Our Story

I am a hereditary Mystic from Bohemian & Sicilian descent. I was taught fortune telling on a normal playing deck by my grandmother as a child & later learned how to read tarot. I have been reading Tarot for 45 years. I managed a metaphysical store, Mystic Spaces, where I also displayed my spiritual art, taught witchcraft and consulted spiritual seekers on their journey. I am also an artist and my experience includes: 20 years of Interior Art, 25 years ceramic art and 40 yrs as a creative artist. My art has been contracted by local tile companies, interior designers and building contractors. My artwork is in many homes in the Chicago suburbs including McDonald’s & a Chicago restaurant. After a couple of decades in an opiate addiction, after the result of a car accident, I found myself in the darkest depths of the abyss. It was there that I found a light that showed me hope and a way out. I am now in recovery and follow a 12 step program since 2016. I have 8 years experience in Shadow work through the Carl Jung & the 12 step method and Healing through Art. I became a TT creator in 2020 to face my fears & really enjoyed creating online content and meeting people from all over the world. I decided to share my experience in spirituality and the craft in a more in-depth version last year by creating my YouTube channel, An Old Friend 777, on the Winter Solstice December 21st.

I mentor women seeking the path of truth and empowerment. I teach classes on women’s mysteries, ethical witchcraft, shadow work & healing through art. Everything I’ve learned and teach are from personal experience. I opened my first art studio on Etsy in 2019, An Old Friend Studio. I am now transitioning into a larger space to grow my workshops and build a community of like minded people. Something that Etsy doesn’t provide on their platform. My main objective is to create a space where I can build my business, share my experience and give back to the community. I hope you will become apart of my journey and I yours, to learn from each other and create a better world for everyone. Life is what you make it & I want to live it to the fullest. I hope you will join me.

Love, Christine