The bones of the former Macintosh restaurant remain at 479 King Street, but the space has a new life as Tulum-inspired establishment Maya, which opens on Friday, September 24. The Indigo Road group brought in David Leboutillier of the Restaurant Studio to transform the interiors since he is well known in the Charleston area and previously lived in Akumal, Mexico, near Tulum. Leboutillier focused on bring pieces of the tropics indoors with fanciful plants and stripping down all the wood on...

I’m beyond excited to share that I’ve been featured in VoyageLA  as part of their “Rising Stars” series! In the article, I talk about how Art Botanica came to life—from experimenting with preserved moss and botanical textures to building an art business rooted in nature, hustle, and heart. I opened up about the challenges, growth, and what it really looks like to make your passion your career. You can read the full interview here: https://voyagela.com/interview/rising-stars-meet-karissa-kanes...

GAIA / "PEACEFUL" Moss Wall 2019 Conduit Expo West 2019 Recap This vibrant moss wall mural, created for Gaia Herbs, was designed to...