I always find wonderful little treasures at the New York Botanical Garden’s book/gift store. This time I picked up a Hillhouse Naturals Bloom sachet for my closet. It’s an enduring floral fragrance. Love it! It’s the best sachet I’ve ever purchased. Please visit their website. They carry a wide selection of home fragrance products such …
Lush Review: Teal Jasmine Bath Cocktail
This was a very feminine, calming, and relaxing bath. I purposely scheduled this right before bedtime. 1 All That Jas Bath Ballistic: Sweet mild jasmine scent. Turned the water a tropical teal. So pretty to look at. Vetivert Oil Candy flowers Gardenia Extract Jasmine oil Vanillin 1 Christmas Eve Bubble Bar: Floral scent. Gorgeous blue …
Lush Review: Sunnyside Bath Cocktail
This was the best bath cocktail I’ve made so far. I imagine this will be hard to top! Please read on… 1 Street Party Bath Bomb: Sweet champagne scent. This bath bomb is a lot of fun to watch as it fizzes and reveals its hidden surprises =); however, it does take a little effort …
Fashion & Cooking’s Common Thread
I saw a copy of American Fashion Cookbook offered during a Gilt sale and although I currently have ample cookbooks, I had to have it! What could be better than perusing through recipes which have helped fuel the creative forces of some of the world’s most amazing fashion designers? My only qualm is that Katherine …
Jacquie Aiche Rings for a Layered Look
I love her Diamonds & Gold Collection for a layered look with mid-sized floral or pyramid rings. Her twisted waif rings look especially great for this purpose (third pic). *Photocredit: Jacquie Aiche
Longchamp Handbags
For a while, I stayed away from this brand because it seemed like it was becoming an all too overly popular sensation with their Planetes signature style tote; which I happened to dislike at the time for whatever reason. A couple years later I noticed their Cosmos bowler at a local handbag boutique and fell …
Springtime Herbs & Blooms
This year I just couldn’t wait to rush down to our local nursery to buy herbs for my window boxes. It was still quite chilly and windy that day but a few days later, true Spring weather began, to my relief. Herbs are so thirsty for water; they practically should be watered daily and of …
Lush Review: Candy Sweet Orange Bath Cocktail
This one is from last night. An uplifting sweet and floral mix. A really fun feminine bath. Who could ask for more? 1 Hot Java Bath Ballistic: I messaged a Lush guru regarding her big order from Lush England. She claimed the shipping wasn’t too bad but I beg to differ. This is the last …
General Recipe for Lush Bath Cocktails
If you want a more lavish bath, ideally you’ll want to choose: 1 bath bomb to create fizz 1 bubble bar to create bubbles 1 bath melt to moisturize and soften skin 1 bar of soap for additional cleansing or exfoliation (obviously depends on the type of bar you choose). Remember to exfoliate before you …
Lush Review: Candy Sweet Pink Bath Cocktail ;)
I definitely enjoyed my candy sweet themed Lush bath. The water turned a pretty hot pink. I suspect had I used the pink Easter egg instead of the yellow, the water would have been a more vibrant pink. To re-create my bath, please use the following products: 1/2 The Comforter Bubble Bar: Sweetart scented. I …
