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Honoring the Turning: A Late Summer Reflection

As the wheel of the year turns toward the golden light of late summer, there’s a quiet whisper in the fields and trees — a reminder that change is stirring. Here at The Fox and Owl Shoppe, we pause to honor that whisper. This is the time of first harvests, when sun-soaked herbs reach their peak potency, and the earth begins her gentle exhale.

August brings with it the energy of gratitude, preparation, and release. In many old traditions, this time was called Lughnasadh — a celebration of grain, craft, and the sacred rhythm of giving and receiving. Whether or not you follow the old ways, the call to gather, create, and give thanks is universal.

Take a moment this week to notice what’s ripening in your own life. What lessons are ready to be harvested? What dreams have begun to take shape?

I sat with those questions and instead my mind drifted elsewhere...

The Light Within: A Mid-Summer Meditation on Consciousness

There is a stillness that comes in the heart of summer — when the sun lingers just a little longer in the sky, and the trees hum with fullness. It is in this golden quiet that something deeper begins to stir.

Consciousness. Awareness. Presence.

Words we often whisper but rarely pause to truly feel. Yet the summer, in her peak, invites us inward as much as outward. The brightness outside mirrors the light within — asking not for performance, but presence.

I believe in the sacred cycles of both nature and the soul. And this time — this midsummer hush — is a portal. A time to notice:

What thoughts are you nourishing?

What energies have been quietly blooming beneath your awareness?

Where might you soften your gaze and become more fully here?

Sometimes, the path to deeper consciousness is not through effort, but through attention — through the breath, through ritual, through beauty. A stone that feels like truth in your pocket. A blend of herbs that quiets the static. A journal page inked with your morning mind.

Let this season be your mirror.

🌿 Ritual Tip:

Sit outside with bare feet on the ground. Hold a cup of herbal tea or cold water with mint (or whatever you feel called to hold, if anything). Ask yourself, “What is alive in me right now?” Let the question linger. You do not need to answer it — only notice what stirs. Sometimes it's not the answer to the question we needed, but the answer we were given in the moments inbetween.

With you under this sun-drenched sky,

– The Fox

Whispers from the Forest

Listening to the Earth’s Quiet Language

There are places the world forgets to rush.

Deep among the trees — where moss softens the edges of stone, where light filters down like blessings, and where time moves in slow circles — the forest speaks.

Not in words.

In feeling.

It’s in the hush between wind and branch.

In the way a fern unfurls.

In the rhythm of roots beneath your feet.

This is where I go — not always in body, but always in spirit — when I create.

Because the forest has always whispered to me.

It doesn’t demand.

It doesn’t explain.

It simply is.

And somehow, that is enough.

When I sit down to create, I try to bring that forest stillness with me. I listen to what wants to come through. I let my hands follow what feels right — not always what’s planned. (Often times, they never do.)

Some people ask where my inspiration comes from.

And the honest answer is: I listen.

I listen to the quiet.

To the objects that call softly from the corner of my workbench.

To the memories of mossy trails, sun-warmed bark, and the hush of twilight.

The forest doesn’t just inspire me — it teaches me.

It teaches me to trust slow growth.

To honor cycles.

To create with presence.

To leave space for silence.

If you’ve ever felt at home among trees…

If you’ve ever felt your shoulders relax in the shade of green…

If you’ve ever heard something stir in your soul when everything else finally quiets down —

Then you’ve heard the whisper, too.

And maybe, just maybe, a little of that whisper lives in the things I make.

It is a small reminder to those who receive them, and me as well, that those whispers are real...

With rooted heart,

The Fox

A Bottle of Blessings

Tiny Jars with a Big Purpose

Some items aren’t just pretty — they hold something.

In The Fox and Owl Shoppe, my blessing bottles are among the most heartfelt pieces I create. At first glance, they’re small — a jar with moss, herbs, maybe a shimmer of oil, a sprinkle of flower, a curl of bark, a charm. But when you look deeper, you’ll find something more: intention, care, and spirit woven into each layer.

Each bottle is made during a moment of peace, often while music plays softly or incense curls in the air. I choose every element with meaning. Moss for grounding. Lavender for peace. Rosemary for memory. A twist of thread, a splash of oil, a crystal shard, a petal from a morning walk.

No two bottles are the same — because no two blessings are the same.

Some are made to welcome calm into a home. Others to encourage strength, clarity, or self-trust. If you ever hold one, know that it was made slowly. Lovingly. With both your spirit and the earth’s spirit in mind.

How do you use one?

You don’t have to. You can place it on a shelf, by a bedside, or carry it with you. Let it be a quiet companion — a reminder of what you’re calling in or letting go.

You can also hold it in moments of meditation, set it on your altar, or gift it to someone who needs a little lift.

It’s more than a jar.

It’s a vessel of energy.

A bundle of blessings, sealed with care.

From my hands to your heart,

The Fox

Why I Work With Moss, Herbs, and Earthy Things

Honoring the Spirit in Nature

There’s something sacred in the quiet green of moss, the scent of dried herbs, the weight of a stone still warm from the sun.

I don’t just use natural materials in my work — I work with them. Each one is a companion in creation, a little piece of the world that offers its own wisdom and energy.

Moss, to me, is more than a soft filler. It’s ancient. Resilient. It grows slowly in hidden places and teaches us how to thrive gently. Herbs carry the memories of grandmothers and medicine folk, of kitchens, forests, and quiet rituals. Even the smallest stem holds stories. And stones — well, they speak in silence. They ground, protect, and whisper strength when the world feels too fast.

When I craft a home blessing bottle, a necklace, or a jar of intention, I choose each element with care. Not just for its color or texture, but for its spirit.

Some people might see these as simple ingredients. But I believe they are alive in their own way — holding energy, emotion, and purpose. They’re part of the earth’s language. And when I bring them together, I hope to weave a little of that language into something you can hold, wear, or keep close.

I want you to feel nature in your hands —
To sense the quiet forest in a sprig of moss.
To smell the summer sun in a dried flower.
To carry a touch of rootedness with you, wherever you go.

This is why I create the way I do.
Because nature is not just inspiration — it’s the heartbeat of this Shoppe.

With earth between my fingers and spirit in my breath,
The Fox

The Magick of Handcrafted Things

There is a quiet kind of magick in something made by hand.

Not the flash-and-sparkle kind. Not the polished perfection of machines.

But the kind that whispers. The kind that carries warmth, energy, and intention — the kind that feels like someone poured a little piece of soul into it.

At The Fox and Owl Shoppe, every creation is touched with care, time, and meaning. When I sit to string beads, fold leather, or tuck moss into a blessing bottle, I’m not just making a product — I’m creating a companion for someone’s journey.

Handcrafted pieces carry stories. Not just mine, but yours too — because once an item leaves my hands and finds its new home, it continues becoming. It might hold a prayer, mark a memory, or become a token of strength in someone’s pocket. That’s real magick.

You won't find perfect lines here. You’ll find thoughtful curves. Slight variations. The unique marks of a maker's process. A bead chosen for how it feels, not how it measures.

And that’s the beauty of it —

Handmade isn’t just something you buy. It’s something you feel.

So whether you’re drawn to a journal stitched in red thread, a forest-toned necklace, or a tiny jar filled with nature’s treasures — know it was made slowly, meaningfully, and just for someone like you.

With every piece, I send a little blessing into the world.

And that, to me, is the kind of magick worth sharing.

With love,

The Fox

Welcome to The Fox and Owl Shoppe

Nurturing Nature & Spirit

"Everything has a reason. Everything has a soul."

Welcome, dear wanderer.

Whether you've found your way here by curiosity, intuition, or a nudge from the universe, I'm so grateful you're here.

The Fox and Owl Shoppe was born from a love of earthy magick, thoughtful creation, and quiet wonder. Every item I craft — whether it's a pair of whimsical earrings, a hand-stitched leather journal, or a bottle brimming with blessings — is made with the intention to nurture the connection between nature and spirit.

You’ll find pieces that are playful yet grounded, mysterious yet familiar.
I don’t follow any one belief system, and that’s part of the beauty — this is a space for all seekers, no matter where you are on your path.

I work with natural elements like moss, flowers, herbs, and stone — and sometimes with the unexpected: a thread of red in a journal spine, a swirl of green in a bead, a whisper of story in a symbol. Everything has meaning. Everything is made with love.

Though I simply go by The Fox, know there’s a real heart behind these offerings — one that believes in slowing down, creating with care, and tending both the wild and the sacred within.

So stay a while. Explore. Let your spirit choose what it needs. And if something speaks to you — listen. That’s the magick.

With warmth and wonder,
The Fox

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