Sage And Pink

Part of the Iemanja collection, this sage, orchids, wildflowers fabric features hand-painted orchids and wildflowers. Yemanjá - goddess of the ocean, salt water, and motherhood. Every New Year's eve in Brazil, I would go to the beach and make an offering to Yemanja. It is one of the things I miss the most about spending the holidays in the US: not going to the beach on New Year's eve for the traditional celebrations. When I sat down to paint this collection, I wanted to create something that would be my own offering to the goddess, since I can't go to the ocean and throw my flowers in. I chose blues and creams, representing the ocean, the sand and some pops of dusty rose (later I created other colorways too). I picked orchids and wildflowers, seashells, and stars as my homage. And then I chose to arrange these elements into patterns that evoke May Morris (William Morris' daughter). When I see those prints, I immediately think of flowy dresses by the beach and gratitude for Yemanja.

Oh, you've got to see this! Imagine a seafoam sage backdrop gently cradling a dance of wild orchids, each bloom kissed with dusty rose. It's like they were plucked straight from a sunlit meadow and preserved on fabric, bringing a touch of nature's poetry right into your hands. The orchids aren't just flowers here; they’re whispers of serenity and quiet moments. When you look at them, it's as though they're saying, 'Hey, slow down, savor this moment.' The colors, that calming seafoam mingling with the tender dusty rose, evoke a sense of peaceful gratitude. It's as if the pattern itself is breathing a soft sigh of relief, capturing the essence of a lazy Sunday afternoon where everything just feels right. You know how some designs just speak to your heart? This is one of those, like an old friend inviting you to pause and appreciate the beauty in simplicity.