hi there! i'm kristyna, the owner + maker here at set apart studio.  my husband mark + i live in new england with our four babies! i work full-time as a police department co-response clinician, but my most important role is being a mama which is the best, most rewarding/fulfilling experience + all i've ever dreamed of.

the studio was established in 2016 as "set apart signs," where we offered handmade wooden home + wedding signage. signs were my first adventure, + although no longer my focus, i am forever grateful for the foundation that opened the door to this amazing community.

my whole life, my mom + grandmother inspired me with their love for natural + handmade self-care products. after becoming a mama again just two weeks before the pandemic hit, i began sharing my love for natural products + my friends/mama community began asking for some of these products. soon, set apart's natural wellness + skincare line took off far greater than expected with a website, multiple shipping days per week, products in over 30 stores/spas/salons nationwide + dozens of in-person events each year. the business began to grow far greater than i could handle alone. i was working only part-time in the emergency mental health field while working more than full-time on this small business. however, i was grinding the gears at both ends to be able to "do it all." i realized after three years of absolute hustle, that hustle wasn't what i wanted at all.

i created this business as an outlet for healing, inspiration, + community. over the last 7 years, this business has grown with me + my family. the journey tells a story of a gal who grew up quick, healed, + created the life she always wanted for herself. i'm beyond grateful for those of you joining in each new season, + especially grateful for those of you who have been here since the very beginning. my favorite part about creating is the ability to take raw materials + turn them into useful, beautiful + trustworthy products-- only putting forth what I would personally use/have for myself, my kiddos + our home. since we have finalized what products we will carry to a small selection, we will also be promoting our favorite trustworthy brands + products, providing discount codes + links whenever possible. follow along on our instagram @setapartstudio to do life with us day-to-day + for inspiration/recommendations for you scrunchy mamas + busy humans.

i am overjoyed to bring you natural wellness + recommendations of my favorite products for the body + mind, for you + all your favorite humans. our name derives from deuteronomy 14:2 + with that, we hope to remind you that you have been Set Apart + chosen. thank you for choosing us.