Journal
Got the back to school blues? Here's 5 simple summer activities to soak in more fun and sun.
Is it just me, or does summer feels like it's flown by way too fast? This past week I’ve heard a lot of parents say the the same thing -...
Meet Our Illustrator
When you purchase a botanical gift from Orchid & Pine, you're supporting a local community of Northern California artists. Local roots and community love is a big part of our...
Love Beats: Your Valentine's Day Playlist
Certain songs have a way of transporting us back in time, evoking memories and a strong sense of nostalgia. In our home and studio, music is the secret ingredient to...
Tune In Journal Summer 2023
Each month we will be sharing with you a crystal to connect with for the month and a ritual practice for the season. Remember that these practices are a guide,...
July Buck Moon Bath Ritual
Happy Full Buck Moon friends! As it turns out, this month's full moon falls on Monday, the day of the moon! The male deer's antlers grow at this time, giving...
Studio News & Updates - July - Buck Moon
Happy summer friends! Can you believe that it’s nearly July and we are past the first half of 2023? The month of July brings with it more days of sun, heat...
Spring Equinox Journal Planting Seeds and Gaining Clarity - HEART
Happy Spring Equinox friends! I don't know about you, but after a not so mild winter here in the Santa Cruz mountains, we are so very ready for Spring. Spring is...
The Perfect Spring Onion Scramble for Vernal Equinox
A few weeks ago as I was walking by one of the flower beds, I noticed some green shoots sticking up out of the bed. "Hmmm," I thought, "That's a...
What are Earth Vessels?
Dried flowers in a vessel is a tale as old as time. From beauty and the beast - the classic rose in a glass - to dried botanical herbariums, you...