05/20/2026
I had the most amazing fortune to meet this GEM π of a human bean yesterday. I as a fellow Small Business owner love meeting others as passionate about what they do that ALSO give back to the community. Do yourself a favor & go check out her absolutely GORGEOUS shop! It's full of so many wonderful things as well as a wonderfully kind owner!!
Hi, Iβm Kitt πΏ
I realized recently that I donβt really introduce myself much on here, and since Botanica is such an extension of me, I wanted to share a little bit about both of us with both new and old followers.
This shop is primarily run by me, alongside one amazing employee, my three little girls, endless to-do lists, school pickups, late night inventory orders, and honestly just figuring things out one day at a time.
What a lot of people may not know is that Botanica came into my life during one of the darkest seasons Iβve ever been through. In January 2023, Caitlin entrusted me with this shop at a time when my children and I really needed something to hold onto, and it genuinely changed our lives.
This shop became so much more than a business to me. It became healing, stability, community, purpose, and a second chance.
Because of what Botanica became for me during such a difficult season of life, creating a safe and welcoming space for others has always been at the heart of this shop. Seeing that recognized by our community and even local news outlets has meant more to me than I can really put into words.
I also try really hard to run this shop intentionally. Supporting other small businesses, artists, growers, and local vendors whenever possible is deeply important to me. That doesnβt always mean the lowest prices, but it does mean supporting real people, thoughtful craftsmanship, and other families building something meaningful too.
Weβre human here. Weβre doing our best, learning constantly, and when mistakes happen, we hope for the same grace and understanding we try to give others.
This shop helped change my life, and I hope in some small way it can continue doing that for others too.
So thank you, truly, for being here. Thank you for supporting this little dream and the people behind it. It means more than you know. πΏβ¨