A sage-inspired cocktail from Bufalina's Lido — the perfect way to keep the sage theme going, one sip at a time.

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Learn the art of bundle dyeing at my upcoming workshop at Greenwich Botanical Center, where you'll create your own one-of-a-kind silk bandana using botanicals, leaves, and flowers.

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There's so much beauty happening in the garden right now — including an abundance of sage that inspired my latest project. I dyed a plain white t-shirt in a homegrown sage bath, then gave it a whole new shape. From blah to bespoke, here's the full story.

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A reflection on visible mending as a way to mark time and tell stories through cloth—along with a look at my upcoming workshop at J. Horton.

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A trip to Barcelona to visit my son turned into an unexpected love affair with Catalonia — its architecture, cobblestone streets, and quiet hill towns beyond the city.

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During my guest lecture on the history of Indigo for Lafayette College’s course on color, I shared the magic of the indigo vat and an exciting new discovery reshaping what we know about indigo’s origins.

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Last weekend’s workshop at Farm & Field in the Hudson Valley was a joyful blend of plant-based color, creative play, and connection to the land. We explored fresh leaf indigo dyeing and tatakizome (flower pounding), foraged on a sun-drenched walk, and shared a delicious farm lunch under old trees. From vibrant silks to flower pounded cotton, the day was full of experimentation, beauty, and beginner’s mind.

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This season in the garden has been full of surprises—some plants are thriving unexpectedly while others that usually flourish are falling behind. Gardening in the woods means adapting constantly, and one of the most valuable tools I’ve developed is observation. When nothing follows the rules, tuning into what your plants are actually telling you is everything.

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A summer of foraging oak galls has sparked a wave of creative experiments—from rich, iron-based inks to natural dyeing. These small, tannin-packed spheres have a fascinating life cycle and a deep history in traditional craft. In this post, I share what they are, how to harvest them ethically, and my first tries at making oak gall ink.

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I don't generally declare resolutions at the start of a new year - that's just not something that resonates with me.

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Grab your friends and join the fun on February 12 at Folklore Flowers

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Learn how to mend your clothes and save them from going into landfills

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Learn how to dye skeins of yarn in an indigo vat

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My next indigo workshop is March 13, 2022 at BSK Design at the Green Art Gallery on the Guilford Green.

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