About Mom

Certified Aromatherapist, Natural Skin Care Formulator, Herbalist

Plus Mom, Wife, and Animal Lover (former licensed veterinary nurse)

Like many of us, my earliest reading was from the whimsical books of Dr. Seuss. This early introduction to words led to a lifetime love of learning…and writing.

My Introduction to Aromatics

My love of aromas started when I was a child sustainably wildcrafting with my Dad the ginger that grew along the trail featured in the image on this page. Together we learned how to use enfleurage to extract that beautiful delicate aroma. We then combined the extraction with tangerine oil, hand expressed from the peels of our backyard tangerines, to create my very own solid perfume.

My Introduction to Aromatherapy

A simple kind gesture and a bottle of Lavender essential oil opened the door to the world of aromatherapy. With that single bottle I was hooked and aromatherapy became a driving passion. It inspired in me to learn more and share what I’d learned. It lead me to create this blog and to write my first book.

You can find Lavender: Lavender Recipes & the Plant Behind the Oil on Amazon (in paperback and Kindle).

Over the years I’ve put in hundreds of hours to become a well-educated Certified Aromatherapist and Natural Skin Care Formulator. Herbalism felt, to me, like a natural extension of these two. So, now each of my essential oil blends, herbal products, and skin care formulations is a synergy between Aromatherapy and Herbalism.

Beside You on Your Aromatic Path

The path of the lifelong learner is lined with “experts.” Some of them are really great! …Some of them not so much. While I don’t consider myself an expert (what perpetual learner does?), I do have a lot of knowledge to share.

I hope you’ll come to see me as a trustworthy friend who is always willing to walk beside you, sharing experiences on Life’s Path of Learning. (Send me a note.)

Until next time, be well!