Dé has practiced yoga for over 12 years, pyrography for 5, and has been a tree hugger for more than 30.

After four car accidents, yoga became transformational for her. It’s how she navigates daily movement and stays active, and it has carried her through life’s obstacles, bringing mindfulness to moments that once held anxiety.

She finds that same mindfulness in her woodwork. Alongside pyrography, she practices Sashimono, traditional Japanese joinery made with hand tools. Both crafts take time: time to learn yourself, your tools, and the uniqueness of each material.