Peaches And Cream

Part of the Iemanja collection, this peaches, cream, orchids fabric features hand-painted orchids, 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.

Hey friend, have you seen those wild orchids dancing across the fabric like a secret garden? They're hand-painted in this dreamy palette of peaches and cream, with a dash of dusty rose, giving it that soft, serene vibe we both love. It's like a gentle hug from the past that whispers stories of forgotten meadows and quiet moments. Each bloom seems to float with a grateful grace, as if they're thanking the world for just being. When you look at it, you can almost feel the sun's warm kiss and a breeze that carries the scent of wildflowers. It's got this vintage charm that feels like it belongs to another time, but somehow it's right at home in our world. It's not trying to be anything other than what it is, and that honesty is what makes it special. I can see it wrapped around a cozy chair or flowing as a curtain in a sunlit room, bringing that touch of serene gratitude we all could use a little more of. What do you think?