Cozy shop display with wooden shelves adorned with bottles, jars, crystals, and small art pieces. Natural dried floral wreath and artwork on the wall. Sunlight creates a warm, inviting atmosphere.

the journal

seasonal musings from city, studio & garden

Hand holding a glass teapot with herbal tea, next to a teacup on a marble surface.
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june in the studio

June has arrived in the city like an unruly rose clambering over a chain link fence. Stormy and sunny, both.

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a glimpse into our world

A hand against a textured white wall with pink flowers held between the fingers.

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Bright room with large window, indoor plants on shelves and ledge, various bottles on wooden shelves.

studio soundtracks

Book titled 'Nose Dive: A Field Guide to the World's Smells' by Harold McGee on a patterned surface, next to green plants.

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this week in the studio 💫
a scent for the moment: TILTH - damp earth & reaching roots - ruh khus attar. sandalwood. green patchouli. galbanum. orris. ambrette seed. angelica root - a botanical scent built around the beautiful ruh khus attar, a co-distillation of gree
the ideal window for picking the cherry blossoms at the right stage for preserving (in my opinion!) only lasts about a day, and it is just the beginning of a traditional Japanese process that is a true labor of love. soaking, brining, draining, a bat
bringing together a lovely botanical perfume sampler set for one of you this week. the perfect way to try our full range of fragrances. I always find this time of year to be a bit of a scent revelation, the air is finally warm enough to allow perfume