Hitting Pause + Starting Fresh :)

Every candle, every perfume, every launch comes from my hands, my heart, and me! Which is why when life got a little wonky this past year, I had to step back for a while.

In the last few months, I packed up my entire studio, packed up my entire life + moved into a new home, and tried to make sense of all the little (and not so little) things that come with a big life transition. It was overwhelming at times — boxes stacked everywhere, supplies in storage, production slowed down completely stopped. But more than the logistics, I needed space to breathe, to enjoy + settle into this new period of my life, to let myself reset, and to remember why I started Homebody in the first place.

Running a small business isn’t just about keeping up with orders or posting pretty photos. It’s about showing up fully — creatively, emotionally + with intention. And for a while there, I didn’t feel like I had the capacity to do that in the way I wanted to. I’ve always promised myself (and you) that I won’t run this business on autopilot. If I’m making for you, I want it to come from joy + love, not burnout.

Taking a hiatus gave me the chance to do exactly that. To slow down, to reorganize, to look at what I want Homebody to become — and to give myself permission to rest without guilt.

And now? I feel ready again. More than ready. I’m in a new space that feels like the fresh start I needed, and I’m carrying forward so many ideas that I can’t wait to bring to life. This next chapter feels brighter, more intentional, and more aligned with who I am today.

I’m excited to pour candles + make perfume with a full heart again, to share little rituals that make everyday life feel softer, and to keep building this community that has been so loyal and supportive through all of it.

Thank you, truly, for sticking with me. For waiting through the quiet. For reminding me that this brand is more than just products — it’s people, it’s connection, it’s something we build together, it's you.

So here we go — a new season, a new chapter, relearning new patterns + a whole lot of candles to pour! Thank you for letting me be human through all of it + for reminding me that this little business is built on love, not just wax + wicks.

Let’s keep making the world smell nice (and be nice) together. ✨

With so much love,

Elle