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Learn how to craft breathtaking fairy homes exclusively from elements found in nature, step by step, from master fairy house architect Sally J. Smith—photos of her creations provide abundant inspiration.Imagine a fairy home that has dragonfly wings as stained-glass windows, twigs for window frames, birch bark for walls, and dried mushrooms for shingles—with Fairy Houses, you can create one in your own garden. Browse gorgeous photographs of fairy houses in nature, then:Design your home following the outlined stepsGather tools and materialsCreate magical fairy house components, including intricately detailed doors and windowsPut it all together to create your own unique fairy houseAdd lighting and interiorsAdd finishing touches, like a bark roof covering or a stone pathwayThe final chapter gives step-by-step photo instructions on how to construct two different fairy homes.Both an inspiring gallery of art and a practical how-to guide, Fairy Houses will open new doors of creativity for you as you are transported to the magical realm where fairies live.

From USA Today bestselling author Sally J. Smith comes a haunted Halloween homicide!   One bogus ticket fiasco. One scammer taking a deep dive in the bobbing for apples tub. One very exasperated travel agent who knew she was getting too old for rock concerts. It's the spookiest time of year at Aloha Lagoon, and travel agent turned reluctant sleuth Gabby LeClair is up to her pixie cut in trouble! Global pop superstar Echo Celeste has descended on Kauai to debut her My Haunted Heart album. But the concert of the decade goes south when it's discovered that hundreds of furious fans bought bogus tickets, and it was Julie, Gabby's guy Rick's "e;little sister,"e; who sold those tickets. Megastar Echo is devastated for her fans and wants to make things right. To do it, Gabby pulls off a Halloween miracle: a private Apology Shindig for the defrauded fans to take place at a crumbling, legend-haunted sugar mill and plantation. But before Echo can even perform, a scream cuts through the night—and the woman found floating in the apple-bobbing tub is none other than the con artist behind the ticket scam. Now Detective Ray is circling Julie like a shark, and Gabby finds herself in the middle of yet another murder to solve. With her team at her side, she digs into a tale of fraud, grief, and revenge that stretches far beyond the islands. It's Halloween in the islands, and the fire goddess Pele may be wandering the cane fields where one very determined sleuth is all that stands between a killer and his next victim. But if Gabby isn't careful, she might just be the next one bobbing for trouble! What critics are saying: "e;This cozy series will hook you so you'll want to read all that came before!"e;~ Book review Crew "e;Pick up any and all of the books in the Aloha Lagoon Mystery series and spend some time with everyone on the island...you will thank me for it!!!!"e;~ Cozy Mystery Book Reviews "e;Charming, cunning and clever."e;~ Romance JunkiesAbout Aloha Lagoon:There's trouble in paradise...Welcome to Aloha Lagoon, one of Hawaii's hidden treasures. A little bit of tropical paradise nestled along the coast of Kauai, this resort town boasts luxurious accommodation, friendly island atmosphere...and only a slightly higher than normal murder rate. While mysterious circumstances may be the norm on our corner of the island, we're certain that our staff and Lagoon natives will make your stay in Aloha Lagoon one you will never forget!

A perennial favorite among believers in fairies––including teachers, grandparents, kids, gardeners, moms, dads, and nature enthusiasts––this calendar features twelve exquisite homes lovingly constructed by children's book illustrator and environmental artist Sally J. Smith. Each month also includes an enchanting description of the featured home's “amenities,” written as if they were VRBO listings––complete with twig beams, moss carpets, stone steps, and delicate flower-blossom decor.Features include:Dimensions: 12" x 12" (12" x 24" open)Date Range: 12-month calendar spanning January–December 2027Physical Features: FSC certified paper with soy-based inks, wrap-around cover that eliminates the need for plastic packaging, and 12 vibrant photographs of handmade fairy houses in forest and garden settingsContent Highlights: Generous grid space; official major world holidays and important observances of the world's major religions; moon phases based on Universal Time; family friendly wall art for your home, school, or office that provides a sense of time for planning and dreaming every monthWE PLANT TREES to help offset our carbon footprint and resource usage — more than 1.25 MILLION and growing!NO SINGLE-USE PLASTIC — We have eliminated single-use shrink wrap to reduce plastic pollution.RESPONSIBLY SOURCED — Our paper is responsibly sourced from a combination of recycled materials and wood harvested from socially and environmentally sustainable forests and is FSC certified.Open the door to a new fairy home every month with this magical wall calendar.

A perennial favorite among believers in fairies––including teachers, grandparents, kids, gardeners, moms, dads, and nature enthusiasts––this mini calendar features twelve exquisite homes lovingly constructed by children's book illustrator and environmental artist Sally J. Smith. Be mesmerized by the tiny homes' magical amenities, which include with twig beams, moss carpets, stone steps, and delicate flower-blossom decor.Features include:7" x 7" (7" x 14" open)Cover design eliminates need for plastic packagingPrinted on FSC® certified paper with soy-based inkSpans January–December 2027Generous grid space for notes, appointments, and remindersOfficial major world holidays and important observances of the world's major religionsMoon phases, based on Universal TimeFamily friendly wall art for your home, school, or office that provides a sense of time for planning and dreamingVibrant photographs of ethereal fairy houses in forests and gardensWE PLANT TREES to help offset our carbon footprint and resource usage — more than 1.25 MILLION and growing!NO SINGLE-USE PLASTIC — We have eliminated single-use shrink wrap to reduce plastic pollution.RESPONSIBLY SOURCED — Our paper is responsibly sourced from a combination of recycled materials and wood harvested from socially and environmentally sustainable forests and is FSC® certified.