Would you try a food you knew nothing about? Or would the flowers of your childhood stick as strongly in your mind if you didn’t know what they were called? Vocabulary expands appreciation of our surroundings, and in turn, our language shapes our behavior. By featuring items that can be found in one’s own neighborhood (acorns, flowers, herbs) combined with more exotic items (raw turquoise nuggets, wolves' claws, silkworm cocoons) the imagery in A Beauty Collected is both accessible and designed to expand the mind beyond the backyard. Whether the item is a porcupine quill or vanilla pod, the goal is to encourage inquisitiveness: “What is this item? What purpose does it serve? What does it smell or taste like? Where can I find it?”
About the author: Rachel Garahan is a creative director, artist, and innate nurturer. In all of her work, she is drawn to what she calls the elemental connection : the space where nature and the human spirit overlap. She is the founder of One Part Gypsy, a creative design and consulting agency, and an online journal of the same name where she writes about conscious living and bohemian style. See more at www.onepartgypsy.com.
With a strong root in the worlds of natural beauty and wellness, her work is known for being clean, modern, and sophisticated. Clients include Yoga Journal and Dr. Andrew Weil, and her lifestyle has attracted praise from the likes of Josie Maran and Tata Harper.
She is based out of Ojai, California where she lives with her husband, son, and two pups.
