Monthly Archives: January 2010

Frost & Gold

Photography – KatjArt I couldn’t resist sharing these breathtaking pics of a frosted hydrangea bloom. I adore these flowers. My hydrangea is a periwinkle blue and it waves at me each morning in the spring and summer while I drink … Continue reading

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Inspiration for a new week

As a new week is upon us, many feel heavy or hopeful or anxious…How do we find inspiration? I found the answer in this quote: Put your ear down close to your soul and listen hard. – Anna Sexton

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Earth friendly makeup brushes : Eco Tools

I love natural makeup free of harsh chemicals so of course I want my makeup brushes and bags to be non-toxic too! Solution: Eco Tools. I just bought a set at Target. Fabulous. Love them. Alicia Silverstone has teamed up … Continue reading

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Sunday is Laundry Day

I have been putting off the laundry for too long. Fortunately, I happen to enjoy the process so off I go… Here’s the recipe I use to make home made green laundry powder. It works wonderfully and is easy to … Continue reading

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The color of a Rose

With Valentines’ Day just around the corner the Queen of flowers is getting her yearly worship as roses are shipped all over the world, their prices skyrocketing. Why? Because this eternally romantic flower holds us in thrall with its curvaceous … Continue reading

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Vanilla Lovers Massage oil

I thought it would be fun to post an easy recipe to make your own massage oil fragranced with the intoxicating aroma of natural vanilla.  This recipe comes from one of my favorite organic body care recipe books: Organic Body … Continue reading

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Cherished Chamomile

A simple daisy? I think not! This little white flower may look simple but it was highly cherished by many cultures and is still used extensively today. The Anglo-Saxons regarded German Chamomile as one of the nine sacred herbs given … Continue reading

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Tiny bottles and jars continued…

I just posted about filling sample bottles and jars all afternoon. They are so precious. It inspired me to hunt for lovely pics on Flickr. Enjoy. click above to see full gallery p.s. did I mention that Flickr is super … Continue reading

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Tiny bottles and jars

I spent the afternoon listening to John Mayer, playing with Grace and bottling up samples of Grace & Ivy’s products. I’ve decided to offer a skin care starter kit at our Etsy Store. I know I love to try things … Continue reading

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For the love of Books

A room without books is like a body without a soul. – Cicero Books bring me so much inspiration and enjoyment I had to create a gallery of these beautiful tomes from Flickr. Enjoy.

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