Thewitchhazelshearth

03/28/2026

Cat is out of the bag!

I am officially opening up a tiny space
Beyond excited to be apart of the team and this beautiful space ✨️

03/26/2026

The Spotted Lilac Tree Nymph (Sevenia pechueli or Crenis pechueli) is a small, African butterfly in the Nymphalidae family. Known for a soft purple or brownish hue with spotted, delicate patterns, this species is found in marshy woodlands across regions like Nigeria, Congo, Angola, and Tanzania. It is often found feeding on rotting fruit.

Appearance: They have a wingspan of roughly 1.18 - 1.57 inches (approx. 3-4 cm). The upper side can appear brownish-purple, while the underside often has more vibrant markings.
Habitat: They thrive in woodlands, particularly in marshy areas.
Distribution: They are found across several African countries, including Nigeria, Cameroon, Republic of the Congo, Angola, DRC, Central African Republic, Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia, and Namibia.
Behavior: They are known for a gentle, floating flight and feeding on fermenting fruit, tree sap, and sometimes dung.

03/24/2026

This piece is set in an antique oval frame and layered with preserved botanicals to create something soft, ethereal, and a little haunting.

The way the blue catches the light shifts constantly — it’s one of those pieces you have to see in person to really understand.

Every element is ethically sourced and arranged by hand. No two pieces are ever the same.

🦋

03/23/2026

03/23/2026

Had such a good time at studio ours this past weekend! Catch me this Saturday at the Spring Fling in north chattanooga!

03/18/2026

There are hidden beetles in this piece… can you find them?

This one feels like something pulled straight from the forest floor…

Two owl butterflies rest among layered mushrooms, moss, and preserved botanicals, with hidden beetles tucked throughout the piece.

Set inside a deep green frame, everything about this one leans earthy, grounded, and a little mysterious — like a relic of something ancient.

Every element is ethically sourced and arranged by hand. No two pieces are ever the same.

🍂🪲

03/15/2026

Every piece I make is completely one-of-a-kind and carefully composed by hand using real specimens and natural materials. No two frames are ever the same.

This one feels like something pulled straight from a dark forest reliquary.

🖤

03/15/2026

I’ll be vending at Vintage & Art Market next weekend in Chattanooga!

This is a two-day market filled with local artists, vintage vendors, coffee, tacos, live screen printing, and more. I’ll be bringing a collection of my handcrafted specimen frames, natural oddities, and preserved curiosities.

If you’ve been wanting to see my work in person, this is a great chance to come explore the strange and beautiful side of nature.

📍 Turnbull Building – Chattanooga
🗓 March 21st & 22nd
⏰ 11am – 4pm

Come say hello and see what treasures I’ll have with me. 🦋

03/07/2026

She is giving electric bloom!
This stunner is bright and colorful with a cute cocoa tarantula in the center. Little metallic beetles and butterflies will draw the eye to the outer edges.

03/05/2026

Updated event list for this month ✨️

03/05/2026

This preserved tarantula specimen shows the incredible texture and structure these misunderstood creatures carry — from the dense velvet-like hairs to the powerful legs that make them such remarkable hunters.

Despite their intimidating reputation, tarantulas are typically calm, slow-moving spiders that play an important role in their ecosystems. This specimen allows you to appreciate the details up close — something you’d rarely get to see in the wild.

A bold piece for collectors of natural history, oddities, and cabinet-of-curiosities displays.