by Jean Trammell | Nov 29, 2020 | A Midsummer's Night's Dream, Fairies, Fairy Doors, Florida, Literature, News, Venice
For hundreds of years, authors have written about fairies in novels, plays and stories. The English playwright William Shakespeare used fairies as major characters in his comedy “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”. The play includes Oberon and Titiana, the...
by Jean Trammell | Nov 12, 2020 | Fairies, Fairy Doors, Fairy Tales, Florida, Legends, Literature, News, Venice
Many people believe in fairies and have developed ways to win their favor, or to protect themselves from evil ones. Fairies love milk, and people may pour milk into the ground for them. Parents may hang an open pair of scissors over a child’s crib as a charm to...
by Jean Trammell | Nov 5, 2020 | Artistic Fairy, Fairies, Fairy Doors, Florida, Flower Fairies, News, Venice
Tomasina is an artistic fairy. Both of her parents were flower fairies, so she is very drawn to the beauty of art. She has built her new home directly across the walkway from Collector’s Gallery & Framery. A well known fairy expert and artist has his work on...
by Jean Trammell | Oct 17, 2020 | Fairies, Fairy Doors, Florida, Venice
Kitty the fairy has just found a brand new home for her and her cat. They are just settling in, in time for the Halloween season. Kitty loves pumpkins, fall colors and candy corn. She is looking forward to seeing the trick or treaters in downtown Venice, Florida. She...
by Jean Trammell | Oct 10, 2020 | Fairies, Fairy Doors, Fairy Tales, Florida, Legends, News, Venice
Fairies are not always helpful and kind. They may steal grain or lead travelers astray. Occasionally, fairies commit cruel acts. In one legend, a woman helps deliver a fairy baby. As she puts some magic ointment on the baby’s eye, she accidentally rubs some on...
by Jean Trammell | Oct 7, 2020 | Fairies, Fairy Doors, Florida, News, Venice
Frosty the fairy has just moved into town. He has been living up north for many years, enjoying the frost and snow. Many of his fairy friends and neighbors have re-located to beautiful Venice. Florida and encouraged him to do the same. Finding the perfect location for...