Rachel Strum

Artist, Wandmaker

Rachel Strum will sprinkle magic into your life and into your heart (if it’s not already there).

When Rachel was a young girl, she admired artists at craft fairs. They amazed her. To her, they had the coolest jobs. Now she too has her dream job: she’s one of them.

“Weird runs in our family,” beams Rachel, “and for us, it’s a wonderful and magical quality. It’s a compliment.” And so, Rachel puts a little of that secret ingredient into all her creations.

She handcrafts custom, original fantasy wands made from real wood and crystals. Her online store, Citrus Atelier, features handmade magical oddities and handmade fantasy paraphernalia like jumbo Critical Roll D20 soaps, fantasy-themed bath potions, and so much more.

Rachel gathers inspirations from her daughter, fantasy, SciFi, steampunk, medieval times, and anime.

Amusing Facts

• Weirdly possessive about her salads. No touchy.

• Collects interesting empty boxes because of their potential for holding and sorting the perfect object.

• Finds the best Shu Mai only at ABC Chinese Dim Sum Bakery.

Food Facts

• Adores herbal tisanes (tea), and all the goodies that go with tea time.

• Favorites: Citrus Lavender Sage from Teavana and Lady Hannah's Blend

• Also enjoys a cup of hot cinnamon chocolate

Music On Repeat

• The Beatles. “Hey Jude” is her favorite.

• Andy Grammer. Try “Don't Give Up On Me.”

• Imagine Dragons. “Thunder” is her current favorite.

• Rachel also loves songs about independent women for example, "Sit Still Look Pretty" by Daya or "America's Sweetheart.”

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