Greetings, Kindred Spirit!
Welcome to the online abode of Vervain and the Roses, a sanctuary where the enchanting whispers of nature and the divine mingle seamlessly with the everyday magic of life. I am Vervain, your gracious guide and the voice behind the mystical manuscription you find among these pages. I invite you to join me at my virtual table and to feast on endless courses of pure enchantment and inspiration. The table is set with rose-patterned porcelain, moss green linen, and brass candlesticks. The beeswax candles are carved with runes of joy and harmony, vitality and abundance. A crystal vase bears a bouquet of fragrant pink roses, delicate wildflowers, and sprigs of rosemary and thyme. Drink it in with all your senses. Here, in this sacred space, we embark on a joyous journey to uncover the bewitching beauty that resides in the simplest of moments. Where we cannot find the magic, we make it.
Vervain and the Roses is a virtual tapestry woven with threads of ancient wisdom, modern witchcraft, and the art of living in harmony with the Earth. Each post is a spell, each photo a charm, and each word a gentle incantation meant to awaken your senses and stir your soul. From spellbinding DIY projects and moonlit rituals to herb lore and the art of divination, each post is a love letter to the magic that resides within us all. Whether you are a seasoned sorceress or someone just beginning to explore the world of witchcraft and wonder, there is a seat for you at my table, and here you will discover a treasure trove of inspiration and knowledge. If you are enchanted by the sacred dance of the seasons; if your heart sings in the garden; if your bare feet love the soft green earth; and if your eyes light up when the moon shines upon them, you will find a kindred spirit in me, and together we will delve into the secrets of simple rituals, everyday alchemy, and the endless possibilities for creative magical living.
But Who is Vervain? And What are the Roses?
Who am I? I am a Witch, a rose, a wildflower. I am a writer of books and songs and poems. I am a kitchen witch and a homemaker. I am an artist in the humblest sense. I have recently become a mother by giving birth to the most beautiful little pink rosebud. I am Vervain… and the Roses.
I am…
- the kitchen witch of Climbing Rose Cottage
- the author of Essential Oil Magic: Natural Spells for the Green Witch
- the author of Modern Runes: Discover the Magic of Casting and Divination for Everyday Life
- the singer-songwriter behind the album Wildflowers, and the singles Eclipse, October, & Knight of Torches
- the founder of Oil Coven, an online community of essential oil loving witches
- a tarot reader & divinatory coach
- the host of the (currently inactive) podcast Welcome to Magic School
- a new mom to a beautiful baby daughter
- a millennial homemaker and future homeschooler
- an artist, junk journaler, and grimoire-maker
- obsessed with gallery walls, good wordplay, and mossy green
- the author of this blog
Walk With Me
Here at Vervain and the Roses, we celebrate the magic that flows through our veins and the world around us, inviting you to embrace your inner witch and the enchantment that is your birthright.
Let us walk together through the woods of our daily lives, a forest fraught with fiendish fear-mongerers and yet bursting with bounteous blossoming beauty beyond belief. As we traverse the seasons, honoring the cycles of the moon and the turning of the wheel of the year, may we find solace and strength in our shared connection to the earth and the stars above, in the wisdom we gain through experience, and in the possibilities for beauty and magic that surround us always. Together, we will nurture our spirits, ignite our creativity, and weave lives imbued with intention and enchantment.
Welcome, dear one, to a place where magic is not just a possibility, but a way of life.
Bountiful blessings,
