
Checkin' In: Scent Design, Holiday Prep + Survey
by Erica Anderson
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Hello, everyone! ๐๐ฝ
Itโs official, summer is here and Iโm so ready for it. The trees in Brooklyn are lush, the daylight keeps until 8pm and every weekend the smell of barbecue emanates from the park. With this new summer energy, I want to write and share whatโs going on with us โ from creating new scents, to collaborating with makers, to celebrating you.ย
First update is where the magic happens: scent design. Ingrid has been heads-down designing new scents for the fall and winter. As part of the research, she took me on a culinary journey to taste traditional Southeast Asian flavors. I loved it and really admire her commitment to the creative process โโ which is very personal, quiet and steady. I wish I could tell you all about whatโs coming, but for now Iโll just say I am full of heartfelt anticipation. As with our best sellers Mixed Feelings, California Christmas and Cloud Gazer, she has fresh ideas and strong instincts. Iโm excited to see what she brings to us next.ย
As for me, my priority is to prepare for fall โโ which starts with bringing in all the materials weโll need. Weโre using a new vessel with a better fitting lid/snuffer, improving the colors on our labels and bringing on a few more hands to help with production. Iโm personally embracing the day-to-day of social and email. Most of all, Iโmย thinking about even moreย ways to bring our mission to life โโ which is toย be more present in an increasingly digitized world, starting with a deeper connection to our sense of smell.
Over in our shop for you, right now, we have two Limited Edition candles โโ Cloud Gazer and Summer Splendor. It already seems like Cloud Gazer will be a contender for a permanent spot in the Core Collectionโฆ but Iโm not counting Summer Splendor out. (It is my favorite!)
Finally, if youโre in the mood for a Pride treat, check out the Limited Edition clutch Ingrid designed with Julie Mollo. We met Julie in the Brooklyn maker scene and this is our second collaboration with her. This bag fits an iPhone, wallet, keys and all the other necessities you need. Ingrid uses hers daily and absolutely.loves.it.
Since we started TNS in Ingrid's kitchen, I have been immersed in founder life. Iโve come to feel that entrepreneurship is one of the greatest journeys Iโve had the privilege of taking. This would not be possible without all of you โย so thank you for believing in us, loving our products and bringing joy to one another in the TNS community.ย

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