1. Feel around for what wants to be made. Usually, there is a parallel emotion attached. Sketch out long-hand mostly —sometimes in the notes section on my phone — the glimmery idea.
2. Play with oils. Usually the scent story presents in threes.
3. In tandem, think about title. Corresponding quote. The rule I give myself is the language I use will “uplift” and “bring together.” We are all in this together.
4. Prototypes. Oil soaked q-tips for smelling. Tweak. Tinker. Refine.
5. And usually, if I’ve stayed with it and trusted the breadcrumb nudges it becomes a thing. Salve, serum, soak. Oil, spritz, scrub.
