I wear a lot of hats.
I’m a writer, designer, and motion graphics artist. A Taurus sun/Scorpio moon/Leo rising. An ENFP, HSP, and all-around bleeding heart. A folk medicine anthropologist and purveyor of tiny bottles of plant magic.
I co-own Baskervillain Studios with my husband, John, and we live in a funky little enclave five-ish miles outside Atlanta with our kitty, Magical Mr. Murphy O. Milam.
I started my blog because I’m fascinated by herbal medicine, natural remedies, essential oils, and DIY beauty. And because when the zombie apocalypse hits, damn it, I’m gonna need a trade. I’ll pull my weight, I promise.
I write about my ongoing journey using herbs, Young Living essential oils, and traditional foods as a way to take ownership of my own health and wellness. I post recipes, herbal and folk remedies, and DIY skin and beauty care made from natural ingredients. And a little kitchen witchery sneaks in now and again.
Yesterday, on Instagram, I made the comment that I was really into the purples, because I’d been drawn to my Lavender and Envision oils (two of our favorite purple labels) and was diffusing them throughout the day. I was in a scheming mood, and Envision is one I look to for all the plottin’ and […]
This month’s full moon in Leo hit around midnight last night, and hopefully you were able to catch the visual spectacle of it. A super blood moon which won’t be around again for a few years, it was absolutely stunning. We’re still in the thick of its energies so if you’re still feeling the vibes […]
So technically the full moon was last night, but as we’re still feeling its energy — oh wait, am I the only one ugly crying while flipping through some random person’s family pics on IG? — I’m thinking this is still a valid topic. Plus it gives me an excuse to share the most AMAZING […]
I don’t know about you, but I’m still buzzing off that full moon in Libra, and it’s got me in a de-cluttering kind of mood. I want to make space in my life for the big things I’m manifesting, and it helps to do so physically as well as mentally. The weather is absolutely gorgeous […]
Did you know that some of the most toxic items in your home are the ones that are meant to make things smell fresh and clean? Wrap your head around that for a minute. Air fresheners, candles, fabric softeners, scented lotions, perfumes… It makes no sense, but there it is. Anything with the word “fragrance” […]
Happy new moon, beautiful people! Are you feeling it yet? Pisces has a very feminine energy. It brings up emotions, imagination, intuition, dreams, visions, and healthy helping of introspection. If you’ve been feeling particularly sensitive or tender this past week there’s a good chance this is why. It’s also why you might be feeling a […]
In the last couple of years I’ve been on a journey to get to know more about my body, and to learn natural ways to support it. Essential oils have, of course, been a HUGE part of this journey. As has studying herbalism, traditional/folk medicine, and chakra/energy work. And I’m a nerd, so I’m constantly […]
If you’ve been around this space for any length of time, you’ll know that these little bottles of plant magic do so much more than just smell pretty. They support us emotionally, physically, spiritually, and… energetically? Yup. Essential oils are one of the quickest, most potent ways to raise our vibrational frequencies. You guys. Literal. […]
Happy full moon in Virgo, everybody! Virgo’s energy is all about analyzing, reflecting, organizing, and striving. You might feel a bit more clear-headed today than on most full moons, as Virgo shows you exactly where you need to be and what you need to do to get there. Or maybe you’re overwhelmed that it’s not […]
Gratitude is a vibrational match to abundance. When we’re grateful for what we have, we are given more. I firmly believe this. But as I’m not always so great at remembering it, I’ve started working this little ritual into my life. I’m not going to lie and tell you I remember to do this EVERY morning, […]