Today we’d like to introduce you to Halle Montague.
Hi Halle, we’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
I’ve always been a creative person at heart—whether it was canning, gardening, making soap, or creating alongside my kids. Now, I also find joy in sharing my love of plants and creating with my grandkids. Working with my hands and using natural ingredients has always been a part of who I am.
My love of gardening led me to start a small cut flower farm, where I spent my days growing and working closely with the land. When I began traveling with my husband during his career as a helicopter pilot, that chapter was put on hold—but my connection to botanicals only grew stronger. Much of our time was spent working in rural farmland areas along the East Coast, where I was constantly inspired by the landscape and always seeking out new flowers and plants to learn about.
After the loss of my husband, Dave, I turned back to what I knew—creating. I began building a business from the things I had always loved to make. The first year was full of challenges and hard lessons. I overbought materials, struggled with sourcing during COVID, and felt the weight of trying to figure everything out at once.
It took time—years, really—to find clarity and direction. But slowly, through patience and persistence, I began to find my footing.
Today, The Little Flower Field has grown into my source of income and something I continue to build with intention. Every setback pushes me to work harder and keep going. It has taken me years to truly see that I won’t give up—I will keep trying.
Dave was my biggest cheerleader, and it’s because of that support that I continue to push forward.
My work is rooted in a lifelong love of making and a deep connection to botanicals. Each product reflects not only the beauty of natural ingredients but also a story of resilience, growth, and continuing to move forward.
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
I think I already added that to the first part. Everything is a struggle. Grief is my number one struggle, having to learn we all do it differently, and that’s okay. Learning to be happy and not feel guilty, wishing my old self back, but I have figured out embrace the happy moments.
I have met fellow woman makers after Dave died who have been a huge strength and outlet. I would have chatted to Dave about it all, but these women listened to me, we have “corporate” meetings, and supported me in ways they will never know.
Pushing forward, I realized I will always have things to do on my list, but I quit talking about it and just make it happen. Sometimes it works out, but you never know until you try.
Appreciate you sharing that. What else should we know about what you do?
I am most proud of meeting my husband at 17 and building a life together with our two children, adding two grandkids before Dave died and now I have 5 with one on the way. Dave and i shared 36 years together, never enough for my kids. or me. Dave greeted everyone with a smile. I try to embrace that quality ( but it doesn’t happen as often as it should)
I believe in clean, natural products using skin-friendly ingredients. All things botanical inspire me. The scent and look come from using essential oils, clays, and botanicals.
Any advice for finding a mentor or networking in general?
Find people who appreciate you. We all do things a little different don’t be intimidated by someone doing the same thing as you; be happy she found her gift too. Always be open to change, but stay true to your heart.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.thelittleflowerfield.com
- Instagram: the_little_flower_field
- Facebook: @thelittleflowerfield.com
