Final Project - Hallie Kay

A welcoming sign outside of Smile Herb Shop on Berwyn Road, founded in the early 1970s by a woman nicknamed "Sweet Cicely."

The shop itself is a collection of sharp twists and turns, with something new around every corner, this being one with lots of natural light.

One of the several counters at the store, this one being the main essential oil counter. November 19, 2019 (Photo by Hallie Kay)

Retail store manager Olivia Colman and Sean, her new assistant manager, discuss the power of Gymnema, an herb that takes the sweet taste out of certain foods. November 19, 2019 (Photo by Hallie Kay)

Smile Herb Shop at night, illuminated by the lamps that decorate the porch area. November 16, 2019. (Photo by Hallie Kay)

Ebony, a trained herbalist, assists a customer with questions about sleep deprivation and herbal remedies on the phone. November 16, 2019. (Photo by Hallie Kay)

Smile Herb Shop is filled with fun features, including this sweet sticker on the door reminding customers to pull, not push, the front door on their way out. November 16, 2019 (Photo by Hallie Kay)

In addition to these sage bundles, the shop sells organic food items, house tea blends, select crystals, incense, candles and all different types of herbal supplements. November 16, 2019 (Photo by Hallie Kay)

An example of one of several tapestries that hang from the ceiling of the shop meant to entice and calm customers as they walk through the narrow hallways. November 16, 2019 (Photo by Hallie Kay)

An outdoor shed that sits on the edge of the shop's garden. It is the workspace of one of several local herb specialists that work at the store a few times a week. November 19, 2019 (Photo by Hallie Kay) 

Just a few herbs that live and grow in the volunteer-tended, outdoor garden just outside the shop. The garden is organized by Ayurvedic categories, meaning that each patch of herbs growing together benefits a different part of the body. November 19, 2019 (Photo by Hallie Kay)

Olivia Colman explains how she got her start in the herbalism field, which began with a St. Michaels herb shop and a passion for helping others. November 19, 2019 (Photo by Hallie Kay)

Colman points out the movement and stinging powers of Stinging Nettles.  November 19, 2019 (Photo by Hallie Kay)

An example of the garden varieties of plants, this one being a potentially harmful berry when eaten in large doses. November 19, 2019 (Photo by Hallie Kay)

The koi pond that sits just outside of the shop has been populated by visiting customers and their fish over the years, invigorating its population with each visit. November 19, 2019 (Photo by Hallie Kay)

A part-time employee, who is currently in school to become a trained herbalist and aromatherapist makes her own blend of teas and recipes for various herbal remedies. November 19, 2019 (Photo by Hallie Kay) 

Organization and precision are very important parts fo the jobs of Smile Herb Shop employees, who are always sure to keep loyal customers happy with quick and organized service. November 19, 2019 (Photo by Hallie Kay)