A concise field guide
Frequently asked questions
A quick orientation to the house, its studio practice, collections, and storyworld.
Questions and answers
How is How Very Ladylike structured?
How Very Ladylike is the master brand. It brings together Bergdahl Art, the Forest & Fjord and Pike Slayer collections, and the original Cascadia storyworld under one creative house.
Who is Liv Bergdahl, and what is Bergdahl Art?
Liv Bergdahl is the artist behind Bergdahl Art, her photography and site-specific earth-pigment studio. The work responds to place through image, weather, and locally gathered material.
What are Forest & Fjord and Pike Slayer?
Both are collections by How Very Ladylike. Forest & Fjord draws on Nordic calm and field life; Pike Slayer explores the rituals, stories, and humor of freshwater fishing culture.
What is Cascadia: Protector of the PNW?
It is an original storyworld featuring Cada and Sable the raven, set in a Pacific Northwest shaped by memory, mystery, and guardianship.
Where can I find updates or get in touch?
The Journal is the best place for new field notes and project updates. For a direct conversation, use the contact details shared with the relevant project or studio channel.