Some people discover slow living. Others are simply raised in it. Jess Logager, founder of The Art of Slō Living, is the latter. We sat down with her to talk small rituals, new motherhood, intentional self-care, and how the simplest moments can shift everything.
The Art of Slō Living is not just a brand with a beautiful range of products, but a life philosophy. What inspired you to create it, and what does “slow living” mean to you in this chapter of your life?
I feel like slō. was never really something I “created” - it’s more something I continued. This way of living was passed down to me through my mum, without her ever calling it anything. It was just how she moved through life. Slow, intentional, present. There was care in the way she did the smallest things… making tea, cooking, tending to a home. And I realise now how much of that lives in me, more so even now after becoming a mother myself. So The Art of Slō. Living is really just an extension of my everyday life. Of her in a way. It’s not something separate.
In this chapter (motherhood) slow living feels even more stripped back. More honest. It’s less about the idea of “slowing down” and more about asking: what do I actually need today to feel okay? Sometimes that’s rest. Sometimes it’s nourishing food. Sometimes it’s just five quiet minutes to myself.
Many mothers, and women in general, struggle to slow down and prioritise themselves. Why do you believe intentional self-care rituals are so important for overall wellbeing?
I think a lot of women feel like self-care has to be this big, elaborate thing… and that’s usually why it doesn’t happen. But I truly believe the way we show up for ourselves directly shapes how we show up for everyone else. When we take even a few moments to tend to ourselves, we become softer, more present, more regulated. Better mothers, partners, friends… just better humans. And it doesn’t need to be a full routine. It can be five minutes.
I’m big on habit stacking - finding little pockets in your day that already exist and layering intention into them. Like while you’re brushing your hair, you slow your breath. While you’re in the shower, you actually feel the water on your skin instead of rushing through it. It’s less about adding more… and more about being in what you’re already doing.
Your tools encourage simple moments of pause and restoration. Can you share how small rituals, even just a few minutes, can shift how we feel physically and emotionally?
I notice such a difference in my days when I give myself even a small moment in the morning. Right now, with a newborn, my nights are broken - feeding, changing, settling… it’s a lot. And it’s easy to wake up already feeling scattered. So for me, it’s those 10–15 minutes in the morning that shift everything. I’ll have a shower, take a moment to massage oil into my skin while standing in front of my red light (hello habit stacking), and just breathe… That small ritual brings me back into my body. By the time I step out, I feel like I’ve reset my nervous system. I’m calmer, more grounded, more open. And I can meet my son from that place - not from depletion. It’s such a small window of time, but the ripple effect of it carries through the whole day.
Beyond sacred moments of self-care the tools are designed to support lymphatic flow, circulation, and nervous system regulation. What benefits might people notice when they become part of a regular routine?
I always come back to this idea that slō. is really about building a deeper sense of self-love through small, consistent rituals. It’s not about doing something once - it’s about showing up for yourself, over and over again, in quiet ways. When tools that support lymphatic flow, circulation, and the nervous system become part of your rhythm, you start to feel it. Less stagnant. More open. More connected to your body. There’s a lightness that comes with it.
And emotionally, there’s something that happens too - you begin to trust yourself more. Because you’re actually tending to your needs instead of pushing past them. It’s simple. Almost boring. But it works - I can really stand by that.
For someone new to ‘slow living’, what are some easy rituals they could introduce into their daily routine?
If you’re new to slow living, I’d honestly say - don’t overcomplicate it. Start with one small thing. Maybe it’s making your morning tea without your phone. Maybe it’s taking three slow breaths before you get out of bed. Maybe it’s applying a balm to your skin at night, slowly, with intention. The ritual itself isn’t the point - it’s the awareness you bring to it. And also… be realistic. Your life doesn’t need to look a certain way to live slowly. Especially as a mum. Find the moments that already exist in your day, and soften into them.
Skin is such an important part of how we experience self-care and confidence. How do you see topical rituals (like balms, massage, or gua sha) fitting into a broader self-care practice?
I see topical rituals as such a beautiful entry point into self-care. Because they’re tangible. You can feel them. Something as simple as applying a balm, using a gua sha, or massaging your skin becomes more than just skincare - it becomes a moment of connection with your body. Your skin is your largest organ. It absorbs, it responds, it holds. So when you approach it with care & intention, it’s not just about how you look - it’s about how you feel in yourself. It becomes a grounding practice. A way to come back to yourself, again and again.
Our new Mitchells Tallow Balm is inspired by simple, traditional nourishment. Why do you think people are reconnecting with simple, nutrient-dense ingredients for their skin?
I think people are starting to question more and more what are we actually putting on our skin? What are we absorbing every single day? There’s a growing awareness around endocrine disruptors and all the unnecessary things in modern skincare… and a quiet return to what makes sense. Simple, nutrient-dense ingredients. Things that come from the earth. Things our bodies recognise. There’s something very grounding about that.
With something like tallow balm, it’s almost intuitive - if it can nourish us internally, why wouldn’t it support our skin externally? It feels like a return to basics. To tradition. To what’s always been there. And I think people are craving that simplicity again.
With Mother’s Day approaching, what would your message be to mothers about creating space for themselves?
To any mother… you deserve to take up space in your own day. Not after everything is done. Not when you’ve earned it. It doesn’t need to be big. It can be small, quiet moments that are just yours. A cup of tea in silence. A few deep breaths. A slow skincare ritual before bed. Those moments matter more than you think. They’re not selfish - they’re what allow you to keep giving without losing yourself in the process.
What’s next for The Art of Slo Living? Are there any exciting projects, tools, or ideas you’re currently exploring?
Right now, I’m really letting things evolve naturally. I’m in a season of motherhood, so there’s a softness to how I’m creating. Less rushing, more listening. There are new tools and ideas slowly coming to life - all centred around supporting the nervous system, the body, and deeper daily rituals. But more than anything, I want slō. to continue feeling like a place people can come back to. A reminder to slow down, to reconnect, to care for themselves in a way that feels real and sustainable.
Where can we find you and follow slo?
You can find me on Instagram at @theartofsloliving and online at theartofsloliving.com where we ship internationally. A selection of our pieces are also available through the beautiful furniture and homewares store Kayu Studio, both online and in-store.
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