Maison Magique. Transformez votre intérieur et créez votre havre de paix

by Erica Feldmann

Via le site internet de Hachette Livres (consulté en juin 2020) :

Créez votre intérieur idéal à l'aide de Maison Magique.

Erica Feldmann est la fondatrice de HausWitch, une boutique lifestyle basée à Salem aux Etats-Unis. Avec HausWitch, Erica vous enseigne comment maîtriser la magie qui vous permettra de vous sentir chez vous dans n'importe quel espace.

Découvrez comment créer votre intérieur idéal en posant les intentions qu'il faut et en vous reliant aux choses qui comptent le plus pour vous. Désemcombrez et nettoyez votre espace de tout désordre inutile et de toute énergie qui ne serait pas la bienvenue. Sécurisez et stabilisez votre intérieur en l'ancrant dans une énergie positive et en posant des limites protectrices. Créez un environnement accueillant qui engage tous vos sens et vous apporte du réconfort. Trouvez de l'harmonie dans les espaces partagés et organisez le refuge parfait dans votre chez-vous.
Vous n'avez pas besoin d'un nouveau divan ou de la dernière couleur de peinture tendance, ni de boules de cristal ou de baguettes magiques. Tout ce qu'il vous faut, c'est d'un peu de sorcellerie d'intérieur.

Dans son livre, elle démontre comment donner à notre espace un désencombrement physique et énergétique, créant ainsi un sanctuaire calme et réconfortant rempli d’énergies positives. Erica allie la magie blanche à la sagesse et aux philosophies traditionnelles, ainsi qu’aux méthodes modernes d’auto-soins et de conseils en matière de style.

Genres: Nonfiction, Witchcraft, Spirituality, Magic, Self Help, Witches, Occult

256 pages, Paperback

First published February 7, 2019

About the author

Erica Feldmann is the owner and founder of HausWitch Home + Healing, a modern metaphysical lifestyle brand and shop located in Salem, MA and online anywhere.

Erica has been using intuition to heal spaces from a very young age. A Chicago native, Erica moved to Salem, MA in 2010 to study witches and the sacred feminine in the Gender and Cultural Studies graduate program at Simmons College. The knowledge she gained there, combined with her innate talents with interiors, came together to form HausWitch, a company devoted to helping people heal their spaces and love their homes.

Reviews

[Amy (Other Amy) · Rating 1 out of 5]

My super fun neuro-divergent brain has been acting up lately, and I wandered through my library pulling books off the shelves that looked fun to read, since, ya know, I didn't want to read anything I already have on my stack of thousands. *head desk* And I'm not a witch and the chances of my becoming one aren't actually high, although I admit that mixing up potions in pretty bottles and channeling the energies of the universe into them always sounds like fun to me. But if I could defeat my own skeptic, I would probably just embrace the religion I already have. So I'm not coming at this as a practitioner, and normally I wouldn't even rate or review a random read that is not in my home court as it were.

But, as luck would have it, this book has committed sins, my friends, and as a consequence I can't just let it be. Given the circumstances, I should probably write a nice essay about it, but if I had the energy for that I wouldn't be pulling random books off the shelves in the library instead of reading the books I've already assigned myself, now would I? So I'm just going to keep this short(er), make a few points, and go.

1. The crystal thing. As I said, I am not a practitioner, and so I'm going to leave all the business about energy and the quartz battery example alone. HOWEVER, this woman introduced me to the concept of the crystal elixir, which is a thing I did not know people were doing and now that I do know, I am really, really alarmed. The crystal elixir goes like this: You take your pretty rock. (Wow, I love pretty rocks.) You put your pretty rock in water. (Wait - What?) Then once your water is charged up with crystal power, well, I'll let the author explain:

In this liquid form, you can access the healing power of any crystal by using a few drops of its essence. For example, you can ingest it by putting a few drops of the essence directly on your tongue or by diluting them in drinking water. You can also use them topically by dabbing your skin with drops or adding essences to skincare or beauty products. Or you can create some pretty magical room sprays and cleaning products, as I'll be showing you how to do during our journey together.



People. My folks. All you humans out there. No. Do not lick the rocks. Do not steep the rocks in water like tea. Do not drink the rocks. Because you know what happens to many (especially crystalline) rocks when they touch water? It's science, my friends. They dissolve. They crack. They erode. And then, not only have you destroyed or damaged your pretty rock, but you have released the components of that rock, which may include heavy metals (copper! aluminum! arsenic! mercury!) and other great things (asbestos!) into your nice tall glass of water. You will probably not make a solution strong enough to kill you, but really. Don't do this. Or, if you must lick your rock, lick something nicely inert in water. (You do the homework for what rocks that would be; I'm not going to do anything to encourage this horrible, horrible practice.)

2. Cultural theft. The author handwaves at appropriation and notes it's bad, but then she implies that if you respectfully study the cultures you can, I don't know, steal their stuff respectfully? This is not true, and colonialism in the name of spiritual practice is one of the more heinous forms of colonialism, IMHO. Don't do it.

3. Especially don't do it when the pursuit of closed practices puts additional pressure on scarce or endangered resources, like, say, palo santo and white sage, making it more difficult for the people whose tradition you're stealing to obtain and use.

Anyway, that's my spiel. The library is also kicking me out, so I'm wrapping this up. This is not a good book. Find a better one.

[Jessica (Odd and Bookish) · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received this book for free as part of an Instagram tour (TLC Book Tours specifically) I did to promote the book.

I was so excited to read this book because I am super interested in witchcraft and I love interior design and all things homey. I was not disappointed.

First off, this is a beautiful coffee table book. Everything about it is high quality from the pages to the photos. It makes the perfect addition to any coffee table or bookshelf display.



Just a little side note: since this is a coffee table book, this book is not meant to give you a large or comprehensive overview of witchcraft. If you’re looking for that, I suggest reading something else.

Secondly, I love love LOVE that the author brings up cultural appropriation in witchcraft. It’s a small little mention but much appreciated. She also includes a recommended reading list at the end for those who are interested in learning more about the original context of some of the practices.

I also loved the self help elements. Even though this is a book about homes, the self-help elements felt very natural. It ultimately boils down to how YOU connect with your space.

Overall, this is the perfect coffee table book for those looking to add a little magick to their home and life.

[Ashley Marie · Rating 2 out of 5]

Felt a little too New Age-y for me, but there were a few good points and reminders. The more I read things like this, the more I realize that my personal craft is a lot more intuitive and instinctual and is very much not by-the-book (never mind that I would love if it were that simple). I also tend to steer toward specifically Celtic practices, so you won't find me trying to use South American or Creole or Native or Asian rituals. Erica mentions being culturally appreciative rather than culturally appropriative, (so if you burn sage you don't call it smudging, bc that's a specific ceremony), but even then I feel like the line gets blurry.

It is a very accessible book if it's what you're looking for, with lots of good pictures and ideas, but at the end of the day, Erica has a brand and she is trying to sell you on it.

Happy to continue self-educating, but this one wasn't quite for me.

Linking to Amy's review because her thoughts on the crystal elixir idea are just spot-on.

Popsugar 2022: Book about witches

[Shari Suarez · Rating 4 out of 5]

I visited Salem over the summer and happened into Haus Witch which is run by Erica Feldmann, the author of this book. I couldn't wait to read this book and it didn't disappoint.
It's a handbook on turning your home into a sanctuary by using astrology, tarot, crystals and spells. Feldmann organizes the book into six chapters; Manifestation, Clearing, Protection, Harmony, Comfort & Balance. Each chapter includes some projects for the home as well as spells, cleaning solutions and gemstones that will help you turn your home into your sanctuary. There are several pictures and they are all fantastic. One of the best interior design books that I've read all year.

[Straw · Rating 1 out of 5]

I found it to be insufferable. It is a rambling mix of witchy meets new age meets design?! Giant eyeroll at mentioning cultural appropriation and providing a reading list in the back and then doing the very thing throughout with no context.

[Bekah · Rating 1 out of 5]

I just have such a hard time getting past the idea that people use "witch" or "witchcraft" simply because they like the word. That they take it so shallowly and then distort it into new age babble. New age appropriated itself from a hodge podge of other cultures. (Which is ironic given the note on cultural appropriation the author makes and then ignores.) (This doesn't mean that paganism and witchcraft doesn't have its own issues, but new age takes it to an exploitative consumerist level and culture to me.) Nothing in this book is "traditional witchcraft" as the back of the book states.

The book is more about how to use those new age tools and appropriations than it is about decor, design, or your home/space. And even these snippets lack depth or creativity. They are just the same new age-y ideas made even more simply. The book talks about moon phases, "the science of crystal healing", birth charts, vision boards, crystals, astrology, smudging, crystals, a (pretty awesome-looking chair) her mom bought, how to get rid of ghosts, crystals, a couple food recipes, a little bit of actual interior decorating info, crystals, pet whispering, tarot, plants, and crystals.

I will give it two points. One: the pictures were lovely to look at. I wish they dove more into styling or the decision making process for them. Two: the actual small bits on design were good! It was just overpowered by all the new age junk and consumer-craft that is becoming popular. Pgs 180-183 had great advice and is what I expected the whole book to hold.

[Annie ⚜️ · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was Wicca-light which was just perfect for me. It helped me jump start my spring cleaning and, more importantly, really think about how my space affects me and my family. The biggest affect it had was in our bedroom where I really paid attention to the room that is the home of my relationship and deserved more respect than it was getting. Anything that didn't belong there went! Oh and there's stuff about crystals, oils and plants. It's a pretty little book with pleasant pictures to inspire. I would definitely check out her shop if I'm ever in Salem, MA.

[Rachel Bea · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'll use some of this book. I really liked the writing style and all the photos. It's definitely given me a lot to consider about my space. If you're into witchy stuff, crystals, meditation, tarot - there is a lot in here for you. I'm not super into a lot of this stuff, but I like reading about it. I recently moved into a new apartment so I am all about trying to figure out how to keep the energy here good and how to curate a space that's mine.

[aphrodite · Rating 4 out of 5]

this was a really nice, quick read in how to incorporate magic into your space to make it a safe haven. it gave lots of different examples of how to ground yourself to your home and really make it a place for peace and regeneration. lots of different ideas on how to decorate your space too which was fun and exciting as I embark in moving into my own apartment.

[Claudia · Rating 2 out of 5]

Just scroll through the witchblr hashtag on tumblr instead.

[Mandy · Rating 5 out of 5]

”Am I a witch? The short answer is yes! The longer answer is that I like to say that I have always liked the acronym W.I.T.C.H.—for “Woman in Total Control of Herself,” which is something I strive very hard to be.”

Ohhhh, I REALLY liked this book. Her words spoke to my very core and while I already incorporate a lot of what she discussed in this book, my struggle has always been how to make our home more of a sanctuary. HausMagick helped to provide me with a starting point, a foundation and I found Feldmann’s techniques and tools to be very empowering and easily applicable.

”It means taking simple steps toward improving your quality of life and starting to see how you can shift the energy around you in your favor.”

The book is broken down into six chapters:

Manifesting
Clearing
Protection
Comfort
Harmony
Balance

Each chapter contains crystals, herbs, essential oils, potions, sprays, meditations, and other tips/tools/techniques for each theme. I found the photos to be quite beautiful and inspiring - especially the ones of her home. I borrowed this book from the library, but I think I’d like to have my own copy to refer back to.

[Marci · Rating 1 out of 5]

Flat New-Age stuff with the bonus that she's thought a lot about cultural appropriation but gone ahead and done it anyway.

[Danni · Rating 3 out of 5]

Expressing ourselves through our homes has never been more approachable. Pinterest brings a multitude of ideas to our fingertips. Fixer Upper and other HGTV shows seems to be the pastime of many. Whether you own your home or rent a new spot every year, there is a certain allure to making your space reflect who you really are. 

For those that consider themselves to be Pagan, there is often the desire to mesh our spiritual practices with our home decor. Sometimes this is to the benefit of mixing magic and mundane to integrate our practices. Other times, it falls into the "witchy aesthetic" and can leave practitioners feeling a bit empty. HausMagick: Transform Your Home with Witchcraft by Erica Felmann aims to help everyone find the right balance of using magic and Paganism to enhance their homes authentically. 

This book is more like a small coffee table style book than a sit down and read page to page book. There are big, beautiful photos on almost every page. You'll see photos from the author's home and shop. The only downside is that all the images are clearly of the same design aesthetic leaving less room for a range of tastes. 

The actual content of the book is easy to read. It covers manifesting, clearing, protection, comfort, harmony, and balance. Those are basically the fancy chapter names for topics like decluttering and working with people who have different decor ideas. You'll get a sweet, simple introduction to all topics. Scattered in each chapter are a few crystal descriptions and recipes. 

I'll be frank. This book will seem quite fluffy for most. It's not meant to be an in depth how-to. Rather, it's about feeling good in your space (that includes having a pretty book about magick). The timely combination of magic and Paganism will be a good sell to many who are finding themselves attracted to path and want to reflect that attraction in a trendy way. 

It's not a book that I'll keep on my bookshelf, but it is a fun, pretty book that many will enjoy. Once and a while it's nice to have just a cozy book to read instead of diving into the depths of our practices. 

[Rosie · Rating 1 out of 5]

This book is genuinely the biggest waste of time. I like to think I’m pretty open minded, but this is basically just rich kids: the musical, featuring jasper and labradorite.

Picked it up because I think the cat design that they got done for the book is tight af, but the book itself is another attempt at reinventing the wheel (learning how to declutter, anyone?), veiled cultural appropriation and then some absolutely rando shit like making crystal essence. Tight if you’re the kind of person who things #witchblr on tumblr is an excuse for not having a personality, I guess.

[R. · Rating 5 out of 5]

A good refresher course, and I learned some new things.

[Louise Miller · Rating 5 out of 5]

A cheerful, refreshing, and magical look at ways to transform the space you live in, and the way changing your space can help change your life. Right book/right time!

[ShanTil · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars. Darling coffee table book with pretty, pretty pictures. Also some cool, simple spells and potions to try! Side note: I bought a couple of HausWitch cleaning products and they’re really great—I’m glad Erica provided steps for how to make some of your own in here too!

[Ceallaigh · Rating 4 out of 5]

“I believe we’re all at our best when we’re able to connect easily with the earth.”

This “spellbook of interior alchemy” was a super cute and pretty, simple and practical approach to everyday witchcraft in the modern home. Feldmann’s approach focuses on “earth magic, astrology, tarot and energy work” to address the six fundamental elements of making “a living space into a home: manifestation, clearing, protection, comfort, harmony, and balance.”

The metaphysical philosophies she pulls from are all more sound (imo—which I suppose means absolutely nothing when it comes to personal spirituality 😅) than a lot of similar books along I’ve read. Feldmann has clearly done her research—both by appealing to experts and through personal practice and experience—and the genuineness of her beliefs and her work shows on every page.

I especially liked her discussion of piezoelectric minerals and crystallography. She includes lots of recipes and step by step instructions for various types of spellwork—with an emphasis on allnatural, energyinfused ingredients.

I also liked her suggestion of charging “a souvenir you got on vacation with the energy of the fun and adventure you experienced on the trip” and her use of charged keys. She also includes a lot of excellent information about astrological influences on the home as well as some tarot meditation work.

One small detail I thought was interesting was her definition of “Wicca” as “a goddess-based religion that uses earth magic as its spiritual practice” which is not a definition I’ve come across before but is one that I have certainly sensed from the modern Wiccan community in spite of its somewhat bizarre and patriarchal Golden Dawn origins… I’d like to know more about her knowledge of and experience with modern Wiccanism specifically.

I also liked that Feldmann addressed the issue of cultural appropriation in some of today’s spiritual and especially neopagan & witchcraft communities—this is usually why I stay away from books like this because of the prevalence of that issue, but I thought I’d give this one a chance since when I looked at the bibliography for the book I saw references to selfeducation materials concerning cultural appropriation, and indeed Feldmann expressly addresses this issue within the body of her work.

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Further reading: Women Who Run with the Wolves, by Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estés; The Crystal Bible; Pine, by Francine Toon; Braiding Sweetgrass, by Robin Wall Kimmerer; Witches, Pagans, and Cultural Appropriation, by Mandy Paradise; Witches and Pagans: Women in European Folk Religion, by Max Dashu; Hildegard von Bingen’s Physica; Drawing Down the Moon, by Margot Adler

[Pam Cipkowski · Rating 4 out of 5]

Are you into hygge, Marie Kondo, feng shui, and a fan of the latest trendy new-age ideas, with a little bit of originality and sass on top of all that? HausMagick is the book for you! It's all about creating the right magic in your home, with a little help from witchcraft. No, you're not going to get struck by a bolt of lightning if you pick up this book. Erica Feldmann is just about the cutest witch there is, and with her unique perspective, she explains how anybody can harness positive energy and make their home a sanctuary with the help of simple potions, practices, and yes, even by casting little spells. These spells mostly take the form of arranging a few simple objects near each other and conjuring up some positive visualizations, so don't be scared!

The book is divided into sections on Manifesting, Clearing, Protection, Comfort, Harmony, and Balance. Lots of info on crystals, using herbs and essential oils, and a bit of fun, spooky stuff like astrological birth charts and auras. Attractive, appealing photographs are found throughout the book. A few recipes and craft projects are also included.

Don't be afraid to pick this one up. It's cute, earthy, practical, and fun. You may roll your eyes at times, though, such as when Feldmann speaks of calling her clairvoyant on the phone to help her decorate a room. But we rolled our eyes at Marie Kondo, too, didn't we?

[Sarah Esmae Wolfe · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was good, nothing negative but nothing innovative or amazing about it. It would be great for beginners who know nothing about energy and new-age witchcraft. I read this as an ebook but it would probably make a beautiful and eye-catching coffee table book to flip through. If you liked this I recommend The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing and The New Bohemians Handbook: Come Home to Good Vibes.

[Haliation · Rating 5 out of 5]

A lovely, gorgeous jaunt through house-based magic. This is very much for beginners, but I am ALL about how beautiful this books is. My eyes have feasted on no witchy book quite like this, and I will probably end up buying it to have it on my shelf. I also really appreciated Erica's commentary on New Age cultural appropriation, ethical and respectful harvesting/sourcing of herbs for plant magic and her note on the use of the word "smudging". These subjects are so often completely absent from witchy/New Age books.

[Heather · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book practically jumped off the shelf at the library. I felt like I had to take it home;the title made me giggle, too. Written by the owner of a boutique in Salem, MA, it was a fun book to read and look through. I loved this: "A spell is a prayer with props." There are some recipes for cleaning solutions, teas, and clearing potions. Ingredients you would not likely have on hand but fun to read. Also a good grounding meditation and information about the phases of the moon. A fun read.

[Sian Lile-Pastore · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a really beautiful book all about creating a beautiful home - not just about having stuff, but also the energy in the space. There's introductions to crystals, tarot, meditation and pet whispering... And I thought it was lovely. If you've read lots of witchcraft type books, you'll probably know this stuff , but it was still a nice book.

[Marie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’m going to have to buy this one. Glad my library owns it.

[Miles Madonna · Rating 2 out of 5]

lol what’s the point of a preface on cultural appropriation in modern witchcraft if ur gonna suggest using sage and sweetgrass throughout the book

[Clare · Rating 4 out of 5]

What with being largely housebound for the past however many months and likely to continue being housebound for the next year or so, especially when the winter comes and escaping into parks and backyards stops being an option, I have been attempting to read books about domestic space, partly because I have a contentious relationship with the one I’m currently in (I am still not over getting gentrified out of the place in Allston, especially after I had battled so many shitty roommates to keep it), and partly because I thought it would be very funny to write a piece for the PEWG blog about the politics of Silvia Federici’s Revolution at Point Zero, Marie Kondo’s The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, and Erica Feldmann’s HausMagick: Transform Your Home with Witchcraft. I am probably not going to get around to actually writing it, but after the politics book club read the first two (neither of which I suggested, actually) I finally got around to reading HausMagick on my own.

I’ve been a big fan of HausWitch Home + Healing in Salem for years, and having blown many a money there on candles and rocks, I knew I had to pre-order HausMagick as soon as it was available. That was well over a year ago, because I buy far too many books to actually read. I probably could have gotten through this one a lot earlier if I’d realized what a fast read it is; though it is normal reading book-sized and not what I think of as coffee table book-sized, it is still in many ways a coffee table book (just perhaps for tiny urban apartment coffee tables)--full of glossy pictures of neat rooms and with plenty of white space around the double-spaced text.

Much like the store, this little compendium of modern urban cottage witchcraft dabbles in a little bit of this and a little bit of that, with a focus on small items and easy practices that you can do without requiring too much in the way of time, space, or resources. There’s a bit of astrology and a bit of tarot and a lot of rocks, and some guided meditations and some do-it-yourself cleaning supplies. Feldmann is a witch after my own heart in that she focuses a lot on scent--for example, preferring to pick appropriately scented candles rather than colored or shaped for spells--which does tend to mean that my hauswitchcraft is limited very strictly to my room and cannot be extended to any other part of my apartment. (This is not stopping me from eyeing the LightHaus line of cleaning products’ Solstice Lemongrass and Tea Tree Shower and Bathroom Cleaner for Lightness and Willpower, however.) Possibly the most useful thing for me personally in the book was the discussion of crystals, since I buy nearly all mine from HausWitch anyway and I have a terrible time remembering what they’re all about afterward unless I actually use them, but I don’t use them if I don’t remember what they’re about. So having the official HausWitch word on what they all are good for written down somewhere with big easy-to-find pictures should help. Some of the interior decorating tips are good, too; my own interior decorating style is a lot darker than HausWitch’s--the store is very cute but there’s way too much white and beige for me to be comfortable hanging out there for very long periods of time, even with all the exposed brick; I wouldn’t want my own space to look that light. Apparently this is because I’m a Scorpio. (I don’t generally believe in astrology but I do believe in Scorpios, which is… apparently a common position among Scorpios.)

There are a couple things that I cannot help but find goofy, such as the meditation for community psychically with your pets, and the assertion that HausWitch saves people money (possibly other people it does, but not me) (I suppose technically dropping $100 on candles and room sprays every season in a desperate attempt to block out the scent of your downstairs neighbors’ chain-smoking is cheaper than, say, buying a new couch, but nobody buys a new couch every three months, do they?).

Anyway, it will certainly be a useful addition to my shelf of witchy nonsense, which is unfortunately tucked away in a corner of my room where it’s harder to see and access than I’d ideally like it to be, but unfortunately I cannot figure out how to rearrange things so that it’s more accessible without seriously fucking up my ability to use, like, the doors in my room. (I told you I had a contentious relationship with my space.) Although with so much new homebodying advice in my brain lately, maybe it will soon be time to grab a measuring tape and seeing if I can’t move a few bookshelves around. It may also at some point be time to invest in replacing a few of the more falling-apart storage pieces in here with some stuff with more capacity, but that would require braving some stores in person and there’s only so much of that I’m willing to do mid-pandemic.

I also, I must admit, desperately need more lamps, or to replace my reading lamp at the absolute minimum. I have been trying not to let these sorts of books push me into buying more furniture type stuff but having a clip lamp that continually falls off its post because the clip is broken and it is held in place with duct tape absolutely does not spark joy, no matter how cute and whimsical the duct tape is.

(Someday, I will live alone, and then I will go absolutely nuts with this kind of thing. Someday.)

One of the things that I think surprised me a little bit about HausMagick, which probably shouldn’t have, is that I already knew quite a lot of what was in it, or at least it was familiar to me even if I can’t remember it all of the top of my head (see: rocks that aren’t amethyst or howlite; astrology that isn’t Scorpios; plants), which I guess just goes to show for how long I have been marinating in eclectic witchy stuff without ever getting real serious about any of it. Overall I am OK with that, and I will likely just continue dabbling shallowly and paying enterprising young businesswitches to do the complicated stuff.

Originally posted at Witchy minimalism (and maximalism).

[Chloe H. · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a very pretty book, that would look great on a coffee table. I'm a fan of the Instagram account for this shop and the photography is great. The witchy bits of this book are, I'm afraid, pretty watered down, generalized new-age stuff. The design tips were a little better, because they emphasize minimalism and working with what you already have.

[Gwen · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love the photos in this! I like the witchy vibes in the decorations. I also like the simplicity of the decorations. It's a general overview type of book, and I wish there were more detailed instructions on how to make that Hestia Hearth wall hanging. I enjoyed the tarot reading for the home energies. I really want to visit Salem! (and the author's cute little shop there).

[Lindsay InAustin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bought this delightful little book at HausWitch in Salem, and I’m so glad I did. Is it a deep and detailed guide to house-witchery? Nope. Most of the sections are brief and simply introduce concepts. But the impact of the book (and the shop) was to make me want to set my own space in order. To clear out, to bless, to listen to what my spaces are telling me. That’s the push I need so badly. The book is a reminder, a source of inspiration. It’s beautiful (words and photos), too. Highly recommend this book to anyone feeling that their home is just not working the way it should.

[MKF]

The moment the author started talking about how people without a large budget could afford decorating on a budget, I got suspicious. I looked up her website to see how affordable her items were for affordable designed and laughed. Pillows that are 80, a mug for 60, and a small broom and duster for 40. When so many people are struggling I don't understand how $80 for a pillow is affordable.