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Honey hive

Hey There Honey

We’re always looking for ways to make our handmade soaps even more nourishing, and our newest addition—honey—does just that! This golden ingredient is a natural humectant, drawing moisture into the...

Hey There Honey

We’re always looking for ways to make our handmade soaps even more nourishing, and our newest addition—honey—does just that! This golden ingredient is a natural humectant, drawing moisture into the...

Beautiful book store

Stories: Book Store

Step Into a Bookstore Without Leaving Home Growing up in a military family meant always being on the move, but books were my constant companions. Whether it was a well-worn...

Stories: Book Store

Step Into a Bookstore Without Leaving Home Growing up in a military family meant always being on the move, but books were my constant companions. Whether it was a well-worn...

Room Sprays: Store Bought vs Artisanal

Room Sprays: Store Bought vs Artisanal

Not all room sprays are created equal. While store-bought air fresheners often contain synthetic fragrances and harmful chemicals, artisanal room sprays offer a cleaner, safer, and more luxurious alternative. Made...

Room Sprays: Store Bought vs Artisanal

Not all room sprays are created equal. While store-bought air fresheners often contain synthetic fragrances and harmful chemicals, artisanal room sprays offer a cleaner, safer, and more luxurious alternative. Made...

Stories: Asian Citrus

Stories: Asian Citrus

Calamansi isn’t just a fruit—it’s a piece of my childhood in the Philippines. From brightening dishes to cooling us down on hot days, its crisp, citrusy aroma is unforgettable. Now,...

Stories: Asian Citrus

Calamansi isn’t just a fruit—it’s a piece of my childhood in the Philippines. From brightening dishes to cooling us down on hot days, its crisp, citrusy aroma is unforgettable. Now,...

Wax Memory and Full Melt Pools: The Secret to a Perfect Candle Burn

Wax Memory and Full Melt Pools: The Secret to a...

Did you know your candle has a memory? If you’ve ever dealt with tunneling, weak scent throw, or uneven burns, it’s likely due to improper wax memory. In this post,...

Wax Memory and Full Melt Pools: The Secret to a...

Did you know your candle has a memory? If you’ve ever dealt with tunneling, weak scent throw, or uneven burns, it’s likely due to improper wax memory. In this post,...

Stories: Maui Gardens

Stories: Maui Gardens

Some places never leave you, they stay in your heart forever. For me, that place is Hawai’i. From childhood visits to my honeymoon in Maui, the islands have always felt...

Stories: Maui Gardens

Some places never leave you, they stay in your heart forever. For me, that place is Hawai’i. From childhood visits to my honeymoon in Maui, the islands have always felt...