After years of saying yes to almost every idea, The Hobbyist somehow grew to more than 100 products. Now, we're simplifying — making room for fewer permanent offerings, more seasonal making, and more of the things that genuinely excite me.

A quiet reflection on why people have lit candles for loved ones throughout history, and how a simple flame can become a meaningful ritual of remembrance, comfort, and continuing love.

Lately, I've been thinking a lot about what it means to grow a business. For years, I believed growth meant adding more. More products. More scents...

Most perfumes ask you to trust a single word: fragrance. Our Plant Perfumes take a different approach. Learn how hydrosols, essential oils, and real botanicals come together to create transparent scents inspired by life on the west coast.