So, I am cocooned here in my sixth month of quarantine and one of the things that i miss the most, other than pedicures, is going to the flea market. PQ (pre-quarantine), at least once a month, I would pack the doge into his pupsack and hit up one of Tokyo’s many outdoor rummage meccas.
With Minion in his K-9 sportsac headed to Oedo.
As a statuesque foreigner browsing kimono with a muppet on my back, I get a lot of love and have even made a few glorious friends. I love learning about my new home through its hoarded vintage paraphernalia and the magpie in me loves all the shiny magic. Since traipsing about and buying silk and chachkies is currently verboten, I figured I would bring a flea market (i.e. Etsy) to you.
Stylish ladies with their wares at Oedo Antique Market .
Today’s theme...Kitchen Witchery a` la Practical Magic. I remember reading an article about the set design in the late Victoria Magazine and falling head over heels in love.
Still my dream home, when I really think about it, although perhaps with a few less earth-tones. So, girded with my inspiration, let’s see what glorious finds we can dig up to craft a little magic in our own lives.
Every witch needs a wand: Charmed Spoons $24
I harvest herbs from my garden constantly. I wish I had a drying rack this stylish. Rustic Herb Rack $37
And for the ritual herb pruning. Bone-handled Sharp Thing $13
If firelight were a metal it would be copper, I am absolutely obsessed with with this Jam Cauldron $172
Ok, any fan of the movie knows it’s rife with cloches and bell jars. So why not this chic danish one that resembles a sweet little witch hat. Bonus, it’s for CHEESE! Cheese Hat $224
I swoon over this linen Harvesting Apron $79
And for the making of pies and potions: Carved Ladle $30
Because every witch needs an epic place to write down her conjurings: Legit Tome $245
Even Julia Child sported a little bling in the kitchen. Quartz Earrings $71
I love the smell of real bee’s wax candles with their subtle silky scent of honey and sunshine. Here’s a few of my favorites. Suitable for ambiance and spell casting. Poison $47
Taper $9
No kitchen is complete without a mortar and pestle and this tiny cauldron shaped one is soooo stinking cute. Perfect Pestle $16
For the brewing of the tea leaves, Antique Copper Kettle $100
A gift from your blacksmith boyfriend Hand-forged Herb Chopper $35
A super chic way to declare you inner Owens Kitchen Witch Tee $28
And to finish off the list with a grand finale of OMG I CAN’T AFFORD THAT French Butcher Block $1,170
Ok I may have to do a second edition of this because there is a ton more fabulous loot for this theme. I hope you had fun shopping with me, please feel free to buy me any or all of this magic, wink.