The Keap Blog

We delve into stories that inspire us—from the details behind our candles, to the facets of scents, and the people that inspire us.

Seasonal Story
May 2022

In Shape: A Brief History of Exercise Read

This month, in honor of Waves' evocative ambiance and June's traditions of physical labor, we're sketching out a brief history of exercise.

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Seasonal Story
May 2022

Being at Ease: On May Day and Other Rituals of Rest Read

This month we're surveying celebrations of rest — and how we can learn to make space for relaxation in our own busy lives.

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Seasonal Story
April 2022

Awestruck: How Awe Rewires Our Brains — and How We Can Find More of It in Our Everyday Lives Read

This month, in honor of Isle of Jasmine's adventurous spirit and April's tradition of rambling, we explore the social and psychological power of awe.

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Seasonal Story
February 2022

Plant Lore: How the Folk Wisdom of Farming and Gardening Can Help Us Reconnect With the World Read

This month, we examine the myths, legends, and superstitions surrounding plant cultivation — and the lessons they can teach us today.

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Seasonal Story
February 2022

The Fire Inside: How Fire Made Us Human — and What We Can Learn From It Still Read

This month, in honor of Wild Figs and February’s tradition of sitting around the fire, we investigate the intimate connections between human civilization and the hearth.

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Seasonal Story
January 2022

Family Style: How People Shape the World Through Feasting Read

This month, in honor of Grapefruit + Yuzu and January’s traditions of feasting, we consider the prominent role of shared meals in human civilization.

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Seasonal Story
November 2021

Affectionate Attachments: A Collection of Gifts to Encourage Joyful Reconnection This Season Read

This month we’re bringing you a collection of unconventional gift ideas to help you reconnect joyfully with the people in your life this holiday season.

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