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I haven’t used a lot of perfume, although there was a time when I frequently used patchouli essential oil as perfume. Then in the 80’s, I discovered Estée Lauder™ Private Collection Perfume. It was love at first smell.
That perfume was pricey, so I used it for special occasions only. But as time when on, I noticed that it was causing allergy symptoms every time I used it. Runny nose, itchy eyes, and sinus congestion. So, reluctantly I had to say good-bye.Continue Reading
It’s only October, I know. But I can’t help but begin to think about Christmas gift giving. I love giving handmade gifts when possible and that takes time. So, you’ll forgive me, won’t you, for mentioning Christmas when it’s not even Halloween yet?Continue Reading
Most of the furniture in our home has either been purchased from a garage sale, been handed down to us, or has *ahem* been trash picked. Yes, we’re dumpster divers. We’ve picked up some really wonderful pieces of furniture this way, and often all that is needed is a little tender loving care and homemade furniture polish to turn someone else’s trash into our treasure.Continue Reading
Luminary made of beeswax
LUMINARIES
It all started when I wanted to make wax luminaries; the ones I saw online were made of paraffin, but I thought they would be much more beautiful with beeswax. So I purchased 5 pounds and it was love at first sight. Or perhaps I should say love at first smell. Since then, I’ve learned a little more about beeswax and have used it a number of ways.Continue Reading