Over the years of knowing Juliet I have watched her dream of Chestnut School of Herbal Medicine unfurl like a beautiful lotus. I have been inspired by her dedication, and the focus and energy she gave to bring Chestnut School of Herbal medicine to life. From the start I could see the beauty she was […]
Ilana Anger of Little lief and I connected a few years ago when I was working for Papier Mache Magazine. Instantly I was comforted by Ilana’s generous open spirit, and the fact that we were both Australian expats raising children in and around New York City. Our interests overlapped in many ways, Ilana’s contribution […]
Emilie Ventujol the designer behind the elegant Danish children’s wear, Pierrot la Lune and I connected intimately recently about her spiritual beliefs. I have known and worked with Emilie for many seasons now, and during this time the elements of work acquaintance and friend merged. I found myself enquiring about her spiritual beliefs on a quest […]
I have long admired the collages of artist Amy Grantham, who you will find on instagram under the happy and aptly choosen name woodstockings. Dappled between her collages are unique, era specific vintage photos, that tie ever so well with her art and confirm your thoughts that she is a flowerchild. Over and over I […]
Like little signs on our path, flowers hold messages and meaning and if we look, listen and drink in the scent, flowers can inform us in our daily life. Ancient symbolism is held in flowers and by being aware of the symbolic language, you might find those walks in the garden or woods become a […]
With a surname that means Rose Branch, it is no surprise that Hannah Rosengren creates with intent to celebrate and protect the beauty in nature. I had the pleasure of connecting with Hannah recently, and asked her a few questions about her journey and purpose in being a professional illustrator. With an unbelievably kind and […]
When I wrote the post Chickens and the Egg, I started thinking about all the friends I admire who are raising chickens in a beautiful intentional way. One that shines ever so brightly is a little friend that we know from Australia named Suri. You may know Suri from following long with her family over […]
Blanca’s jewelry collection consists of simple and unique pieces that are easy to wear and love. Modest treasures are a part of your everyday and then become heirlooms that can be passed down through the generations. The line is committed to responsible and exquisite craftsmanship in every step of the production process. Working with environmentally responsible vendors […]
Seeing the dreams of other’s come true is a wonderful affirmation of life’s possibilities. I connected recently with friend and Artist Faith Evans Sills, whom I met years ago through a wonderful Waldorf Playgroup in Brooklyn. As part of this special playgroup, but more so for our similarities we bonded. We became a bit like family […]
There is a cultured creativity and earthiness to Ace & Jig that you will sense beneath the beautiful clothes Cary Vaughan and Jenna Wilson design. Beyond the perfect color palette, natural fibers and comfortable shapes they decide on each season, you know that at the roots of it all, their clothes are an expression of their […]
{ Soor Ploom : – Scottish for “sour plum” is a sharp flavoured, round, green boiled sweet originally associated with Galashiels, Scotland. They are sold loose by weight in paper bags, traditionally in “quarters” — a quarter of a pound } I had the pleasure recently of working with Marissa Buick the designer and owner of […]
It is always great to have tips from those that know, and when it comes to hand washing wool Anna Wallack of Misha & Puff is very knowledgeable. I spoke to Anna recently asking her to share her hand washing technique for woolens, and I am so glad I did, the towel rolling technique to press […]
In the most amazing eclectic coastal town in the far north of NSW Australia, there is a small group of Mothers and their children, that are the living spirits behind the brand Children of the Tribe. You will be familiar with Children of the Tribe for the iconic “I am a wandering Gypsy” t-shirt and […]
One of the beautiful things about being on a path to live lightly and consciously is that I meet some really interesting people, who are living life with dedication to choose wisely. How each of us can do this, and to what extent is unique and I treasure any efforts big or small, but I […]
Pierrot La Lune, is an amazing Danish brand offering organic and fair trade children’s clothes. The clothes are relaxed and comfortable, yet interesting and thoughtful. They are clothes to play in, that also look effortlessly sophisticated. Pierrot La Lune have successfully made perfect children’s clothes! I just adore what they are doing and was delighted […]
It was lovely to connect with Marie Laure recently and have a chat about her children’s clothing label Le Carrousel. Marie lives and works in France with her husband and four children, where she balances motherhood and the running of her brand Le Carrousel. Marie is passionate about children’s fashion and is creating her line […]