Here in Upstate NY, the fading days of fall have a special, slightly bittersweet, beauty as we brace ourselves for winter. This glorious scene was from yesterday's walk, probably one of the last of the year. Isn't it magical?

A muted but beautiful sunrise.

The feline version of "Hear no evil, see no evil, speak no evil." But with more napping. Happy #caturday

Happy Halloween from the Cranky Crone and the Wild Bunch, and a blessed Samhain for those who celebrate. #Samhain #Halloween #cats #witchcraft

Here with another Cranky Crone tarot card pull on this Tarot Thursday. Does this card resonate with you? The Cranky Crone wants to know.

The weather is getting colder and my days of taking my walks outside are coming to an end soon. But the view from the treadmill at the gym can't lift my heart the way this does. Sigh.

Another Cranky rant from the Cranky Crone.

"3 of Pentacles" from the Whimsy Woods Tarot I'm creating w/ @deborahblakeauthor.bsky.social to be published by Llewellyn in 2027! I currently have 50 paintings complete! All made with ink, watercolor, + acryla gouache. We loved inserting fairy tales + other favorite stories into some of the cards.

Cat inception at @deborahblakeauthor.bsky.social ‘s house 🐈‍⬛

My favorite card. The original painting is hanging on my wall!

Holiday appropriate cat toys. These little bat mice are their favorites. There was one in my shoe by the bed this morning. (Better that than a real mouse, I assure you.)

This morning’s hype anthem

"Get moving!" One of the quirkiest cards from the Everyday Witch Tarot - The Chariot! Created w/ @deborahblakeauthor.bsky.social and published by Llewellyn. Signed art prints at albaillustration.etsy.com. I also have 2 remaining signed decks there - signed by both of us (w/ extra goodies)! #tarot

How to know if you have the real Everyday Witch Tarot and not a pirated knock-off.

✨ Temperance ✨ "Seek balance in all things." @deborahblakeauthor.bsky.social + I are excited to reveal a new Whimsy Woods Tarot card. This one is a favorite of the whole team at @llewellynbooks.bsky.social! Coming 2027. Patience, my friends! #temperance #majorarcana #tarot #tortoise #divination

"With hard work, and a little dollop of luck, our endeavors will eventually bear fruit. Celebrate the harvest!" 🌿 "Seasonal Harvest" from the Everyday Witch Oracle I illustrated, written by @deborahblakeauthor.bsky.social, for Llewellyn Art prints + signed oracle decks: albaillustration.etsy.com!

A beautiful sunrise through the window before the arrival of some much-needed rain. Everything is muted and gray and quiet. So lovely.

I can't get up: The Deborah Blake Story. #cats

Whatcha doin', Mama? #caturday

Sound up for a purring lap cat on a #felineFriday morning. There are worse ways to start the day.

Interested in the Wheel of the Year? Check it out.

If you’ve ever wanted to read a novel where Baba Yaga falls in love, do I have the author for you. @deborahblakeauthor.bsky.social has a whole Romance series about just that. She also writes cozy mysteries about an animal shelter, as well as non-fiction books on witchcraft, and beautiful tarot decks

Everyday WITCH Oracle By Deborah Blake & Artwork by Elisabeth Alba. #oracledeck #everydaywitch @llewellynbooks.bsky.social @deborahblakeauthor.bsky.social #witchsky #occuktsky

"7 of Pentacles" from the upcoming Whimsy Woods Tarot by me + @deborahblakeauthor.bsky.social. I had some of the paintings from Whimsy Woods with me at Gen Con, including this one! People were so excited to hear about this deck. 43 paintings complete, 37 to go! Publication in 2027 from Llewellyn.

"Hard work is its own reward." 8 of Pentacles from the Everyday Witch Tarot created by me and @deborahblakeauthor.bsky.social for Llewellyn. This is me now after a string of trips out of state. A bit hard with kids still home for summer though! Signed decks/art prints: albaillustration.etsy.com.

HUZZAH! 7 of Wands from the upcoming Whimsy Woods Tarot! This swashbuckling coyote can handle them all! (Some might call him... the Dread Pirate!) I am in the midst of creating the Whimsy Woods Tarot with my friend @deborahblakeauthor.bsky.social, for Llewellyn Worldwide, 2027. #coyote #tarot

Just read Furbidden Fatality, a cozy murder from @deborahblakeauthor.bsky.social, and I think @veronicaf.bsky.social and @catsofyore.bsky.social would particularly enjoy it - a woman wins the lottery and uses it to buy and fix up an animal shelter. #lifegoals www.fantasticfiction.com/b/deborah-bl...

"... Turn your face to the sun or look up at the stars + remember that the element of Fire is in more places than you think." "Sun + Stars" from the Everyday Witch Oracle I created w/ @deborahblakeauthor.bsky.social, Llewellyn The painting, art prints, signed decks are at albaillustration.etsy.com

It's Caturday!!! 🐈‍⬛ This is the magical card back design from the Everyday Witch Tarot I illustrated, written by @deborahblakeauthor.bsky.social, published by Llewellyn. I have signed art prints, stickers, and two remaining tarot kits signed by both myself and Deborah at albaillustration.etsy.com!

The High Priestess @deborahblakeauthor.bsky.social + I are excited about this month's card reveal for our Whimsy Woods Tarot to be published by @llewellynbooks.bsky.social, 2027. This kindly mole is the village wise woman. I wish I could visit with her to drink tea and chat about life's mysteries!

Stand still + embrace your inner peace. Your spirit will thank you! The Heron from the Everyday Witch's Familiars Oracle I illustrated, written by @deborahblakeauthor.bsky.social, published by Llewellyn. Signed decks (a few signed by both myself + the author!) + prints: albaillustration.etsy.com.

There are a number of birds in the Everyday Witch's Familiars Oracle I created with @deborahblakeauthor.bsky.social, published by Llewellyn. Sometimes we take for granted that birds are right outside the window every day, with stories to tell. Art prints + signed decks at albaillustration.etsy.com

Happy Pride! This is "Transformation and Change," an air card from the Everyday Witch Oracle deck I created with @deborahblakeauthor.bsky.social and @llewellynbooks.bsky.social. This is also my Caturday post because these cats booping noses are precious!!

I had to wait until my nails looked pretty to show off this amazing stone I got from @deborahblakeauthor.bsky.social for my birthday!

If you’re looking to add a little magic to your day, Deborah Blake has written the book for you! themagicalbuffet.com/wordpress/in... @llewellynbooks.bsky.social @deborahblakeauthor.bsky.social

“You are a star. Let your light shine bright.” 🌟 @deborahblakeauthor.bsky.social + I are very excited to share another card from the Whimsy Woods Tarot that we are in the midst of creating. This is the Star! Publication 2027 from @llewellynbooks.bsky.social. #heron #tarot #birdsky #stars

It's Caturday! "Mystery, magic, and a hint of mayhem." 🌕 This is the Moon from the Everyday Witch Tarot illustrated by me, written by @deborahblakeauthor.bsky.social, published by Llewellyn. Signed prints of every card from the deck: albaillustration.etsy.com #cats #caturday #tarot #moon #witch

Koopa says to not go into the new week without checking out my latest review! themagicalbuffet.com/wordpress/in... @llewellynbooks.bsky.social @deborahblakeauthor.bsky.social

BOOK CLUB READERS! We're working on a fun new way for your book club to interact with #CMCon26 authors before our weekend together in Daytona! To sign up your book club, check out the info & interest form here: bit.ly/3E4AdUo #bookclubs #authorchats #readers #booksky

IT'S HERE!!!! The author list for Coast Magic Convention 2026 has been released!!! #CMCon26 coastalmagicconvention.com/featured-aut...

"The Fool" 🎶 ink, watercolor, acryla gouache I wanted to give an update on the Whimsy Woods Tarot deck. I have completed 37 cards so far (42 more paintings to go!). I'm creating it with @deborahblakeauthor.bsky.social, coming to @llewellynbooks.bsky.social in 2027! Loving every moment of it!

It's a three cat morning.

Happy Monday from a cat who is very happy the sun finally came out.

Sleep cat snuggles on another gloomy morning. We've had rain and pressure systems moving in and out for over a week, and both the fibro and the migraines are in full flare. Do kitty snuggles help? You bet they do. Let me see your sleepy companions. #felineFriday

Happy Beltane!!! 🌷 4 of Wands from the Everyday Witch Tarot, illustrated by Elisabeth Alba, written by @deborahblakeauthor.bsky.social, published by @llewellynbooks.bsky.social.

It's #caturday. That calls for a large cat asleep in a small box. You're welcome.

This is 65.

"The Empress" 👑 From the Everyday Witch Tarot illustrated by me, written by @deborahblakeauthor.bsky.social, and published by @llewellynbooks.bsky.social. 🎨 Signed art prints and decks at albaillustration.etsy.com! #tarot

We are delighted to share a new reveal from our upcoming Whimsy Woods Tarot. This is the Knight of Cups! I've finished 25 card paintings and @deborahblakeauthor.bsky.social has sent in the guidebook. We love being immersed in this charming world! Publication2027 from @llewellynbooks.bsky.social.

Is that the Easter bunny?