I'm so fascinated with the dynamic character of native flowers and it's finally manifested into a whole collection. At first glance the beauty of native flowers makes me think they're delicate, fragile and need a lot of care. When really, they are the most low maintenance, strong, hardy and resilient plants. There's something inspiring about the combination of beautiful and strong. And every Button in this collection is a representation of that.
 
Native plants are a very crucial part of keeping this world interesting, sustaining biodiversity, maintaining food webs, enhancing ecosystems and enabling so many living beings to have thriving lives.
 
It's my hope that when any Button from this collection is gifted, displayed and shared there will be a conversation around some of the same traits the native flowers have. Each Button being a reminder to...
keep this world interesting
support all of those we cross paths
foster collaborative connections
and to live our best lives by being in the moment
 
The Story Behind This Design...
The winterberry shrub is a type of holly that’s a valuable food source for about 50 different types of birds. The berries show up around September and can continue up until January helping creatures survive the colder winter months when other food is scarce. Since this holly will lose its leaves, the red berries make a bold, dramatic statement in the typical brown and snowy winter scene. And then come spring and summer, the interest keeps going, as it flowers with the daintiest white blooms. These cluster of blooms are not only beautiful but a great food source for bees and other pollinators. Plus it’s a host plant for 34 different butterflies and moths. The key to winterberries is making sure there are male and female plants within flying distance for the pollinators. This is how the berries are created and help sustain so many parts of the ecosystem.
 
Specifics Includes one magnetic Button.
Button size: 1.5” diameter [edge to edge]
Material: Scraps of reclaimed fabrics, ceramic magnet, brass, recycled thread