Meet the Maker

Hi, I'm Lauren, the maker behind Apoth & Stitch.

I've always been happiest when making something.

As a kid growing up in Austin, I was fascinated by the artists and makers selling their work at local events. I even made my own pony bead keychains and wandered around Blues on the Green trying to sell them - long before I had any idea what a small business was or that one day I'd have one of my own.

As I got older, creating became my favorite way to show people I cared. Every Christmas I filled handmade gift baskets for family and friends with candles, bath and body products, baked goods, and whatever new craft I had taught myself that year. During two months of bed rest while pregnant with my son, I taught myself to crochet. Creating has always been part of who I am.

In 2016, after becoming a single mom and juggling three jobs while trying to raise my newborn son, I realized I wanted to build a life that gave me more time with him while allowing me to do something I genuinely loved. That dream became my first business, Alkaia's Boutique (because coming up with a business name is apparently harder than making products!). A few years later, the business evolved into what is now Apoth & Stitch.

What started with a handful of soy candles and dreamcatchers has grown into a collection of handcrafted goods inspired by cozy spaces, apothecary aesthetics, a little sarcasm, and the simple joy of surrounding yourself with things that make everyday life feel just a little more special.

Today, I continue to create every product by hand in small batches while also serving as the Operations Manager at Clover + Maven, an artist collective and gift shop in Austin, Texas. Spending my days supporting fellow artists and makers has only deepened my appreciation for the creativity, passion, and heart that goes into every handmade product.

One of my favorite parts of this journey is knowing that something I made with my own hands gets to become part of someone else's home, gift, celebration, or everyday routine. There's something incredibly special about that, and it's a feeling I'll never take for granted.

Whether you've been here since the beginning or just discovered Apoth & Stitch today, thank you for supporting handmade, small businesses, and the people behind them. It truly means the world.

Find Apoth & Stitch

You can shop online anytime right here on the website, find us at local markets and pop-up events throughout Central Texas, or shop a selection of Apoth & Stitch products in person at Clover + Maven in Austin.

I can't wait to share what I'm creating next.