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Dandelion Hunting (Part 2)

Dandelion Hunting (Part 2)
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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.

Buy a scarf and plant a tree - partnering with One Tree Planted

hand dyed green scarf and One Tree Planted partnership logo
Ten Thousand Dandelions is an official partner with One Tree Planted and part of the proceeds from each purchase will plant a tree!

Caring for your Ten Thousand Dandelions hat (or scarf or shawl)

hand knit blue cowl
I don't know about you, but once I've bought something, even if I love it, I'm never quite sure of it until after it's been washed. You get that one pair of pants that shrinks two inches, and it leaves you a little leery, right?

You came for the color, so let's talk color

silk scarves ready to dye by hand
What's so awesome about hand dyed, anyway?

Ten Thousand Dandelions is a lot of dandelions

hand dyed yellow silk scarf
I thought I'd start today with my most frequently asked question.  After all, ten thousand is a lot of dandelions.