the bee and the birch tree

04/09/2025

It’s with mixed feelings that I announce I will be closing my business.

Two years ago I started this small business to help with symptoms of PPD/PPA. I had no idea that it would blow up so fast and keep me so busy. I’ve loved running the bee and the birch tree for the last 2 years, so this decision was not made lightly. But I’ve come to realize that running a business while also working as a full time nurse, being a mum to two kiddos, and attempting to find balance, is friggin hard! Looking back at the last 2 years, I’ve realized that I missed out on precious weekends with my family, I pushed myself to my limits, and I didn’t prioritize my mental and physical health.

So all that being said, my plan is to continue refills until July or until I run out of supplies. After that, my dear friend Britain from has offered to take over bowl refills in my place. I’m beyond grateful to her for helping me out. Britain is a talented candle creator, and I know you’ll all be in great hands.

April will be my last month at Markets Ontario. I’m so sad to be leaving the amazing, supportive community that is Markets Ontario. But I will definitely be there every week to see my friends, purchase my favourite goodies, and support local businesses.

I’m hoping this isn’t the end of this journey. I know I’m going to miss candle making and be drawn back to it once my kiddos are older and there’s more free time. So please stay tuned.

Thank you all for following me on this journey and encouraging my passion. I’ve loved every interaction, every hug, every bit of advice. ❤️

02/19/2025

I’m taking a pause.

As some of you may know, I pinched my sciatic nerve over Christmas. I’m still dealing with some pain and uncertainty about when it will get better. I haven’t been able to get in my garage to carve bowls since the injury. And standing to pour candles has been a bit difficult.

I think this was a big lesson for me. I haven’t been taking good care of myself - mentally and physically. Between my full time nursing job, this side business, my kids, and life in general, I haven’t had a moment to stop and breathe.

So that being said, I’m taking a pause. What does that mean? I’m not going to be making any new wooden bowls for the foreseeable future. But I will still be doing refills. I won’t be taking any custom orders. I will continue to stock my shelf at Markets Ontario. And I may take a bit longer to respond to messages while I focus on myself.

I hope you all can understand. And as always, I greatly appreciate all your support.

#2025

11/25/2024

Put your rolling pins away! Do I have a treat for you! 🍪

My christmas cookie holiday scent!

Creamy butter.
Warm cinnamon.
Sweet allspice.

Why bake, when you can light a candle?

Confuse your family into thinking you’ve been slaving over the oven all day. Instead - put your feet up!

Find this scent in my wooden bowl candles, jars, and wax melts

Dm to order or visit downtown Bowmanville.

11/20/2024

Looking for something to do this Saturday? Come to the Old Sears Building at the Oshawa Centre 10-8 to visit 70+ local vendors (including me!)

11/15/2024

11/11/2024

🍁 canadian winter. 🧤

Shinny, maple syrup on snow, frozen lakes, tobagganing, skating across a frozen pond, shovelling your driveway 1287474 times, freezing your butt off…

We’re so lucky to experience this season.

My scent ‘Canadian winter’ evokes memories of sprawling, snow-topped tries, oak moss, and frozen berries.

Find this scent at one of my upcoming markets, or at

And as always, DM me for details and ordering.

11/01/2024

It’s time! ⏰ 🎄

Winter Scent Drop! 💥

❄️ canadian winter.
❄️ spiced black plum.
❄️ christmas cookie.
❄️ vanilla mint swirl.

Find all 4 scents in wooden bowl candles, jar candles and wax melts.

DM me for orders, visit , or find me@in person at one of my winter markets.

10/29/2024

Secret Santa time is upon us! 🎄

Having a hard time finding a gift under $20? Come check out my scented soy wax holiday ornaments!

🎄 filled with my holiday scents.
🎄 only $15.
🎄 looks great on your tree or hung in your house.
🎄 use as a wax melt in your melter when you’re done!

I just dropped a bunch of assorted scents at !

10/17/2024

🍎Just in time for Applefest Downtown Bowmanville this Saturday, we’re talking about my spiced caramel apple fall scent! 🍏

Sweet crisp red apple.
Creamy caramel.
Warm cinnamon.

This scent evokes memories of fall festivals, crisp autumn air, and changing seasons.

Find this scent in my handcarved wooden bowl candles, jar candles, and wax melts. Annnnnddddd find it this weekend in my apple-shaped wooden bowls!