05/08/2026
I will no longer be making my Herbaceous products 🥹 Vulnerability incoming and finally making this post to share. It's bittersweet and extremely all in the feels as I begin to type these words, but it's time, it has been for awhile. 😌💚
It all began with this first product in my hands, and from there it grew into more than I ever could’ve imagined. So many products made with my own hands, my passion, my creativity, and so much love. The support over the years has meant more to me than I could ever explain. Watching people genuinely love and connect with something I created from the heart has been so special to experience.But somewhere along the way, things started to feel different. Some of you may understand this feeling… when something you deeply love slowly starts turning into pressure. When the thing that once brought you joy starts feeling heavy because now it’s a business, expectations, inventory, constant work behind the scenes, trying to keep up, trying to grow, trying to make it all make sense. People don’t always see the back end of creating something when your whole heart is in it. The mental load, the pressure, the burnout, the emotional attachment to it all.
And I kept fighting this feeling for a long time because I had this idea of what Herbaceous could become. But in all truth, I never wanted it to become some huge scaled thing. I think part of me knew that all along. I think some things are meant to be created simply because they bring joy, connection, beauty, and meaning. Not everything is meant to constantly grow bigger and bigger.
I also realized I had started tying part of my identity to it. Feeling afraid that if I let it go, I’d disappoint people. Or wondering who I’d even be without it.So I finally sat with myself and asked,
What do I actually want? And while there was sadness there, there was also this overwhelming feeling of relief. Like I could finally exhale this pressure of my shoulders and this feeling of something new trying to come into my life and I’ve been too afraid to make space for it.
With all of that said, I am absolutely still offering my appointments and services. My deepest passions are in working with people, helping people feel good, creating experiences, connection, care, and community. Right now I feel more called toward teaching, workshops, retreats, gatherings, wellness experiences, classes, and more about sharing knowledge in a more personable way. Exciting news, I will actually be sharing all of my Herbaceous recipes with those who want them so you can learn to create these things yourself too. This feels really meaningful to me to be able to pass this on instead of holding onto it so tightly. Herbaceous isn’t disappearing. It’s just changing forms, and so am I. So this chapter closes with a full heart, so much gratitude, and excitement for what’s next. A ginormous thank you all, for supporting me through every version of this journey. Truly it has meant everything to me. And here is to surrendering into whats meant to unfold. ♡ Shay
