Oat & Sage

🌿 I almost didn’t try it… now I recommend it to everyone.

A salt deodorant stone didn’t immediately sound like something that would work for me.

It looked too simple.

No familiar roll-on.

No aerosol.

No strong fragrance.

Just a smooth mineral stone that you wet and apply to clean skin.

But I decided to give it a try—and it became one of those quiet switches that completely surprised me.

My last stone lasted around 10 months, which meant fewer containers, fewer repeat purchases and one less everyday product to think about replacing.

The little routine that works best for me is simple:

I moisturise my underarms first and allow it to absorb.

Then I wet the stone and apply it to clean skin.

That’s it.

It’s now one of the switches I recommend most often—not because it’s complicated or impressive, but because it quietly earned its place in my everyday routine.

Sometimes the products we’re least certain about become the ones that stick.

Have you ever tried a salt deodorant stone—or is it one of those switches you’re still unsure about?

Kelly 🌿

🌿 When did you last make something with your own hands?

Not because you needed it.

Not because it had to be useful.

And not because anyone else would ever see it.

Just because you wanted to create.

Perhaps it was a loaf of bread.

A bunch of flowers arranged in a favourite jug.

A card written by hand.

A knitted square.

A painted pot.

Something planted, repaired, folded, stitched or shaped.

There is something grounding about using our hands.

For a little while, our attention moves away from the noise around us and settles into what is directly in front of us.

We notice texture.

Colour.

Scent.

The small decisions that make something our own.

The finished result doesn’t have to be perfect.

Sometimes the real value is found in the time spent making it.

What was the last thing you created with your own hands?

Leaving this here. 🌿

🌿 Did you know handmade products connect you directly to the people who created them?

Behind every handmade bar, balm or candle is a real person.

Someone who chose the ingredients.

Tested the recipe.

Poured, cut, wrapped and finished each piece by hand.

Someone whose time, skill and care are held within the finished product.

That connection is part of what makes handmade feel different.

You’re not only choosing an item.

You’re supporting a maker, their craft and the many small decisions that helped bring it to life.

At Oat & Sage, we carefully choose products from independent makers whose work feels thoughtful, purposeful and aligned with a gentler way of living.

It means every piece has a story behind it—and every purchase helps that story continue.

Does knowing who made a product make it feel more meaningful to you?

Kelly 🌿

🌿 Just 10 days left to book your place…

In 10 days’ time, we’ll be confirming numbers and placing our order for all of the Beach Days Cottages ready for The Little Makers Gathering – Summer Edition.

Because each cottage is handmade to order, we need to finalise our bookings in advance so everything is ready for the day.

If you’ve been thinking about joining us, now is the perfect time to book.

☀️ The Little Makers Gathering – Summer Edition

A relaxed creative morning for one child and their favourite grown-up to paint, create and spend quality time together.

Your booking includes:

🏡 Beach Days Cottage to create together

🎨 All materials

☕ Tea or coffee and cake for the grown-up

🍦 Drink and ice cream for your Little Maker

📅 Wednesday 26th August

🕙 10:00am–12:30pm

📍 Rustik Kitchen, Crowle

💷 £39 per adult & child pair

If you’d like to bring two children, simply book your place first, then email [email protected] and we’ll arrange the additional child’s place.

🌿 Bookings close on Thursday 14th August, when we’ll be placing our final order with Kerrie.

We’d love to welcome you both for a morning of creativity, conversation and making memories together. 🤍

🌿 Imagine where you’ll be in a year’s time…

Twelve months.

Twelve gentle switches.

Twelve opportunities to discover products that work beautifully in everyday life.

No rush.

No pressure.

Just steady, thoughtful progress.

That’s what The Monthly Switch Circle is all about.

Sometimes the smallest changes create the biggest difference.

🌿 Question…

If you looked back a year from now, what gentle change would make you feel proud?

Ready to begin?

🌿 Join today. No payment is taken until the 5th of next month, giving you plenty of time to settle in before your journey begins.

Join us:
www.oatandsageliving.com

🌿 I almost didn’t try it… now I recommend it to everyone.

I’ll be honest…

I wasn’t convinced.

A block of salt as deodorant sounded far too simple to actually work.

But curiosity got the better of me… and I’m so glad it did.

What surprised me wasn’t just how effective it is, but how long it lasts.

My current stone lasted around 10 months with daily use.

Over time I’ve found my own little routine works best…

✨ After showering, I apply a small amount of moisturiser under my arms and let it soak in for a minute or two.

✨ Then I simply wet the salt crystal and apply it to clean skin.

That’s it.

No heavy fragrance.

No sticky feeling.

Just something that quietly works.

Sometimes the simplest switches turn out to be the ones that stay with us the longest.

🌿 Natural Salt Deodorant
£7.00

Discover more under Body Care:
https://oatandsageliving.com/the-collections-1

💬 I’d love to know…

Have you ever tried a natural deodorant before, or is it one of those products you’ve always been curious about?

🌿 Some products impress you once. Others become part of your routine.

That’s exactly what happened with our Spa Bars.

At first, they were simply a lovely handmade soap to try.

But once placed beside the sink, they quickly became part of the everyday rhythm of home.

A beautiful bar to reach for each time you wash your hands.

Simple.

Practical.

And just a little more special than the usual bottle of hand wash.

They create a gentle lather, look lovely beside the sink and offer an easy way to reduce another plastic bottle without making everyday life feel complicated.

Sometimes the switches that stick aren’t the dramatic ones.

They’re the products you begin using without thinking—the ones that quietly earn a permanent place in your home.

Our Spa Bars are £7.95 each and available in a choice of fragrances.

Find them in our Body Care area of our website.

Could you see yourself making the switch from bottled hand wash to a soap bar?

Kelly 🌿

🌿 The goal isn’t perfect… it’s expression.

Somewhere along the way, creativity became something many of us felt we had to be good at.

The finished piece had to look polished.

The recipe had to turn out perfectly.

The photograph had to be worth sharing.

The craft had to look like the example.

But creativity was never meant to be another standard we had to meet.

It’s the freedom to choose the colours you love.

To follow your own idea.

To make a mess.

To try again—or decide that the imperfect version already holds something special.

Because the value isn’t always found in what we create.

Sometimes it’s found in how we felt while creating it.

Calmer.

Curious.

Present.

More like ourselves.

So make the cake, paint the pot, arrange the flowers, write the words or try the craft.

Not to impress anyone.

Simply to express something that belongs to you.

What do you enjoy creating when there’s no pressure to get it right?

Leaving this here. 🌿

🌿 I didn’t begin Oat & Sage with a perfect plan… I began with a feeling.

A feeling that everyday life could be a little gentler.

That the products we bring into our homes could be chosen with more care.

That slowing down, gathering together and making small, thoughtful changes could matter.

When Oat & Sage first began, I didn’t know exactly what it would become.

There wasn’t a perfectly mapped-out business plan or a clear picture of every product, event or idea that would follow.

I simply knew how I wanted it to feel.

Calm.

Thoughtful.

Welcoming.

Real.

Over time, that feeling has shaped everything—from the makers and products I choose to the walks, gatherings, recipes and conversations that are becoming such an important part of Oat & Sage.

The direction has changed along the way, but the feeling at the heart of it hasn’t.

Oat & Sage is still about creating a gentler way of living, one small choice and one honest connection at a time.

When you first discovered Oat & Sage, what was it that drew you in?

Kelly 🌿

🌿 Sometimes the hardest part is knowing where to begin.

Natural living can feel overwhelming.

There are so many products.

So much advice.

So many opinions.

The Monthly Switch Circle removes that pressure.

We’ve already done the research.

We’ve already tested the products.

All you have to do is enjoy discovering them.

One month at a time.

🌿 Question…

Is there a natural swap you’ve been curious about but haven’t tried yet?

🌿 Join today. No payment is taken until the 5th of next month, giving you plenty of time to settle in before your journey begins.

Join the Circle:
www.oatandsageliving.com