Friday, March 25, 2011

lip service


My dearest lovelies, may I present to you my dream lip balm...

Sheer and smooth, with good staying power. Moisturizing without being sticky. Scent and flavour-free too. (I love this because otherwise I'll keep licking my lips!)

And check out this fantastic ingredient list:
Beeswax, Sweet Almond Oil, Cherry Kernel Oil, Olive Butter, Aloe Butter, Candelilla Wax, Vitamin E.

Sweet and simple, right? (It's in the shop now.)

Thanks for visiting!

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Apothecary at Creative Heart Collective Show, Sunday April 17th




I'm excited to announce that I'll be at the Creative Heart Collective show on Sunday April 17, 2011. I'm looking forward to seeing you there!

Details are as follows, from the event website:

The Love Collage presents Creative Heart Collective is a Spring themed show and sale for local artisans, crafters, designers, bakers and retailers. The mission of the event is to give artists, entrepreneurs and retailers an opportunity to connect and showcase their wares with the community in a fun and inviting atmosphere. Join us as The Gladstone Hotel's Ballroom is transformed into a bustling marketplace featuring the talent ...and work of over 40 local artisans and local businesses.

The focus for the show will be:
- Indie arts and crafts (stationary, cards, toys, small sized artwork)
- Fashionable gifts (jewellery, accessories)
- Homemade food (baked goods, preserves)
- DIY presents
- Apparel & Vintage

Date: Saturday, April 16 and Sunday, April 17, 2011

***I'll be there on the SUNDAY only! Hope to see you there!***
Location:
Gladstone Hotel, Ballroom
1214 Queen Street West
Toronto, ON
Time: 11am - 5pm
Admission: PWYC (Suggested Donation $2) proceeds to The Corsage Project http://www.corsageproject.ca/
 

Note: There will be different vendors on each day.

More info: http://www.creativeheartcollective.com/

Join the Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=157953750930122

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

bright eyes




I'm not exaggerating - this has got to be one of my favourite new things!

My wonderful friend Olivia is one of the first ladies that I started making blends for, and thanks to her requests for "something smoothing for under-eye use", Bright Eyes was born. (Who can resist? Total Eclipse of the Heart is such a great song too...)

This awesome lightweight serum comes with a glass dropper, so you can use just a drop on each of your ring fingers to lightly pat the goodness under those soulful peepers of yours.

Key Ingredients:
Fractionated Coconut Oil is deeply nourishing, yet glides on lightly with a silky finish. Carrot Oil is amazing for smoothing delicate and sensitive skin, while my favourite powerhouse oils, Argan, Borage, and Evening Primrose feed the skin with beneficial essential fatty acids. Essential oils of Rose and Neroli help rejuvenate sleepy skin.

I've also been using this as a very light makeup primer, and I've noticed that everything glides on a bit smoother...double duty is always great in my books!

Available in the shop now.



Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Friday, March 11, 2011

five o'clock


This one's for the fellas!

I'll admit, I am one lucky lady to have such a devilishly handsome man in my life. He cooks up a storm, happily takes the dog out late at night (when I'm already in my pjs), always finds the best new tunes to play, and gives the biggest hugs. Giant, whiskery, fuzzy bear hugs. He's so proud of that scruff of his that I felt it would be a shame for us not to appreciate it in all its beard-tastic glory.

Enter, Five O'Clock Beard Grooming Oil!

Key Ingredients:
Avocado and Coconut Oils are deeply hydrating and help condition and tame that wiry, itchy scruff. Rosemary Essential Oil functions as a wonderful hair tonic, helping to nourish and strengthen those whiskers.  Bergamot Essential Oil helps maintain oil balance in the follicles, while smelling wonderfully citrusy and fragrant (and manly, of course) at the same time. Sandalwood Essential Oil grounds the blend, while soothing dry, itchy skin.

To use:
Gently pat your handsome, freshly washed face dry, leaving just a teeny tiny bit of water clinging to your man beard. Add 1-2 pumps of Beard Oil to your hands. Rub them together to warm up the oil before applying to facial hair. Massage in well. Great for mustaches, chops and soul patches too.

I'll be making a limited edition batch, so please check out the shop for more details!