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We at Fables, Fantasy & Fairy Tales have had the privilege many times of seeing the healing power of fairies. In this spirit we would like to share with you a story we received from one of our customers who let us know how our work has helped her to heal some of her own childhood wounds. We have edited it for space and reprint it with her permission. This story may not be suitable for the very young or very tender hearted. …I wanted to let you and Teresa know just how special it was for me to find your web page and your beautiful faeries. As a child I went through a lot of traumatic abuse, physically, sexually, and emotionally, however, I have managed to survive, and feel very lucky that I had the strength and courage to get myself to the place I am today. People are always telling me how wise, "together", and insightful I am, and want to know how I got to be that way. In fact, my therapist will shake her head at me, and then tell me how amazed she is that I have come so far all on my own. So occasionally I will look
back, however unpleasant it may be, and try to answer those questions.....
how did I make it through? how was I so lucky to be healthy, and to
be a survivor? I was so small and defenseless when I was a child, how
did I manage to do it? Well, until the other day, when I stumbled upon
your web site, I figured it was just "luck", that is until I saw the
picture of Enchanted Discovery. When I was a child, I had a secret garden (I called it this, even though nothing actually grew in it), and my garden was filled with faeries. The faeries in my garden would take me on all sorts of adventures, they told me their secrets, and I told them mine. Even when I couldn't see them, I knew they were there, watching me play with my dolls, digging holes in "my garden", but mostly, I remember them sitting on the edge of my bed at night, not just watching, but watching over me. They were the prickle on the back of my neck to let me know something was wrong, they were the "something" that woke me in the middle of the night in just enough time to go hide before "that person" entered my room looking to harm me, and knowing they were there gave me the strength and courage to finally stand up to the people who were hurting me, and to learn how to take care of myself. It's been a long time since I've thought about them, or even remembered that they had been there for me when I needed them most. The faeries helped me through some of the roughest times of my childhood, and the more I think about it, they probably saved my life. Although I can't say I've seen any for quite some time now, I'm sure they've been here all along, and now that I remember I will be keeping an open eye, and mind, in hopes that I may see them again sometime. Christy C, Atlanta, Georgia |
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A new selection of wallpaper is now available for you to download to your computer screen. Enjoy looking at fairies all day! New postcards are also available for you to send to your friends via email. Brighten someone's day with a fairy picture and a personalized sentiment. |
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Fairies were here before the age of reason and thus defy description but non-believers are met with their mischief as a way to enlighten them. Cows are favorite targets of fairy pranks. |
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Francis Pharcellus Church |
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The dancing, the celebrating and the enjoyment of the festive season create a magic atmosphere for those around her. With her plum coloured silk dress shimmering with glass glitter and a sparkled tulle underskirt, one can easily imagine how our Sugar Plum Fairy would dance and flit on a mid winter's breeze. Her gossamer purple wings are faceted with colour like the wings of a dragonfly. On her dress and in her hair she wears a candy corsage accented with tiny fairy size sugar plums and holly. The Sugar Plum Fairy will add colour and spirit to your Holiday celebrations. She brings with her peace, hope and joy! Special Debut Price: $74.00 |
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From the deepest part of the enchanted woods comes the DreamWeaver Fairy. Light shimmers around her as she sits on a magical piece of Mother Nature's uniquely crafted wood. She is here to act as your guide to all your dreams. Place a written note of your heart's desire in the secret Dream Drawer. The DreamWeaver Fairy will work with your belief and desire to lead you to your cherished dreams. The starched and singed silk dress of your DreamWeaver can be created in your favorite colour. You may also choose her hair colour. Mother Nature created her special tree perch so each one with its Dream Drawer is unique. Price: $159.00 |
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One night, thousands of years ago, a tiny little star was born. As days and weeks and months passed, the little star grew and burned brighter and brighter. Soon enough, it was the brightest star of all. It shone with indescribable rays of gold and silver, lighting up the night's sky, practically on its own. There was something magical about that star. In and out of years it continued to shine, until one night, it grew tired. It started to dim, then flicker. Suddenly, it started falling, soaring through the air with unimaginable speed. As the star began to reach the ground, it exploded, bursts of color sent flying. The magic star had died out. In its place, the first fairy was born.
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2001 Fall Show Schedule |
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| October 13-14 | Miniature Enthusiasts of Toronto Show
& Sale Howard Johnson Hotel 2737 Keele Street Toronto, Ontario |
| November 1-4 |
Originalls Show & Sale |
| November 9-11 |
Our Best to You Art & Craft Sale |
| November 15-18 |
Art Market |
| November 22 |
The One of a Kind |
| December 2 | Christmas Craft Show & Sale Booth A25 National Trade Centre Exhibition Place Toronto, Ontario |
| December 6-16 | Originals Christmas Craft Show Booth 409 Lansdowne Park Ottawa, Ontario |
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We welcome your input to this newsletter.
Please fax, email or snail mail your
story to us so we can share your experience with our fairies with all
the other readers of "Fairy Tales"
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HOW TO REACH US: Website: www.fairys.com
Email: terry@fairys.com |
To
all our American friends and to all others who were touched by the terror
of September 11, please know that our prayers and hopes are with you
in this time of tremendous loss. We all must pause to remember, agree
never to forget and go forward with our heads held high knowing that
in time our hearts will heal and we will not be overcome.
Update
of the fairies on the World Wide Web 
Work
is continuing on our customer fairy collection area and we are still
accepting photos of your personal fairy collection. We expect to have
this area up early in 2002.
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