🌱 Summer of the Witch


The Art of Making Life Magical
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Let's live like the Owens Sisters!

04.22.2026

In case you haven't already heard (though I'm sure you have) - Practical Magic 2 comes out in September. ​

Yeah... I'm over the moon excited - and I'm sure you are, too!

As someone who has basically made the movie her entire personality, you know I'm gonna be there with witch's bells on.

But... that's still 149 days away. So what if instead of waiting, we decided to embrace this summer as the Season of the Witch?

New on Substack​
​Season of the Witch: ​
7 Ways to have an Owens Sister Summer

For nearly 30 years, Practical Magic has captivated us. The sisterhood... the music... the HOUSE. This dreamy little fantasy world has been embedded into the heart and soul of just about every witch I know.

And now, after decades of waiting, Practical Magic 2 is finally coming to theaters this fall. So while we wait for the magic of the Owens sisters to return to the big screen, I’m planning to cast a summer of magic of my own... one so beautiful and soul-stirring it almost makes time stand still.

If you’ve been craving a season that feels softer, stranger, prettier, and more alive, here are seven ways to create your own Owens sister summer.

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Playlist: Practical Magic Vibes

And, of course, you know I've got a Practical Magic playlist, right? Yeah, it's got your faves from the original soundtrack, but also a few others that I hope they share in the new movie because it has all the same vibes. If you love PM like I do... this is gonna be your new fave.

Hope you planted lavender by your garden gate...

Love you.
Mean it.
Big time.
xoxo,
gina

600 1st Ave, Ste 330 PMB 92768, Seattle, WA 98104-2246
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