Our Story

Ordinary Habit was founded with a simple purpose: to create artful objects, designed to be both fun and functional, that would help people access habitual moments of calm and connectedness. Founders Teresa and Echo Hopkins, a mother-daughter duo, believed in the transformative nature of something perfectly ordinary: daily play.

They set out to create products that would be simple to use, beautiful to look at, and luxurious in quality. Starting with a line of jigsaw puzzles, they have now expanded the collections to include matching cards and accessories for home and life. Each item they offer is meant to serve as both a reason to gather together with friends, and as an escape for individuals in search of quietude – games to be brought out at a party, or used as a form of tactile meditation throughout your day.

As a company focused on the belief that cultivating mindfulness is essential to bring about indelible change, Ordinary Habit will be donating a portion of the proceeds on a recurring basis to groups that support emotional and mental wellness. Currently we are donating to The Loveland Foundation, which brings opportunity and healing to Black women and girls.
 

 

Teresa Hopkins has decades of experience working with all types of creative material. She has helped take brands from the grassroots to launching global e-commerce platforms. Every morning she starts her day with a cup of tea and a little bit of puzzle time.

Echo Hopkins's career in the arts has included working for museums, non-profit organizations, photo shoot production, talent agent, and more. She takes pleasure in finding the quiet moments in life, and there never seems to be a puzzle far from her reach.