Meet the Makers
Welcome into our Petals & Feathers apothecary and stay a spell. I’m Patrick, the sorcerer of the shop. My aromatic journey and plant passion began with exploring the powers of fragrances and the ancient practice of aromatherapy. Medicinal plants have a long history of therapeutic use, and I discovered a treasure trove of benefits for wellness remedies, beauty treatments, and a healthy home. Whether you’re looking for a healing balm for sore muscles, a relaxing spa retreat, or a spiritual scent for mediation, you’ll find the perfect gift for any occasion here.
Petals & Feathers was established in the Fall of 2019. Using intention-backed ingredients, I started learning how to make scented designer candles, curated herb blends, and fragrant flower potpourri. I launched with my line of small-batch Herbal Alchemy Candles at the Witches’ Ball Orlando. After a successful grand opening, I entered a farmer’s market in St. Cloud and sold my seasonal collections in Sanford and downtown Orlando’s Bazaar Botanica, featuring independent artisans. I found candle and soap making was something I loved. As a hobby, it was a great way to focus my creativity and connect with other LGBTQ artists and makers, helping to encourage each other’s entrepreneurial journey.
In 2020, I expanded my offerings and started cleaning up in the COVID-19 fight. Using Mother Nature’s “Petal Power,” I offered carefully blended combinations of essential oils for botanical hand-sanitizing spray, plus non-toxic self-care provisions, including mineral salt soaks, bubbling bath tonics, coconut sugar scrubs, luxury sculpted soaps, and solid lotion bars with skin-loving oils. Your choice of scent and color is handmade to order.
My business partner, Michael, is a pro gardener, photographer, and fiber artist. He makes exclusive collections for our shop, including his handwoven macrame ornaments, wall hangings, and air plant holders made from 100% upcycled cotton. Our family cooperative is earth-friendly and crafted with pride in our workshop at Lake Nona. Our goal is to support the Orlando community and uplift friends of the fringe: the happy, wild, and free Spirits. We would love to collaborate with other local artists and small shop owners to help spread the wealth, bring joy, and inspire creativity.
“I found candle and soap making was something I loved. As a hobby, it was a great way to focus my creativity as well as connect with other LGBTQ artists and makers, helping to encourage each other’s entrepreneurial journey!”
Why we chose the name Petals and Feathers for the shop? The meaning of the runes and markings in our logo is this… From the Old Runic alphabet also known as the Futhark, the name of the rune “thurisaz” stands for the letter p, transliterated to mean protection, luck, change for the better. The central cross or letter x represents the rune “gebu” being the symbol of all gifts, exchange at all levels, interaction between two forces, the sacred seal. The letter f is replaced with “fehu” the rune of creation and cosmic fire, as well as riches – both material and spiritual power.
The arrow and flower wand are symbolic of the power of air and earth, reaching skyward while being rooted in the ground to grow and prosper. The three leaves stand for our charitable philosophy to promote nature conservation, pet rescue, and advancing equality & justice for all! The five petals are directional forces, including the 5th element of ether or infinite space, the point where they overlap being our physical and non-physical existence on both the earth and celestial plane. As above, so below.
With Love and Light, Ad Astra (To the Stars),
Patrick Fey, Sorcerer of the Shop
Contact Info:
- Email: petalsandfeathersco@gmail.com
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