Hey there Reader,
As I sit here with a cup of coffee, the breeze drifting through the window, I’ve been thinking about how growth doesn’t always announce itself. Sometimes it looks like rest. Sometimes it looks like resistance.
I’ve been walking familiar trails with new eyes, noticing how daffodils return without permission, blooming boldly wherever they can in the most random places. It’s reminded me that blooming isn’t always about being ready. It’s about being brave. It’s about showing up where you are.
And I wanted to share a little piece of that with you.
Let the Wild Bloom
Nature doesn’t wait for perfect conditions to bloom; it just does. Dandelions push through sidewalk cracks, violets appear between rocks, and the woods fill with color long before we feel “ready.” I’ve been reflecting on what it means to show up anyway. To root in, even when we’re unsure. To rise up, even if softly.
That spirit is woven into everything I’ve been making lately, not just as decoration, but as quiet reminders that we, too, are allowed to bloom in imperfect places. That’s the kind of magic nature keeps giving, and I’m trying to pass it on.
From the Studio: Wild Woman Bloom
In the studio, I am working on May’s Limited Edition Box: Wild Woman Bloom.
Inside this box is a celebration of bold femininity and quiet power, a floral wall hanging, botanical earrings, and a Wayfinder Pebble with its own ritual card. Each piece burned with intention: to honor the parts of us that bloom unseen, and to remind us we belong to something bigger than busy schedules and obligations.
Note that I am in the process of creating this box, but you can pre-order it! This Wild Woman Bloom – Limited Edition Ritual Box is made to order and will ship once finished in 7 business days.
Only 10 available — once they’re gone, they’re gone.
Get yours here!
Until We Meet Again…
Thank you for walking this trail with me.
Your presence, your support, and your heart make it possible for handmade art — and handmade lives — to grow, bloom, and root deeply in what matters most.
Cheers,
Petra
Smoky Wood Studios
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