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Notes of Lavender

by Karna Patton

Notes of Lavender is a small artist-run studio by Karna Patton, creating preserved insect art, fairy realms, textiles, and nature-rooted curiosities inspired by magic, transformation, and the little worlds around us. Join the Lavender Letter for seasonal studio notes, behind-the-scenes glimpses of new work, first access to Etsy shop drops, and the wonder behind each collection.

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The Lavender Letter 01: Beginning Anyway 🌾

The Lavender letter01 August 1, 2026 • Lughnasadh August 1, 2026 • Lughnasadh Lavender Letter 01 Hello, and happy August! In this first Lavender Letter, I would like to share a glimpse through my lens of the art, garden, meals, books, interests, and ordinary chaos I am balancing while raising a toddler, caring for our home, and trying to grow Notes of Lavender. Wherever you may be reading this letter from, I hope you can settle in for a few moments and know you’re in the company of a fellow...

about 1 month ago • 11 min read

Notes of Lavender August Shop Update Hello! I hope that you are having a lovely August and starting to feel the first little whispers of fall. I’m writing to let you know that my August Shop Update is live on Etsy! Three new preserved insects have joined the Notes of Lavender shop, each framed over lace repurposed from an old tablecloth. This little collection is giving a lot of cottagecore. I love the texture and history of old textiles alongside the beauty and intricacy of nature... ahhh. I...

21 days ago • 1 min read

Welcome to the Lavender Letter! The Lavender Letter is a seasonal note from the world behind Notes of Lavender. It’s where I’ll share pieces of my studio, garden, kitchen, and home. You’ll find what I’m creating, growing, cooking, preserving, learning, and noticing throughout the year. Thank you so much for being here. I’m honored you’ve chosen to follow along. Notes of Lavender grew from a desire to cultivate wonder and joy. It’s rooted in the things I return to again and again: nature,...

about 2 months ago • 1 min read