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Embracing the beauty of the season, our wreaths are made with care, detail, and sustainable practices. With a artists eye, Kari-Lise harnesses the bounty from her garden and woodland on the island of Vashon-Maury island to create one of a kind wreaths that highlight the uniqueness our her home in the Pacific Northwest.

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Located in the picturesque garden of Briarness with its neoclassical greenhouse, rose garden, and sloping cottage garden.

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Briarness was founded in 2024 by artist Kari-Lise Alexander and writer K.M. Alexander. Located on the beautiful island of Vashon-Maury in the Puget Sound, Briarness is a home, garden, and woodland that is fostering the creative and artistic pursuits of its founders.

Kari-Lise Alexander has worked as a full-time artist for the last 15 years. Working as a painter, immersive experience artist and building and developing a successful paper specimen company. Kari-Lise is now focused on her new endeavor Briarness.

K. M. Alexander is a Pacific Northwest native and novelist. His work explores non-traditional settings within speculative fiction, bending and blending genres to create rich worlds and unique, approachable characters. He’s also really into maps for some reason. You can follow his exploits and stay up to date with his work at http://kmalexander.com