To begin our series, we’re talking plant medicine with the lovely Sophia Rose. Sophia defines herself as an herbalist, author, and small business owner. She got her start in herbal medicine after graduating from the North American Institute of Medical Herbalism by selling bottles of Rose Petal Elixir at local markets around the country. Since then, she's moved on to become the founder of La Abeja Herbs which operates here in Austin, Texas. 

CEO and Creative Director Melissa Hargus shares a beginner friendly and accessible approach to creating an Ikebana Flower Arrangement that's easy to make in quarantine and can even be crafted using flora from around your neighborhood.   What is Ikebana? (pronounced: i·kei·baa·nuh) Ikebana is a centuries old Japanese art of Flower Arranging that focuses on a minimal and seasonal aesthetic. The word Ikebana loosely translates to "making flowers come alive"   Ikebana in Quarantine: We believe that now, more than ever we should use this time to self reflect, connect deeper with the natural world and de-stress. Ikebana allows for all of these to come together to create a simple and beautiful reflection.  This DIY is totally beginner friendly and family friendly, requires...

You’d never know by looking at the fruit, but the pits and skins of Avocados produce lovely shades of pink when used to naturally dye! This is a beginner friendly, accessible and sustainable way to naturally dye fabric!

Carol Hargus (Owner and Dye Artist) shares two different Natural Dye techniques using roses that are easy to do at home and totally family friendly.    The Rose has been revered throughout history and embraced by various cultures for it’s multitude of medicinal, spiritual, emotional and culinary attributes. At Soul Studio, roses are often present in our designs, we love recycling these beautiful gifts into wearable art pieces. There are many techniques used to transfer the magical properties of The Rose into textiles. Extraction is one method that can easily be done in a home kitchen with a pot, heat source, water and roses. Our preferred method is a steam extraction method (bundle dye/eco print) that produces lovely imprints of...

Transitioning your wardrobe between seasons can sometimes feel like an impossible feat. Oftentimes we buy clothing that carries us through a season or two and end up discarding perfectly wearable items because they’re no longer “trendy” or because they aren’t practical pieces for the changing weather. This doesn’t affect just our pockets when we have to splurge for a new (seasonal) wardrobe, but it feeds into the larger issue of sustainability in the fashion industry.  As the perceived shelf life of our clothing decreases, we are producing more waste in shorter periods of time, and consuming excess resources. That’s why we believe investing in a transeasonal wardrobe is one of the most effective ways to combat our increasing fashion footprint. ...

Its not too late to incorporate a few quick and eco-friendly routines into your daily practice. In the spirit of building a more sustainable future we're sharing some simple tricks and tips to enhance your wardrobe. Our intention is to form a deeper relationship with the things we wear and how we value them.