Follow along on my fragrant chronicles
It's such a fun time of year to look back and sort through my favorite smell-goods. I've gathered my top 9 of 2019 below: 9. Ten Digit Creations- Pink Berry Tonka/Let Them Eat Cake- Never tried either of these popular fragrance oils before marrying them into a custom blend, but it's lovely, lush, and not... Continue Reading →
Bonfire smoke, crisp leaves, damp woods, earthy spices and toasted marshmallows filled my home with the nature-inspired harmony of autumn. Highlighting a few melts and burns from the last three months below to wrap up the fall season. Cinnamon Irish Cream- Bath & Body Works. I rarely go for purely sugar 'n spice notes but... Continue Reading →
Under a tuft of jet-black hair over his forehead they could see a curiously shaped cut, like a bolt of lightning.J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone With these words, as Professors McGonagall and Dumbledore bent over a wee bundle of blankets, we are introduced to the boy who lived, Harry James Potter. The... Continue Reading →
Ahhh Sugar Sugar is an indie body care vendor that's hovered on the outer rings of my radar for some time. I've seen mention of the quirky brand here and there and read good reviews of their monthly body care subscription, box of sugar, which prompted this order. And if more proof is needed of... Continue Reading →
On a mini-mission to sustain my natural deodorant use, I've tried a new-to-me brand that I discovered on Etsy. Return to the Roots offers a variety of herbal teas, salves, oils and elixirs along with natural probiotic deodorant options. They are baking soda and corn starch free, which is most important to me in a natural deo,... Continue Reading →
Fall Fun Friday's prompt is to include fashion, beauty and accessories that are seasonal favorites or special autumn pieces. In previous fall fashion posts, I've mentioned my plaid obsession and shared a wishlist for spooky inspired attire but the truth is, I don't have much to feature fashion-wise. My biggest seasonal change may be swapping... Continue Reading →
Comin' to ya with my 200th post! Whenever I acknowledge a little bloggy milestone I like to write a round-up or reference post because they are how I began this blog over two years ago. Today's will pit shower scrub vs. shower scrub, vs. shower scrub, vs. whipped soap...I could continue but essentially, it's a... Continue Reading →
Wonderberry Wax is a vendor I've been meaning to try but just kept missing that restock boat. Back when I was serious about my wax no-buy, the time was right to stock up on indie body care. This happened to be when I caught Wonderberry's February post announcing a return of WB bath products. A... Continue Reading →
Hello all. It's early on, but the way 2018 is progressing makes me want to crawl into the nook of this photo and not come out until Spring. Conceding I'm provided books, tea and plenty of pup snuggles, of course. If there's one thing I know that perks up dreary downcast Winter mornings however, it... Continue Reading →
This is the wax preorder that led me to break my July shopping ban. I'd heard tantalizing word-of-mouth from Julie at The Redolent Mermaid but when I checked out the shop a few times, it seemed Handmade in Florida was infrequently open. Widely known for creating beautiful signature soap, and although I'm becoming a frequent... Continue Reading →
The Scented Library 