Our Legacy...

The beginnings of my business came when I was a young mother, wife and schoolteacher feeling frustrated to find budget-friendly natural products that were safe, effective and aesthetically pleasing for my family. I purchased an essential oils kit and made it my mission to know how to replace every product in my home with something I could make myself. I began teaching classes in person and online, working to help other women do the same. Eventually, I had friends and family asking to purchase my homemade goods rather than make their own, and The Quill and Honey was born! I had my first online sale in 2018 and to my great surprise, it was a success. I launched a website and signed up for any market within a reasonable distance. I was also teaching elementary school full time during those years, and we had three children at home. It was a season of late nights, sacrifice, and hustle. I could never have survived without the constant encouragement from my husband, Brian. 

Throughout those years, I just felt that the Lord had placed a drive in my soul for something I couldn’t see yet. So I just kept making, kept learning, kept digging, kept dreaming.

In 2022, Brian and I made the decision that I would resign from my teaching position and pursue The Quill and Honey full time. We had no idea what was in store, but trusted God to direct our steps. What He orchestrated for us was MORE than we could have imagined, and on August 1, 2022 we moved into 18 S Main Street in Mars Hill, NC. 

It’s more than I could have dreamed and I can’t believe this is my life! Ephesians 3:21-21 says it best:

Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, Unto him be glory!

- Kendall Chandler (Founder of The Quill + Honey)

Our Legacy...

The beginnings of my business came when I was a young mother, wife and schoolteacher feeling frustrated to find budget-friendly natural products that were safe, effective and aesthetically pleasing for my family. I purchased an essential oils kit and made it my mission to know how to replace every product in my home with something I could make myself. I began teaching classes in person and online, working to help other women do the same. Eventually, I had friends and family asking to purchase my homemade goods rather than make their own, and The Quill and Honey was born! I had my first online sale in 2018 and to my great surprise, it was a success. I launched a website and signed up for any market within a reasonable distance. I was also teaching elementary school full time during those years, and we had three children at home. It was a season of late nights, sacrifice, and hustle. I could never have survived without the constant encouragement from my husband, Brian. 

Throughout those years, I just felt that the Lord had placed a drive in my soul for something I couldn’t see yet. So I just kept making, kept learning, kept digging, kept dreaming.

In 2022, Brian and I made the decision that I would resign from my teaching position and pursue The Quill and Honey full time. We had no idea what was in store, but trusted God to direct our steps. What He orchestrated for us was MORE than we could have imagined, and on August 1, 2022 we moved into 18 S Main Street in Mars Hill, NC. 

It’s more than I could have dreamed and I can’t believe this is my life! Ephesians 3:21-21 says it best:

Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, Unto him be glory!

- Kendall Chandler (Founder of The Quill + Honey)

Meet The Owner...

Kendall Chandler is the passionate owner and creator of The Quill and Honey, a delightful boutique named after her two youngest children, Honey Jo and Quill. Owning a small business in the charming town of Mars Hill, NC, is a dream come true for Kendall. She strives to offer a one-of-a-kind artisan shopping experience while creating a welcoming space filled with encouragement and inspiration for every customer who visits. Before becoming an entrepreneur, Kendall dedicated her career to teaching elementary school. Her husband, Brian, a retired elementary school principal, has been her unwavering support. Kendall often says that her true joy comes from the Lord, and a home filled with love, laughter and contentment. Together, they are blessed with three wonderful children and a daughter-in-law—John and his wife, Chelsey, Honey Jo, and Quill. Kendall and Brian call The Forks of Ivy, North Carolina, home, and are always planning their next adventure to explore the world.

Owner of The Quill and Honey

Meet The Owner...

Kendall Chandler is the passionate owner and creator of The Quill and Honey, a delightful boutique named after her two youngest children, Honey Jo and Quill. Owning a small business in the charming town of Mars Hill, NC, is a dream come true for Kendall. She strives to offer a one-of-a-kind artisan shopping experience while creating a welcoming space filled with encouragement and inspiration for every customer who visits. Before becoming an entrepreneur, Kendall dedicated her career to teaching elementary school. Her husband, Brian, a retired elementary school principal, has been her unwavering support. Kendall often says that her true joy comes from the Lord, and a home filled with love, laughter and contentment. Together, they are blessed with three wonderful children and a daughter-in-law—John and his wife, Chelsey, Honey Jo, and Quill. Kendall and Brian call The Forks of Ivy, North Carolina, home, and are always planning their next adventure to explore the world.

Owner of The Quill and Honey