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Explore Granny Jay's Journals
This is not a collection of exact recipes. It is a journey of rediscovery.
All products are natural and found in The Cape, South Africa
"Granny Jay always said that every place has its own fragrance if you stop long enough to notice it."
She spent a lifetime walking familiar paths, lingering beneath old trees, sitting quietly on mountain slopes, and watching the valleys below as the seasons came and went. She believed nature spoke softly—in the scent of rain on the forest floor, the warmth of sun-baked fynbos, the sweetness of orchard harvests, and the first blooms of an evening garden.
The Field Journal collection is inspired by those moments. Each numbered entry is a page from an imagined journal—a memory captured in fragrance. Together, they tell the story of landscapes explored, seasons remembered, and simple pleasures treasured.
Every soap, body butter, perfume oil, candle and botanical creation is handcrafted to honor those quiet observations and to invite you to pause, breathe deeply, and discover the beauty that surrounds you.
Welcome to the Field Journal.
The Forest Years
"Granny Jay always said the forest had a way of quieting a busy heart. After the rain, she would wander beneath the trees, pausing to touch the moss, breathe in the scent of damp earth, and listen as the birds slowly returned to song. She believed every walk through the forest offered something new to discover."
The Forest Years is a collection inspired by peaceful woodland paths, towering cedars, hidden clearings and rain-soaked mornings. These fragrances capture the stillness, freshness and quiet strength of the forest, inviting you to slow your pace, breathe deeply and reconnect with nature.
Modern recreation
After the Rain
Eucalyptus & Lemongrass
Among The Lilies
Lily of the Valley
Forest Dew
Rosemary, Lavender & Neroli
Morning Mist
Lavender , Grapefruit
Autumn Comfort
Vanilla, Coffee, Honey
Orchard Kiss
Bergamot, Rose, Patchouli
Orchard Fire
Bergamot, black pepper and ceda wood
Buchu Morning
Buchu
The Mountain Years
The Orchard years
"Whenever life became busy, Granny Jay would climb to her favourite spot on the mountain. She'd sit quietly on a sun-warmed rock, looking over the valleys below, watching the clouds drift across the peaks and breathing in the wild scent of buchu and flowering fynbos. 'The mountain reminds you how small your worries really are,' she'd often say."
The Mountain Years celebrates South Africa's rugged landscapes and remarkable indigenous botanicals. From honeybush growing along winding trails to the unmistakable freshness of buchu and the windswept beauty of fynbos, each fragrance captures the freedom, clarity and wonder of the mountains.
"Harvest time was Granny Jay's favourite season. She loved wandering through the orchard in the late afternoon, picking ripe fruit, gathering herbs for tea and ending the day beside the fire with a warm cup of rooibos in her hands. She believed that home was found in life's simplest moments."
The Orchard Years is a celebration of abundance, comfort and gathering together. Inspired by ripening fruit, fragrant tea, warm spices and glowing fires, these fragrances evoke golden afternoons, shared tables and evenings filled with laughter and quiet conversation.
Modern recreation
Rooibos Wonder
Rooibos,Vanilla,Hone
Cape Chamomile
Chamomile & Mint
The Wild Meadow
Lavender
The Gentleman
Citrus,Cinnamon,Vetiver
The Garden Years
"Granny Jay believed every garden told the story of the person who cared for it. She would stroll slowly between the flower beds in the cool of the evening, gently brushing her fingers across the blooms and breathing in the scent of roses, herbs and blossoms carried on the breeze. 'A garden teaches patience,' she'd smile, 'and rewards those who take the time to notice.'"
The Garden Years is a collection inspired by cherished cottage gardens, heirloom flowers and peaceful evenings among blooming borders. Soft florals, fresh greenery and delicate botanicals come together in fragrances that celebrate beauty, grace and the quiet joy of tending both gardens and souls.
Modern recreation
Rose at Dusk
Rose Geranium
Jasmine Gate
Jasmine
Lemon Arbor
Lemon and lemongrass
Lace Blossom
Rose, Cedarwood
Scent Profile
Warm Rooibos, sun-dried grasses, soft vanilla bean and mountain herbs.
Modern Recreation
Inspired by Granny Jay's notes, Rooibos Wonder has been carefully recreated using modern botanicals to capture the warmth of a late summer walk through the mountains.
Perfect for
Dry skin, daily moisture, moments of calm
Modern recreation
