the journal
seasonal musings from city, studio & garden
june in the studio
June has arrived in the city like an unruly rose clambering over a chain link fence. Stormy and sunny, both.
roses of the lower east side
Just a few of the many roses in the neighborhood, in a collection of photos from over the years, to celebrate the season. All this beauty somehow clambering over fences and thriving in once-vacant lots.
may in the studio + in the garden
May is such a beautiful month here in the city. Flowers everywhere! I couldn’t resist adding more spring-themed vintage treasures to the shop to celebrate…
april in the studio + in the garden
April brought the native spring ephemeral beds into bloom at the garden, and found me reading a fascinating book about scent, returning to some beloved rituals…
march in the studio + in the garden
A delight to finally see the first signs of spring in the garden, just as my winter paperwhites were on their way out at the studio.
simplifying + realigning
It’s been a while since I’ve checked in here on the journal, but I shared a shop update over on our Instagram page this week that I wanted to share here, as well…
shop notes
This time of year has always felt full of fresh start energy to me and this month's new moon is compounding that feeling in the best of ways.
reading + listening lately
My casablanca lilies have been in bloom at 6&B Garden this week. They are one of the most divine sensory treats I know, and yet, basically impossible to extract fragrance from. Some things can only be enjoyed in the moment.
a mini workshop at Love, Henry
I'm delighted to be teaching a mini workshop at local shop Love, Henry next week, on Thursday, April 11th from 6:30-8:30pm. We’ll each create a custom botanical balm to take home…
fresh spring vintage + open studio hours
A bouquet of fresh vintage pieces has landed in the shop! I've added a few open studio hours to the calendar...
making analog beauty possible
Things have been a little quiet around here lately because I’ve been digging myself out from under a pile of nearly a decade's worth of tax paperwork and business expense receipts. The not-so-glamorous side of running a small business.
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