Rooted in Resilience, Grown with Intention Espalier Natural Botanics was established in Westport, Connecticut, by Kimberly Hovstadius, a certified natural skincare formulator and aromatherapist whose journey into entrepreneurship was deeply personal. Founded in 2016, Espalier was years in the making. Long before the brand officially launched, its products were shaped
This isn’t about a New Year’s resolution—it’s about setting an intention. Ask yourself: What is one clearly defined, meaningful thing I want to work toward this year? It could be physical (run 5 miles without stopping), creative (learn to play mahjong, write a weekly essay), or entrepreneurial (launch a business,
Camel and brown are such great colors to marry. Grab a pair of high rise flared corduroys in deep camel and pair them with this @puracashmere crew neck with its extra long sleeves. Add a deep brown puffer and all weather boots and you’ll be as warm as toast. When
Some of my favorite VentureMom stories begin the same way—not with a business plan, but with a moment. For Center & Spring, that moment happened when interior designer Peyton Cochran created a custom mahjong table for a show house. It was beautiful, functional, and unexpected—and people couldn’t stop talking about
Supporting a charity does more than help others—it helps you too. It brings calm, creates purpose, strengthens connection, and reminds us that what we do matters. Giving back is one of the simplest ways to feel grounded, grateful, and truly alive. And it doesn’t have to be financial—volunteering, spreading the
The holiday rush is behind us and we pulled it together again. Yay us! Time for a relaxing trip away to Palm Beach but what to wear in this bastion of old world glamour? I’m loving this @farmrio dress in blue and brown. It’s the perfect vibe for dinner at
We often think about eating well in January—and what better place to look than @majafood. Maja is the plant-based, gluten-free brand redefining what it means to enjoy wholesome treats. From protein-rich overnight oats to homemade-but-healthier cookies, pancakes, and birthday cakes, Maja makes it easy for families to enjoy the classics—without
It’s a new year and time for new beginnings. What would you do if you knew you wouldn’t fail? Start by channeling Diane Keaton and all of her positive energy. Have you been wanting to start a business? Write a book? Try something that seems impossible? Is the fear of
After Christmas we often feel the need to have some downtime. Maybe you’re craving some time to sit in front of the fire with a cup of tea, watch a favorite movie, add to your journal or read a book in bed. It’s time to rest up after a harried
Featured VentureMom: Ani Khachian — Legacy, Craft, and the Art of Meaningful Jewelry Some women are born with a gift in their hands. For Ani Khachian, that gift is generations deep. A fourth-generation artisan jeweler, Ani grew up surrounded by creativity, craftsmanship, and the quiet magic of turning raw materials