Our story
Our story
In a fast paced world full of never ending to do lists and endless mind chatter, it’s no wonder that finding time for yourself is often the last thing on your list
But, that doesn’t stop you dreaming of a few moments of peace. Do you remember the ones? Lingering over your morning tea, taking long baths (without interruption) and sitting down in the evening with your favourite book - without falling asleep, two pages in!
It's in those quiet moments of reconnection that we believe lies the power to live a calm and more mindful life. One where your days are filled with more harmony than hustle and where making time for yourself becomes a natural part of your day.
Together with our mindfully created collection of natural aromatherapy products, we want to help you to rediscover those moments of pause in your day; time to breathe deeply, reconnect to what really matters and give thanks for all that you are blessed with.
"We believe in finding pause; a few minutes to breathe deeply and still you mind"
"We believe in finding pause; a few minutes to breathe deeply and still you mind"
Pure Thoughts
OUR STORY
HOW IT ALL BEGAN
It was our own calling for a more holistic life that gave birth to Pure Thoughts back in 2004. In a bid to escape the everyday bustle, we moved to a remote old Derbyshire cottage surrounded by farmland that was home to more cows than people and with no TV reception to speak of...
It was there that we discovered a silence that we never knew existed. In those quiet reflective moments we found a new path; natural soap making and it was love from the very first batch. It changed everything and in the coming months, we took a leap of faith and gave up the 9-5 to chase a new dream.
The years have flown and today, over a decade later while that little cottage is just a memory, every day we can still be found behind the doors of our workshop, using slow unhurried methods to mindfully bring our natural products to life. At the heart of each one lies a blend of essential oils consciously created to help reconnect your mind, body and spirit.
"Rest when you're weary. Refresh and renew yourself, your body, your mind, your spirit. Then get back to work.
"Rest when you're weary. Refresh and renew yourself, your body, your mind, your spirit. Then get back to work.
Ralph Marston
BEHIND THE BRAND
WHO WE ARE
Leanna Doolin
Leanna is the creative force behind Pure Thoughts, using her life long love for essential oils to intuitively create aromatherapy products for women who want to create more calm and mindful days. Inspired by her dreams to live a more holistic life and run a heart driven business she gave up a comfortable 9-5 to follow her passion. When the workshop doors are closed, she’s usually got her nose in a book and Tallulah by her side or enjoying time out in her daily yoga class.
Michael Houlden
Michael is the more technically minded side of the team. After studying his business degree, he pursued a career in logistics before the call for a more conscious life caused him to say goodbye to the traditional career ladder. Today, he handles website design, retail sales and logistics for Pure Thoughts and when the day is done he can often be found getting creative in the kitchen with his second love, food.
Tallulah Rose
Tallulah joined the team in 2014 but quickly moved up the ranks to become chief happiness officer, she prides herself on bringing joy into everyone’s day - including the postman - with tail wags, cuddles and kisses. She takes life as it comes, loves mama’s homemade dog cookies and regular naps.
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PRESS CLIPPINGS
As a small family owned business we love to see our company and products taking the spotlight. Over the years we've been incredibly grateful and honoured to have been featured in many well known magazines and newspapers.
WHERE NEXT?
Aromatherapy skincare and soy wax meditation candles all mindfully created to help you find pause in your day; a moment to breathe deeply, give thanks and reconnect.
Simple tips and advice to help you cultivate more peace and happiness in your days; from taking a more holistic approach to your self care through to creating more harmony in your home.