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Bluebeard’s secret, locked chamber is burned in fairy-tale memory. Perrault’s French, 17thc version is the tale we know. It haunts us: his murdered wives stowed away & hidden in that secret room, the bloody key -the symbolism & histories are rich. (See below 🗝) #FairyTaleTuesday
Some mermaid magic by an illustrator from the “Golden Age of Illustration” that I love, Warwick Goble (1862-1943) 🧜♀️📚#MermaidMonday
Winged, mythical creatures have always fascinated. The Greeks gave us Pegasus, whom I’ve always loved. Born of Poseidon & tamed by Athena, he inspired the Muses, aided victories, & spurred the imagination. Such a beautiful creature ⚡️#WyrdWednesday
Let’s step into Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy-tale world with these magical, vintage editions
Sending you all some New Year’s Eve hugs with this sweet Molly Brett scene. Here’s to all of you! 🥰🥂
Elsa Beskow was a magically talented, Swedish author-artist (1874-1953). Here are some beautiful winter scenes from her enchanting books ❄️✨
I love these before & after the Christmas party scenes (by the iconic Molly Brett). I think her cozy animals have cheered us up over the last couple of hard weeks 🥰🎄✨❤️
Christmastime at Brambly Hedge is a perfect blend of warmth, love, food, adorable decore, fireplaces, & coziness 🥰🎄
Arthur Rackham’s brilliant take on Dickens’ A Christmas Carol (1915). We love Dickens & Rackham —so this is perfect! ☺️🎄
I love the fairy-tale worlds of Daniela Drescher’s art. They’re so beautiful. And they seem both original & ancient at the same time ☺️💫