I picked up these vintage shoes last fall at an antique sale. Just happens, they fit my feet! They're pretty comfortable to wear, but not near as comfy as shoes made today. They fit really narrow. I just like looking at them, and thought they would serve nicely as a vase for dried flowers.
Freshly made lip balms fill the tin container. Peaches and Creme is a new summer balm. I also made Brown Sugar for the upcoming Christmas in July. Bittersweet offers a variety of moisture rich lip balm. Old school ingredients like lanolin, and vitamin e are packed inside that small tube. Both ingredients offer amazing healing properties that can't compare to new school ingredients.
Summer just wouldn't be summer without flowers in product shots. Even orange and yellow marigolds mingle nicely with brown eye Susan's and Zinnnia.
The Lavender Cleansing Cloths are popular at the Apothecary Shop. In fact, it's hard for me to keep up with manufacturing. I'll make thirty something, only to have them dwindle down to single digits in a matter of a couple of days. When I created the formulation, unforeseen happy results occurred. I love it when this happens! The lavender cloths stay cool and moist for a very long time. Even in our one-hundred degree summer hot days, you can whip out a soothing, aromatic cleansing cloth and be instantly cooled.
I'm already beginning to ponder fall thoughts. When it gets so hot and three digit temperatures, I can't help but yearn for cooler days. It happens every summer once it gets unbearably hot. Did I mention how I hate the heat? Ugh!
We've added gift cards to our web shop. Now you can send a personalized gift card anytime your heart desires. They can be redeemed at either the web shop or at our brick and mortar, located just off the beautiful Liberty Square.
Busy just got busier! I've got the show on Thursday, and next week is Christmas in July along with late night Friday. I ordered the wrapping paper for Pumpkin Spice today, so we can start wrapping the soap. I'm also ordering holiday wrappings, and gearing up for the busy real Christmas season.
Soap manufacturing is already into late September. Meaning, the soap I'm making now won't be ready for wrapping until September. Good things come to those who wait!
The Japanese Beetles are taking over! What to do? What to do? I've heard conflicting solutions, most of which are not a cure for the pesky bugs.
My good friend Clarice shared her yummy ice cream recipe.
I can't do the artificial sugar thing, with the exception of coconut sugar or nectar. The nectar isn't quite as sweet. I've discovered the darker the sugar the less the sugar content.
I made these and followed the recipe. So good! I wrapped them in parchment and then placed in baggies, popped them in the freezer to have for snacking. The dates and nuts mixed are delightful to the buds!
I also made this Simple Ketchup to add to meatloaf last night. Honestly, I really don't know why I've never made homemade ketchup before? It taste so good!
Thank you Paleo Leap!
Yes, I'm still forging on with low carbs and sugar, and it feels good!
Happy Summer!
Jill
