Our story
I'm Sofía, a plant-based chef and writer.
I'm also the creator and founder of Alcachofa y Romero, a place that creates a home for handcrafted creations from all over Mexico.
From the very beginning, our goal has been to offer a selection of products and ideas that are kind to animals, people, and the environment.
Our mission is to ensure that in this space, you always find something thoughtful and comforting, something that makes you happy and does no harm to the world around us.
I carefully select each project, ensuring it is both functional and created with intention and care. Every product we offer is truly special.
We are the local eco-shop with Mexican charm, a growing community of people interested in doing things differently. We are inspired by the stories behind each brand and proudly share them with you.
Alcachofa y Romero is an extension of myself. I pour my heart and soul into this space. It's a dream I had, now realized, to create a place that offers peace of mind to those seeking mindful choices.
This dream wouldn't be possible without my amazing team—all of us are women! Each with her own story and passion, bringing something unique to the table.
Thank you for being a part of this journey, for visiting us, for considering us, and for staying with us all this time.
Now, let me introduce you to my wonderful team
I choose each project carefully, looking for things that work and are done with intention and care.
Every product we have is amazing.
We are the local eco-store with Mexican charm. We are a growing community of people interested in doing things differently. We are inspired by the stories behind each brand and we proudly present them.
Artichoke and Rosemary is an extension of myself. I put all my interest and dedication into it. It is a dream that I had and that exists today, to create a place that offers solutions to those who seek peace in their decisions.
This dream would not be possible without my wonderful team. We are all women!
All of us have our own stories and passions. Each of us brings something unique to the table.
Thank you! for being part of it, for visiting us, for stopping by, for welcoming us as a proposal and for being here all this time.
Now, let me introduce you to my wonderful team:
Tan
This is Tania Barbará, a musician and the most talented audio engineer.
She’s the problem-solver at Alcachofa y Romero, taking care of everything and ensuring that everything flows smoothly.
Tania knows every detail from every corner and handles all our suppliers with expertise.
By her side is her companion, Filipa, whom I call Fili. She visits us from time to time and she has the strongest, heaviest tail that wags from side to side when she’s happy and greeting people
Lu
This is Lucía, our web manager.
She’s in charge of keeping the online store looking great, active, and running smoothly.
Lu has an exceptional eye for tweaking and improving everything.
From the moment she joined the team, everything just clicked into place.
No task is too difficult or complicated for her.
If there’s something uncertain, she takes the time to figure it out and solve it.
She’s incredibly fast but moves with a calmness that she spreads to all of us.
Lu loves everything visual and is passionate about the online world (phew).
Oh, and she’s also a makeup artist!
She’s a triplet, loves to travel, and has a dachshund doggie named Benito.
Isa
This is Isabel, the mastermind behind Salsa Digital.
She’s the one who coordinates our communication on social media.
Isa is meticulous, organized, creative, and incredibly picky when it comes to making things look beautiful.
She’s been working with me since before Alcachofa y Romero even existed.
Her presence brings me so much peace.
I remember seeing her at an event before she started working with me, moving around, organizing everything, and I thought, “I want Isa on my team.”
And sure enough, we eventually crossed paths. I think I manifested it.
What’s crazy is that we work remotely and see each other very little, but it always feels like she’s close by.
Lau
This is Laurencia. She works on large television productions, sometimes in art direction and sometimes in photography.
And precisely, She’s the one who takes our photos for social media and most of all, for our online store.
She works magic in small spaces. She’s patient, kind, and calm, and watching her work brings a sense of peace that radiates to everyone around her.
You’ve probably seen her on our Instagram, giving tutorials and talking about our products.
Jim
She’s our sales manager and guides us on how to provide the best service in-store.
She’s the mother of a very charming and talkative little boy. She loves listening to music to focus. Jime is incredibly patient and explains everything in great detail. Any question from our visitors? She’s got the answer.
She anticipates needs, resolves issues, and is always calm and ready. Jime motivates the entire team to improve and spot errors to address them.
She also has an exceptionally keen sense of smell, so she knows exactly which candles, perfumes, and soaps smell the best.
Mariana
Be prepared when you come by—she's a chatterbox!
She’ll share any story with you, always with an interesting or funny twist.
Mariana has a heart full of light and spreads her good humor and sparkle to everyone, both in her eyes and her soul.
In addition to managing the store, she handles various behind-the-scenes tasks, including inventory and logistics.
Her attitude is as big as her fabulous hair, and she has the BEST tips for caring for it with our products.
Eri
Eri is absolutely lovely.
She’s always ready to help, cover, or step in as needed.
She’s the best cheerleader for our customers when they’re trying on jewelry or clothes.
She carries a smile from ear to ear that always radiates calm.
When something gets stuck, Eri says, “Of course. We work on it and resolve it.”
She’s incredibly punctual and sharp.
On top of collaborating with us, she’s also studying political science and public administration.