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At Thorn Ridge, we’ve always said a house isn’t just a house. It’s the porch light glowing at dusk, the chair that holds you after a long day, the quilt that keeps you warm, and the stories that spill out when the evening stretches long.

Today, the day and night call a truce. For just a moment, they shake hands, split the sky right down the middle, and remind us that balance isn’t just possible, it’s happening. The above image was taken by one of my sons at sunset during last year's Fall Equinox at Thorn Ridge.

Bravery can be loudly charging into battle, making big announcements, or doing things to turn heads. But bravery doesn’t always come with all this fanfare. There’s another kind of courage, one that doesn’t get applause or come with fireworks. 

Life is full of glimmers, tiny moments that stop you in your tracks and make you smile, breathe deeper, and feel at peace. Discover how to find glimmers to reconnect you with yourself.

September 19 is Talk Like a Pirate Day 2025, the one day a year where yelling “Arrr!” and “Ahoy!” is happening everywhere. But here at Thorn Ridge®, we figure pirates would’ve been right at home in the country. 

The world’s moving fast, but out here, we like to slow things down. Lately, more people are searching for country living backyard ideas and falling back in love with outdoor spaces.

Today is International Country Music Day, the perfect reason to pour a strong cup of coffee, crank up the twang, and lean into everything you love about country life.

Life is full of small, everyday moments that often pass by unnoticed — until you decide to make them special. That’s what Thorn Ridge® products are about: not just what you use, but how they make you feel when you use them.

Celebrate National Cheese Toast Day with Thorn Ridge! Learn quick and easy ways to make cheese toast — toaster, broiler, or grilled cheese in a pan. 

There’s a new wave rolling across Thorn Ridge®, and it’s not just another product drop. Our latest original graphic designs on t-shirts and mugs aren’t just prints — they’re pieces of lore, legend, or everyday life, pulled from the Thorn Ridge itself.

Explore the rich history of sweet tea and indulging in a new kind of ritual with Thorn Ridge's bath tea soaks. Learn how sweet tea became a Southern staple and how you can turn bath time into a soothing, spa-like experience. 

Discover how to use home fragrance as a powerful interior design tool. Learn how to match scents with your space, layer aromas like textures, and style your rooms with refreshing fragrance mists, handcrafted soaps, bath bombs and more. 

Celebrate the dads, father figures, and bearded legends in your life with our handcrafted gift bundles – now on sale for a limited time!

In an age where mass-produced goods dominate the market, finding products that combine quality, authenticity, and a touch of rustic charm can be a challenge. Enter Thorn Ridge®, a brand that brings the essence of country living into your daily routine with handcrafted personal care and home products.

Treat Mom to a cozy, country-style Mother’s Day feast filled with homemade comfort food, rustic charm, and heartfelt memories. Perfect for a warm, Southern-inspired celebration.

At Thorn Ridge®, we believe scent is more than a luxury; it's a way to express who you are, nourish your spirit, and make every day feel intentional. Let’s consider what drives the universal desire of humans to smell good....

It's been a long wait but we finally have the green light from the FDA to start making and selling our Thorn Ridge Ranch® Hoof Oil and ZoZo's Grooming Cream again. We've notified everyone on the waiting list and are...

Introducing Thorn Ridge Signature Scent Air Fresheners and Diffusers for all types of vehicles. We've created car air fresheners in all of our Signature Scents. We have two different styles, a round one that can hang from your rear view...

I have always done important things with Thorn Ridge® on dates that were significant to our family and the business. So today, on Jorge’s birthday (Happy Birthday in Heaven honey!) I have a few big announcements about Thorn Ridge® that I would like to share.

We launched the Thorn Ridge® and Thorn Ridge Ranch® website on June 8, 2022, on our founders, Jorge and Melissa Alvarez, 31st wedding anniversary.  Here are our founders Jorge and Melissa Alvarez: This is the view of one of the...