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Plant Based Skin and Hair Care Brand Botanically Formulated Skin & Hair Care
Created in Providence, Rhode Island
Harvesting mimosa, aka Persian silk tree, which grows in abundance in my gardens.
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The fragrance is sweet, hypnotic, resembling a bit of honey, milkweed, lilac and a hint of green.
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I’ll be making tincture with the flowers and bark, but with this first batch I will make small batch enfleurage. A slow, poetic process in making a solid perfume.
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In the base of mango butter, I will refresh the wilted blooms daily for 30 days. Then I will decant this gorgeous solid perfume in small vintage vessels.
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Small batch, seasonal, intentional.
More to come as the process progresses! Excited to share this with you!
The roses are happy this year! I had such an abundant harvest, and of course left most of it to the ecosystem surrounding the beach rose ( Rosa rugosa) . I harvested just enough to make super fragrant hydrosol, potent glycerite ( which will be used for both tincture and skincare), an abundance to dry for tea, and to powder and use to make incense and oil infusions!
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It was hot, and exhausting in the best way as you’ll see in the photo of myself. Such a privilege to live in an area where the abundance of this beautiful plant ally is so vast.
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I often sing to myself and to the plants during a harvest, folks probably think I’m crazy, but that’s super fine pour moi. I actually as stopped by at least 8 people asking me about Rose, what I was doing with it. It was a wonderful opportunity to teach folks all things Rose…the medicine, lore and magic. Watching someone fall in love with a plant for the first time is priceless!
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Here you can see a snippet of the distillation, the glycerin infusion, and the small amount I had left over which I blended with the Linden honey I brought home from Italy (another seasonal ally starting to bloom and perfume our city streets as well here in PVD and all over R.I) . I used this mixture as a mask before going to bed. I could palpably feel the cooling effects on my skin in real time! It was left so soft afterwards. Applied a little of my facial serum and had the best nights sleep in a long time🌹💕
A peek into our how our texturizing sea salt mist, Sirena, is made.
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Some key ingredients such as concentrated aloe and sea kelp extract help maintain moisture and support hydration.
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The darker liquid you see being filtered then added is a star ingredient and made here in house. Our Nettle seed extract.
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Nettles seed is rich in silica and sulfur, which are essential building blocks that strengthen the hair shaft, enhance elasticity, and promote shine.
Nourishes Follicles: Nettle is a powerhouse of micronutrients, providing a rich supply of iron (for oxygen delivery to roots), magnesium, and vitamins A, C, and E.
Soothes the Scalp: Nettle acts as an anti-inflammatory agent and helps balance sebum (oil) production, making it ideal for soothing a dry, itchy scalp and reducing dandruff.
Provides Antioxidant Defense: The flavonoids in nettle neutralize free radicals, protecting hair cells from oxidative stress caused by UV rays and pollution.
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We also have the tincture and loose leaf herb in house for internal support!
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The scent is that of the Mediterranean in the summer, featuring Bergamot and other beautiful oils. I’m always available for any questions on my formulations! How they are built…why they work…anything, anytime! I love to nerd out on all things botanical/herbal.
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See you at the Vines and Finds market on Tuesday night with Juicy Market ! Will have Sirena with me!
05/18/2026
Shop will be closed this weekend and next Friday and Saturday ( still open for body work during the week!) as I travel back home to Italy to spend some time with my family and friends💕🌿
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One of my dear cousins, Cristina, is an aesthetician and owns her own lovely little spa in the city of Verona. She also formulates, and specializes in Lavender based skincare and works with the most stunning lavender farm close to her. I’m so excited to visit!
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Here are some pics from a few years back when I was still living there . I’ll post the journey from this round in my stories, as there will be some truly special moments to share.
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I also will be sharing about the Botany, Clinical herbalism and medicine making intensive I am part of for the next 6 months with 7Song at the Northeast School of Botanical Medicine. First weekend was this past weekend and it was everything I knew it would be. More on that soon.
Everything I make has a backbone deeply rooted and connected to the Earth. I’ve been growing medicinal herbs and plants since 2015, first on an Urban farm with my dear friend a fierce Herbalist, Jessyloo, onto what has been the last 6 years at Shewatuck farms in Exeter. I’m moving farms this year, and so excited my new farm home! More on that soon.
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I’m passionate and committed to put out into the world, creations that are rooted in my ancestry, in my herbalism, and in my farming/growing and knowing these plants intimately, the way you can only through direct relationship. Growing the plants that I use in all my formulation is a key part of those creations💕🌿.
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Deep passion, knowledge of the plants, love and stewardship for our Earth will always be a huge part of every formulation.
05/14/2026
A Mediterranean experience to enjoy in your own home. Allow your bathroom to get steamy. On dampened skin, massage the Beldi onto your skin creating a silky, emollient texture. Massage it in. Then take the exfoliating glove and gently massage your whole body, and rinse.
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Pat dry, and apply the Liquid Silk body oil. This oil is so special! It is a blend of infused Dittany of Crete (which I got on my last trip to Crete), Carrot seed, Neroli, Petitgrain, and other virtuous extracts creating a nourishing oil that is also easily absorbed and a beautiful ally not only for your skin, but for your senses.
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No synthetic fragrance. Pure extracts made in house ( I even processed the olives for the Beldi). You can purchase these items in the shop separately, or as a home spa kit. We also have a variety of really sweet little locally made ceramic bowls and bamboo bowls for you to put the Beldi in before you step into your shower/bath. Keep in mind that Beldi can be slippery on a shower floor. It is a solid gel like consistency, so it’s rather easy to use without spilling. Just be sure to apply to damp skin to avoid “drag” on the skin.
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Beldi has been used for centuries in Hamam and Bath houses across the Mediterranean. It’s a beautiful experience and so good for the skin. It’s one of my favorite ways to indulge in a simple, self care ritual, utilizing the plants and herbs that are so close to my heart.
05/09/2026
May schedule for shop hours/service days!
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Our team has expanded, and with that so has our service list! We offer a wide range of body work, facials, and of course, Herbal consultations, classes, workshops, and monthly Community Tea Time.
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You can book bodywork, herbal intake and/or sign up for community tea time through our linktree in our bio at the top of our page. Note that this month’s community tea time isn’t on the schedule as I will be visiting my family in Italy.
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Feel free to DM me here with any questions about the schedule, or services we offer🌿🥰
04/28/2026
Happy belated Ta**us Season✨🌷
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I’ve been super busy at our little neighborhood tea/apothecary shop making all kinds of botanical and herbal support for the community!
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Had a final root harvest at the farm, making plans to move our farm to another location, closer to home! Lots to tell there in due time. About to start the clinical internship with 7Song at the North Eastern School of Botanical Medicine. I’ve always wanted to study with him in person, so I’m super excited to learn about the community clinic and all the knowledge he brings.
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Did you know that we have over 120 loose leaf herbs, roots and resins in stock? As an Herbalist, I can guide you through a blend suited to your needs, and for deeper support, I can guide you through that as well.
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The herb shop is truly a lovely little gem, meant to be enjoyed by the community. We start community Teatime back up in June ( I’ll be in Italy visiting family end of May). Last Saturday of the month from 3-5. You will learn all about the herbs in your cup, their system affinities, their energetics, their lore and cosmological affinities, as you sip and enjoy. You also go home with all the handouts and info to start your own herbal journal!
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Stop by and tell your friends! I’ll be there from 12-6 Thursday through Saturday, and you can always DM me if you need your herbs on any other day, and will soon be receiving volunteers for the farm again once we are settled
04/11/2026
Making/straining the Dittany of Crete oil today☀️
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This potent and precious plant/herb was wild harvested in Crete on my last visit from my lovely local Cretan herbalist/friend . It has been used for Millennia in Crete both internally and topically for its deep therapeutic effects. Internally it is commonly used for inflammatory issues, digestive and respiratory support, and overall immune support. It’s a close cousin to Oregano. It’s endemic to Crete and a protected plant, I feel incredibly fortunate and grateful to have it as an ally and companion. It’s a member of the mint family ( doesn’t contain menthol, though). It’s super high in carvacrol and thymol, two terpenes known for their antispasmodic effects. So the oil makes a great addition to a pain ointment or salve. It’s super beautiful in person, a variety of greens, blues, almost grey, and slightly fuzzy.
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Known also as “the wound healer” it is dedicated to the goddess of hunting, Artemis to heal the wounds caused by arrows.
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I will blend this super potent extract I made with other skin healing warriors such as my super potent Calendula extract, and my Frankincense +Mastic oil extracts ( still infusing) to make a gorgeous skin living facial cream, and combine it with other infusions I have brewing such as St.Johns wort, Comfrey, and Chickweed as part of a formula for a healing salve. More on that soon.
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The process to make this oil is slow. But that’s what I do best…slow, intentional botanical beauty. Swipe to see the various stages. The Dittany has been infused in organic Jojoba oil. You can see how it went from a golden yellow to the deepest emerald green, so rich in constituents. This oil is pure magic.
04/03/2026
Spring hours for the shop✨
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Lots of movement happening this Spring. I will keep you posted on schedules as we add more services to the shop, such as Reiki and Massage therapy. You can already book in for Craniosacral/fascia and TMJ work with the amazing . Update on the other modalities/schedules for Spring Summer schedules coming soon!
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We are moving farms as well, as Shewatuck no longer offers land to small/micro farms. We’ve seen a few around the state and are very close to making a decision. More on that soon as well.
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New website and all the features in the works as well as a refresh on packaging/labels, and of course new additions to the apothecary. Always small batch, always seasonal, always deeply botanical and nourishing.
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105 Wickenden Street
Providence, RI
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| Thursday | 12:30pm - 6:30pm |
| Friday | 12:30pm - 6pm |
| Saturday | 12pm - 5pm |
