Magical Fairy Homes and Gardens

Barbara Purchia, E. Ashley Rooney, David D. J. Rau

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Schiffer Publishing Ltd
01 June 2024

Photography & photographs; Handicrafts, decorative arts & crafts; Gardens (descriptions, history etc); Garden design & planning

Featuring the work of dozens of talented artists, this richly illustrated and redesigned sequel to Purchia and Rooney's Fairy Homes & Gardens further spurs the imagination with images and stories of more than 50 new fairy dwellings.

Fairies-those mythical sprites of folktales and daydreams-are an enduring source of fascination to humans. Designing, creating, and maintaining fairy dwellings and gardens has become popular as an artistic endeavor, family activity, or form of meditation. Published in 2014, Purchia and Rooney's Fairy Homes & Gardens has transported thousands of readers to the magical realm of fairy gardening. In the ensuing years, fairy homes and gardens have become much more than a fleeting trend, establishing a perennial pastime for people of all ages.

A treasure trove of ideas, this inspiring follow-up features: .

images and stories of more than 50 new projects that encompass a wide variety of fairy dwellings-communities, cottages, houses, castles, chalets, and other serendipitous structures; .

creations by more than two dozen of the most talented and innovative artists creating fairy environments; .

a special chapter on fairy accessories, including furniture, doors, swings, and the other creature comforts fairies appreciate; .

an appendix spotlighting plants that are ideal for incorporation into fairy gardens; and .

a foreword that tells the story of Florence Griswold Museum's wildly popular Wee Faerie Garden event.

Appealing to fairy enthusiasts and nature lovers of all ages, this book provides bold inspiration to help readers embark on a creative and relaxing pursuit that takes them directly into the world of fairy magic.

AUTHOR: Barbara Purchia and E. Ashley Rooney have written Fairy Homes & Gardens (2014), Glass Art: 112 Contemporary Glass Artists (2016), Contemporary Sand Sculpture (2018), and Contemporary Ice Sculpture (2018) together. As coauthors, they offer different perspectives: Barbara is a stained-glass artist, while Ashley specializes in contemporary art, design, and architecture and has authored over 70 books for Schiffer Publishing.

282 colour, 2 b/w images

By: Barbara Purchia, E. Ashley Rooney
Foreword by: David D. J. Rau
Imprint: Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 222mm, Width: 171mm,
Weight: 45g
ISBN: 9780764367458
ISBN 10: 0764367455
Pages: 144
Publication Date: 01 June 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Unspecified

Acknowledgments Foreword: Fairies at the Museum: The Story of the Wee Faerie Village at Florence Griswold Museum in Old Lyme, Connecticut, by David D. J. Rau Introduction 1. Fairy Communities 2. Cottages 3. Fairy Houses 4. Castles, Chalets, and Other Serendipitous Structures 5. Fairy Accessories 6. The Designers Appendix: Plants for Your Fairy Garden

Barbara Purchia and E. Ashley Rooney have written Fairy Homes & Gardens (2014), Glass Art: 112 Contemporary Glass Artists (2016), Contemporary Sand Sculpture (2018), and Contemporary Ice Sculpture (2018) together. As coauthors, they offer different perspectives: Barbara is a stained-glass artist, while Ashley specializes in contemporary art, design, and architecture and has authored over 70 books for Schiffer Publishing.