Plum Brilliance

Botanical skincare wild-harvested in the foothills of southern California. Focused on clean, sustain Herbal soaps and skin care, natural products. No synthetics

05/11/2025

Not a bad mother's Day haul. Happy mother's Day to all the mamas ❤️

03/07/2025

One week in Montana. Mullein lines the roads, trust led me here. Read my story on substack.

03/01/2025

Meet our new neighbors, some beautiful highland cattle ❤️. Finally found our way to Montana, welcome home 🥹

12/24/2024

🌿✨ A New Chapter Begins ✨🌿

Hi, friends. 💛

It feels like I’ve been quiet for a while—taking time to process, heal, and reorganize my world. This year has been one of the biggest transformations I’ve ever experienced. Leaving the property where I grew up, later returning to raise my kids, was bittersweet. After 20 years of memories, we said tearful goodbyes to a piece of land soaked in love and family history.

My parents have moved to Australia, and my family is now officially living full-time in our Airstream. For the moment, we’ve settled in the beautiful Eastern Sierras, taking our time deciding where to set down new roots.

Closing Plum Brilliance, my heart and soul for nearly a decade, was another goodbye I wasn’t fully prepared for. But through it all, your love and support have carried me. Truly, thank you. 🙏💖

The last few months have felt like a chrysalis—a time of stillness and deep change. There were moments of sadness and even depression, but just as winter gives way to spring, I feel a glimmer of excitement returning. I’m ready to create again, and it feels like the start of something beautiful.

I’m thrilled to announce that I’m moving my blog to Substack! 🌿 It will be a space to continue our herbal education journey, share recipes, and connect in a meaningful way. I hope you’ll join me on this new adventure.

To celebrate, I’m sharing a recipe for Fire Cider—perfect for this season and a toast to good health! 🥂🍂
Find the entire post at FeralFarmacist.substack.com
Stay tuned for more, and as always, thank you for being here.

With love,
Apryl 💛

09/17/2024

🌿💔 As we turn the final pages of our Plum Brilliance story, I am grateful to each of you who've been part of this journey. We’re offering our biggest sale ever as a token of our appreciation. Use code LASTCHANCE50 to get 50% off everything – our complete range of natural apothecary products, including some fresh restocks!

This is more than a sale, it's a farewell hug 🤗. Dive into our collection one last time and grab your favorites before they're gone for good. Your support has meant the world to us, and we hope these products bring you joy up to the last drop.

🌺 Visit our website and make sure to use the discount code LASTCHANCE50 at checkout.

Thank you for everything, from the bottom of my heart. ❤️
~Apryl

09/14/2024

Hello my dear friends and valued customers,

As we navigate through significant changes and adventures, I'm reaching out with a heartfelt update and some important news about Plum Brilliance.

We're embracing a season of transition, living full-time in our Airstream and exploring new horizons. This beautiful journey has led us to reevaluate how we manage our beloved business. As we look forward to finding a permanent place to set down roots, we need to make some adjustments.

With this in mind, we will be holding a final clearance of our current product lineup, offering significant discounts as a final thank you for your continued support. Use code lastchance40 for 40% off everything!!! This is a perfect opportunity for you to stock up on your favorites, as it will be the last chance before we pause our online store. Your support over the years has meant the world to us, and I hope you find something special in our final selection that brings you joy and comfort.

Whenever I stand in the heart of nature, away from the hustle and bustle, I feel truly at peace—like I'm exactly where I'm meant to be. It’s in these moments that life really means something, and this profound feeling is what I’ve always strived to convey through our products. Whether it’s the calming scent of lavender or the soothing touch of comfrey, each item is crafted to bring a piece of this serenity into your daily life.

The website will be on pause temporarily as we focus on this new chapter and envision the future of Plum Brilliance. This is not the end, but a moment to reflect, reimagine, and prepare for the exciting developments we plan to share with you once we are settled.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for every message, purchase, and word of encouragement you've shared with us. Your support has been a pillar of strength throughout this journey, and I am deeply grateful.

Here’s to embracing change and finding beauty in the journey ahead. We look forward to reconnecting with you once we have planted our roots and are ready to bloom anew.

With deepest gratitude and warmest wishes,
Apryl

08/09/2024

Hello my dear friends and wonderful customers,

I hope this note finds you well and happy, soaking up the little joys that life offers. It’s been a year of big changes for all of us, and I wanted to share a bit of what’s been happening in my world with you.

We’ve taken a leap this year and are now living full-time in our Airstream in Bishop, sharing this cozy space with my husband and two of our kids. It’s a bit unconventional, but we love the closeness it brings us.

There’s also big news from my family—my parents are moving to Australia to be closer to my sister. It’s a huge change, saying goodbye to the home we’ve shared for so many years, but it’s a good move for them.

With all this moving around, keeping up with a big product line just isn’t possible. But, this change has sparked some wonderful ideas and brought me closer to the beauty of nature—something I started Plum Brilliance to share with all of you.

So, I’m clearing out our current stock—this might be your last chance to grab some of your favorites for a while. Please do take a look!

As we look for a new place to call home, I’m dreaming up ways to keep sharing my love for natural beauty with you. Maybe it’ll be through special, limited products inspired by our travels, or through herbal consultations to help you find your own connection with nature.

This isn’t goodbye to Plum Brilliance, just a shift in how we share our passions with you. I’m excited for what’s ahead and so grateful to have you with us on this journey.

Thank you for all your support and love. Here’s to embracing change and finding beauty everywhere we go!
With love,
Apryl

07/28/2024

Sale ends tomorrow. It's the last chance to grab your favorites at 15% off. Use code summersoothers for your discount.

07/14/2024

Our theory is simple, nature knows best. Treat yourself to the finest natural skincare, sourced from the wild, delivered to you.

07/07/2024

Are you looking for natural pain relief? Try our arnica and telegraph w**d infused muscle salve. It's potent and effective, naturally.

07/06/2024

The Sierras continue to amaze. Some of these alpine plants are absolutely breathtaking. Sierra columbine (Aquilegia pubescens), rhodiola integrifolia and a new (to me) species of pedicularis (particulars semibarbata). If you know me, you know I adore Pedicularis - so I'm super excited to revisit this plant when it's in bloom, nibble a leaf and see what the energetics feel like compared to the species I'm familiar with. Want to play with Pedicularis, one of nature's best muscle relaxants? Try the roots grounding oil. 😍

07/02/2024

Have you tried Calendula and Comfrey infused "tend" body oil? Your skin will thank you and the heavenly scent will nourish your soul.

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I love making soap. I learned to make soap when I began looking for more natural products to use on myself and my family. The skin is a large porous organ that absorbs whatever is put on it. So if we were using products that contain harmful ingredients such as harsh, toxic chemicals, colors, and fragrances, those ingredients were making their way into our bodies, blood and lymphatic systems. The majority of mainstream body care products contain a cocktail of carcinogenic chemicals, allergens, and irritants. I was tired of the sulfates, parabens, phthalates, petroleums, silicones and so many other synthetics that show up in commercial skin care. I felt like I could provide my family and friends with a much healthier alternative.

I have learned a lot when it comes to creating personal care items but I would consider myself a perpetual student. I am always discovering new ideas for wholesome living. I love incorporating herbs into my products and have enjoyed the creativity that comes from combining my passion of herbalism with my passion for soap-making.

The earth has provided all we need for health and wellness and I try to embrace a lifestyle of honoring the gifts of nature and contributing to the health of this world and all its inhabitants.

I feel like the items I make are whole and complete, nourishing and healthy. It is a privilege to be able to provide these products to others.