Holiday Fire and Candlelight

Beneath the flickering candles...

Merry Christmas!

My 3D model of the Mayfair Witches house (of the novels) in Christmas lights...

The Mayfair Witches House In 3D Begins

The rest of the house, beyond one end of the double parlor, begins to emerge in 3D

Have YOU Read the Books??!

Anne Rice's Mayfair Witches promotional posters
combined by the Parlor
Original Images and Logo: AMC/Immortal Universe

A-hem.

Is This Rowan Mayfair?!

My Character in a Cameo with the Mayfair Emerald
NightCafe and my own likeness (unless you'd like me to use yours)

No. This is not Mary Ann with the pot Rowan with the Mayfair emerald (I just watched Almost Famous and couldn't help myself.  Sue me.)  

Inspired by Witches and Vampires: Mayfair Emerald Cameo

If you have read Blackwood Farm as well as the Lives of the Mayfair Witches novels, you'll no doubt be familiar with at least one piece of jewelry described.  The Mayfair emerald.  One does not have to read very far into The Witching Hour before they encounter the first description of this piece of jewelry.  

Raglan James, Con Artist Extraordinaire

Raglan James in Talamasca
Image: Yahoo/Nerdist

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Remembering Anne Rice

Today, Anne Rice will be remembered in her hometown, New Orleans, at an event put together by Christopher Rice and Eric Shaw Quinn.  Although I am unable to attend and having had a lot going on (being camera shy to begin with almost doesn't even need to come into it), I am still thinking of Anne on this day.  

A New Mayfair Witches Family Tree Video

A DNA tree with roses entwined
From my NightCafe renders

Nottoway Plantation

Nottoway Plantation Tile by the Parlor

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On Thursday, May 15, 2025, we lost a rich and complex piece of history.  The mansion at Nottoway Plantation, which in recent years operated as a resort and wedding venue, was destroyed by a massive fire.

Yes, Season 3

Mayfair Witches Season 3
AMC/Immortal Universe

Just the other day, I was on Facebook, looking at what, exactly, I don't recall as nothing much happens over there.  But--up popped a new video from the official Mayfair Witches page (for the series, you understand).  At first, I couldn't figure out those were crystals, but the other items, the sage, salt, candles and Tarot cards, were pretty much a dead giveaway.

Will There Be a Season 3 of Mayfair Witches?

La Parlor's Mayfair Witches Key Fountain

So far, there has been no word on whether or not there will be a Season 3 of Mayfair Witches on AMC.  Seasons 1 and 2 can be streamed on amc+, and Season 1 can also be streamed on Netflix.

Mayfair Witches S02E08 - The Innocents

Mayfair Witches S02 E08 AMC Networks

Again, get comfortable.  Bring a wedding feast, airline peanuts, whatever you've got.  This is another long one.

From IMDb: Rowan is determined to save Lasher; Cortland becomes an unlikely adversary. 

The Season Two finale of Mayfair Witches seemed to have been resolving some things, but not others.  In case there is a Season Three, which has not been announced.  If there is a Season Three, what would have to be resolved from Season Two?

Mayfair Witches S02E06 - Michaelmas & S02E07 - A Tangled Web

Mayfair Witches S02 E06 & 07
AMC Networks

This is a long one.  Get comfortable, bring a wedding feast...

Mayfair Witches - A Bit of Review During the Break

Mayfair Witches in 2 Weeks, AMC

While Super Bowl Sunday was in progress in New Orleans, AMC did not air a new episode of Mayfair Witches. Instead, we were able to watch the episodes already aired, in order.

We were also able to see featurettes that discussed some of the more interesting things about Season 2. Of course, I was quite fascinated by the featurette that discussed how the scenes that appeared to be playing out inside the dollhouse!

Mayfair Witches S02E05 - Julien's Victrola

Mayfair Witches S02 E05 AMC Networks

From IMDb: Rowan demands Julien's help in finding Lasher; Moira probes Cortland's mind for important memories.

Since it will be two weeks until Episode 6, I thought I'd get right to it.  Well, those things and no matter what anyone thinks of the show, I'm still going to talk about the model (let's call it that) of the Mayfair house in Julien's afterlife.  If you've seen my images and/or video of my 3D model of the Mayfair house of the novels, which is always very much a work-in-progress, you probably won't be surprised.

Mayfair Witches S02E04 - Double Helix

Mayfair Witches S02 E04 AMC Networks

Originally posted Sat, Feb 1, 2025 @ 9:40 am

From IMDb: Rowan must find Lasher in order to right her wrongs, but even Sip doesn't know where Lasher is.

Mayfair Witches S02E03 - Cover the Mirrors

Mayfair Witches S02 E03 AMC Networks

From IMDb: Rowan desperately partners with Cortland to try to stop Lasher; Moira assists Sip in capturing him.

Whew!  Now that Alicia and Gifford have both died immediately after encountering Lasher in the flesh, and the Mayfair victims have increased in number, Rowan has realized the number will increase unless she stops Lasher.  While the first two episodes did indeed feel closer to the novels, the third episode takes us more into the onscreen version.  With a surprise or two.

Mayfair Witches S02E02 - Ten of Swords

Mayfair Witches S02 E02 AMC Networks

From IMDb: Rowan must find Lasher before more people are hurt; Sip finds an ally in an angry Mayfair cousin.

I watched the entire episode thinking the actress playing Gifford was one I recognized from...somewhere...but didn't realize it was Thora Birch until I went to look for some meaningful images from the episode.  Wow.  She made a good Gifford Mayfair!

Mayfair Witches S02E01 - Lasher

Mayfair Witches Season 2
(Image: AMC)

Season 2 Premieres

From IMDb: Rowan Mayfair is determined to understand what Lasher has become; Sip is hell-bent on capturing him.

After a two-year wait, Season 2 of Anne Rice's Mayfair Witches premiered last night on AMC.  I only began to discuss my thoughts on episodes during Season 2 of Interview With the Vampire, but I thought I'd do the same here.  Especially since this site specifically discusses the Mayfair Witches.

New Orleans

A Moment For New Orleans

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Happy New Year!

Unfortunately, 2025 had a very tragic beginning in New Orleans.  

Fourteen people (fifteen if you include the driver) lost their lives in the early morning hours of January 1, 2025 when a pickup truck was driven into a crowd of people on Bourbon Street in New Orleans' French Quarter.  More than thirty people were injured, including police officers.

To the families and friends of the victims of this horrific attack, the survivors, their families and friends, and the city of New Orleans, know that the world grieves with you for the loved ones you lost, and is with you as you begin the process of healing while honoring those who you've lost.  

The Mayfair Witches Parlor is committed to doing anything it possibly can to help.  On the original Mayfair Witches Parlor, you will find a link to the fund set up through the Greater New Orleans Foundation to aid survivors and victims of this attack that was provided in yesterday's press conference update.  For those who might have any information that will aid the investigation into this attack, the Parlor has provided the contact telephone number and link for the FBI's tip lines.  The digital link is for those who might have any video made that could aid in the investigation.  

At the top of this main web page is a link to the Home page of the Original Parlor.  The information above can be found at the top of the Home page.  It is okay if you cannot afford to donate or do not have tips for the investigation.  You can still help by spreading the word   

Evil will not win.  New Orleans will.  This unique and special city has given us so much and shown so much hospitality to so many over its history.  Let's return kindness for kindness.