The PERIPETI HOME Story

Peripeti: \pe-ri-pe-tē\ A small thing with big impact; a turning point

We believe there is a lot in a name. Our story is a full circle journey about how one small business founded on clean home fragrance can have a powerful impact.

PERIPETI HOME was founded as an answer to the need for non-toxic home fragrance in a highly unregulated industry. As a clean-living enthusiast, founder, Kate Walsh was highly aware of the lack of transparency she was finding in the industry. Grassroot beginnings and a commitment to shoppers allowed PERIPETI HOME to develop a curated collection of products that reflect what fragrance enthusiasts want.

Over the years the meaning of Peripeti, “a small thing with big impact” became so clear as our passionate followers turned to our scents to help them find peace and comfort in a challenging time. This was followed by a major turning point, when in March of 2021, Kate was diagnosed with cancer and began an important hiatus to focus on her health and well-being. Having seen the good PERIPETI HOME could do, Kate was inspired to keep the business moving forward, even as she focused on her health.

This brings us to where we are today, a social enterprise offering supportive work opportunities to refugee women in order to address the barrier of first-time employment many face in their new community. To see this long-time dream become a reality Kate reached out to a local non-profit where she had volunteered, Building Hope in the City. PERIPETI HOME continues to thrive, even expanding into Client Gifting and Kitting, with each area of growth offering more opportunity to our refugee neighbors.

Kate is now cancer-free and operating as PERIPETI HOME'S Creative Director. “I believe fragrance enhances our lives, so to see our scents invited into so many homes and also create an opportunity for the women who make the product is an absolute dream come true!”

PERIPETI HOME designs our fragrances in-house and uses only high-quality ingredients while avoiding common industry shortcuts. Our goal is to create a fragrance experience that really stands out for you and all enthusiasts! Read more about our commitment to clean home fragrance here.