I hope you are finding some gentle moments, amidst what can often feel like a very busy time of year.
We had our final market of the year on Saturday evening and then, after a slow start to Sunday, we went for a walk whilst the sun was out and my goodness was it needed!
Shop update
We wanted to let you know that our online shop will be closing this Wednesday 17th at 5pm. All orders made before this time will be posted out the following day, in time for Christmas.
Stock is running low. We have completely sold out of our homegrown smoulder sticks and have just 3 medium lunar calendars and 2 wheel of the year card sets remaining…
We have added a few final pieces of Wild Jewellery to our store which alongside all remaining pieces have 20% off for the next 2 days as a thank you for your support this year.
I have really been enjoying spotting the Ivy climbing up the trunks and branches of trees on my walks lately. Whilst many plants are dormant over the Winter, Ivy continues its journey, climbing trees and walls in order to reach the light. It is wild and rambling, filled with energy and vigour and is steeped in folklore and mystery. It can be symbolic of our own, wild journey and guides us in embracing the twists and turns in our path.
Energy & Symbolism: Wildness, Journey, Change, Growth, Embracing ourselves
However you will be spending the next few weeks, I hope there will be moments of peace, magic and connection present for you.
I wanted to share some of my favourite Winter treasure with you before I go…
With love and magic,
Nic x
P.s do check out my favourite, simple Yule practices below if you’d like!
On the eve of the final Full Moon of the year, I wanted to share our last Wild Jewellery collection of 2025 with you!
This collection has been inspired by the great evergreens, and the tree guides that stand beside us through the cold Winter months…
In case you missed it, as a thank you for your support this year, we are offering 20% off any of our Wild Jewellery pieces with the code YULE20 at the checkout. Alternatively, click on the link below and it will automatically add the discount to your basket.
Last orders for Christmas delivery
This year our shop will be closing on Wednesday 17th December. This is the last day that you can order with us to ensure delivery before Christmas (UK only).
Alongside our Wild Jewellery, there is also 20% off our prints & Wheel of the Year card set.
If you were lucky enough to catch a glimpse of the moon rising this afternoon, then you can probably guess that we are in for a pretty special Full Moon tomorrow eve. Here is hoping for clear skies wherever you are,
I wanted to let you know that this week is National Tree Week (22nd – 30th November) which marks the beginning of the annual tree planting season here in the UK. I don’t know about you, but it brings me joy on this drizzly, grey day, just thinking about all the little trees that are being planted up and down the country, over the coming weeks and months.
This year, the focus of National Tree Week is ‘a future filled with trees‘ and if you know me even slightly, you will know I need no excuse to celebrate our tree kin!
Last year, I shared my ‘Tree Guides for Embracing Change‘ post where I outline some of my favourite ways to begin connecting with trees. If you aren’t sure how to identify a particular tree but are curious about deepening your connection, I recommend catching up with this post.
In today’s post, I wanted to share some of the magnificent trees that have inspired us this year. We would LOVE to hear about any trees that have been special to you too, so do leave us a comment if you feel called to.
I will also be revealing some new woods that we have been co-creating with this month and sharing a discount code with you, so let’s dive in!
Field Maple, the unsung hero
In early Summer, I came across this beautiful, old field maple in a woodland near where I live. It is funny, I visit this woodland often and yet had never noticed this tree before.
The Field Maple is our only Maple native to the UK and they are such a staple of the British landscape that they are often overlooked. This is exactly what I had done, all the years that I had walked by on my track through the woods.
On one particular day however, I did notice this glorious tree, its branches extending so wide, that I felt as if they scooped me underneath this beautiful canopy. Over Summer, I visited often, spotting so much wildlife as I sat with my back against the trunk. It became my go to place, anytime I craved space, connection, perspective or comfort.
In Autumn, the Field Maple leads the transformation, as its leaves turn a brilliant yellow, reminding us, that they are there, nestled throughout the hedgerows and woodlands. They can also be found across our towns and cities, where they are very successful at tolerating pollution and providing vital homes, food and refuge to wildlife.
I think of them as steady, hardworking and humble trees that help us to find the beauty and magic in the mundane.
Our first time working with this beautiful Maple wood, revealed these glorious markings
Sycamore, and deciding on a tree’s energy…
We sometimes get asked how we decide what ‘energy’ represents a particular tree, so I hope this post shares a little insight into how we connect with and learn from trees…
During an oppressively hot day around midsummer (yes, I know it might be hard to imagine that just now…) we headed for the woods in search of some shade. After some time strolling, we approached a mound, somewhere towards the middle of the woodland. On top of the mound stood a circle of 5 big sycamore trees. Their dense canopies united as one, blocking most of the sunlight from reaching the ground beneath them. The top of the mound was covered by a thick, (shade loving) mossy green carpet.
It felt as though we had hit the jackpot, as we climbed up and set our rucksacks down, taking shelter from the sun beneath these towering trees. We spent the afternoon, reading, snoozing and chatting away in what felt like our very own sanctuary. As I gazed up at the 5 pointed leaves above my head, I was reminded of a sycamore tree that I used to pass on my way to school. On several occasions, me and my mum took shelter from heavy rain showers underneath its branches.
When I got home that evening, I read a little more about Sycamore trees, and how they were often the chosen tree planted to shade or shelter farmhouses. Their fast growing nature, dense canopy and ability to withstand exposure to cold, wind, salt spray and air pollution makes them ideal trees to plant for shade or shelter.
And so, when we consider the life history and nature of how Sycamore trees grow and interact with the land around them and combine that with how we feel when we spend time with them, we chose the word ‘Sanctuary’ to represent their energy. For all those that have taken shelter from the elements, beneath their branches.
Beech, the Queen of the Woods
Earlier in the month we spent a lovely week exploring the woodlands of Cannock Chase, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in Staffordshire.
It was the perfect time to enjoy the colours of Autumn, the golden tones of the Larch, Birch and Sycamores to the rusty bronzes of the Beech trees.
Golden LarchesButtery BirchesBronze Beech trees
During one of our walks, we noticed ‘the 6 crones’ marked on the map and couldn’t resist taking a look. The map guided us to 6 very old Beech trees, that looked as though they have been planted in a circle at least a few hundred years ago.
They were quite the sight, with missing limbs, fungi creeping up their old trunks, and thinning canopies, they certainly felt the Queens of this forest!
Connecting and learning from trees, is an ever expanding journey that brings awe, perspective and connection to me regularly.
Spending time with them often helps remind me of the bigger picture, as I consider all they have stood through until this point, from changes to the landscape around them, to harsh winters and dry summers, on and on they grow.
And this is why we feel inspired to contribute to National Tree Week and to a ‘future filled with trees.’ By gathering and planting seeds from many of the amazing trees we have met this year it feels like the right way for us to honour them, and we can’t wait to see what grows next Spring!
Wild Fen Updates
We have been so inspired by all of the wonderful trees we have met this year, and have some beautiful new pieces to share with you over the coming weeks, in fact there are some in store already….here is a sneak peak of what is available right now!
To say thank you for your support again this year, we would like to offer you 20% off any Wild Jewellery pieces for the rest of this year! Simply enter the code YULE20 at the checkout.
Upcoming events
We still have some brilliant events to come before the year is out. Here is where you can find us next:
As we prepare to welcome December, I hope you find space for some moments to pause, and slow down during this notoriously busy month. Here is to making the space to step outside when the sun is shining, snuggle up with a good book after the sun sets and breathe when (or ideally before) it all feels a little too much!
How are you, as the cold creeps in, and the days get shorter? I am writing this in front of the fire with some Rosemary smouldering away on top, and I am looking out the window, to the big Ash tree that is losing a few more leaves each time the wind blows.
In today’s post I will be celebrating the upcoming festival of Samhain, and introducing you to some unique Wild Jewellery pieces that we have been crafting, inspired by this magical time of the year. So let’s dive in…
As the days become darker and the leaves turn and fall, we find ourselves drawn to characterful woods, marked by the wild in some way. They hold stories of interaction, alchemy and connection. A history that results in markings and patterns that make them unique.
Our Lunar Calendars are back, with a new look for 2026. They are in store now. They are available as an A6 card and in 2 sizes of print; 8 x 10 inches and 11 x 14 inches.
As always, our artwork is printed on recycled card by an independent print shop and is shipped in compostable packaging.
Wild Fen Updates
Just to let you know, our shop will be closing from Monday 3rd November until Monday 10th November whilst we take our annual Winter break. Any order placed this weekend will be dispatched before we leave.
We are really pleased to let US buyers know that we have been able to reinstate shipping on most of our items to the US from today including our latest Wild Jewellery collection!
To celebrate Samhain, there is 20% off our Wheel of the Year card set and prints until Sunday too!
Wishing you all a little Samhain magic this weekend,
Just a quick update from me today to wish you a happy full moon and introduce you to a new addition to our Moon pendant collection.
The harvest moon is the name given to the full moon that occurs closest to the Autumn Equinox. It rises at sunset, appearing larger and brighter than usual, lighting the land, historically helping farmers to gather in the last of the harvest. The moon turned full in the early hours of this morning, so expect another beautiful rise this evening, if skies are clear.
Introducing the Hazel Moon
We are very excited to tell you that we have crafted some Hazel moon pendants to share with you.
Humans have had a long relationship with the Hazel tree. The first boats and homes were made from this strong, flexible tree, allowing us to expand and evolve. Hazel guides us in new beginnings, creativity, overcoming challenges and approaching things with an open and flexible mindset. You can read more about the Hazel tree here.
Moon Print Discount
To celebrate the harvest moon, we currently have 20% off our Moon phases print until tomorrow!
Me again! Just a reminder that it is almost time for our Autumn Collection to go live. They will be in store at 6pm this evening.
We have been inspired by some beautiful trees for this collection, including:
Hawthorn
Hawthorns have long been associated with magic, healing and protection. They are believed to aid connection to our intuition and the wisdom of the natural world. A medicine for the heart and the nervous system. Hawthorn can guide us to reconnect to ourselves and our magic, dispel fear, and live from the heart.
Oak
Oak trees support more life than any other native tree. They live long lives, bringing stability to the environment around them. Human evolution has been shaped by these magnificent trees, and we have an intrinsic connection to them.
Their roots delve as deep as their branches open wide, giving them balance and a deep rootedness that supports their vast presence.
Blackthorn
Blackthorns are small but powerful trees that grow in dense thickets, providing a safe home for many species of wildlife. Their sharp thorns create boundaries and working with their energy can help us strengthen our own boundaries to create a safe space to connect with our inner worlds.
Yew
Yew trees were deeply revered by our ancestors as the ‘tree of immortality’ due to their amazing abilities to survive, regenerate and live for thousands of years. Humans have most probably evolved and lived alongside Yew trees since the beginning.
Yew trees can provide the gift of perspective, inner strength and ingenuity as well as help us to feel connected to our ancestors and their wisdom.
Horse Chestnut
Horse Chestnut trees were introduced to Britain in the late 16th century and have since become a symbol of the Autumn season. Its leaves are one of the first to change colour and fall as we crunch them underfoot in our search for their plump, shiny conkers.
In Spring, their large, sticky buds open up like vivid green palms, welcoming us to a new season of growth. Their large, conic flowers decorate the trees in early Summer as if to announce the potential of the year ahead.
Woodland slices
We have also included some new pieces to our Woodland slice collection too.
Smoulder Sticks
Prints & cards
To celebrate the Equinox, there is also 20% off all of our prints and our Wheel of the Year card set until tomorrow.
Monday 22nd September marks the Autumn Equinox here in the Northern Hemisphere, and in astronomical terms, it is the beginning of the Autumn season. If you are new here, or would like to dive a little deeper into the changing energy at this time of the year, you may wish to catch up with our Autumn Equinox blog post.
With the rain and winds this past week, I have found myself craving soups and stews, reaching for a cosy cardigan, and getting into bed a little earlier in the evening. Have you noticed any changes to your rhythm yet?
The Fruit Harvest
The Autumn Equinox (or Mabon) is often thought of as the second harvest festival of the year, (the first being Lammas: the grain harvest).
Mabon, is the time when fruit is becoming ripe and is gathered in from the trees and hedgerows. This year, the harvest seems especially abundant, and we have been enjoying stewing fruits to top porridge, fill crumbles and make jams and syrups.
The Woodland Trust have a great guide to foraging in September for some top tips, identification and recipes to make the most of Autumn’s bounty.
Beautiful rosehips against a bright blue sky, one of my favourite Autumn sights
Seed Gathering Season
The Autumn Equinox also marks the start of The Tree Council’s seed gathering season. They have some brilliant resources available online, to support anyone who wants to have a go at planting their own trees from seed. You can download their Tree Grower’s Guide here.
We have loved nurturing a little nursery of Elder, Rowan and Ash trees that we grew from last year’s seed and will be out gathering more in the coming weeks.
A few of our little trees grown from last year’s seeds
We have been working with some glorious woods for this collection, inspired by the abundance of Autumn, wild shapes, and the rich colours and markings in the woods.
Here is a sneak peak!
We are also excited to tell you that we have been working with a brand new wood for this collection too. An Autumn icon, the Horse Chestnut tree.
Horse Chestnut Energy & Symbolism: Expansion, Potential, Growth, Hope
Horse Chestnut, aka the Conker tree, was introduced to Britain in the late 16th century and has since become a symbol of the Autumn season. Its leaves are one of the first to change colour and fall as we crunch them underfoot in our search for their plump, shiny conkers. In Spring, their large, sticky buds open up like vivid green palms, welcoming us to a new season of growth. Their large, conic flowers decorate the trees in early Summer as if to announce the potential of the year ahead.
The windfallen Horse Chestnut wood that we have worked into a moon pendant has such unique character too.
Our Smoulder Sticks are back!
Crafted with our vibrant, homegrown herbs and flowers, our smoulder sticks are intended to support your wellbeing rituals.
Herbal Garden Smoulder StickMugwort Smoulder StickPerfect for your wellbeing & seasonal rituals
As we step into September, I wanted to share with you some words I wrote about this time of year…
This piece was chosen to accompany the month of September in the Earth Pathways wall calendar for 2026. I wanted to share it with you here too because I really do find the transitionary points of the year as we move between seasons, a potent time to take stock and savour the magic.
A little Apple Magic…
As we move into this new month, I have been captivated, once again by the fruit trees that feel especially abundant this year. We found ourselves returning to the beautiful Avalon orchard a couple of weeks ago. If you have read my post walking with trees from a few years ago, you may remember that this beautiful little orchard, just beneath Glastonbury Tor holds real significance for me. I often find myself here during times of doubt and fear and this time was no different.
The last time I had visited, I lay beneath the sweet blossoms in Spring, watching crows fly between the branches, and bees buzz joyfully. Under those trees, I felt my energy slowly begin to rise and my spark return after a long, cold Winter. This time, I sat my frazzled body in the shade of the apple trees on a hot, late Summer afternoon. We spent a few hours, soaking in the peace, tasting apples and infusing in the magic of these abundant trees.
Admiring the Spring Apple BlossomsApple trees now heavy with fruits
September and associated Trees
September is the month of golden light and fields, and as the month progresses, golden leaves too. There are many trees associated with this time of the year but it is the fruit trees that are stealing the show for me this year, how about you?
The Elder trees are ripe with berries just now and hold such medicine for us as we move into the Autumn. I have been gathering the glossy purple berries for a spiced syrup and stewing them alongside apples and blackberries.
The Hawthorns and Blackthorns are also loaded with glossy fruits this year too, but right now, it is the apple trees that are have been calling to me the most..
Wild Fen offerings
We are currently working on an Wild Jewellery collection, inspired by the abundance of Autumn. You will be the first to see them in a few weeks time. Until then we still have some beautiful Moon pendants in store now.
Further reading
Before I go, I just I wanted to share a couple of articles I thought you may be interested in reading as we move ever closer to the Autumn Equinox…
How are you as the Summer begins to wane? I know many of you I have spoken to are feeling ready to embrace the colder months to come. While I love the colours, bounty and cosiness that Autumn brings, I find the end of Summer nostalgic, tinged with a little sadness. Another year seems to be galloping by, and the world has been feeling pretty heavy of late.
A beautiful Hawthorn at Meldon reservoir
With the moon waning, we took ourselves off to Dartmoor last week, where we spent a few days climbing tors, letting ourselves get lost in the vastness of the moors and explored beautiful river valleys and woodlands. There is something about exploring (near or far) that immerses us in the moment and opens our eyes again. Connecting with a sense of awe is important respite in challenging times.
Blowing out the cobwebs at the top of sharp tor
Late Summer Magic
Have you noticed how the lowering light becomes more golden at this time of the year? How coolness is ebbing into the edges of the day? I love immersing myself in the colours at this time of year, soaking in the vibrancy and abundance of the land.
As we arrive at the New Moon, I wanted to share thesesimple rituals with you, perfect to create some time for over the weekend.
The colours of late Summer, gold, yellow & pinkHawthorn berries so vibrant
New Moon Sale
In honour of the New Moon, we have these beautiful Moon pendants in store now. This weekend, we are offering 20% off EVERYTHING in store, including all Wild Jewellery pieces! Which would you choose?
Upcoming Events
Before I go, I just wanted to tell you about some upcoming events that we will be trading at. We will be attended two new events next, the Huntingdon Alternative Fayre and a Wiccan & Spiritual Fayre in Great Chesterford. We will then be returning to Cambridge, for the Wonder of Wood fair which was such a brilliant weekend last year. Find out more below.
Wishing you all a little New Moon magic this weekend,
As we reach this month’s New Moon, I have been thinking a lot about journeys.
For the last 3 years, we have enjoyed watching a pair of swallows return to the farm where we live. Their arrival, around the end of April has come to mark the peak of spring for me. We watch as the pair rekindle their bond after their long journey before they set about building their nest from clay and grass. They raise 2 or 3 broods throughout the summer months, before they get ready to embark on their big journey back to Africa as the summer wanes.
Thinking of the journey ahead of them and their little ones is awe-inspiring, to say the least, and I treasure the months that they make themselves at home here.
The Swallow pair, preparing for their second brood of the summerA majestic Beech tree
One of the things I have come to love most about trees are the journeys they can take us on as we walk beside them. As a kid, I was fascinated by tracing tree rings with my finger, imagining the years each ring represented.
Now, as we work with trees more deeply, each stage of the process feels like part of a journey. Walking the land, being drawn to different trees, spending time getting to know them, visiting often, being guided to a piece of wood, giving thanks, drying it, sensing when it is ready to work with, cutting, shaping, sanding, oiling. Throughout this beautiful, often slow process, a connection is formed and deepened, and much is exchanged along the way.
New Moon Collection
As the moon has waned this month, we have been drawn to working with woods with beautiful spalting patterns. I have once again, found myself tracing my finger across their marks and am reminded of maps, rivers, and pathways in these pieces. I would love to know what you see?
Spalted Beech pendants
This collection is a celebration of journeys. Journeys of connection; to the earth, to ourselves, and to forming networks that inspire and nurture ourselves and others.
Apple energy can support us when we are feeling tired, depleted, and unenthused to bring a vibrancy back to our days and remind us of the abundance within.
Energetic qualities of Apple include; Abundance, Nourishment, Magic, Earth Connection, Health
Ash trees have strong associations to the Sun, growing strong and tall. They are one of the first trees to let go of their leaves come autumn, often while the leaves are still green, guiding us in the art of moving forward and transformation.
Energetic qualities of Ash include; Direction, Strength, Protection, Transformation
We hope you love these pieces as much as we did crafting them. Perhaps the next part of their journey will be with you?
Wishing you some grounded moments of connection this New Moon,
Wild Fen 