The Apothecary Journal

Some businesses begin with a business plan. Others begin with two people, a shared love of making things by hand, and an idea that quietly grows into something much bigger. Taylor and April Locke met in 2006 in beautiful Savannah, Georgia, while studying at the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD). By 2013, as they were preparing to build a life together, they were also laying the foundations for a handcrafted, all-natural body care business. That October, they married barefoot among hay bales beneath the wide Texas sky, on family land in Central Texas. Soon afterwards, they left Savannah behind and put down roots in a small Texas town, ready to grow both a family and their new venture. What began as a side project in their kitchen soon became a calling. Today, Taylor, April, and their team continue to create their body care products using clean, thoughtfully chosen ingredients and time-tested methods, staying true to the values on which the business was founded. At Apothecary & Leaf, we’re delighted to carry a large selection of their handcrafted products, including magnesium creams, men’s beard care, room & body sprays, essential oils, rose water, makeup remover, roll-ons, and a beautiful collection of moisturizing and botanical salves. And when Taylor and April aren’t working alongside their truly awesome team? You’ll most likely find them cheering from the sidelines of a Little League field, digging in the garden, or continuing the never-ending adventure of renovating their 100-year-old farmhouse. It’s exactly the kind of small, independent maker we love discovering — real people, making thoughtful products with a story behind them. Meet the makers behind the things we choose to bring into Apothecary & Leaf.