighter! ~Lauren
Lady V, I’m not sure if I told you this.( You might not have been to my blog since the blog party) I’m pregnant, due on Christmas Eve! Next week,I find out what I’m having. Figure I share this great news with you.
I just sent in an order.
It’s been a dreadful year–i sooo need some magic! what a delightful gift for whoever wins. thanks for your little escape from reality through your keyhole er, blog…i do so enjoy it!
Vanessa i think you’re a real fairy, visiting your world is always so good and refreshing! A bit of sparkles and we’re off again with a smile! 🖤
cross patch draw the latch
sit by the fire and spin
take a cup and drink it up
invite your neighbor in…xo
I would love, love a Magic Box. It is beautiful!
love looking at everything behind the magical box (the apothecary drawers are enchanting) and your “Mad” cupcake!
soon, the northwinds will be blowing…….can you feel the change?
Oh how I’d love to win this wonderful box! Everything you’ve put in are things I love!!! I’m also so excited for your sale- I will be shopping!
Holy fairies I picked the wrong week to go on vacation! It seems as though I have missed a lot around this beautiful little blog. Hopefully I am still in time for the giveaway.
ps. one of my pumpkin plants is flowering, hooray!
Oh my goodness! What loveliness! What magic! What fun! I would lovelovelove for my name to be put into the teacup! ^-^
XOXO
I was just thinking that all of Vermont could use a magic box right now, having been swamped by Irene. 🙂
I’ve just come back from work, sweeping mud off of… everything and I’m all fresh and clean and what a lovely little post to have greet me at the tippy top. I’m off to the shop to see what’s available!
Love your blog….so inspirational!!!!!
Adventuring through the blogosphere I meandered onto your site and have thoroughly enjoyed my visiting over the past several days. It was not until today that I pulled myself away from archives to your current post… a giveaway! … and a sale!! Oh happy day!!! Your art, lifestyle, philosophy and homes are refreshing dreams come true, thank you for sharing and inspiring.
Oh how I would love to win that little box of magic! You have no idea…I definately need magic in my life right now. With a little faith, trust, and pixie dust my name might be drawn. (However, I don’t necessarily count on it since I am very unlucky, but one should alwasys look on the positive side…) Hope I’m not too late to enter!
Jessica Bird
A Woodland Fantasy
I must confess,
I do indeed feel
the magic in the air.
But I’m just a guy,
and don’t wear earrings
or put ribbons in my hair.
But if it’s not too late
to put my name in the pile,
I’d be most obliged
to sit and sip tea
and even breathe fairy dust
for a little while.
I will respectfully not include my name in the magic box giveaway drawing since I won a print from you during the Mad Tea Party! I don’t want to be greedy. I do know that whoever wins that gorgeousness of a box of treats is going to be jumping up and down!
i just adore you!
Oooo… I was too late for the sale, but see I’m not too late to enter this wee magical giveaway! Toss my name in the teapot or hat, pretty please. <3
I’m so sad I missed the sale at your shop!
what a lovely box, Vanessa- thank you so much for everything that you share 🙂 enjoy this spectacular day~ Julia
Thank you for the up coming surprise..I am very excited. Also thank you for the link to my bracelets..See how inspirational you are..You inspire me as well as others.
Oh what a BEAUTIFUL magic box this is, Vanessa! I am so very sorry I missed the drawing for it. But I heartily congratulate the winner and know that it will bring her much happiness. 🙂