These fantastic drawer hangers from design gurus, design*sponge, are a pretty way to add some organization to your bath or bedroom. They are also a great way to show off your favorite new or vintage drawer pulls and knobs! Find all the instructions here.… Read More ...
Bubble up guest towel pattern
I came across this tutorial for a lovely guest hand towel. I love the decorative bobble edge!
Find the instructions on 3 Sleeves to the Wind.… Read More ...
Himalayan salt recipes
Himalayan salt is a therapeutic salt from the Himalayan Mountains containing 84 minerals, including calcium, magnesium, potassium, copper and iron. It is also a lovely shade of pink!
Try these Himalayan salt recipes from the San Francisco Bath Salt Company to help cleanse, detoxify and purify your skin, among other benefits.
The after-hitting-the-gym Bath
Whew- … Read More ...
Itchy cure bath recipe
Itchy Cure Bath Recipe
from Soapcrafters.com
1 Cup Powdered Milk
1 Cup Oatmeal (Rolled Oats)
1 Cup Lavender Flowers
1/2 Cup Chamomile Flowers
2 Cups Sea Salt
1/2 Teaspoon Lavender Essential Oil
1 Muslin Drawstring Bag
Mix together Lavender and Chamomile Flowers. Add Powdered Milk and Oatmeal, mix well. Stir in Sea Salt. Sprinkle with … Read More ...
Mochachinno massage melts tutorial
I am in love with these mochachinno massage melts from The Natural Beauty Workshop! As a dessert lover and a dessert-themed soap maker, these massage melts are definitely after my own heart. Find all the instructions here.… Read More ...
Joyfulness perfume recipe
Joyfulness perfume recipe
From Essential Oil Recipes
* 2 drops Basil
* 1 drops Geranium
* 3 drops Melissa
* 2 drops Sandalwood
Firstly we start with the base. You can use alcohol or a carrier oil but a mixture of both is ideal. An odorless spirit such as vodka is the best choice along … Read More ...
Soothing sunburn lotion recipe
It’s that time of year again when many of us are overindulging in the sun a bit too much.
If you’ve gotten a mild sunburn, whip up this soothing sunburn lotion recipe from the Soap Queen to help ease the pain.… Read More ...
After shave recipe
I got the recipe for this After Shave from Snowdrift Farm‘s newsletter to promote Cremophor CO 40, which is hydrogenated castor oil. Cremophor CO 40 is an emulsifier and can be used to make clear water-based sprays and lotions and as a dispersing agent.
After Shave
Phase A
3.00 oz. Cremophor CO 40®
0.10 … Read More ...
DIY manicure tips
Francesca Clarke wrote up a nice article on DIY Life how to do a DIY manicure that will last. I rarely get, or give myself manicures, because I use my hands so much my polish tends to chip immediately, but with Clarke’s tips, there may be hope for a longer-lasting manicure! Find all the details … Read More ...
Beeswax lip balm recipe
The Ponte Vedra Soap Shoppe has a great tutorial on making a beeswax lip balm that is similar to Burt’s Bees lip balm.
Find the recipe for this ultra moisturizing balm here!… Read More ...
Shaving soap recipe
David Fisher of About.com has shared his recipe for a luscious cold process shaving soap. The recipe includes a high amount of castor oil for a nice, thick lather and cosmetic clay to help purify your skin as a bonus. Find the instructions here. The page also includes a link to a melt and … Read More ...
Marbled soap tutorial
Learn how to make marbled soap with this great recipe from Soap Making Essentials. This technique is great for cold process soap makers and the possibilities for color combos are endless! … Read More ...
Orange honey spice soap recipe
Sarah Gonzalez-Lavin has shared a recipe for a warm and tingly orange honey spice soap on Soap Naturally. Gonzalez-Lavin describes the soap as reminding her of Constant Comment tea. Find the recipe for this cold process soap here.… Read More ...
Fragrance stones tutorial
Homemade Fragrance Stones from Good Clean Luv
Make your own sophisticated potpourri that will last for months! This recipe can be used to make little balls of fragrance stones, or rolled out like sugar cookie dough, and cut into shapes with cookie cutters.
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups flour
1/4 cup salt
1/4 tsp cornstarch
2/3 … Read More ...
Summer body mist recipe
Summer Body Mist from Aura Cacia
Ingredients
4 ounces water-based liquid such as green tea, hydrosol, rainwater or aloe juice
1 teaspoon plain vinegar or herb-infused vinegar (lavender, rose, peppermint, etc.)
28 drops lemon eucalyptus essential oil
6 drops lavender essential oil
4 drops grapefruit essentail oil
2 drops geranium essentail oil
Directions
Place vinegar … Read More ...