Bodywork with Hannah Rose

threw us a baby blessing today and I was held by the most meaningful stories and well wishes by women who love me. I feel connected to this place, this community and our story more than ever. I wish this feeling to every mother in our world ❤️

“We are carried. In bellies. In arms. In love. In hope. In caskets. In urns. In grief. In memories. Our whole lives and into the next we are carried.” -Author unknown, but THANK YOU

To every woman who has carried me, thank you. And especially to these two. Baby’s moon trip was just what we needed ❤️

Counting my blessings 🌻

Lessons from Spring ~ Reflections on growing flowers

It takes a lot longer for seeds to grow and plants to flower than you think. Immediacy culture has ruined me.

Come make some pottery with me! I read y’all’s answers to the poll and here ya go! Any questions? Message me or give me a call 8436391319

I did it!! I grew flowers!! With inspiration from my girl ❤️🧡💛💜🩷

I would like to thank the deer who only ate my sunflowers thus far 😂

I made something WAY outside of my comfort zone with Rumi’s help for ‘s art show last week and Im feeling proud of myself!! I psyched myself out anticipating the labor it would take to make the mold, but once I pulled the trigger it was a lot easier than I imagined.

“Connect was inspired by the urge to spend hours connecting with the Earthly elements in our garden, together. In a world where contentment is hard to find, we turn to the soil and each other to find peace.”

I’m so glad Steph invited us and pushed me and for the Butler Heritage Foundation for hosting such an inspiring event for the up and coming young artists in Hartsville ❤️

We made it through the Disney learning curve! And Rumi had a blast. I highly recommend - she was a godsend!!

Practically Perfect Vacations with Alyssa

As I sit with our little nettle patch this morning, I reflect on the journey it’s taken to cultivate the sweet relationship I have with this land. I’ve found home inside myself tending to this place I call mine.

A wise client reminded me last night, ‘People think life is supposed to be easy. But when you embrace the challenge and take it on head first, you create a solid foundation to weather the storms of life on.’

It’s been hard work to tend to this land but worth it, in every way. I can’t wait to see how she evolves over time.

It’s November and I’m feeling witchy! Yes, I said it. And what’s more witchy than herbal wellness supplies for your apothecary?

has stocked my remedy shelf full! I also have some tinctures from Wild Earth Herbals available for purchase. You can reach out to Sarah directly or DM me to purchase.

Here’s the details from Sarah, our beloved medicine maker:

Nourish:
essential vitamins and minerals. Packed full of c, calcium, magnesium, and zinc…multivitamin.

Sugar Crush:
supports the body in lowering blood sugar for most people.

Breathe:
supports the respiratory system and especially the lungs…essential during times of distress or sickness.

Digestive Bitters:
helps the body to digest foods properly, take 30 mins before meals if possible.

Love Your Heart:
great for supporting the heart and circulatory system functions…could lower blood pressure for some people!

Allergies Bee Gone:
natural antihistamines to naturally help allergies.

Flush:
great for the kidneys support.

Purify:
great for supporting the liver and its functions….taking this could greatly benefit the entire body, including reducing anxiety and allergies!

Take It Easy:
great for supporting the central nervous system…could help to calm the body, reducing anxiety and helping to tolerate stress.

Mushroom Medley:
boosts the immune system and provides needed vitamin d and other essential minerals and vitamins….possibly supports brain and nerve health.

Goldenrod Oxymel:
great for seasonal allergies, especially for those that don’t do alcohol.

All tinctures $15 (except Mushroom Medley)
Mushroom Medley $25
Relax tea $15
Coffee tea $25

Mark your calendars!

Mommas, medicine makers, caretakers, herb curious folks- Come join us!

This class is just in time to get you and your family prepared to battle cold and flu season. The remedies we will be making together SAVED our family for the last couple of years with my son starting daycare.

This is a hands on, medicine making class and my favorite way to learn about this stuff!! Join us and sit in community, learn ways to take care of your family and make remedies to take home. Check out blackcreekarts.org to sign up.

Happening tomorrow! Come see me 🙂

Thank god for the artists. Thank god for the poets!
From the Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows by John Koenig

I’m very excited to be teaching this year!!

(SCREAMING FROM THE ROOFTOP) SAVE THE DATE for the 8th annual New Year Gathering at !!

🌹 January 5-7th, 2024

🌹 The New Year Gathering is a yoga inspired event and community gathering of yogis, healers, artisans, and spiritually minded folks. Our aim is to set our individual and collective intentions for the New Year, learn and grow in community, and empower ourselves with tools and techniques to help strengthen our Will and Power in 2024!

🌹 Seeking unique and relevant vendors! We have limited space and we will not have duplicate products or services. Send all inquiries to Jamie Martell at [email protected] **We are not seeking teachers at this time. The class schedule is full ❤️

🌹 “The sacred is not in heaven or far away. It is all around us, and small human rituals can connect us to its presence. And of course the greatest challenge (and gift) is to see the sacred in each other.”
Alma Luz Villanueva

Spent another Saturday learning Hedgecraft with and I even got to enjoy some beans and beer with my boo and Blue boy 🩵☀️
Isn’t her garden just magical???

I’m drinking McLeod Hammer 🍑 from

Mary Oliver is 100% my girl crush.

I told a dear friend yesterday that I feel as though I’ve been in a cave since September. This is an uncomfortable season of my life. I’m releasing guilt and grief on the daily. Guilt for relieving myself from ‘striving’ and grief from realizing I’m growing older, my mom is growing older, my son is growing older.

Last year my body started to slow down. I didn’t feel good. No matter how well I ate, how frequently I moved, my wrists and my feet ached. I was irritable. I didn’t have energy. My home was a mess around me and I had a constant feeling of running and catching up. From taking care of my son to keeping my business going, everything felt like an obligation.. even spending time with loved ones.

I realized not too long ago that for 3 years straight, including covid years, I was running. All of my roles changed, as it seemed, overnight. I went from being single to having a whole family and home. I moved from one city to another. Mom had a serious surgery. We don’t talk about the grief process of becoming a mother thoroughly as a collective, but I grieved for years.

I decided around Winter Solstice that I would intentionally slow down. It’s been 6 months and I can finally see ‘saying no’ has paid off. I changed these habits:

1. I eat GOOD and REAL food, 3 times per day (it takes energy and planning)
2. I allow myself to sleep
3. I take naps daily if I can
4. I get outside as often as I can and if the sun is out I allow it to kiss me
5. I move my body daily

I am off of ADHD medication that I took for 11 years. I have ENERGY again. I feel content in my skin. I’ve gained weight and I’m HAPPY WITH MY BODY! I feel strong and capable.

One of my friends has an extensive and impressive flower garden that she grows. She mentioned that she’s started to get irritated when folks ask her if she wants to start a business because her answer is a ‘hard no’. She grows them ‘just because’ and that’s enough for her. This touched me.

I’m in a state of being right now in my life, ‘just because’ and I’m better.

A couple weeks ago, during our May full moon, my son, my two little cousins and I wrote on bay leaves ‘things we were releasing’ and threw them in the fire ceremoniously. I wrote things about releasing thought systems around self-harm and we shed some tears while we conjured the perfect ‘letting-go’.

Rumi was quick to finish writing on his leaf. I asked him what he wrote and he said, “Everything is great” and he excitedly threw it into the fire. Reflecting on his joy in that moment now, I contemplate letting go of all letting go. As Mary Oliver wrote, “..to know our world is to be busy all day long with happiness.”

There’s just something to choosing gratitude at any given moment and opening our eyes. Happy Tuesday 🙏🏼


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