About

Hi! I’m Cait, an eco-conscious modern mama, apothecary & book lover based in southern California. I’ve come to the realization since beginning my motherhood journey that life really is about finding contentment. Simplifying every day moments, spending our mornings at the beach, enjoying a new tea, having all the laundry put away or just getting five minutes to myself (hello, toddlerhood) are what matters most. But there’s also so much fun in the other bits of life we sprinkle in between.

in my journal

you’ll find mama tips, adventures, DIYs, life happenings and more.

In my shop

you’ll find handcrafted apothecary (plant based healing products using mother nature’s finest herbs), our favorite educational children’s books, ethical & sustainable fashion, leather goods & coffee (that all helps to fund full time employment and university scholarships for women in Uganda and ethiopia), eco-friendly lifestyle products & handmade wooden home goods.

Why “The Willow Field?”

Well, my middle name (also my mother's maiden name and the family name of my grandparents) is YANAGIHARA.  Y-a-n-a-g-i-h-a-r-a translated from Japanese is "willow field."  It was this deep sense of family, culture and tradition that inspired the name. And this love of family, sense of support, and natural approach to life is something my husband and I try to bring to our own family as well.

That family includes our two fur babies and sassy toddler.  All the more reason to be slowing down, living with more intention and finding more time for LIFE.

When I’m not washing cloth diapers and playing with our baby girl, I find joy in a warm cup of tea, teaching others, playing with new product recipes, and going on weekend adventures. I love traveling and learning from places and people.  

My favorite oil is Frankincense (absolute bottled magic) and I am currently trying (but baby steps) to #marikondo my life and spend more time trying to fully understand wabi-sabi.

Thanks for being here with me.  I truly hope that this space is able to inspire you, help you and guide you on your own mindful life journey!  

All the love + good vibes,

Cait

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