I recently watched Widow Clicquot, the story of Barbe-Nicole Ponsardin, born in 1777—the woman behind Veuve Clicquot champagne.
After her husband, François Clicquot, passed away, she was left with debt, uncertainty, and a future that society told her was no longer hers to shape.
In a time when women were not allowed to own businesses, she defied expectations, outmaneuvered men, transformed an unstable enterprise into an empire, and built something enduring. It was never just about champagne—it was about creating something extraordinary, something that would stand for something, something that would last.
Today, 253 years later, Veuve Clicquot is a name synonymous with luxury, vision, and resilience.
She didn’t just make champagne. She created art. She created legacy. Through passion and determination, she built something that transcended time.
That is what I have created with The Painted Way Silk Scarf Collection.
Art. Passion. Determination.
Each design is drawn from my most personal and powerful works—abstract paintings that tell a story of resilience, transformation, emotion, and light.
These scarves are more than accessories. They are heirlooms in the making. Crafted in luminous silk, meant to be worn, treasured, and eventually passed down.
There is something extraordinary about an idea that transcends time—something that is more than a trend, more than just another thing.
Pre-Orders Close March 27th—This May Be Your Only Chance
This is not mass production. These scarves are special, and I may not offer them again. If you’ve been considering one, this is the moment to say yes.
✨ Wear a whisper of rebellion, a stroke of artistry, a statement of quiet power. ✨ Drape yourself in color, movement, and emotion—art that is meant to live with you. ✨ Carry a piece of legacy, a creation infused with determination and vision. ✨ Gift a unique piece of wearable art for Graduation or Mother’s Day.
You deserve beauty. You deserve something that is not just practical, but meaningful.
If one of these scarves speaks to you, or if you want the full collection (and the exclusive 5x5 fine art print that comes with it), don’t wait.
Four original designs, each born from the most personal, expressive pieces of my artwork. Each one a wearable masterpiece, printed on luminous silk and finished to drape beautifully—whether tied at the neck, knotted in your hair, or flowing effortlessly over your shoulders.
A Forest of Feelings
A rebellion against over-intellectualizing, a surrender to raw emotion, to the idea that feeling—truly feeling—is its own radical act.
Emerged from my frustration with policies that strip rights from the vulnerable, from the suffocating weight of injustice, and from my unwavering belief that light returns—even when the balance feels precarious.
Reminds us that we are not passive in the world—we influence and are influenced, we shape and are shaped. Harmony is not about submission, but about standing firm in your power.
Choose the one that speaks to you. Or when you collect all four you'll receive an exclusive surprise—a 5x5 fine art print as my gift to you, a piece of this journey to cherish beyond the fabric.
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