THE BEGINNING OF LA SHAÉ

THE INTERSECTION of MODERNISIM & TRADITION

Quianna L. Kemp, CEO/Founder of La Shaè

Throughout all my industrial and artistic journey's. From illustrations and musicals to design and administration. It was not evident that I had fully embraced my genuine identity tell I began to explore my ancestry accompanied with my niches. That is when I then decided to reorient my attention to embody my artisans and use them as a conduit for my own expression. In all, supporting my pursuit of interest in the natural resources and traditional customs. Thus, leading to my scavenge for fragranced regimens combined with apothic aromas that encompassed conventional purity; collectively in favor to elevate each space with primitivism, offering natural cleanses that encourage mental clarity. Thus, incorporating luxurious implements that emphasize mindfulness.

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With a nick for nature and a world inhabited by innumerable elements. It did not come as a shock when I began my discover for herbalism. It has been a long-lost practice among many linages including those of my own. With out notice, has also been a form of peace throughout my adolescences that brought forth wisdom and lucidity.

Upon my realizations, I had then started to center my focus toward the properties of nature and the refined remedies it can offer.

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AROMAS

While employing my sense of luxury. Rather by sight, sound, or smell. Consequently, by soothing tunes, subtle imagery, and/or sensational scents. Ergo, lead to my essential oil specialty. Entangled with the science of alchemy and the smell of tranquility, I found a method that brought ease and placed me in peace. Separated from outer chaos and internal worries.

Withal, guiding me to my infusion of harmless fragrances complimented with fine ornamentations. I then decided to diffuse my concentrations of fragrances while curating elegant displays to withhold my herbs as they burned. Thus, constructing the perfect self-regimen station!

All in foundation of a simple objective initially purposed for a ceramic project upon a pottery course I decided to take within my pursuit of my associate degree.

Accompanying my small space with my creative addition, I then realized the maximal disbursements and relaxing aromas that slowly released multitudes of sensory mechanisms. It was then that I figured, why not contribute my passion for art while personifying my métier for ramifications, and wisdom in tradition as a profession to distribute to others to experience as well.

APOTHICS

I then discovered how gratifying it was to learn and mix multitudes of different oil and herbal compounds. No matter it's kind, region, or purpose. I relished in learning more about nature and all its god given resources. Not only do I believe it is highly essential to human development, but most definitely something that can be utilized in direr need.

Though, the western world tends to lack in the acceptance of conventional medicine in modern practices, I believe that finding ways to tap back into ancestral roots with minor traditional applications can help restore balance and rejuvenate peace one daily routine at a time.

CONCLUSION

Furthermore, upon my completion for my bachelor's I continued to immerse my joy in herbal aromas and continued my expression through my ceramics. Later accelerating my profession into a small business.

La Shaè. The gift of empathy oriented by yours truly. Aiming to embrace nature and its resourceful offerings, utilizing them naturally and wisely. Ensuring safe practices and healthy environments to mend the mind, sooth soul, and cleanse the home.

Welcoming you all on board in tribute for a conventional way of living and healing.