Studio Journal ~ Ingredient Studies & Formulation Insight

  • Incense, Candles, and Flame-Free Fragrance

    Learn the differences between incense, candles, and flame-free fragrance to choose the right scent experience for your home.

  • Turning Toward Fall

    Garden reflections, seasonal shifts, and a first look at Eldern, our new fall candle.

  • Blackberry, Magnolia, and a Soap Named Marlowe

    The story behind Marlowe, a blackberry and magnolia soap inspired by atmosphere, literature, and the creative process.

  • Waiting for Summer

    A June studio note about rainy gardens, farmhouse renovations, and the quiet transition from spring into summer.

  • Burning Incense Outdoors

    A quiet look at burning incense outdoors through the warmer months, from slow mornings in the garden to evenings on the patio.

  • Late Spring at the Studio

    A quiet reflection on late spring around the studio ~ white gardens, ornamental grasses, slow mornings outdoors, and settling back into seasonal rhythms after a long winter.

  • Why Handmade Soap Feels Different

    Learn why handmade cold process soap feels different from commercial soap and how traditional soapmaking creates a balanced, gentle bar.

  • The Quiet Shift Into Spring

    A quiet look at how early spring begins to shift the rhythm of the home through light, air, and simple daily rituals.

  • Simple Self-Care Rituals

    Discover simple self-care rituals using tea, candles, and botanical fragrance to create calm moments throughout the day.

  • Avocado Butter

    Learn what avocado butter is and how this botanical butter is used in handcrafted soap and skincare products.

  • Evening Primrose Oil

    Learn what evening primrose oil is and how this botanical oil is used in natural skincare formulations.

  • Mushroom Tea

    Learn what mushroom tea is, how it is prepared, and why mushroom infusions have been used in herbal traditions.