Kambriel 🌿🦔🌔

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༻Betwixt Today & Timelessness༺ Musings & meanderings of an artist, poet/essayist & longtime designer of gothic couture. Grateful for nature's solace. Kambriel.com enchantedlivingmagazine.com/author/kambriel kambriel.etsy.com

Fluffy bee having a great day among the flower blossoms. (photo by: Kambriel) #FlowerReport in celebration of #Pollinators
Purple hydrangea blossom in the dappled light of a shady garden. (photo by: Kambriel)
Vignette of Ali Trotta's new book "Offerings for Ordinary Gods" with cover art by Katelan Foisy, resting upon handmade lace & bejeweled with witchy goodness. (photo by Kambriel) @clashbooks.bsky.social
Golden silk orb weaver spider resting in her newly built web, overlooking a garden with towering trees. (photo by Kambriel)
"Collecchio, a town in Northern Italy, passed a law to make all fireworks silent. The idea was to reduce stress on pets and the local wildlife. Though the fireworks lack the explosive sound, they are stunning in terms of colour and visual display."
Plum-veined sarracenia pitcher plants blooming at the edge of a dark pond. (photo by Kambriel) #FlowerReport #Nature #Witchsky
Photo of a notice in an Italian embassy stating: "Food & Drinks are not allowed on premises. Video Surveillance is active 24H. And finally: ITALIANS LOVE STYLE, PLEASE DRESS PROPERLY."
Monochromatic vignette photos of "Music in their Hands & Magic in their Eyes", written by Kambriel & published in Enchanted Living magazine's "The Gothic Issue", laid upon seemingly endless layers of ruffled black satin and lace, and bedecked with necklaces in faceted jet ~ one with a star centerpiece and the other with a crescent moon. In the feature are photos by Visioluxus, featuring a winged paper mask by Philip Valdez & clothing designs by Kambriel.com Available in print: https://enchantedlivingmag.com/collections/enchanted-living-back-issues/products/enchanted-living-issue-61-winter-2022-print Or online: https://enchantedlivingmagazine.com/music-in-their-hands-and-magic-in-their-eyes/
Kambriel (with flowers in her hair and a taupe georgette & black lace gown of her own making) holding a comically oversized tea cup while sitting in the woods like some kind of whimsical fae.
Deep bordeaux-red Corpse flower (amorphophallus, aka Voodoo Lily) standing tall against a backdrop of verdant trees. (photo by Kambriel)
Kambriel & her mother dressed in black & nestled beside eachother in a quiet moment.
An old bird bath with dappled reflections of trees in the water. Resting in a dry patch of the bath (bath rests on a bit of a slope), is a rather sizeable curved piece of bone, impressively beak-delivered by a new crow friend. (photo by Kambriel)
Scene from a shady patch of garden with an old bird bath topped by a globe of cool-toned marbled ceramic. Resting in a dry patch of the bath (it rests on a bit of a slope), is a small packet of... something, beak-delivered by a crow friend. (photo by Kambriel)
Vaguely heart-shaped bit of crow-delivered biscuit resting towards the side of a bird bath with marbled ceramic orb in the background. (photo by Kambriel)
Close-up view of a bird bath in sunlight with a crow-delivered gift of cheerful pink cupcake bits in a fluted wrapper. (photo by Kambriel)
Cushion of a Scottish coo made from a patchwork of Harris tweed wool in a variety of colours & woven designs. (photo by Kambriel)
An oversized, though not yet at full height, deep burgundy red corpse flower or Amorphophallus / Voodoo Lily erupting from the ground in a partially shaded patch of garden, growing ever nearer to the day it finally blooms. (photo by Kambriel)
Larger than life troll goddess art sculpted from wood in a dappled light forest setting. photo by Kambriel
Article written by Kambriel, entitled "The Night My Mother Became The Moon" with a black feather & silver brooch resting upon it, surrounded by ethereal handknit lace. Published in @enchantedlivingmag.bsky.social "The Moon Goddess", available here: https://enchantedlivingmag.com/products/enchanted-living-issue-73-winter-2025-print
Magazine resting open atop a sea of pale purple phlox. Photo & article entitled "The Wings We Grow, The Wings We Shed", written by Kambriel, with butterfly & dragonfly illustrations by artist Maria Mayrhofer. Print edition of @enchantedlivingmag.bsky.social "Metamorphoses" issue, available at: https://enchantedlivingmag.com/products/enchanted-living-issue-74-spring-2026-print + bookshops & local libraries.
~photo of Kambriel (somewhere beneath that gigantic rabbit mask) taken by Visioluxus~ One of a kind black velvet gown made with cobwebby dyed netting & antique lace, along with crystal-accented neck ruff designed & made by Kambriel.
Ethereal imagery in soft pastel tones by Atlanta-based photographer Robin Davis with model in repose on palatial marble floor.
LIttle brown garden snake elegantly weaving its way into some greenery & pine needles. (photo by Kambriel)
"Witch's Willow" by Kambriel, published in The Cottage Witch issue of Enchanted Living magazine: https://enchantedlivingmag.com/collections/enchanted-living-back-issues/products/enchanted-living-issue-72-autumn-2025-print Photograph taken by Lisa amidst an Autumnal vignette highlighted with vibrant orange pumpkins.
Sepia-toned (s)elf-portrait of Kambriel with hair hanging like the tendrils of forest moss behind her.
Gothic Beauty calendar resting on wine brocade, accented with fresh hellebore flowers. The page features a dramatic portrait showcasing the darkly ethereal Midnight Bustle design & an antique parasol in an open honeyed-amber field. Photo of Kambriel by Tina.
Magazine resting amidst a veritable sea of pale purple phlox. Photo & article by Kambriel, with watercolour of orange & black butterfly by Maria Mayrhofer. Printed edition available at: https://enchantedlivingmag.com/products/enchanted-living-issue-74-spring-2026-print Also look for it in your favourite bookshops & local library!
"I Know Why Ophelia Picked Her Own Bouquet" ~ co-written by Ali Trotta & Kambriel, published in the Gossamer issue of Enchanted Living ~ https://enchantedlivingmag.com/collections/enchanted-living-back-issues/products/enchanted-living-issue-71-summer-2025-print Poem photographed by Lisa for @enchantedlivingmag.bsky.social alongside a vibrant bouquet of fresh Summertime flowers.
Calendar resting on wine brocade, featuring mysterious portrait of a woman (Kambriel, as photographed by Tina) wearing a darkly ethereal Midnight Bustle of her own design & antique parasol blowing in the wind. Next is calendar cover with collage of Gothic Beauty magazine issues through the years.
A plate with fresh-baked cookies for a great cause. Hailing from beautiful Boone, NC ~ Appalachia Cookie Co in partnership with the Hunger & Health Coalition has a labor of love project where for each dozen cookies purchased per month a local Blue Ridge family is provided with 30 lbs of food! You choose the flavours each month & can also pick a variety from anything on the menu ~ including their specialty cookies :) This service/subscription makes an amazing gift too! https://appcookieco.com/pages/30-thirty
Graceful white hellebores with blush rose veining, subtly glistening in the rain. (photo: Kambriel)
A freshly-bloomed, exceedingly vibrant yellow daffodil emerging from an otherwise dormant Wintry backdrop. (photo: Kambriel)
Alysa Liu in her shimmering disco-inspired dress & seasonally ringed hair leaps in a feat of apparent levitation above the Olympic podium after finishing her gold medal earning free skate in Milan, Italy. On either side of her are the joyful/supportive silver & bronze medalists from Japan ~ Kaori Sakamoto and Ami Nakai. Credit: Matthew Stockman/Getty Images
Vignette with black satin ruffles & a faceted jet star necklace of a poetic essay & fashion editorial entitled, "Music in their Hands and Magic in their Eyes" by Kambriel ~ featured in @enchantedlivingmag.bsky.social "The Gothic Issue" which is available here: https://enchantedlivingmag.com/products/enchanted-living-issue-61-winter-2022-print
grey stones spelling the word "love", feet with pointy black shoes are standing beside them. (photo by Kambriel) #witchsky
The frothy beginnings of a scarf made from gossamer grey & palest orchid vintage yarn. (photo: Kambriel)
An abundance of purple crochet in progress, with hand holding a metallic green vintage hook.
Vignette of original poem "I Know Why Ophelia Picked Her Own Bouquet", co-written by Ali Trotta & Kambriel, alongside a selection of colourful flowers. Photographed by Lisa for @enchantedlivingmag.bsky.social & published in the Gossamer issue of Enchanted Living ~ https://enchantedlivingmag.com/collections/enchanted-living-back-issues/products/enchanted-living-issue-71-summer-2025-print @enchantedlivingmag.bsky.social
"Witch's Willow" by Kambriel, published in The Cottage Witch issue of Enchanted Living: https://enchantedlivingmag.com/collections/enchanted-living-back-issues/products/enchanted-living-issue-72-autumn-2025-print (Photograph by Lisa, taken amidst an Autumnal vignette highlighted with vibrant orange pumpkins.)
Stone-carved trinacria, symbol of Sicily featuring the head of Medusa & three legs symbolizing the three capes of the island. via: https://shoresicilytours.com/symbol-of-sicily-trinacria/
A stem of tiny black seeds resting atop some dried pine needles, with a pine cone & vibrant salmon-coloured mushroom in the background. (photo: Kambriel)
Flames surrounded by a circle of stones alight against a wintry backdrop. (photo: Kambriel)
Sepia-toned collage of four photos with old trees, artistic fences handwoven from branches, a very chill white dog soaking up some Winter sun & friendly mostly-black goat. (photos: Kambriel)
Lush flowers surrounding a poem written by Ali Trotta & Kambriel published in Enchanted Living magazine, showcased alongside an original portrait painting by Charlotte Brindley featuring a woman in a fine black lace dress, face partially obscured by a butterfly. (photo: Lisa Gill)
Collage of images featuring a few of the current unique Art Nouveau & darkly ethereal offerings available in the Kambriel shop (link in post).
Nestled against some pine cones, a small stack of wood with exposed deep purple-wine cores. (photo: Kambriel)
Article written by Kambriel, entitled "The Night My Mother Became The Moon" with a black feather & silver brooch resting upon it, surrounded by ethereal handknit lace. Originally published in Enchanted Living magazine's "The Moon Goddess" issue, available here: https://enchantedlivingmag.com/products/enchanted-living-issue-73-winter-2025-print (photo by Kambriel)
Article written by Kambriel, entitled "The Night My Mother Became The Moon" with a black feather & silver brooch resting upon it, surrounded by ethereal handknit lace. Originally published in Enchanted Living magazine's "The Moon Goddess" issue, available here: https://enchantedlivingmag.com/products/enchanted-living-issue-73-winter-2025-print (photo by Kambriel)
Purple lotus growing through black-jade water, standing tall & reaching towards the light. (photo: Kambriel)
Fluffy bee gathering pollen while diving face-first into a spiky pink blossom. (photo by Kambriel)
Published edition of an original poem co-written by Ali Trotta + Kambriel ~ framed with a colourful bouquet of fresh flowers. (photo: Lisa Gill) Available here: https://enchantedlivingmag.com/collections/enchanted-living-back-issues/products/enchanted-living-issue-71-summer-2025-print
Ginormous dish of vegetarian lasagna, topped with an abundance of fresh-picked herbs and dotted with mini red peppers. (photo by Kambriel)
Portrait of Kambriel looking upwards, wearing an Art Nouveau floral headdress & black dress with luminous embroidered accents of her own making ~ sitting on an antique apricot velvet Victorian sofa that's backed with a pair of ruby crushed velvet pillows. (photo: Curse)
Panel from @xkcd.com comic "Fifteen Years" showing stick figures on a stark white background. One is trying to make plans, the others are thinking that's making an assumption they can't take for granted.
Three portraits taken by Tina of Kambriel wearing her Midnight Bustle ensemble in black amidst a stark amber field backed by stormy skies. They're formatted above a calendar, as various options to select from.
View of one of a kind Blackberry Bramble patchwork scarf by Kambriel made from an array of purple fabrics with the occasional accent of black, grey, green & amber, including vintage Japanese brocade and antique hand-embroidered linen.
In dappled sunlight, a very alert little squirrel peeks out over the top of a green Art Nouveau nymph planter that's been mounted onto a large tree. (photo: Kambriel)
Adorable handmade bunny made from vintage ivory sateen & wearing a silver witch hat and handknit grey sweater while perched atop a gothic green chair with a luminous gleam. (bun & photo by: Kambriel)
A bevy of vintage Science Olympiad medals, earned by a weird little goth girl once upon a time. (photo: Kambriel)
"Twin" pumpkin set amidst Autumn leaves. (photo: Kambriel)