Archive - Dandelion Seeds: Illustrated Essays

Home is a Cup of Tea

The first illustrated essay I ever created, this is the story of my search for home through the different teas I discovered while traveling.

Mar 28, 2023 • Candace Rose Rardon

The Colors of Assisi

And the gift of cypress green.

Jul 1, 2025 • Candace Rose Rardon

You Will Return to Yourself

One small miracle at a time.

Oct 1, 2024 • Candace Rose Rardon

A story for when things get in the way.

Feb 27, 2024 • Candace Rose Rardon

How I Want to Tell Time

A story for spring.

Mar 5, 2024 • Candace Rose Rardon

On two years of Dandelion Seeds.

Feb 4, 2025 • Candace Rose Rardon

What Carries Us Through

A story of hope.

Apr 9, 2024 • Candace Rose Rardon

The Peace of Wild Things

A new community edition of Dandelion Seeds.

Oct 15, 2024 • Candace Rose Rardon

Everything Sweeter

A story for the right season.

Sep 10, 2024 • Candace Rose Rardon

This one’s for the shadows.

Apr 2, 2024 • Candace Rose Rardon

This Is A Good Place

A new story for the new year.

Jan 7, 2025 • Candace Rose Rardon

This Is Your Sign to Rest

A story for summer.

Aug 20, 2024 • Candace Rose Rardon

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