#gentle magic

Life is fragile

We are all just trying to survive

Where I live lotuses are blooming in all the ponds. It's a peaceful time of year, everyone is going slow because it's so hot. It seems like even the bees are feeling lazy, lol.

This morning unfolded in a way I had not planned, though I am learning that very few mornings ever truly follow the shape I imagine for them the night before. The inn had been quieter than usual when I woke, the kind of hush that lingers after deep rain even when the sky is clear. My body still felt heavy from the lingering effects of a sickness that had passed through me recently, something…

🌿✨ Welcome to The Soft Art Witch ✨🌿

...a cozy coven of color, calm, and creativity...

Hey, I’m Livie - also known as Olivia Catherine. I’m a cozy art witch, cat mom, mental wellness advocate, and quiet rebel of softness in a loud, chaotic world.

This little blog is my sanctuary. A warm, dreamy forest on the internet where I can just be. You’ll find a mix of:

My soft, chibi-style art (usually with mushrooms or iced coffee involved)

My personal photography + dreamy edits

Poetry, short stories, and little pieces of my soul in written form

Gentle magic, cozy vibes, and the occasional ramble from a witch with a pastel palette and a big heart

I created this space to give my creativity room to bloom without pressure or perfection. Just presence.

If you’ve ever wanted to escape into a mossy, magical corner where art meets healing, you’re in the right place. Whether you're here for the aesthetics, the stories, or the softness - welcome.

Grab a tea (or iced coffee), curl up with your familiar, and stay awhile. 💫

May I request a Witch!Nancy with the prompt of "Magic comes at a price" in headcanon format (but you may also do it as a full pick, just in case you have a lot of other requests)

Thank you! Happy Haunting!

I'm so glad you're enjoyoing Hellfire Haunts!

And absolutely! I'm so used to writing fics that I don't know if I've ever done a headcannon before. But I love this idea so much!

Practical Magic

Soft Witch!Nancy Wheeler x GN Reader

Nancy didn't realize just how far she would push against her nuclear family's upbringing. She didn't know when it started, but she felt different ever since she tumbled into the upside down for the first time. After the Demogorgon attacked that deer, she changed.

Sometimes, she could sense things. Not the same way El could, but she could feel the energy in the room. She could see people differently, discerning their intentions.

the sound of leaves on pavement

fireflies/lightning bugs

when your breath fogs in the winter

untouched snow

standing in the woods on a warm still day

leaves floating on the wind

the smell of pine trees and honeysuckle

standing in a vast field

aimless car rides

visiting historic battlefields

standing in that one specific space in a museum and staring at the exhibit

laying on warm pavement

playing on the playground

chasing friends around

and honestly so many for

Sometimes the smallest creatures carry the gentlest magic. A breath. A blink. A tiny queen asleep… and suddenly the world feels softer.

If this moment brought you peace, let it travel. Light multiplies when shared. ✨🐾👑