We are artists of plant medicine, crafting botanical offerings with reverence for the earth and the communities we serve. Every formula is made with care—100% natural, potent, cruelty-free, vegan, and thoughtfully low-waste.

Make & Mary officially opened its doors in 2016, though its roots reach much deeper. Shaped by our Mexican and Scottish heritage, our work carries both ancestral wisdom and modern ritual. Each formula has been crafted and refined for over two decades by our founder and herbalist, Yvonne Pérez Emerson.

We welcome you into our brick-and-mortar sanctuary in Portland’s Alberta Arts District, where we formulate and produce our entire line in-house. Beyond our apothecary, we gather in creativity and care—hosting monthly self-care rituals and events for body and soul.

Learn more about our shop and upcoming events here.

Founders Story

I am an earth sister, yerbera, medicine woman, creative maker, soul doula, energy weaver, artist of ceremony, mother, and grandmother. I draw inspiration from my ancestral lineage—Mexican and Scottish—both rich in earth-based wisdom and cosmic connection. My intuitive nature has taught me to lead with heart and to trust the quiet courage that lives there. Leaning into conscious relationship with the Earth, the elements, moon and sun, plants, spirit guides, and the unseen realms continues to teach and expand me.

For over 30 years, I have worked with medicinal plants, facilitated healing circles, and cultivated spaces for creativity and community.

My relationship with the land and plant world began in my youth, alongside my path as an artist. This eventually led me into a career as a creative director through graphic design, where I ran my own design studio, led creative teams in agency spaces, founded nonprofits, curated international design conferences, and built community through public art and purpose-driven work. Through it all, I have always been guided by my dreams.

What began as a holistic approach to raising my children evolved into a calling I couldn't imagine living without. I love everything about being a maker and formulating intentional offerings rooted in both tradition and intuition.

I am equally devoted to curating transformative experiences that weave together multiple modalities—from my work as a Curandera, to heritage craft-making, and ceremonial practices. Over the years, I have held hundreds of workshops and women’s retreats, each one an offering of remembrance, healing, and connection. Sharing this work with our community continues to be one of my greatest honors.

If you are interested in working with me on a personal level, I offer Limpias (energy cleansing) and more via my personal site here.

Thank you for visiting friend,

Yvonne