Little Pieces of Nature, Carefully Preserved

My love for flowers began when I was young, helping my mom plant and care for her flower gardens. Every spring, we would visit local greenhouses together, choosing the perfect flowers for her many garden beds and planters. It became a tradition that stayed with me as I grew older and created gardens of my own.

That connection to nature continues to inspire my artwork today. Through Periwinkle & Co., I preserve the beauty of wild and planted flowers, along with found insects, in handmade resin jewelry and art pieces.

I collect flowers locally throughout Downeast Maine, press them myself, and carefully arrange them in layers of resin. Each piece is a small snapshot of the natural world—a way to hold onto the beauty of a season, a place, or a moment.

My Artistic Journey

I have always been creative. As a child, I spent time drawing, painting, and creating with whatever materials I could find—cardboard, pipe cleaners, and other craft supplies all became opportunities to make something new.

As a teenager, my creativity shifted toward writing. I filled notebooks with poems, short stories, and the beginnings of many books (even if I never quite finished them!).

A few years ago, while helping my students organize the first Washington Academy Student Council Craft Fair, I was inspired by the creativity and connection within our local crafting community. That experience encouraged me to explore a new creative outlet, and I began imagining ways to combine my love of nature with art.

That idea became Periwinkle & Co.

Two years later, I continue exploring new flowers, new techniques, and new ways to create with resin and pressed botanicals. I find inspiration everywhere—from my mother’s flower gardens to fields, roadside ditches, and the unexpected beauty found along the way.

An Interesting Fact About Me

I'm a high school history teacher.