Semi-regular musings on the personal & universal ways we can come back to ourselves through the power of scent, self inquiry & sensory beauty
Everything we smell is the the result of molecules vibrating in an endless variation of patterns. I love the mysterious world of scent science, where atomic arrangements play smell tricks on our mind and transitional states create whole new fragrance ingredients.
Read MoreBeing alive is pretty strange. Most of the time, lost in the overwhelm of our to-do list, we forget. But then we see a baby enraptured by a shadow and we’re reminded of how mysterious it actually all is. Curiosity is an energy.
Read MoreOne of my favorites things about scent is how deeply it shapes our experiences without us even being aware of it. Scent is a powerful invisible force because a lot of smelling happens below our radar of consciousness.
Read MoreI love these sweet little Ritual Incense Brushes so much we just had to bring them back. Whether it’s incense ash or the cobwebs of your heart, these brushes are perfect for all your miniature cleaning needs.
Read MoreLately I’ve been noticing lots of conversations with friends around feeling ‘busy verses fulfilled’, and how easily a week can slip by without being able to recall much of what happened.
Read MoreEven though smell is our strongest sense it can be difficult to articulate. And because we have so little language for scent it affects our connection to its pleasures & subtleties.
Read MoreA reminder for today & any day when events around the world feel overwhelming & beyond your control. All you can ever do is start where you are, use what you have & do what you can.
Read MoreFeeling a sense of satisfaction in life is one of the pillars of happiness. But it’s also the most evanescent, slipping from our grasp almost as soon as we fulfill a wish or expectation.
Read MoreFor centuries rose has been used to soften & open the heart. Its scent has a deep psychological effect that heals old wounds & reminds us of the beauty of love.
Read MoreI like the idea of making your unknown known. It’s not as simple as writing a list of goals for the year, more a lifetime pursuit of getting closer rather than further away from yourself.
Read MoreWhen I feel the overwhelm I like to take things deep sensory & lately I’ve been loving the simple ritual of scenting my mask. The first time I tried it I was like ‘why did this take me so long?!’ Now I do it every time I head out the door.
Read MoreOne of our biggest dreams is slowly coming to fruition & we can’t wait to share it with you. We’re currently building a studio & scent garden here in Los Angeles - we’re thinking scent club, perfume visits & walks in the scent garden!
Read MoreExpansion - it’s a nice word right? You can feel it in your body as you roll it over in your mind. That sense of openness, lightness & softness.
Read MoreIntroducing our new Ritual Incense Holder collection. Three sculptural shapes in solid brass with hand-finished natural patinas.
Read MoreCreate your own scented rituals & experience their comfort & beauty for yourself, with our new Ritual Incense Kit.
Read MoreCreative activities help us process what we’ve been through while deeply nurturing the mind/body connection. They also address our shared human need to bring beauty into the world in whatever form we can.
Read MoreFor all of us needing a renewed sense of energy we bring you our new Refresh Ritual Oil. Made from crushed basil, mint leaf & clary sage flowers it’s a therapeutic blend to revive tired nerves & inspire fresh creation.
Read MoreLast week I read this quote in a favorite newsletter & it was perfect timing. I don’t know about you, but I need constant little reminders to keep me feeling connected to myself & the things I love most.
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