Gymnopilus Dye: When Plans Go Awry

I collect dye mushrooms on my daily walks, which wind through suburbia and rural country roads in Sonoma County, CA. … More

Dyeing with Mushrooms: The Western Jack o’ Lantern

Last year while my Mom and I were dyeing with Western Jack o’ Lantern mushrooms (Omphalotus olivascens), I persuaded her … More

Natural Dye using Onion Skins

Onion skins are an ideal natural dye. This is one of those kitchen scrap dyes, like dyeing with avocado seeds. … More

Avocado Dye (with video!)

My freezer is littered with avocado pits. My husband, who organizes our small, family of five freezer, (no easy feat) … More

Natural Dye – Privet Berries

A considerate bird planted a privet bush against my fence a few years ago. This simple act created a food … More

Spring Yellow with Acacia Flowers

Raising boys into men isn’t easy. Expectations from them, their expectations of me, setting boundaries, upholding them against young stubbornness … More

Avocado Dye: Skins and Pits

Last weekend I was overcome with creative restlessness. That emotion plus rain usually leads to a new project. … More