This is a post about easing into February with warmth and comfort

A reminder that its okay to slow down and enjoy your life.

A look into a cozy morning in our home when its cold outside.

As this year comes to a close, I find myself reflecting with a full heart. This year held so much — growth, change, lessons, grief, gratitude, and the quiet reminders of what truly matters. I’m endlessly thankful for every person who supported Hippie’s Homemade Candles this year, whether through an order, a kind word at a market, or simply following along and cheering me on. As I step into a new year, and a new decade, I feel a gentle shift happening. I’m being called toward

As the days grow shorter and the air turns crisp, I find myself reaching for small moments of stillness — the kind that remind me what truly matters. Between work, motherhood, and preparing for the holidays, it’s easy to get swept away by to-do lists. But gratitude has a beautiful way of grounding us back into the present moment. One of my favorite nightly rituals is simple, yet powerful: ✨ Gratitude Ritual. Light. Breathe. Reflect. Each evening, I light a candle — often one