Cozy shop display with wooden shelves adorned with bottles, jars, crystals, and small art pieces. Natural dried floral wreath and artwork on the wall. Sunlight creates a warm, inviting atmosphere.

the journal

seasonal musings from city, studio & garden

Hand holding a glass teapot with herbal tea, next to a teacup on a marble surface.
Briar Briar

spring in the garden

It is such a joy to see our little collection of native spring ephemerals return each year, sprightlier and more established in their places than the year before. The habitat we've created here in the heart of New York City truly feels like a tiny sylvan paradise.

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a glimpse into our world

A hand against a textured white wall with pink flowers held between the fingers.

more of my photos

Bright room with large window, indoor plants on shelves and ledge, various bottles on wooden shelves.

studio soundtracks

Book titled 'Nose Dive: A Field Guide to the World's Smells' by Harold McGee on a patterned surface, next to green plants.

my reading lists

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a scent for the moment: TILTH - damp earth & reaching roots - ruh khus attar. sandalwood. green patchouli. galbanum. orris. ambrette seed. angelica root - a botanical scent built around the beautiful ruh khus attar, a co-distillation of gree
the ideal window for picking the cherry blossoms at the right stage for preserving (in my opinion!) only lasts about a day, and it is just the beginning of a traditional Japanese process that is a true labor of love. soaking, brining, draining, a bat
bringing together a lovely botanical perfume sampler set for one of you this week. the perfect way to try our full range of fragrances. I always find this time of year to be a bit of a scent revelation, the air is finally warm enough to allow perfume
our tulsi & jasmine green tea on this cold and rainy spring day 🌧️ organic, fairly-traded green tea leaves scented with fresh jasmine blossoms mingle with organic cardamom, ginger, black pepper, vanilla, nutmeg and Vermont-grown tulsi for a gorg