The Plant Project’s Bree Clarke is at it again! Always on-brand, the dynamic, Congressionally-recognized “plantrepreneur” is undergoing a metamorphosis of her own. The current Montrose Collective outpost of the very successful Plant Project will soon move to a new home and undergo a re-brand and concept change that will encapsulate all that the new location will have to offer: bespoke candles and perfumes, plus, of course, vibrant greenery and fragrant blooms.

The Plant Project’s wildly-popular monthly community event “Plants & Prosecco” on Sunday, January 5 will be the Montrose Collective location’s last day to be open to the public, while the company’s Greenterior Concept will continue throughout the move. Counting clients such as Google, Meta, Lululemon, the Houston Endowment, and numerous oil and gas corporations for its interior design services, The Plant Project won’t miss a beat. The Plant Project handles greenteriors for residential clients as well—those who lack a green-thumb can always rely on The Plant Project to design, install, style, and handle upkeep for private homes.

In place of the current location of the Plant Project, Clarke will debut The Antionette Candle & Perfumery Bar in late spring/early summer of 2025 in a to-be-determined location in either Montrose or River Oaks.

“Think of The Antionette as your very own Botanical Speakeasy for candles and perfume,” Clarke tells CultureMap. “Growing up I saw my mother be a lover of all things that made the home and body smell good. She had vintage bottles of perfume that were magical — my grandmother the same. I'm very excited about this new venture, as it's sharing the old with the new and a way to create your very own story.”

While other independent shops in The Montrose Collective have completely shuttered to be replaced by international corporate brands, including The Plant Project’s current location already being leased as a Paige Demin store, according to Clarke, that has nothing to do with her decision to leave the development. She just requires more space to grow.

Clarke, who has already been sourcing vintage and antique vessels from New York City to The Netherlands, will take a weeks-long sojourn to Spain at the end of January to bolster her inventory. The Antionette will offer these mostly internationally-sourced perfume bottles and vessels to customers to pour their bespoke perfumes and cocktail-themed candles in during their “design it yourself” visits. These services offer customers a perfect way to get into the “signature home” craze — completely customizable scents for your home, office, or brand.

“Everyone will be able to make their own candle and perfume. They will be named after cocktails and neighborhoods of Houston and Dallas that have special meanings to my family and me,” says Clarke.