Balsam Ridge Traditions

Balsam Ridge Traditions Handcrafted salves, teas, and herbal blends rooted in Appalachian tradition.

From our mountains to your home, each small batch is made with intention and intuitively led, using organic, ethically sourced ingredients.

šŸŒæ Crochet Baby Blanket Available šŸŒæSoft pastel shades of blue, yellow, blush, and spring green come together in this text...
05/29/2026

šŸŒæ Crochet Baby Blanket Available šŸŒæ
Soft pastel shades of blue, yellow, blush, and spring green come together in this textured crochet blanket.
Perfect for a nursery, baby shower gift, or rocking chair.
Made in Western North Carolina.
$50
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Shipping available šŸ¤

When you tell your husband you want a display for the spoons and spatulas Papaw made for you... and he absolutely delive...
05/25/2026

When you tell your husband you want a display for the spoons and spatulas Papaw made for you... and he absolutely delivers. šŸ˜

Yesterday Papaw stopped by and brought us some treasures! Some of the prettiest bowls yet.Honestly, I donā€™t know if I ca...
05/21/2026

Yesterday Papaw stopped by and brought us some treasures! Some of the prettiest bowls yet.
Honestly, I donā€™t know if I can part with them šŸ˜…
Once I finish conditioning them, Iā€™ll share more photos, but for now enjoy these closeups of the grain!
Any guesses on the wood types?

05/20/2026

Something special is headed to Balsam Ridge Traditions todayā€¦ šŸ¤Ž
Handmade. Appalachian. Full of history and old ways.
Iā€™ve been waiting a long time to share these with yā€™all.

Sometimes slowing down isnā€™t so bad.Thereā€™s not much a hot bath, a little herbal comfort, and some essential oils canā€™t ...
05/20/2026

Sometimes slowing down isnā€™t so bad.
Thereā€™s not much a hot bath, a little herbal comfort, and some essential oils canā€™t helpā€¦ even if itā€™s just for a minute.
I think thatā€™s one reason I love the old ways so much. We donā€™t always have to overcomplicate things. Simple remedies still work.

Fresh bagels in the bowl, kids playing in the creek, and research spread out across the table.Trying to find joy in a sl...
05/19/2026

Fresh bagels in the bowl, kids playing in the creek, and research spread out across the table.
Trying to find joy in a slower season I didnā€™t choose, but somehow found myself in anyway.
Letā€™s just hope Dustin and the kids can keep up with my pretend bakery šŸ˜…

The sourdough bug has officially gotten ahold of us šŸ˜‚Iā€™ve spent the last week feeding my starter and somehow ended up wi...
05/16/2026

The sourdough bug has officially gotten ahold of us šŸ˜‚
Iā€™ve spent the last week feeding my starter and somehow ended up with a whole sourdough village living on my counter. So today, we baked.
Sandwich loaves (the only thing I actually remembered to photograph), discard crackers, chocolate chip cookies, and pizza dough.
Velma (my starter) is fed and happyā€¦ and I am absolutely tuckered out šŸ„–

Day 2 of fighting another flare, but life keeps on keeping on regardless. So I made me a little pick me up this morning ...
04/28/2026

Day 2 of fighting another flare, but life keeps on keeping on regardless.
So I made me a little pick me up this morning to help me power through.
Frozen berries, fresh ginger and lemon, a pinch of salt and water.
Easy peasy. Hoping it does the trick

Quilts for my babies, herbs on the stove, and a little watching and waiting for Lavenderā€™s kits to arrive.Sheā€™s started ...
04/27/2026

Quilts for my babies, herbs on the stove, and a little watching and waiting for Lavenderā€™s kits to arrive.
Sheā€™s started pulling hair and nesting, so it wonā€™t be long now before new life makes its way into the world.
In the middle of it all, weā€™ll be working on a birthday quilt, tending the home place, and keeping a close eye on her as the day continues.
Lets see what else this day has in store.

We finally got around to starting 2 new herb beds this week: lemon balm, spearmint, basil, and lavender. We also sewed ...
04/23/2026

We finally got around to starting 2 new herb beds this week: lemon balm, spearmint, basil, and lavender. We also sewed some wildflower seed in between šŸŒø
They're not much to look at right now, but these will be full in just a few weeks, and I cannot waitšŸ¤

While the kids were outside playing, they found a nest that had been blown out with a newly hatched chick and several ot...
04/20/2026

While the kids were outside playing, they found a nest that had been blown out with a newly hatched chick and several other eggs still inside.
We put it back and secured it the best we could so hopefully mama will return.
On another note, I finally got started on Jackā€™s quilt.
With 2 weeks until his birthday and a full plate like usual, Iā€™m cutting it a little close šŸ˜…

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