Momma Bear's Wild Things
Manchester

Overview

I grew up barefoot in my grandmother’s gardens, a wanderer among flowers, herbs, and the quiet magic of growing things. Those early years taught me to pay attention—to texture, scent, seasons, and the way beauty can exist without asking to be noticed. Long before I ever thought of myself as a maker, my hands were already learning the language of the natural landscape. I have always been a creative, working for many years as a journalist and writer, shaping stories and listening closely to the lives unfolding around me. Folklore, especially the stories carried by plants, places, and seasons, has long influenced how I see and understand meaning.

Years ago, I began dabbling in pressed-flower jewelry. Life carried me in other directions for a time, but after the loss of my son, Adam, I found my way back to making with my hands. Returning to this work became a way to slow down, to breathe, and to create something tangible when words were no longer enough. My inspiration comes from memory, from grief and love intertwined, from folklore, and from the landscapes and seasons of Maine. I work without formal training, guided instead by intuition, patience, and a deep respect for natural materials. What I create is shaped by a lifetime of wandering gardens and stories, and by a belief that handmade objects can hold comfort, meaning, and remembrance… small acts of beauty made to endure.

Our Products Are Available At The Locations Below

Monkitree - Gardiner, Maine
The Maine Store - Bar Harbor, Maine
Two Sisters Maine - Freeport, Maine