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Why Wear Birthstones?

Why Wear Birthstones?
The Birthstone Collection   So, birthstones. Very popular. Lots of history. Lots of interpretations. Central to our new, star collection. I'm thin...

Starting the New Year

Starting the New Year
"Dandelions" by mononenville is licensed under CC BY-NC 2.0 Between the ongoing pandemic and the blatant white supremacists, it's been a year a...

Dandelion Hunting - Election Edition

Dandelion Hunting - Election Edition

It's an intense day for a lot of us - election day in the US - and I thought we could use a Dandelion Hunting refresher.

There is work we can do to make our world better, no matter who wins today's elections.  But today does demand a lot.

So here are few Ten Thousand Dandelions-recommended refuges, for when you need a moment.

Black Lives Matter. Representation Matters. Part 2

Black Lives Matter. Representation Matters.  Part 2

Anti-racism work isn't work that should be done only if it can be done quickly, perfectly, or in front of an audience, but one of the ways it should be addressed is through representation.

People should be able to see themselves reflected in the representations of the world around them.

Black Lives Matter. Representation Matters. Part 1

Black Lives Matter.  Representation Matters.  Part 1

First, because this should always be clear.  Black Lives Matter.  ALL of them.

This shouldn't be a point for argument.  Black lives matter/ But -  That dialog shouldn't be happening.  If all lives matter, then the conversations should go Black lives matter/ Yes, they do.

Wearing Silk in Summer

Wearing Silk in Summer
It's an intensely rainy weekend, and I'm still waiting for our lilacs to bloom, but summer has arrived at Ten Thousand Dandelions!  And we have some ideas for how to wear silk in summer.

Dandelion Hunting (Part 3)

Dandelion Hunting (Part 3)
"Dandelions" by mononenville is licensed under Creative Commons (CC BY-NC-SA 2.0) Animal FunSome birds glow under a black light.  I really don't ...

Dandelion Hunting (Part 2)

Dandelion Hunting (Part 2)
"Spring Flowers and Foliage 21a" by Tundra Ice is licensed under Creative Commons ( CC BY-NC-SA 2.0) Something creative Build your own city: Foste...

Going Dandelion Hunting (Part 1)

Going Dandelion Hunting (Part 1)
Dandelion Hunting, Part 1: something to listen to, something to look at, and something to laugh about.

Going Dandelion Hunting - looking for little, persistent pieces of joy

Going Dandelion Hunting - looking for little, persistent pieces of joy

There's a lot going on, and it can be overwhelming (if you are overwhelmed, that doesn't mean you've screwed up - this really is a lot to process).

But finding little, persistent pieces of joy (mental dandelions!) can help.  Bright spots of color can help.  Kind words can help.  Doing something, even something small, can help.

Black Artisans & Small Business Owners - 2020

Black Artisans & Small Business Owners - 2020

If you followed along on Instagram in February, I shared a series of black women artisans & shops in celebration of Black History Month.  This is the master list.

Because caring about the environment means not stopping at planting trees

Because caring about the environment means not stopping at planting trees
This week I’m taking you a little further into the behind the scenes decisions I’m making to put color out into the world and still caring for it.