Vervain & Rue Summer's End

Summer's Bittersweet End

Golden afternoons linger a little shorter now, and the air carries the faintest edge of crispness—like a whispered promise of what’s to come. The end of summer is not just a curtain call - it's the gentle opening of sweater weather's season, where soft layers, golden leaves, and slower rhythms await.

Prepare for the coming of "spooky season" with our end of summer picks.

"Sweater Weather" Products We Love

• Flying Witch over Long Island Canvas Tote and Flying Witch over Long Island Cotton T-Shirt by Vervain & Rue Apothicaire

  

  With Halloween around the corner, this plucky witch taking flight over the iconic silhouette of Long Island, NY is sure to conjure all the cozy feels of the season.

• Seasons of the Witch Mabon Oracle by Lorriane Anderson

  Mabon, the second of the harvest festivals, marks the Autumn Equinox, leading us ever closer to "Spooky Season". This deck focuses on Mabon as it honors the Earth and celebrates balance, equality and harmony.

  

• Witching Hour Soy Wax Candle

  "The sun sinks behind bramble and crooked trees that hide the wood witch’s home. While the world sleeps, her chimney puffs alluring clouds of black violet, ginger, bergamot, saffron, raspberry & vetiver as her potion reaches treacherous heights."

  SCENT FAMILY: warm + spicy, earthy + woody

  

• Add a little magick and autumn vibes to your end of summer gatherings with our Midnight Margarita Craft Cocktail Infusion Drink Kit by Practical Magic Apothecary

  

  Inspired by our favorite movie Practical Magic, the Midnight Margarita is extra special because it’s not only delicious but it’s a beautiful black color as well. The Owen Sister’s Secret Recipe is made with a blend of lemon Verbena, Barbados Lime, Coconut, Cinnamon, Lemons, Limes, Raw Vegan Sugar and Activated Charcoal. Our favorite mixer to date is a coconut lime sparkling water. Invite some friends over to find yours!

  We also carry their Spicy Margarita Hibiscus and Moon Magic Martini Craft Cocktail Infusion Kits

From the Bookshelves

Conjure the mystery of the season with these titles....

• Seasons of the Witch: Samhain Journal by Lorriane Anderson

  Prepare for "Spooky Season" with our NEW Samhain Journal. This hardcover journal offers the perfect spot to corral all your Halloween hopes and dreams, lists, and recipes. Is there a better way to honor your favorite time of the year?

• Spirits, Seers & Séances: Victorian Spiritualism, Magic & the Supernatural by Steele Alexandra Douris

  Whisk yourself back in time with this treatise on the mystique of the Victorian era as you uncover the secrets of Spiritualism and the supernatural phenomena that captivated minds.

• Hekate Goddess of Witches by Courtney Weber

  Courtney Weber takes us on a journey through the lore and history of Hekate, the ancient goddess of crossroads, ghosts, and witchcraft, and reflects on her relevance today.