“Behold the hands, how they promise, conjure, appeal, menace, pray, supplicate, refuse, beckon, interrogate, admire, confess, cringe, instruct, command, mock and what not besides, with a variation and multiplication of variation which makes the tongue envious.” ○ Montaigne

This is not the kind of post I like to make, but I feel it is an important reminder. I love to receive gifts, however, there is no gift and no price that will sway my decision making. No one is entitled to my time and presence. If I set a boundary, I owe no one an explanation. Respect is crucial.

Show me the tenderness of your heart and I’ll show you mine 📷: @kingstropharia.bsky.social

Winter Flora

Evergreen

Wander into her cove and never leave the same

Caress

Afterglow

What do the trees know? To bend when all the wild winds blow. Roots are deep and time is slow. (Joyce Sidman) 📷 @kingstropharia.bsky.social

I’ll be meditating in the woods over the next few days. My appreciation for your patience as responses will be delayed. Limited morning availability left in Minneapolis Dec 26-28. Start the day off right with me? 📷: @kingstropharia.bsky.social

Are you ready?

A Very Midwestern New Year☆.*｡ =͟͟͞͞♡ Chicago 12/30-1/3 જ⁀➴ =͟͟͞͞♡ Milwaukee 1/4-1/7 Reach out for duos, kink scenes, and social events— dates flexible with some already spoken for— providers RT 4 RT #Oursky #DateMilwaukee #Datechicago

With bounteous curiosity 📷 : @kingstropharia.bsky.social

I wander and meander and hustle and lust and dawdle and rush and never know what day it is but I somehow always end up where I need to be

Pt.2: Each plate is unique! Since this project is a bit of a time capsule in essence, I’ve been thinking about looking at these years down the road. I’m so grateful for the myriad opportunities of exploration, joy, and creation in my life. Thank you to all who share in the ride❣️ 📷: Amber Asher

Tintype Update Pt.1: This was an amazing experience! We experimented, settled on a pose & shot it a few times. I was able to witness part of the developing process where the plate turned from a blue negative image to a black and white positive image in seconds in a special bath, it was magical!

Chicago, I’ll be in you Dec. 22-28th. Open for bookings, house topping, demos, and content. Email to inquire

Breathe deeply with me 📷: @kingstropharia.bsky.social

Savor

The dance of sunlight through branches

To blissfully wander away in these woods for an endless hour, and wreathe an eternal string of words in the laps of a bower. (Nitya Sharma) 📷: @kingstropharia.bsky.social

Minneapolis was as delightful as ever! I am full of gratitude 🌞 Keep an eye out for late Dec tour dates, I look forward to being back soon

Well, I guess I have to start over unfortunately. With no updates about why my last account got deleted, I'm starting from scratch 🙄 help me find my people! #oursky #addtooursky #blacksky #datewa #dateseattle #gfe #fmty #fssw

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Late Autumn Flora

What are you dreaming of?

Such sweetness

☀️ Your morning view

I thought the earth remembered me, she took me back so tenderly (Mary Oliver) 📷: @kingstropharia.bsky.social

Tintype behind-the-scenes

Thank you to you-know-who for contributing to my beauty apothecary with these items from my wishlist! I’m glowing inside & out 🌞 marigoldgift.com/ivymaxwell

A treat 📷 @kingstropharia.bsky.social

Aglow 📷 @kingstropharia.bsky.social

What do the trees know? To bend when all the wild winds blow. Roots are deep and time is slow. (Joyce Sidman) 📷 @kingstropharia.bsky.social

Working up a sweat

I'll be popping in to Oregon November 20th - 23rd. Mainly Salem and Portland, but I'm open to surrounding areas. Visit my website to schedule an appointment.

Magical moments in the forest 📷: @kingstropharia.bsky.social

Something to hold onto 🖤 photo by @wondrashoots.bsky.social

Autumn flora & fungi

Don’t be shy

Unclasp it like jewels, the gold still hot from your body. Empty your basket of figs. Spill your wine. (Ellen Bass)

Tintype photo shoot is booked! I’m so excited for this project and am happy to confirm I will not have to stay still to capture each image for nearly as long as I thought. If you’re interested is purchasing a physical tintype from this session, email me: [email protected] to discuss!

Thank you for another beautiful visit full of passionate meets, fascinating arts & antiques, lovely sw community & outdoor creations! See you again next month Minneapolis (11/13-16) book early: meetivymaxwell.com

Finding moments of stillness

You wanna Top, bottom or switch with a nature giantess?

One part diety one part nymph Last minute cancellation in Nashville — catch me tonight or tomorrow and make my night ✨

Bliss

Do you love the great outdoors as much as I do?

❤️

🍃 Minneapolis Tour 🍃 Oct 9-12 Cuddle up with me as the crisp breeze brings the turning of the season. meetivymaxwell.com