Poppy is the state flower of California. It is a wild flower blooming mainly in the summer months. Long before the Europeans came to the New World, the Native American people used various preparations of the California Poppy plant for toothaches, to relieve headaches and stomach aches, and as a sleep aid for children. Our co-founder Natalie is an active Pediatric ICU nurse and while the California Poppy is no longer used as medicine, she continues the practice of caring for sick children today. 

We're both California natives spending ample time outdoors while growing up, enjoying all the beautiful things California has to offer. We set our sights on creating a brand that combines both our passions, and helps those who selflessly help others. The more we shared our daily challenges with everyday service, the more motivated we were to try to create a change. After lots of talk (and even more work, research, testing, and refinement), Poppy was born and named for the place where we’ve always had our roots.