I miss writing. It’s something I’ve loved to do since I first learned to use a pencil. As a child I remember my Great Grandma Helen showing me a piece of art I’d made about a pregnant worm that she’d hung up. The phrase I wrote below it was my first memory of wanting to turn words into poetry. ✏️ I’ve learned not to fill my plate completely, though. I need wiggle room otherwise I tend to get overwhelmed and scrap it all. 😲 And since I’m very much still learning what it means to balance work and home life with a baby, I’m gonna ponder this question for a bit instead of adding something completely new: ✍🏼 What would it look like to use these posts as my writing outlet for now? What would it look like to start writing posts that were vignettes? 🌸 PS- Carnations say “YES” in the language of flowers.

Lately I’ve been super fascinated with the intelligence inherent in living things. The way a walnut tree covers its babies in a thick green blanket until they’re ready to jump off into the world to plant their own roots. (I once had an entomology professor tell me I turned his scientific processes lecture into a children’s storybook.) But the protection, the careful holding until the earth is moist and ready for them— talk about intelligent! 🌱 Or a woman’s body (it’s all I really can speak to, forgive me, guys)— the way it can house a baby long enough for a mother to be born. Or the way it can feed a human being— inside and outside the womb— entirely off itself for years! 🤰🏻 I mean, c’mon. AMAZING. 🧠 Walnut means “intelligent” in the language of flowers.

I recently read an article that made goal setting feel more doable and powerful, titled The Power of Three. It suggested having three big goals (for the year, for example). Then three goals for the month that further those goals. Then three for the week that further the month. Then three for the day to make your week goals. ⭐️ If you can’t remember your goals for the day, the article suggests that you are not doing it right and to double check that your goal isn’t actually just an activity. 👌🏼 What do you think, want to give it a go with me?

“#BloomEquationWorldTakeover

The products are THE BEST gifts for your lovies and yourself. I love that they make pieces that are specifically tailored to what you find representative of who you’re getting the gift for (and OMG, these gifts are so special that they make the receiver of the gift cry.) In a good way. No, seriously.

Picture it:

You: “Here honey, I had this necklace made for you - the flowers symbolize beauty, resilience and strength...”

Her/Him: “OMG (sobbing with pride) I can’t believe this, this is the sweetest thing I’ve ever received...”

You: (Casually shrugging your shoulders) “No big deal, it’s just what I think of when I think about you...”

Tears for days. She’ll marry you now.

I have mine in a long chain and wear my necklace almost everyday whether it matches my outfit or not. If you want to have a wearable keepsake/piece that you will CONSTANTLY get complimented on, please do yourself the best of favors and get yourself a message in a bottle necklace.”

— Meghan W., Yelp

Flower Message Crowns in the Park

July 11, 2015

We're going all out with our flower message crowns lately and I'm excited to bring them out to the public. I have to admit, I'm also nervous-- I'm going to wear a wooden sign I've just finished and walk to the park with the crowns on my crooked arms, like a real-life mannequin! Here goes nothin'!