...and growing so familiar with the land that to notice the smallest change each season feels like a language just for me.

They are the best companions when you work. My favourites at the moment are Armchair Expert and We Can Do Hard Things.

I could go anywhere tomorrow. Travel is the best. I am planning another nice one for late summer.

I started taking lessons and playing last year and I can’t stop.

I love make up. I am trying out these two brands right now @iliabeauty @kosas

To organize my life better this year.

I am always trying to find a good water bottle because I struggle with drinking enough water. This one is pretty rad, you can find out why when you see it.

All of them in every room.

Since I watched the docu Stutz on Netflix I am consuming every work he made. He helps you to be the best version of yourself.

These candles changed my life. This is an OKC based candle company. I’m obsessed with them and there is not a day that goes by that one of these candles isn’t burning at my house. They’re incredible that’s all I can say.

This is one of the coolest spots in OKC. It’s an immersive art experience created entirely by hand by Oklahoma artists.

My nail artist (@malliecyrusnails) is probably the most important person in my life. She is so talented and makes my days spent looking down at my hands so much better. (She also does my mom and sister-in-law’s nails, so we are all obsessed with her).

I got my degree in American History and have lived in OKC my entire life. I love this book. It made me cry and gave me so much insight into my hometown.

I have watched the Bachelor my entire life. I am not a podcast person, but this recap/Bachelor Nation podcast is genuinely one of my favorite pieces of media. They analyze the Bachelor like it’s a professional sport and it has changed my brain chemistry.

I have seen every episode of 90 Day Fiancé and all the spin offs. I love reality TV in general, but 90 Day has a hold on me.

Orange Peel is a vintage store in OKC. I have found some of my favorite pieces here and the owner and vendors are some of the most creative and unique people in OKC.

I lose my mind whenever I see handmade mugs. This artist (WindRainAlice Ceramics) is my current ceramicist obsession.

I knew about Libra Mix some years ago, then inexplicably forgot about it completely, and I don’t know why! Associated with the Vancouver label Mood Hut, giving you multitudes of blissful mixes that lean towards a bouncy but laid back west coast feel.

This Kelly Kettle! As a tea freak I love the idea of being able to quickly boil water almost anywhere without having to build a whole campfire, it’s so efficient. I got one last year for using in the garden so we can pick fresh herbs and make a tea without ever going inside.

Currently reading Orwell’s Roses from Rebecca Solnit. Meandering essays that ask if making a stand against authoritarianism might also include space for personal joy and wonderment, in short, if roses are also worth fighting for.

Can’t help but mention that I’m helpless in front of the little buckwheat financiers with a pool of soft caramel in the center, or for that matter anything else in the pastry cabinet at RPM Bakehouse.

My old friend Melanie of Rosewood & Silver has achieved something great with her Frig Off Herbal Spray. It’s like a summery citronella eau de toilette that helps keep the mosquitoes off your neck.

Love the original Skin Food, but it’s so thick you can’t get it out of the tube in cold weather. The softer body butter is a generous treatment for hard working hands.

I’m a full convert to these Okatsune Secateurs from Gardener’s Kit. Japanese hand tools are ferociously sharp, as they should be. These come in a smaller size which is ergonomic for my hands and make a nice satisfying sound when you cut a branch. Superior.

I couldn’t even start the list without shouting out Sirius Glassworks, which is the hand blown glass studio founded by my dad and now directed by my sister. I know everyone’s favourite is the tumblers, but it’s a real joy to have a timeless vase to work with. I love this sandblasted chain link motif and would get a lot of mileage arranging summer flowers in this.

I do plunges in the river that lines our house year-round. It is a game changer for mental health. Water holds memory and is a force. Being able to engage with it is not something I take lightly. It is all about gratitude for me.

4 week yoga challenge. It is kicking my ass but I am showing up everyday to move with Dea (@dedica). After just one week I can already feel my alignment getting better and my movement to be more supported.

A new buy for me. As someone that has always struggled with painful menstrual cramps, I am hoping that this deck helps me to build a new relationship to my body and continues to remind me to embrace the cyclical nature of life.

Angelic gave me a reading over new years and I really loved the abstracted cards. I found them to be really powerful. I am on the hunt for a deck!

My go-to for weekly astrology readings. They get a bit more in depth with transits and really focus on what's happening in the sky.

This was an instrumental podcast for me. Biodynamics was a door that opened a whole other world of plant wisdom for me. My favourite episodes are Water Codes, Medical Astrology, and the episodes that focus on Alchemy.

I have really fallen in love with medicinal herbs over the last couple years. I have also (very recently) begun to practice magic. This book has a long index of herbs and their medicinal uses, details the relationship between herbs and the lunar cycle and offers an entry point to plant magic.

A loose autobiography that chronicles the findings of Suzanne Simard.The book reveals how trees utilize mycelium (mushroom) networks to communicate and share nutrients with their kin and neighbouring plants.

Just Kids by Patti Smith

Cy Twombly

Some of my favorites: The Dreamers, In The Mood For Love, The Bigger Splash, A Woman Under The Influence, Hand of God , 400 Blows, but the list goes on!

Standard time does them good

My gym is Sully's Boxing

Thom Yorke, Davie Bowie

Bar Raval, Grey Gardens, Iminishi

Cutting kindling and splitting firewood is a daily task for me. My small forest axe also comes along on camping adventures and road trips.

Between bucket baths, this has become my favourite natural deodorant.

I’ve been diving into the artwork of countless independent tarot decks and this one is a joy to read with.

This may be one of my most important tools. An absolute necessity in off-grid Yukon winters and incredibly helpful while night crafting!

It’s always a big lesson in self-restraint when I’m lucky enough to come across a box of these…

This is the nicest treat to roll on my temples when feeling anxious or stressed.

Having a customized guitar strap is such a luxury for a folk-country musician! Nathan adorned mine with fireweed and trillium, the flowers of the Yukon and Ontario.

Coffee out of a perfect, tiny cup with no handle, allowing the heat to warm my hand, refilling often. I love collecting Madeline’s one-of-a-kind handmade/handpainted objects.

I feel like picnic baskets are right up there with the song " Bette Davis Eyes" by Kim Carnes. They are impossible not to like.

All summer long I ride my Regal bike all over the city. I pack snacks and find a sunny park to look at the clouds. It brings me so much joy when I'm not in my studio.

I try to emulate how soft she achieves the application of acrylics. I use inks in my paintings to achieve the flowing quality of the materials like Helen. I'm in awe of her.

My dog Lulu is 15.5 years old and is so sweet. She is still so damn cute. She sleeps 22 hours a day but when she is awake she has everyone's attention.

I listen to Marc's podcast religiously twice a week. His anxiety and neurosis makes me laugh so much and he always has amazing guests on. I was lucky enough to see him for the 'Just for Laughs' comedy special in Toronto this summer.

I feel like eating salads is a vehicle for eating a ton of vegetables which I'm trying to be better at! Mandy's makes the best!

When I moved into my house every room was painted blush pink. At first it was unsettling and then I began to fall in love with everything pink. It became obsessive and these hot pink clothes are a dream!

Dahlia's are my favorite flowers for how regal they look. They take my breath away with how stunning they are; specifically the peaches and cream type.

I visited this bookstore again earlier this year. It has everything you could ever want when it comes to reference books, art collections, and general inspiration. It's an impressive collection and I never leave without something heavy for my suitcase. Shout out to "Serviette", a Toronto publication, which was on the shelves this fall. Felt proud to see a local piece.

When I had my son earlier this year, I started putting this song on to dance to with him. I just love how it makes me feel holding him and swaying to it. I think I'll remember that feeling forever. Plus, on the best of record, the song moves right into the beautiful "Bring it on Home to me."

I've been a subscriber for years and years because the stories and writing is as good as it gets. It's my delicious little escape.

I always look for it as an ingredient. But Le Labo sells a beautiful bottle of it: Bergamot 22. It is indulgently priced so a cute hack is to purchase the tester and save it for special occasions.

This is a beautiful boidiverse wine from Sicily. You'll enjoy every glass. But why I love this one is because of the winemaker's story. Arianna Occhipinti began as a winemaker at age 22 and now she is one of the largest producers of high quality biodynamic wines in the world. A lot against her: a male dominated space, a lesser-beloved region historically, and a fickle crop. But she built this beautiful winery and brand internationally. Very impressive.

My go-to spot on Ossington Ave in Toronto where my office is. I've been a regular customer here for years and years. And now, Hearts Tavern and Bar, their sister restaurant opened near where I grew up in a town of my namesake: Kimberley. And has just been voted one of Canada's Best New Restaurants. My sister is part of the team there, and my friend Courtney Stebbings of Genuwine Imports does the wine too, so it's extra special.

Canned sunshine!

Never has a book stayed with me as long as this one has. It's simply beautiful. The writing, the truth, the story. It's perfect.

Which I def can not break down otherwise I will be here until tomorrow

Back home in Brazil of course

My heroes. And Eric Mercer, my partner, has tremendous support.

I got into it during the pandemic, I love it. You learn so much on Tiktok! It's not just people dancing, I swear!

(Sorry earth).

A newly established program for BIPOC photographers to access free mentorship; I’ve participated as a mentor and think it’s a pretty great set up.

Wonderful Persian cold soup.

They're extremely tiny - 2mm, thinner than human hair. They're born inside a fig and only live long enough to fly over and pollinate a different fig by crawling inside - except they lose their wings on entry and never re-emerge from their pulpy graves. But it's nice, the fruit metabolizes the protein and it's debatable whether you're actually eating a wisp of a wasp. Don't freak out - just click on the fig and read the lovely newsletter by Melissa Montenari.

Apparently if you don’t back up digital files in at least 3 places they don’t exist. A cloud backup subscription that I’ll someday pair with a RAID system to make sure my personal & client archives are backed up for um..centuries to come?

Fig Leaf Perfume

The most entrancing technicolor handblown glass made by a friend's dad in Ontario. Possibly the only thing I 'collect', they bring me a lot of joy when they catch the light (I could photograph them ad infinitum).

Together since 2014, I travel with this beast as much as I use it for studio work, and refer to it as my child or little pig (the 110mm lens is kinda snout-like).

I purchased a house in Porto, Portugal! I love this city so much and I can't wait to start this new adventure!

This store is a literal dream. Each corner is filled with the most amazing products and the store itself is so fun and whimsical. Absolutely obsessed with the design!

This movie was everything. I really resonated with the intergenerational trauma that the main characters went through in the movie. The fashion and costumes were also amazing!

I follow the author on IG and this is his newest book. As someone that is always trying to improve and work on my mental health, this book is like little nuggets of wisdom on each page. It's written in poem format, so they are easy to digest and always give me something to ponder about.

Really, I'm obsessed with my dog Rover. I also enjoy buying him clothes that even humans should wear! Haha! This is the one I have been eyeing lately.

I LOVE these calendars. Might be old school of me but it's so nice to see the month ahead written out on a giant piece of paper. It keeps the studio organized with my employees and it's so cute on the wall!

I am obsessed with this podcast! They tell a juicy and funny piece of gossip every week. The stories make me laugh out loud and I have told everyone I know to listen so they can be obbsssed too.

A very important tool for me in my craft. The possibilities are endless on this little device!

My favorite hike to clear my head, with the perk of a hot spring dip at the end of it.

I love the craftsmanship that goes into each of her pieces.

My everyday bag.