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Hi, I’m Olivia!

It’s been a while, but not a day goes by that I don’t think about this space and all the beautiful things I love to create. A lot has changed since I last shared—our family grew (twice!), we traded city life for two acres in the suburbs, and, while pregnant with our second, I built an 1,800 sq ft garden from the ground up. Going from an urban patio to a sea of raised beds has been an adventure—equal parts hands-on learning and deep-dive research.

Over the past year, I’ve been immersed in garden planning, building raised beds, companion planting in Zone 6a, trellising, seeding, seasonal gardening, and, of course, figuring out what to do with all the harvests (bugs included). It’s been a wild, rewarding ride, and I’m excited to share more—what we’ve built, where we’re headed, and all the new products I’m dreaming up using the things we grow.

I’d love to hear from you—what would you like to see or learn more about?

The last few garden days are upon us. With temperatures slowly dropping it’s time to collect what’s left of our goodies. Herbs are being snipped for drying, the beds are getting prepped for frost, and anything we can save will slowly be brought inside. I’m not ready!

Crisp fall days, my favorite. Some how time is flying by so quickly I can’t seem to keep up. Is anyone else still in August? It’s difficult to consider that October is almost over! How did this happen?

Well it's happening...Wednesday is the last official day of summer. I'm sad yet excited because this transition period is one of my favorites. ⁠
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Thank you, can't wait to share our next collection soon!

Summer isn’t over and neither is our seasonal collection. Our body scrub is made of all organic goodies that keep your skin glowing into fall - raw sugar, coconut oil, lavender essential oil, bergamot essential oil, lemon essential oil, sandalwood essential oil, lavender petals.

We're in the last few days of August but don't fear, summer doesn't technically end till September 22nd!

The best of the season is yet to come, at least in the Midwest. 1) Humidity starts to fade and the weather is perfect to enjoy the sunshine and fresh air 2) Kids are back at school making it less hectic everywhere 3) Oh, and the lake water is at its peak making it the best time to jump right in!

Jump in the shower with our exfoliating body scrub and nourish your skin during this dry, hot summer. A mix of raw sugar and lavender petals help remove dead skin cells while coconut oil locks in much needed moisture. Our essential oil blend is soothing, yet refreshing with lavender, bergamot, and citrus. Body scrubs are the perfect way to ensure your skin keeps glowing all summer long and this ingredient mix is the perfect way to either start or end your day.

Wouldn’t it be nice if the heat and humidity let up a little so we can spend the last few weeks of summer outside, relaxing and enjoying the patio.

Do you notice that by the end of a summer day, your skin is heavier than usual. Excessive sweating during this heat mixed with grime from our surroundings causes the pores on our skin to close up, resulting in heaviness. A cold or lukewarm shower at night paired with exfoliation and a good scrub helps open up the pores and makes you feel more comfortable and relaxed for sleep.

The garden is still in full bloom and I’m continuing to gather herbs, buds, and veggies. Excited to make some summer garden goodies soon.

Need a little pick me up? ⁠
Our summer body mist will help uplift and energize you when you’re on the go. Grab a bottle, throw it in your bag or place it by your computer for a zen moment during work. A quick spritz, a deep inhale, and you’ll be feeling refreshed in no time. Our winning mix of citrus, lavender, and rosemary is not only zesty and invigorating but exactly what you need to cool you down on these hot summer days.

Evening strolls make me happy. Doing them along the river with the wildflowers, even better! What’s your favorite place to take a walk?