Sweet Sprig

Cute nail polish restock!!🚨
Fun new summer colors. Come snag one before they sell out.

Hello fwiends. 🐾

I did a very impawtant inventory inspection and I can report that the shelf is full again! 🎉

We just restocked:
🛁 Shower Steamers
🌿 Herbal Teas
🍯 Sugar Scrubs

And guess wut? A nice hooman told my mommy that the sugar scrub has been amazing for helping prevent ingrown hairs after her bikini wax. I don't know wut a bikini wax is, but it sounded... dramatic. I prefer my floof.

If you've been waiting to stock up, now's a good time before I "accidentally" send too many products home with other hoomans.

Come say hi, give me a pat, and treat yourself to a little self-care. 🐶💚

Running a small business has never been easy.

The cost of ingredients, packaging, rent, insurance, utilities, shipping, and credit card processing continues to rise, and unlike large retailers, small businesses don't have the buying power to negotiate lower prices.

Yet every day, independent shops continue creating, serving, and investing in their communities.

When you choose to shop small, you're helping keep those doors open—and you're choosing quality, personal service, and products with a story behind them.

We couldn't do what we love without you. Thank you for continuing to be a part of our journey. 🌿

Shopping small isn't just good for local businesses—it's good for shoppers, too.

When you shop at an independent store, you're getting carefully selected products, knowledgeable recommendations, and the chance to ask questions before you buy. Instead of sorting through thousands of options online, you're shopping from a collection that's been thoughtfully curated.

Every purchase also helps keep unique shops, local jobs, and vibrant downtowns alive.

Thank you for choosing small. It truly makes a difference. 💚

POV: It’s July, the shop is quiet… so naturally we’re making Christmas ornaments. 🎄😂

Small business time works a little differently. While everyone else is thinking about iced coffee and beach days, we’re over here planning for December.

Future us will be very grateful. Present us is just trying to remember where we put the tiny ornament hooks. 🤦‍♀️

Fresh herbs are one of summer's greatest gifts—and drying them is an easy way to enjoy your garden all year long. 🌿

A few simple tips:
• Harvest herbs in the morning after the dew has dried.
• Bundle small bunches together and hang them upside down in a warm, dry place out of direct sunlight.
• Wait until the leaves crumble easily before storing them in airtight glass jars.

Herbs like lavender, peppermint, lemon balm, thyme, oregano, rosemary, sage, chamomile, and calendula all dry beautifully at home.

No garden? No problem. We carry a growing selection of certified organic dried herbs and flowers by the scoop, so you can fill your pantry with your favorites any time of year.

What herbs are growing in your garden this summer? Tell us in the comments! 🌿

You may have seen Leah in the Daily Gazette recently, talking about the current state of small businesses in Schenectady.

It reminded us of something important: every purchase is a choice about the kind of community we want to build.

Shopping small means discovering unique products, receiving thoughtful recommendations, and supporting businesses that genuinely care about the people who walk through their doors.

Thank you for making Sweet Sprig part of your story. Every visit, every purchase, and every recommendation means more than you know. 💚

Hi fwiends, 🐾

Your Shop Manager here with an important update.

Mommy just unpacked a whole bunch of beautiful new summer dresses, and I personally supervised every single box. (Mostly by sitting in the middle of them.)

They’re made from soft cotton and linen, so they’re light, comfy, and perfect for hot summer days. And guess what? They not just teeny tiny hooman sizes. Mommy made sure to get lots of sizes like XL and XXL, because cute dresses should be for everyone.

I gave them all the official Potato sniff test, and they passed. I even tried to claim one as my new nap blanket, but Mommy said, “Absolutely not.”

So if you need a pretty summer dress that keep you cool while I accept belly rubs, come visit the shop at 166 Jay St, Schenectady.

Now if you’ll excuse me, I have to get back to supervising. Mommy keeps calling it “following her around the store,” but we both know I’m managing.

A little dirt under your fingernails usually means you’ve had a pretty good day. 🌿

Whether you’ve been planting flowers, harvesting herbs, pulling weeds, or repotting your favorite houseplant, our Gardener’s Bar is ready for the cleanup.

Made with natural exfoliants to help lift away stubborn soil and nourishing botanical oils to keep hardworking hands feeling soft, it’s the bar you’ll want waiting by the sink after a day outdoors.

Stop by the shop and pick one up for yourself—or for the gardener in your life. 💚