If you’ve ever walked into a space and immediately felt grounded—like your nervous system exhaled before you did—that’s HINDES. Located in Golden Valley, MN, this woman-owned gem is where I’ll be doing my artist residency for the month of August, and I couldn’t be more thrilled to be welcomed into the space by its incredible founder, Mo Hynes.
Meet Miriam of Mad Mir Dye—whose earthy, one-of-a-kind patterns bring new life to our petite-sized tanks and tops. This limited-edition collaboration merges slow fashion values with bold artistry. Once they’re gone, they’re gone.
Jane, the owner and maker, creates unique handmade clothing, as a way to contribute to sustainable fashion. Learn more about her one-of-a-kind dresses.
I have big news. I’ve decided to start a health coaching business! Don’t worry about EcoPetites. It will still be here! But this new venture has been occupying my time as of late. So, what is it? I’m setting out to help people struggling with adapting to their dietary changes needed to address their health issues so they can once again love what they eat and live more fully. UPDATE: the health coaching website is now live! CLICK HERE to see it. And sign up for the email list while you are there, so you don't miss a beat as I roll out various offerings. There is a backstory to this. When I look back in my journals, entries begin...
I have a ritual. Each January I kick off the new year with the Annual Brain Dump. It's a time when I pour my heart and soul onto paper, jotting down goals, dreams, and wishes for the year ahead. After this therapeutic process, I look for a unifying theme, one word that encapsulates the essence of my ambitions. This year, that word is "connections." Expanding and Contracting: Life has a way of contracting and expanding. In my own life, contraction may happen during times of profound change, whether good, bad or neutral or mixed. It is during those times that I have relied on the people who I am close with and the inner reserves I have already built. These...
