BlackHive

06/07/2026

Repost “Check out my latest via Indigenous Insider: Ignorance of history is not a neutral thing. In this country it has been weaponized, used to justify land theft, genocide, the removal of children, the erasure of languages, and now — in 2026 — it is being used to fuel a separatist political movement that treats Indigenous peoples and their treaty rights as obstacles to be bulldozed.
Let’s talk about the treaties- this is a huge one…”

https://open.substack.com/pub/indigenousinsider/p/so-be-it-lets-have-the-honest-conversation?r=9iuka&utm_medium=ios

06/07/2026

I appreciate the interest and support, but this work is intentionally created for women and their experience of it. These pieces belong in the realm of the bo***ir, but they are not made for the male gaze or for men’s consumption. They are designed for women—to wear, to feel, and to experience for themselves.

I realize my work won’t resonate with everyone, and that’s okay. My intention with this line has always been to create pieces that help women feel more at home in their bodies.
What I’ve come to value most aren’t the pieces, but the way women have shared their experiences with me. Many have said that wearing these pieces helps them feel more present, more comfortable, and more connected to themselves.
Sometimes that shows up as confidence, sometimes ease, and sometimes simply feeling more present and embodied, and at other times as a renewed connection to their own sensuality.
Those responses have been consistent, even though each woman’s experience is different. That range is important to me, it reflects real people, not a single idea of what confidence or strength should look like.
I’ve continued developing the line with that in mind: not to add something to women, but to support what’s already there. ***ir

06/06/2026

*They were exploring the big city for one of their first times. River didn’t see much 😁

I worry about what kids are up to these days. I suppose every generation has felt that way, but the world feels especially uncertain right now.
My son River is 19. This morning, I was up early as usual, sitting on the front porch with a coffee when I heard laughter and conversation down the street. I looked out and saw River walking home with his girlfriend. They didn’t know I was there, so I listened for a moment. It was simple, lighthearted chatter and laughter.
When he came inside to grab his fishing gear, he told me they hadn’t slept all night. They had spent the evening sitting on a log by the river, talking while a group of young people played guitars nearby. Just friends, music, conversation, and a summer night.
In a world where screens are everywhere, it’s easy to feel like something important is slipping away. I see very young children, 3 and 4 year olds, holding devices every day and it makes me think we’ve forgotten how to simply be present.
My son grew up spending much of his life in the bush, so hearing that another group of young adults spent the night outdoors talking, laughing, playing music, and just enjoying each other’s company made my heart sing. Young people are still finding connection, friendship, and adventure in simple, natural ways.
It brought me back to a conversation I had with my uncle in my early twenties. He was saying there’s no fight left in people anymore, that people had given up long ago, that the earth is dying, and so on. I remember looking at him and saying, “We’re still here. There are still plenty of us fighting, still caring for the earth.”
I believe that as long as parents keep spending time with their children in nature, things will be okay. Kids need that exposure to the natural world, that’s the key. A lot of children growing up in cities aren’t getting enough of it right now.
Because if children aren’t exposed to nature, they won’t learn to love it. They have to experience it to appreciate it. That direct connection with the natural world is what builds real care and respect, not just for the environment, but for one another and for ourselves.
It’s been a good morning so far.

06/05/2026

Cernunnos— an ancient Celtic and Gaulish god worshipped in Gaul, including by the Parisii. He is associated with nature, animals, fertility, wealth, and the cycle of life and death 🌿🪶

06/05/2026

In the forest is where the heart speaks ♥️

06/04/2026

You know, let’s talk about creativity and creative outlets for a minute.

I’m going to touch on something I’ve been holding inside for most of my life.

I’m 49 years old, and I lost my mom to su***de when I was 14. There was a lot of struggle between my mom and me. For a long time, I carried resentment toward her for leaving, for abandoning me. I think that feeling of abandonment followed me through much of my life.

The truth is, I wasn’t very kind to her. I was in foster care, and the last months of my mom’s life were probably incredibly difficult for her. Looking back now, I know I added to that pain. Because I never got the chance to talk to her about any of it, I’ve carried the guilt ever since.

I’ve been carrying that for decades.

I think my creative outlets are what helped me survive it. Whether it’s creating, modeling my outfits, taking photos, or sharing pieces of myself through my art, those things give me a boost. They give me somewhere to place all the emotions that don’t have another home.

No matter what your relationship was like with your mom, she’ll always be your mom. You’ll always have that connection, that time together before you even entered the world. Hopefully, that womb time was a good time.

Today, I’m feeling all the feels.

Maybe it’s perimenopause. Maybe it’s hormones. I’m still menstruating, still having my moon time, so I guess I’m in the early stages of that transition. My mom was 46 when she left this place, and lately I’ve found myself thinking about that a lot.
Anyway, if you haven’t found the thing that brings you joy, I hope you find it soon. I really do.

My creativity absolutely saved my life.
Creativity and the Forest.

And YES, you absolutely can wear sheepskin in the summertime♥️

06/03/2026

Coming to you from my porch off the studio:) The previous tenants must have been British.
The entire outfit I’m wearing is me made, except for my gorgeous Gr**go boots, which fit it perfectly.
This skirt first came to me in my dream this past winter, and immediately following, I saw similar skirts decently priced on Etsy. I’ve been working with denim for over 20 years, so I have a good sense of what I want and how I want it to come together. They’re actually pretty easy to make. Start with a pair of jeans that fits you well and carefully unstitch the seams in the crotch area, use another pair of jeans to create panels to fill in the gaps and build your skirt from there. For mine, I added a denim ruffled panel at the bottom and cinched it on both sides to lift it slightly off the ground and give it a nice drape and shape. Denim is my absolute favorite fabric to rework, as you can probably tell. It is a bit time consuming if it’s your first time repurposing, however. This denim bra top I will likely live in most of the summer as I’m heading into my menopausal years. I’ll have a few on hand this summer as well for those who want one.

Pictured are some gorgeous necklaces, one with a carnelian quartz drop pendant and another with amber. A copper and leather lace chest piece, this beautiful red hat that just ties everything together and of course this lovely leather patchwork denim vest.

We received some much needed rain recently, and it looks like it’s going to rain into next week.

06/01/2026

Black Hive is heading to July 10–13, and it’s almost here!

Explore the full lineup at basscoast.ca and get ready for an unforgettable weekend. Tickets are still available, so don’t wait too long to grab yours.

We can’t wait to see you there ♥️



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06/01/2026

I’ve had the Octopus in my mind for years, and I wanted to give that idea a place to live, so I put it on a jacket. Octopus are remarkable invertebrates, highly intelligent beings with three hearts and blue blood. Their blue blood comes from a copper based protein called hemocyanin, which carries oxygen through the body. When it binds oxygen, it turns blue. Two of their hearts pump blood through the gills to pick up oxygen, while the third circulates that oxygen rich blood to the rest of the body. In the wild, they live relatively short lives, often only a few years, which adds to their sense of mystery and impermanence.
Today I’m adorning a nearly new XL Lee denim jacket w/leather Octopus appliqué, a leather apron that goes with everything, made to protect your clothing while you’re working, whether in the kitchen, the garden, or anywhere hands are busy. It gets better the more it’s used, marked by every wipe of the hands.
I’m also wearing a desert jasper choker, and a large labradorite moon chunk bracelet.

06/01/2026