Zen & Sass

Welcome to my favourite season 🥰

Winter Paw Wax is here!!!! The first batch has been launched at Sahara Garden Art / Designs by Lynette & Kayla Sahara today until 5pm! Its been a while since we've had this product in stock ❤️ and am so excited to have it back 😊

The first batch of the season of Winter Paw Wax is available today at Sahara Garden Art on Martin Street in Penticton! Come checknout their 5th anniversary event in store and in the back alley (where I am hanging out) ❤️

CW Wellness and Zen & Sass are vendors at this amazing event!!! Come support Summerland businesses and see what our beautiful, resilient little town has to offer ♥️

We’re officially home. ❤️🏡🐾

And there really aren’t words big enough for the gratitude I feel saying that.

After an unexpected and challenging chapter, we are back where we belong—with our animals, our familiar things, our own beds, our own little corners of home. There is so much relief in simply being here together.

There is also a lot to do.

The physical work of putting our home back together. Cleaning, sorting, organizing, repairing, and finding our normal again.

And then there’s the energetic side.

Home holds energy. And after everything we’ve experienced, I know there will be some tending to do there, too. Creating spaces that feel peaceful and safe again. Clearing what no longer needs to be carried. Pausing, breathing, reconnecting, and slowly allowing this place to feel like home again.

But I also want to hold this gratitude gently.

Because while we were fortunate enough to return home, there are people in our community who did not. People who have lost homes, belongings, stability, and pieces of their lives that cannot simply be cleaned up or put back in place.

Our relief does not diminish their loss.

If anything, being home has made me feel even more deeply how precious that word really is.

So today, I’m grateful.

Grateful for safety.
Grateful for home.
Grateful for my little family.
Grateful for the people who checked in, supported us, worried with us, and held space for us.

And deeply grateful for the people who are still facing the unimaginable—and for everyone helping them through it.

We’re home. We’re healing. We’re grateful. ❤️

One breath, one room, one moment at a time.

Pause. Breathe. Reconnect. 🌿

To our Summerland and South Okanagan community,

I wanted to let everyone know that my family, our home, and our beloved pets are safe following the recent wildfire evacuations. We are incredibly grateful for the support, kindness, and dedication of the emergency crews, volunteers, and community members who have worked tirelessly during this difficult time.

My heart is with everyone who has been impacted by these fires, especially those who have experienced loss, displacement, uncertainty, and heartbreak. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

As a Reiki practitioner, I am holding space for our community and sending Reiki, love, strength, comfort, and healing energy to all those affected. May those who have lost so much find support and hope. May those who are displaced find safety and peace. May our firefighters and first responders be protected and supported as they continue their important work.

Thank you to everyone who has checked in on us. We are safe, grateful, and taking things one day at a time as we wait to return home.

With love,
Carolyn ❤️

Our Summer collection has been launched! Say hello to The Self Love Collection ♥️

You deserve the same love and kindness you so freely give to everyone else.

The Self Love Collection was thoughtfully created to encourage moments of rest, compassion, and connection with yourself. Each handcrafted product is designed to transform everyday self-care into a meaningful ritual—one that reminds you to slow down, breathe deeply, and honor the incredible person you already are.

Whether you're soaking away the stresses of the day, lighting a comforting candle, or carrying a gentle reminder of self-love with you, this collection invites you to pause and return to yourself with grace.

Collection Includes

🌹 Heart in Bloom Soak
A luxurious mineral bath soak that encourages relaxation while inviting your heart to bloom with renewed peace and self-compassion.

🫧 Tender Embrace Bubble Bath
Wrap yourself in soft, comforting bubbles and let the worries of the day gently melt away.

🕯️ Blooming Heart Candle
Light your heart. Let love bloom.
A warm, comforting glow that creates a peaceful space for reflection, relaxation, and self-care.

💖 Heart Comfort Roller
A portable reminder that comfort is always within reach. Apply whenever you need a moment of calm, grounding, or encouragement.

💅 Devotion Nail Polish
More than a beautiful colour, Devotion is a daily reminder to choose yourself with love, patience, and intention.

Because self-love isn't selfish—it's the foundation for everything that blooms from within.

Now available at Artisans Of The Okanagan in Summerland and coming to Canadian Handmade in Penticton and The Artful Hand in Kelowna soon!!!! ♥️

Life has been insanely busy in the absolute best way- however- it meant my spring line didnt get into a store until today.
Allow me to introduce the Zen Blossom Collection 🌸

The Zen Blossom Collection is a gentle invitation to return to yourself. Inspired by the quiet beauty of spring, each piece is thoughtfully crafted to support renewal, softness, and calm. With delicate floral notes and nurturing botanicals, this collection encourages you to slow down, breathe deeply, and bloom in your own time.

This Collection is currently only available at Artisans Of The Okanagan in Summerland, BC and is a limited addition. Once we sell out, it won't be available again until Spring 2027 🌸