05/22/2025
Hello friends,
I know I’ve been quiet on social media for a while. Honestly, it’s been hard to face the memories from this time last year—photos of products I launched for summer, the excitement of creating and connecting with you all. The truth is, this past year brought a major health setback and we’re still very much in the thick of rebuilding after the hurricane.
Eight months later, many homes in our community are still empty, many are waiting to be completely torn down and most are waiting on insurance, FEMA, and permits. Brian has been incredible, stepping in as our acting contractor, but progress on rebuilding my workspace is currently at a standstill. It’s overwhelming to realize just how much I lost—five years of tools, molds, ingredients, packaging—everything I needed to run my business. I feel it deeply every time I sit down to create for my local shops and realize something essential is missing.
Still, I’m moving forward. Slowly but surely, I’m regaining my strength and finding my way back to what I love. I’m hopeful that soaps will be ready by the end of summer, just in time for the website relaunch and market season. Right now, I don’t have a finished space to properly dry soaps or store inventory, but I do have a small selection of products available at Aerie Lane Home and MADE - Artisan Hall.
MADE inventory is currently low, but I’m working hard on restocking whipped sugar scrubs, bug balm, body oils, milk bath salts, and room sprays. Please bear with me as I rebuild—it’s a slow process, but one filled with love, hope, and always gratitude.
Thank you for your patience, kindness, and support. It means more to me than I can ever say. I appreciate every single one of you.
With love,
JoEllen