Roots & Crowns

Sometimes flower baths are a ritual I do to make my day more magical. Other days, they feel like a gosh darn necessity. (Today was the latter). I gathered half-dried-from-the-sun roses from my garden, put a bunch of You're Ok bath salts in, lit a candle, poured a glass of Rosé and sat in silence for a while. Sitting and staring at these plant beings around me, living and breathing. Living and breathing. Some days that's more than enough... (at Portland, Oregon)

Eat your flowers! Left to right: Brie with pansies & sage blossoms, cultured cream cheese with flowering thyme, cashew cheese with nasturtiums. And a side of fresh lemonade. What a busy morning! My house smells of ALL the bathsalts, and I'm hustling to get your orders out! The Pride/Solstice sale is still going on, not sure for how much longer...☀️🌼 (at Portland, Oregon)

Yesterday's commissioned piece 🍋🍇...today's all about making more smudge wands! They're suddenly all gone. Thank you... (at Portland, Oregon)

4 years ago today, I boarded a plane from NYC to PDX with two heavy suitcases. It was late at night when I arrived at the airport, and I promptly dropped my large suitcase on my toe when I got outside the terminal. My diary entry from that day read "I almost flew to Portland, Maine (that's a story for another time), I'm exhausted and my toenail is black, but there are roses everywhere and the air smells like jasmine." So with a blackened toenail, and knowing only one human in this city, I moved into my hobbit hole apartment in Irvington with a 2 year graduate school plan. It's worth mentioning that my diaries were full of remorse about this big move, and the fact that I felt like it was a "death" picking up and moving so far away with such a "long-term commitment." Adam often says that "life is one big shlep." And life is a literal trip. I never could have predicted that my two year plan would blossom into a rooted self discovery, and a commitment to myself in many more ways than a masters degree. These 4 years have been full of all sorts of experiences that have both aged me, and brought me to life. Thank you, Portland. For all your tribulations and victories. Your stormy Winters followed by jaw dropping Springs. Your rushing rivers and wise as fuck forests. Your landscape. Your teachings. The queer. The art. The living. The trying. I don't have any plans of leaving right now, but no matter where my path leads, you will always be a huge part of my Becoming. 🙌🏼🌲💚 (at Portland, Oregon)

May was busy. It had the joys of welcoming new life and the sadness of letting life go. It was creative, thought provoking, busy. We also welcomed Gemini in May- the ability to hold opposing aspects at the same time. Holding the reality that some hate on whole groups of people. Holding the reality that when bad things happen, good people show up. Holding onto whatever shred of possibility exists that the USA administration will do the right thing for the planet. And now it's June- the month of Pride. The month that reminds us that love is love is love. That love is all. The month that's filled with Rose medicine and long sunlit days. Hello, June. (at Portland, Oregon)

One sound of joy for the unfurling of our first rose... (at Portland, Oregon)

Happy May Day! I just posted a whole blog with recipes (like this Lilac Ice Cream made in the Vitamix!), and I just added The Little Lilac Bundle to the shop! You've probably noticed that I've been falling even more deeply in love with flowers lately, and I'm pretty inspired to learn more from them. I find it especially appropriate that Lilacs bloom during the Taurus Moon, because they help harmonize the past, balance nostalgia, & take pleasure in the present. Lilacs are all about pleasure, sensuality, & olfactory delight. Yes, Please... (at Portland, Oregon)

Flower crowns that I made from wildflowers for everyone attending Gma's 94th birthday eve celebration at the harbor... #evenadamsdadagreedtowearone (at Oceanside, California)

Happy New Moon in Taurus! Today I spoke to several women in a new moon circle about how scattered we've all felt. @mysticmamma reminds us that "the creative future descends upon that has first become chaos." This is a time to press our inner ear to hear the heartbeat of the universe, to focus on what is front of our nose and relax into loving what is. It's a time for opening to earthly love. 🌑 This drink: juice of 1 Meyer lemon, juice of 1 blood orange, juice of 1/2 mandarin, 1.5 oz. @dogwooddistilling gin (optional! Can be made booze-less), and 1 sugar cube soaked and muddled with 3 droppers of @rootsandcrownspdx Moon Bitters. New Moon Blessings to you all...🍋🌸🍋 (at Portland, Oregon)

It's a beautiful week for Lilac Magic...should I make some available? (at Portland, Oregon)

Juice of 2 mandarins, 1/2 oz. Campari, 1/4 oz. fresh lemon juice, 1.5 oz. bourbon, 2 droppers full of @rootsandcrownspdx Forest Bitters ✨ http://etsy.me/2js7sGg

Arnica Salve is back in stock! http://etsy.me/2jflLy4

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Now, more than ever. But always. Happy + meaningful Pride, Portland. #pride

Skin Ease Salve made with nourishing herbs to soothe psoriasis, eczema, & hives. New batch got poured today in preparation for @portlandflea next weekend. 🌿 (Also I think this is my first time posting a video! The "bloop" at the end is so funny!) (at Portland, Oregon)

A star of my Awake Bitters--Gingko :: one of the oldest trees on earth with potent leaves that help us to accomplish, nourish in productivity, improve concentration and memory. Good for focus and a clear mind 🌿 (at Portland, Oregon)

Holy Peony. 🙌🏼 My favorite things about events is getting to meet y'all face to face, and also meeting other local vendors. These gorgeous blooms are from @portlandbloem (I also got some badass handmade lingerie from @vavalingerie!) 💓 (at Portland, Oregon)