Blurring the line between art object, swatch collection, and how to guide, Ephemeral Beauty: How can our Clothes Remind us of our Connection to Nature and Help us Live More Mindfully?, answers its central question through writing, embroidery, and natural dye. The book is made up of three sections: Part 01: Guiding Principles assesses the pitfalls of the current fashion system and explores the role of materials, long-term use, and community in building a relationship with fashion based on mindfulness, embodiment, and an appreciation for everyday beauty. Part 02: Designing for Evolution translates these ideas into textiles. The amorphous, watercolor-like quality of bundle dyeing combined with simple embroidery techniques like running and cross stitch pre-emptively strengthen the textile and hide stains. Each sample anticipates the natural wear and tear of life and integrates those inevitable changes into its beauty. Part 03: Consumer to Maker demystifies the creative process and invites the viewer into the work. From an embroidery sampler that demonstrates each stitch to a miniature sewing kit, template, and patches, each page offers an entryway into a more reciprocal, personalized relationship with our clothing. Together, these distinct but interconnected sections weave a roadmap for quite literally embodying our values through the fabrics we place on our skin.