I have always loved bath and body products but didn't realize my calling until I received a book on soap making from my mother in 2007. Around the same time, I became aware of the cheap chemical laden ingredients found in many bath and body products on the market. This pushed me to start making soap and experimenting with different recipes, enabling me to feed my bath and body addiction while giving me the freedom to choose ingredients.

After my first batch of soap, I really began researching, creating and experimenting with a variety of products and ingredients. My focus and interest in the possibilities of natural, organic ingredients led me to study Herbalism in 2008. I quickly began incorporating the healing, soothing power of herbs and essential oils into my products. Later that fall, after many experiments, trials and errors, everything clicked and Etta + Billie was officially born.

I decided to name my business Etta + Billie after my grandmothers. I spent a lot of time with each of them growing up and they have always been a huge part of my life. Etta + Billie seemed like the perfect way to honor their selflessness, tenacity, support and courage.

My Grandma Etta passed away before my business really started but my Grandma Billie loves my products especially the Lavender soap.