As Canada's cosmetic labeling regulations evolve, many natural skincare brands are beginning to list fragrance allergens like limonene, linalool, and pinene on their products. But what are these compounds -- and why are they naturally found in pine, cedar, lavender, and other botanicals? In this post, we explore the science behind forest-inspired skincare, the chemistry naturally present in plants and conifers, and why ingredient transparency is becoming an important part of

Winter at our Remote Cabin in the Discovery Islands, British Columbia

There is a moment, early on, when a piece of wood still feels like a tree. Not literally — the leaves and bark are long gone — but in the way the grain still curves with the memory of growth, the way knots mark seasons of wind and weather, the way no two edges ever repeat themselves. That moment is where every live-edge board begins. It's not meant to be a fast process. It Starts with the Wood Every board begins with a slab chosen for its character, not its perfection. The cu