My mother has always had the most beautiful gardens. She took me to nurseries, botanical gardens, greenhouses, flower shows, and private garden tours every chance we got.

We also spent tons of time outdoors, no matter the weather, her pointing out flowers and me nodding along as kids do.

Fast forward: I seek out botanical gardens wherever I travel and am the one pointing out flowers to my partner as we stroll along.

“Making” was something I did when younger, then lost myself to “productivity,” like a damn adult. This company started with a small craft box, a love of flowers, a desire to create something tangible, and to gift.

We all become our mother. And for that, I am grateful.

“Find me in the garden….” - Mom

Why Alice May?

So glad you asked! Alice Stevens was my maternal great-grandmother and had killer gardens. As did my grandmother and my mother. I’ve got big shoes to fill.

May is my birth month. Taurus babies unite! Also, I love spring. It’s such a wonderful time of blossoming, hope, and anticipation for what’s next. That felt right for this project.

Mother and daughter are hugging and smiling at each other warmly.

The Process

Every step is its own unique joy, and I’m so honored to share these pieces with you!

Step 1: Fresh Florals

I’m very fortunate to live in California right now, where we have year-round blooms! Particularly, a hedge of roses that keeps giving and giving for months if we keep it pruned.

Beyond that, I keep an eye out for beautiful shapes and colors that could be fashioned into beautiful adornments.

Step 2: Drying

There are 3 primary methods I use for drying. This is a crucial step to remove any moisture from the material so these botanicals stay beautiful forever. These are either being hang dried, pressed between the pages of a notebook, or placed in a bed of silica powder. It all just depends on if the focus is the color, the shape, or the texture, and the intended purpose for the piece.

Step 3: The Craft

This is where the final pieces that are meant to adorn you come to life. Usually, the flowers, leaves, etc. are coated in a non-toxic resin and hardened under special UV lights.

Some require final polishing, some are painted, holes are drilled, and connected with hardware as needed.

A smiling woman wearing a wide-brimmed hat, a sleeveless dark tank top, a long green skirt, and brown shoes, standing outdoors in a wooded area.
A woman sitting at a glass dining table outside in a screened porch area, eating a sandwich. The table has a vase with white and red flowers, glasses of rosé wine, a candle, and various dishes. Outside are green trees and plants, with a porch and out
Mother and daughter taking a close-up selfie outdoors with a brick wall and decorative iron fence in the background.
A smiling woman with blonde hair wearing sunglasses, a navy blue sleeveless top, and black pants stands on a hiking trail by a small creek in a forested area. She has a red backpack and is pointing to her side with an outstretched arm.
Woman with sunglasses smiling and resting her chin on her hand on a boat, with water and a cityscape in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

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