About Me - Philomène Cauchois

Who am I?

Hi, I am Philomene

I have been crafting with purpose and embracing a sustainable, creative lifestyle for years.

I’m passionate about making things by hand—whether it’s embroidery, sewing, or other timeless crafts—as well as cooking, gardening, and finding simple ways to live more intentionally. Over the years, I’ve learned so much, and now I share those insights with you. I offer the shortcuts so you can start creating with confidence, bringing more beauty and meaning into your life without the overwhelm.

I love connecting with others who share this passion and discovering how I can help you weave creativity into your daily life in a way that feels natural and fulfilling.

We all have our own creative journey, and mine won’t be the same as yours. But I can help make the process easier, so you don’t have to spend endless hours figuring it out alone.

My goal is to simplify and guide you, so you can enjoy small wins that build your confidence and make crafting a joyful, sustainable part of your routine.

It took me years to reach this point, and now I want to extend a hand to you—sharing simple, accessible ways to start creating, so you can move forward with ease and joy.

My goal is to make crafting simple for you—so you can bring more creativity, joy, and sustainability into your life, without the stress or overwhelm.

A life full of Learning and Meaningful Encounters

I’m French, born and raised in Brittany, but at 19, I packed my bags and moved to England to study. That’s where I first discovered that life could be shaped differently.

In Bristol, I was drawn to the city’s creative energy—the murals, the art studios, the independent makers bringing ideas to life with their hands. I soaked it all in. With little money but a growing curiosity, I started experimenting—shopping at local markets, cooking from scratch, exploring new ways of living. I was only 22, but I knew I wanted a life that felt more intentional, more handmade.

Then came the fast-paced years—London, Paris—where I had to fight to keep creativity and craftsmanship at the center of my daily life. I carved out time for making, cooking, and finding beauty in small, everyday rituals. I spent weekends searching for handmade treasures and learning new skills, anything that kept me connected to something real in a world that often felt too fast.

And then, life took me across the world—to Berkeley, California—where everything shifted.

Berkeley was a place of bold ideas, where people lived with purpose, questioned everything, and embraced creativity as a way of life. I met artists, makers, and thinkers who showed me that sustainability wasn’t just about what we consume—it was about what we create. I started making more with my own hands, deepened my love for traditional crafts, and explored natural ways to care for my home, my body, and my community.

When we moved back to Brittany in 2017, I brought that spirit with me.

We found a small farm, and I threw myself into learning—permaculture, natural dyes, herbalism, fermentation, pottery, embroidery, knitting…

Each new craft became a way to connect with my hands, my history, and the world around me. Crafting wasn’t just a hobby; it was a way of reclaiming time, slowing down, and creating objects that told a story.

Being also a homeschooling mama, I put into practice the principles I am teaching to my kids. Learning from everything, all the time.

Is my journey complete? Not even close.

Creativity is an endless path. There will always be new techniques to try, new ideas to explore, new ways to blend beauty and sustainability into everyday life. And that’s what makes it all so exciting.