Samhain herbal rituals let us connect to the past and navigate the season The day during which the veil between the living and the dead is thinnest is upon us. In just a few short days, we'll celebrate All Hallows Eve (or Samhain, if you prefer). On All Hallows Eve and throughout the duration of [...]
Support your lungs & breath with herbs Summer in Montana can mean wildfires and smoke. In the past few weeks, we have experienced this smoke in Montana, making it hard to get a day's reprieve or a full breath of clear air. Often, this means many of us may travel elsewhere for some outdoor time [...]
Our owner and lead designer, Melissa Lafontaine, recently spent some time at the Slow Flowers Summit, where she met with other florists and designers to spend time in creative community and practice. Not only did this experience provide inspiration for some upcoming designs, it made us want to share some of the ways we can [...]
Finding joy with Montana spring wildflowers There's no shortage of beauty around Missoula. During this time of year, we love getting outside to see the blooming Montana spring wildflowers. The beginning of the spring seasons means new growth and transformation, not just in us, but also in the landscape. Now, we'll start to see the [...]
Why use herbs to celebrate winter solstice? We come into the winter solstice each year knowing that it is a magical time of new life and rebirth. Especially after the emotionally and physically exhausting year that 2020 has been, celebrating the winter solstice this year could be a wonderful time to see light in the [...]
Promote Local Artisans when you Shop Small Missoula This winter, holiday shopping looks very different. Black Friday certainly looks different than ever before, with many big box choosing to have sales all month long instead of focusing crowds on a single day. We have often found ourselves forgoing the traditional winter shopping craze in favor [...]
Adding autumnal magic to your fall floral designs! There's a certain kind of magic in the air this time of year. As we approach Halloween and celebrate the harvest, the colors of our Montana landscape change to brilliant reds, oranges, and golds. Seeing these colors is one thing, but using them in fall floral designs [...]
