When I think about what Bahama Flora is, I often think of the Shepherd’s Needle (or Spanish Needle, as they are sometimes called). Shepherd’s needles are wildflowers, but essentially a common weed. They’re in the Asteraceae family and the scruffy cousins of the more commonly known sunflowers, daisies, asters, and chamomile. You’ll find them in abundance in human-impacted areas around The Bahamas, boasting bright and delightfully imperfect flowers and often peeking through an impossible crack in the pavement. These resilient plants always find a way to bloom, and if you look closely, you’re likely to see bees on them collecting pollen.

This little project can be likened to a shepherd’s needle — a creative seed finding a way to bloom.

Home is so important to me. In April of 2026 I got the keys to a new home in The Bahamas, a home that feels more aligned to me than my first and a home that needs renovation.

This is the journal of my renovation journey.