Toxic Botanicals

Toxic Botanicals began with a simple fascination: something can be beautiful and deadly at the same time. I liked the idea of a flower that makes you lean closer, only to discover a warning on the little label beneath it. That moment became the heart of this collection. Violet blooms and winding leaves grew around old apothecary bottles. Moths settled beside botanical labels, and tiny skulls found their way into the borders. I wanted those darker details to reward a closer look—to let you admire the flowers first, then notice what was hiding among them. There’s a little mischief in this garden, and plenty of room for your imagination. Perhaps your journal will hold the notes of a curious botanist, letters tucked away in an old conservatory, or simply your own everyday thoughts among some unusually beautiful flowers. However you make it yours, I hope you enjoy discovering the little secrets scattered through these pages. —Mikey