Quiet Power Part 2: The brands who bring meaning to the everyday

At The Living Co, we believe impact doesn’t have to shout to be powerful. It’s found in quiet, thoughtful actions. In the way something is created, how it’s gifted and the meaning that lasts long after the wrapping paper is gone.

The brands we support, the products we bring into our homes, the stories we share. These small choices shape our world. And more often than not, they begin at a kitchen table, a small studio or a workshop. Led by women who create not for trends or likes, but for connection, purpose and a slower kind of success.

This week, we’re continuing our Quiet Power series by shining a light on four amazing women-owned businesses that remind us small business is, at its very essence, an act of care. They are the makers who take the ordinary and turn it into something thoughtful and personal, from the cup you sip from, to the earrings you wear, to the gifts that say what words sometimes can’t.

Because when we choose to buy with intention, we’re not just purchasing things. We’re supporting stories, values and a more thoughtful way of living.

Each of these brands shows us that beauty is found in the details. In the way something is made, given and received.

Everyday Beauty With Purpose

Each of the brands we share today brings a different kind of beauty into the world. From handmade ceramics to toxin-free skincare and heartfelt gifts, their work invites us to slow down, reconnect and make our daily rituals more meaningful.

They’re not just selling products. They’re offering stories, values and a new way of engaging with the world around us.

The Brands We Love

Adele Macer Ceramics

There’s something grounding about holding a handmade cup, bowl or plate and Adele Macer Ceramics captures that feeling in every piece. Lovingly crafted in Melbourne, her tableware blends modern forms with earthy tones and timeless textures.

It’s more than pottery. It’s a daily reminder to savour the small things, from your morning coffee to a slow dinner with loved ones.

We especially love the Handmade Ceramic Butter Bell, designed to keep your butter soft, fresh and always ready to spread, beautifully.

Explore Adele Macer Ceramics

Bare Skin

Bare Skin is clean, effective skincare created by professionals with 19 years of salon experience. Each product is designed to restore your glow, strengthen your skin and simplify your routine. Because skincare should support your skin, not strip it.

This minimalist, plant-based range is free from harsh chemicals and unnecessary fillers, just thoughtful, skin-loving ingredients that work.

We love Bare Skin for its quiet integrity, gentle formulas and the shared belief that less really can be more.

Shop Bare Skin

By Liv

Lightweight, joy-filled and full of heart, By Liv earrings bring colour and confidence to everyday moments. Each piece is cut, sanded and assembled by hand, often with playful shapes or uplifting affirmations that spark joy.

We love By Liv pieces for their creativity and charm. They feel personal, considered and full of life.

Discover By Liv

Thankly

A modern gifting platform, Thankly helps people say what matters, beautifully. From curated thank-you boxes to handwritten notes and cards, they make it easy to show appreciation with thought and style.

Their mission aligns so closely with our own: to bring intentionality back to gifting and to support local makers in the process.

Send with Thankly

Why These Brands Matter to Us

Every one of these businesses reflects a set of values we hold close, care, transparency, simplicity and connection. They’re not chasing trends or scaling at all costs. They’re building slowly, sustainably and with heart.

In a world of endless options, they remind us that the most powerful purchases are the ones made with intention. The ones that honour the maker, the planet and the person receiving them.

These are the brands we love to champion, not just for what they create, but for how they do it.