Magnolias & Crystals

The Life of a Southern Witch

Magic in the everyday

Rooted in tradition, blooming with enchantment

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Bringing Everyday Magic to Life

If you’ve ever wanted to see the ordinary sparkle with a touch of enchantment, you’re in the right place. From southern-rooted stories to spellcraft for modern life, I share insights, musings, and inspiration that make everyday living feel a little more magical. Let’s explore the beauty, mystery, and charm that’s waiting in every moment.

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The Witch Behind the Blog

Between quiet reflections, little rituals, and the occasional spell, I share stories and musings that invite you to slow down, embrace wonder, and see the world a little differently. This is a space for curiosity, creativity, and gentle enchantment—pull up a chair and stay awhile.

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Shopping Advice Lifestyle

The 2025 Witch’s Gift Guide: My Favorite Small Businesses to Support

November 27, 20252 min read

The veil between seasons is thin, darling, and that means one thing: it’s time for my annual Witch’s Gift Guide. As Small Business Saturday approaches, I’ve gathered a curated little spellbook of my favorite Nashville shops — places filled with handmade magic, cozy treasures, sensual treats, and makers whose craft feels downright enchanted. Whether you’re local or shopping from afar, these small businesses have the kind of heart-stitched goods that make gifting feel like a ritual instead of a chore. So pour a cup of something warm, light a candle, and let’s wander through my 2025 favorites together.

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Kitchen Witchery Entrées Recipes Witchcraft Lifestyle

From a Witch’s Cauldron: Hearty Beef Stew Recipe

September 25, 20252 min read

This recipe began as a craving and slowly turned into a bit of kitchen alchemy: beef, herbs, and patience simmering together until it became the stew I’d been searching for. Tender beef, hearty vegetables, and a broth worth soaking up with bread — a little spell for comfort, ready to share at your table.

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Advice Lifestyle

My Travel Essentials

June 5, 20256 min read

This post is all about the travel helpers that I have found really help me when it comes to packing my suitcase for travel whether it be by plane or by car.

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Entrées Recipes Advice Lifestyle

Cozy Autumn Pot Roast (Slow Cooker Magic)

November 7, 20241 min read

A comforting classic with a magical twist—this slow cooker pot roast has been perfected in my kitchen and even earned the praise of a professional chef. It’s cozy, flavorful, and one of the coven’s most-loved recipes.

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Advice Lifestyle

Redefining High vs Low Maintenance

July 20, 20244 min read

High maintenance or low maintenance? Society loves to box us in, but I’ve found a little bit of both works best for me. This post is all about redefining those labels, breaking down double standards, and finding empowerment in embracing who you really are.

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Advice Lifestyle

Self-Care Magic on Any Budget

April 23, 20245 min read

Self-care doesn’t have to mean spending a fortune—sometimes the simplest comforts are the most grounding. From free rituals to bougie indulgences, here are my favorite ways to nurture yourself no matter your budget (with a little Taurus-season flair, of course).

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