Variegated Roots

The Cultivated Ground Spotlight: Bossy Scribes 📓

Creative expression, community empowerment, and space for your story. Today, we are thrilled to shine our spotlight on Latonya, the creative force and visionary behind Bossy Scribes!

A Portsmouth-based entrepreneur, community leader, mom of two (and proud Marvel fan!), Latonya is deeply dedicated to uplifting others—serving as Director of Small Business Engagement at the NH Community Loan Fund and Co-Founder/Chair of The Business Alliance. Through her brand, Bossy Scribes, she channels that same passion into empowering journals, notebooks, and interactive workshops designed to spark creativity, mindfulness, and authentic self-expression.

We are honored to host Latonya’s collection at Variegated Roots this holiday season. Please join us in giving her a warm welcome in the comments below, and come browse her gorgeous journals and stationery in person this week! 💛

The camera did its best. It failed, but it tried. In person, these brooms are an absolute vibe 🖤

Freshly decorated and sitting pretty at the shop waiting for a home.

If you want to make a mess and craft your own, our next class still has a handful of spots open. Don’t wait until they’re gone to decide you wanted one. 🧹👀

The Cultivated Ground Spotlight: Dianne Higgins 🧵

A longtime Hampton resident and true creative at heart, Dianne has a knack for figuring out how to make just about anything! Over the years, she’s explored everything from beadwork and resin art to wreaths and custom cutting boards.

Once she discovered sewing, though, everything clicked. Today, Dianne experiments with fresh patterns and unique textiles to craft one-of-a-kind sewn treasures you won’t find anywhere else.

Please join us in giving Dianne a warm hometown welcome in the comments below, and stop by Variegated Roots this week to check out her collection in person!

There’s a little witch in all of us ✨🧹

And last night proved it! Our Witches’ Broom Workshop was such a fun, magical evening. Everyone’s brooms turned out stunning, treats and drinks were shared, and the laughs never stopped.

I sadly didn’t snap a picture of the floor at the end of the night, but trust me—the dried petals, ribbon clippings, and craft chaos everywhere was proof of a wildly successful night.

Want to join the fun? We have a few spots open for our next workshop on Wednesday, October 21st. Link in bio to reserve your broom!

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The Cultivated Ground Spotlight: Dot and Doodle Fish 🐟

Playful patterns, coastal character, and an accidental obsession. Today, we are so delighted to introduce you to Gail, the artist and creative spirit behind Gail Paul - artist and doodler!

Gail has been an artist her entire life, creating across many different mediums over the years. Her fish painting journey started simply enough: she needed artwork to decorate the walls of her cabin in Down East Maine. But after finishing—and hanging—thirty-two fish paintings, she realized she couldn't stop!

Now, lucky for us, that delightful obsession has turned into a vibrant collection of patterned, whimsical fish art. Each piece brings a cheerful splash of coastal color, texture, and personality that feels right at home in any space.

Let’s give Gail a warm welcome to our collective family! Head over to Gail Paul - artist and doodler to follow her colorful creative journey, and be sure to stop by this week to pick out your favorite fish in person. 🌊

📍 457 Lafayette Rd, Hampton, NH

The Cultivated Ground Spotlight: Rustic Roots Crafts & Cocktails ✨

Thoughtfully handcrafted, wonderfully unexpected, and made to inspire slow moments. Today, we are thrilled to feature Danielle, the maker and curator behind Rustic Roots Crafts and Cocktails!

Danielle creates with a simple, heartfelt philosophy: crafting pieces she would genuinely love to have in her own home. Her eclectic, cozy collection bridges culinary craft and home accents—ranging from artisan cocktail infusion kits and small-batch loose-leaf tea blends to one-of-a-kind resin barware, bookish keepsakes, and framed botanical decor.

Each blend and piece is handmade with intention, meant to bring a touch of charm to your living space or invite you to slow down, unwind, and savor time for yourself or with good friends.

We’d love for you to give Danielle a warm welcome to our collective family—head over to Rustic Roots Crafts and Cocktails to follow along with her seasonal infusion recipes and handcrafted drops, and stop by the shop this week to browse her stuff in person! 🍂🤍

You guys have shown so much love for our Witches’ Broom Workshop, and we’re so excited to announce that we’ve added a second date!

Here are the details for both nights:

• Tuesday, October 6th at 5:00 PM — Just a couple of spots left for this week!
• Wednesday, October 21st at 5:00 PM — Newly added!

Where: Variegated Roots (457 Lafayette Rd, Hampton, NH)
Tickets: $65 per person

What’s included:
Each person receives a hand-foraged, hand-tied rustic broom base, plus full access to our botanical bar stocked with dried flowers, dried fruits, ribbons, crystals, and charms. You’re also welcome to BYO snacks and drinks (w**e, c***r, whatever you like!) to enjoy while you craft.

Because every single broom base is foraged and prepared by hand ahead of time, seats for both nights are strictly limited.

Grab a friend and head to the link in our bio (or VariegatedRoots.com) to save your spot!
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**Important Workshop Update**

Our Beginner Zipper Pouch Workshop with HB Bag Co. originally scheduled for tomorrow, Monday, October 5th, is being postponed.

We want to make sure everyone who wants to learn has a chance to join us, so Suzanne and I are working on picking a new date soon!

Keep an eye out here for the rescheduled date announcement. If you were hoping to take this class, drop a comment below with what days/evenings generally work best for you! 👇

The Cultivated Ground Spotlight: Haley Searcy Art

Whimsical illustrations, up-cycled textiles, and playful everyday magic. Today, we are so excited to introduce you to Haley, the multidisciplinary maker and teaching artist behind Haley Searcy Art!

Based right here on the Seacoast, Haley blends her love of nature, textiles, and imaginative storytelling into small-batch, handmade treasures. She gives reclaimed and upcycled fabrics a vibrant second life by sewing them into gorgeous everyday accessories—like botanical wristlets and her signature "Spellbound Scrunchies."

Alongside her stitchwork, Haley illustrates fantasy-inspired creatures, cozy critters, and charming botanical moths that she turns into stickers and stationery designed to bring a smile to your daily routine.

We’d love for you to give Haley a warm welcome to our collective family—head over to her page Haley Searcy Art to follow along with her latest small-batch drops and come to check out her display in person at the shop!

The Cultivated Ground Spotlight: GG’s Studio Designs ✨

Light, vibrant color, and a little bit of whimsy. Today, we are delighted to shine our spotlight on Glenda, the creative force behind G G!

Glenda discovered her deep love for stained and fused glass more than 20 years ago. Drawn to the natural world, playful textures, and dancing light, she embraces the mindful, meditative rhythm that goes into cutting, fusing, and shaping every piece by hand—watching raw sheets of glass transform into radiant art as the sun catches them.

From sun-drenched floral panels and layered birch tree woodland scenes to delicate suncatchers, her work brings an uplifting, cheerful glow to any window or cozy home corner.

Please give Glenda a warm welcome to our collective family in the comments below, and don't forget to give her a follow! Stop by and see the beautiful detail of her stained and fused glass collection.