Voriagh - Sisters North by East

In the quiet light of winter afternoons, when the days grow short and the house fills with the promise of candle glow, these golden ornaments come to life. Hand-made by Olivia, each piece is gently embossed from metal foil, carrying the spirit of the forest into the heart of the home.

In the quiet lead up to Christmas, when the nights grow longer and the sky seems to listen to our secrets, all of Europe becomes steeped in mystery.
In Hungary, the carrier of this early winter magic has a luminous name: Saint Lucy, celebrated on December 13.
Long ago, this day marked the winter solstice. It was the longest night of the year, when the stories whispered by the fireside could, they said, alter one’s destiny.
Between pagan beliefs and Christianised traditions, certain

There are many ancient folk rituals around the world bound to the threshold between autumn and winter. Below, we’ve chosen to tell you about the one whispered in Latvia, Mārtiņi, and to linger on its symbols, its mystery and its quiet magic that starts welcoming the cold.