Never Too Late to Begin

Margaret River Incense began with a simple wish: to make natural incense from real plants and botanical ingredients, without unnecessary additives.

In my 75th year, I started a new “gig”, learning the art of incense making and discovering how beautifully it could sit alongside my longtime love of pottery. It’s a reminder that there’s always room to begin something new.

To me, scent is closely woven into memory. A familiar fragrance can bring back a place, a person or a moment, and the ritual of burning incense offers a little space to pause and reconnect. That feeling is at the heart of what I make.

The making matters, too. I try to come to each batch in a good mood, with care and positive intention. You might call it putting good vibrations into the process. For me, it’s part of making something thoughtfully, by hand.

I use homegrown botanicals as much as possible and seek out quality ingredients from further afield, including frankincense and myrrh, choosing sustainably harvested sources wherever I can.

What you might not know is that I’m also a ceramicist, with many years of having my hands in clay. The pottery incense holders featured here are my work, too. Bringing incense and ceramics together lets me share two things I love: botanical scent and the quiet pleasure of a handmade object.

Many customers find us because we’re local to Margaret River. I like to think they stay for the personal connection and the care behind each creation. There’s something special about supporting a small, independent business and bringing home something made with care.

If you’re curious about where to begin, our discovery gift boxes offer a little introduction to both the incense and pottery.

There’s more exploring ahead, with stick and loose incense among the scented creations I hope to share in the future.

Thank you for supporting my small Margaret River business and being part of this new chapter. Your support means I can keep creating, learning and sharing what I love.