fields full of blooms to mark the intersection of summer & autumn. intricate star-like flower clusters. incredible, bright yellows &...

last week, we foraged for and dyed using grape leaves. this post details how to layer other natural colors over the grape leaf dyed...

I have been busy curating a collection of summer silks. each pattern has been drafted and cut by hand, then tweaked and perfected while...

I thought I would do a series of foraging and dyeing posts. it's a great summer activity and is kid friendly. part i: grape leaves!...

who says a silk robe is only for throwing on over your pajamas? embrace the cool summer nights, gentle breeze & soak up the moon magic in...

creating the 'daffodil' card from the 'vellum & gold' collection in pictures.

do you appreciate the fluorescent shades emerging during spring's awakening, but gravitate towards the neutrals in your closet? you're...

a silk robe isn't just for throwing on in the morning while you drink your coffee (though that is one option!), here is a compilation of...

nature asks that you are present. focus on the birdsongs, the pollen collecting on the petals, dewdrops reflecting sunlight. I'm...

nature possesses an incredible gift. spending only minutes in the sun can uplift your mood and turn around your entire day. wake up...

planted pigments was born out of decades of love for plants, color and art. when Mallorey was little, she created ‘potions’ with flowers...

next on the 'making of' series is the 'strawberry' card from the 'vellum & gold' collection. the vellum & gold collection includes...

the key to unlocking the full potential of your natural color palette lies in the pH. we'll explore acid and alkaline interactions with...

using locally foraged finds whenever I'm able is a priority for my work. luckily, my yard is full of dye materials. we have feet of...

check out my process for creating one of my 2021 valentines day cards, 'xoxo' start: sketch the design on paper & work out the kinks draw...

Township Four shared with me Pantone's Color of the year: Illuminating. enter my take on their shade: 'dandelion' seen below. a limited...

Dyeing with chocolate lace from the Floral Reserve in Rhode Island. Burgundy, magenta and plum flowers create blue and green in the dye...

this summer, I expanded my dye garden. I started some old favorites from seed (hopi sunflower, marigold) and brought in some new flowers...

* silk is a natural temperature regulator - it will keep you warm in the winter and cool in the summer * silk is a breathable fabric &...

photos from the dye garden - home grown botanical dyes right here in the Berkshires hollyhock, gladiola, pansy, petunia, bee balm,...