Welcome to my shop! My journey began in retail over 20 years ago. I walked into a Filene's Department store in Meriden, CT looking for a seasonal position. I was offered a role in Men's Fragrance, and never looked back. After my first month of working there I was recruited by a fragrance company to travel around the state and share my passion for fragrances. In 2005 I realized my dream of moving to Florida and truly living the beach life. I've worked as a Store Manager for major retailers such as Yankee Candle & Bath & Body Works, and in 2021 had the opportunity to manage a Buff City Soap store. Thus the journey to opening my own store began.

I've always been frustrated by mass-produced products that just don't smell good. (Occasionally you'll find one that you love). Most companies were more concerned about mass producing quantity over quality, not caring how much waste they generate in the process. I knew there was room in the market for handmade, high quality products with fragrances that were hand picked and curated for quality.

I began to research and started with candles as it has always been the perfect item to set the mood and I love fragrancing my home. My journey took me to perfecting the perfect soap (Beachy Bar!) A car fragrance that delivers (Beach Whiffs™!) and a room spray that's areosol free and so good! (Aroma Mist™). All the products you see in my shop are the result of countless hours of research, labor, designing, sourcing, and finding packaging. In 4 years I have tested hundreds and hundreds of fragrances and recipes, it's been a journey! This business has been over 4 years in the making and I'm delighted to finally share my labor of love with you!

-Ryan Gregg, Founder Sunflower Beach Co.