Our Story

Rooted in Nature. Made with Intention.

My Journey to Raven & Crow

Raven & Crow Apothecary began long before there was a name, a label, or a product on a shelf.

It began with my own journey.

Living with fibromyalgia changed the way I thought about my body, my health, and the way I cared for myself. I began looking for ways to become more intentional about my well-being—not searching for a quick fix, but wanting to better understand what I was putting on and into my body and how the choices I made every day could become part of taking better care of myself.

That curiosity led me down a path I hadn’t expected.

I became increasingly interested in herbs, botanicals, traditional apothecary practices, and the ways plants have been used throughout generations. I wanted to learn. I wanted to understand ingredients instead of simply accepting what was written on the front of a package.

And, eventually, I wanted to make things myself.

From Personal Journey to Apothecary

The more I learned, the more I created.

I began exploring formulations, botanical ingredients, body care, herbal traditions, candles, and the simple rituals that can make us slow down long enough to pay attention to ourselves.

Somewhere along the way, something that began as a personal journey became a passion.

And that passion became Raven & Crow Apothecary.

I wanted to create the kind of apothecary I would want to discover myself: beautiful but useful, rooted in nature without pretending that nature is magic, inspired by traditional knowledge while still respecting what we know today.

A place where curiosity is encouraged.

Where ingredients matter.

Where craftsmanship matters.

And where taking care of yourself doesn’t have to be complicated.

Why Ritual Matters to Me

Living with a body that doesn’t always cooperate has taught me to appreciate the smaller moments.

Sometimes self-care isn’t an elaborate routine.

Sometimes it’s a warm bath.

A cup of tea.

Lighting a candle and sitting quietly for a few minutes.

Taking the time to care for your skin.

Walking outside and noticing that the season has changed.

Looking up and realizing the moon is full.

Those moments don’t promise to fix everything.

But they can remind us to be present.

That’s what ritual means to me.

Made With Intention

Raven & Crow is an extension of that philosophy.

I create and curate products that reflect my love of botanicals, traditional apothecary craft, nature, and intentional living. I continue to learn, experiment, formulate, and deepen my understanding of the ingredients and traditions that inspire this work.

I don’t want Raven & Crow to simply be somewhere you buy things.

I want it to become somewhere you discover things.

Through The Apothecary Journal, I hope to share what I’m learning about botanicals, ingredients, traditions, seasonal living, and the stories behind the things I create.

And through the products I make, I hope to encourage something very simple:

Take a moment for yourself.

This Is Only the Beginning

Raven & Crow Apothecary grew from my desire to take a more active and intentional role in my own life.

Today, I’m turning that journey into something I can share with others.

Not with promises of cures or miracles.

But with thoughtfully crafted goods, botanical knowledge, curiosity, and an appreciation for the small rituals that make up our lives.

This apothecary is still growing.

So am I.

And I’m glad you’re here for the journey.

Rooted in Earth. Guided by the Moon. Made with Intention.

Georgette
— Founder & Maker
Raven & Crow Apothecary