Cloverleaf Conversations

The Meaning of Ferns: Mythology, Symbolism, and the Quiet Magic of the Forest

The Meaning of Ferns: Mythology, Symbolism, and...

If you spend any time walking through the woods, you’ll notice ferns long before you notice flowers. They appear quietly, unfurling delicate green fronds from the forest floor as spring...

The Meaning of Ferns: Mythology, Symbolism, and...

If you spend any time walking through the woods, you’ll notice ferns long before you notice flowers. They appear quietly, unfurling delicate green fronds from the forest floor as spring...

Onyx: The Quiet Strength Beneath the Surface

I’ll be honest — I don’t know a whole lot about onyx. It hasn’t been one of those gemstones I grew up hearing stories about. It’s not sparkly or dramatic....

Onyx: The Quiet Strength Beneath the Surface

I’ll be honest — I don’t know a whole lot about onyx. It hasn’t been one of those gemstones I grew up hearing stories about. It’s not sparkly or dramatic....

Emerald: Deep Green, Deep Roots 💚

My oldest child is a May baby. So when she was born, emerald became special to me in a way no other gemstone quite had before. Birthstones have a way...

Emerald: Deep Green, Deep Roots 💚

My oldest child is a May baby. So when she was born, emerald became special to me in a way no other gemstone quite had before. Birthstones have a way...

Turquoise: The Stone of Desert Sky and Sterling...

A few years ago, I visited Santa Fe, New Mexico. In the Santa Fe Plaza, Native artisans had blankets spread carefully on the ground, their jewelry displayed in such a...

Turquoise: The Stone of Desert Sky and Sterling...

A few years ago, I visited Santa Fe, New Mexico. In the Santa Fe Plaza, Native artisans had blankets spread carefully on the ground, their jewelry displayed in such a...

Moonstone: A Glow That Feels Like a Childhood T...

When I was little, we used to walk around looking for mica. It wasn’t flashy or dramatic. It was soft white, but when you tilted it just right, it had...

Moonstone: A Glow That Feels Like a Childhood T...

When I was little, we used to walk around looking for mica. It wasn’t flashy or dramatic. It was soft white, but when you tilted it just right, it had...

Amethyst: A True Purple, Through and Through 💜

If it’s not obvious by now, purple is my favorite color. So of course I love amethyst. I’ve even been known to feel a little jealous of February birthday people...

Amethyst: A True Purple, Through and Through 💜

If it’s not obvious by now, purple is my favorite color. So of course I love amethyst. I’ve even been known to feel a little jealous of February birthday people...