Sunday, February 17, 2013

ZEN-ful World


I love the idea behind this shop and I had to share! ZEN-ful World shop on Etsy focuses on high quality natural home, bath, body and spa products. These products include cold processed soaps, aromatherapy candles, bath bombs, room linen and body sprays, lotions and lip balms.
Shelley is the artist and creator behind ZEN-ful World. She shares with shop visitors that she is passionate about creating all natural chemical free products.
My favorite product is the bath bomb fresh brewed coffee. Not only is it beautiful in appearance but there are no harsh chemicals and the product is safe for kids! The best part of this product is it is topped with fresh ground coffee. How cool is that?!

Shelley has also created the sinus aromatherapy bath bomb! She informs shoppers that the peppermint oil in this bath bomb provides a cooling anesthetic quality because of its high menthol content.
Be sure to check out Shelley's shop for relaxing products for yourself or reasonably priced housewarming gifts for others! ZEN-ful World

Saturday, February 9, 2013

Eco Friendly Bridal- MilliesCorner


I stumbled upon this gem of a shop on Etsy last week and I had to share! Millies Corner is full of beautiful Upcycled and Eco- friendly bridal accessories! Millicent is the artist and owner of Millies Corner.  Millicent finds inspiration from thrift stores, antique shops and estate sales. Her Eco- Friendly burlap wedding bag is by far my favorite item! What bride doesn't need a feminine bag to hold her bobby pins, lipstick, personals, etc.!?
Millicent's bridal bags also double as adorable flower girl bags. Fill with rose petals and voila!
I've added pictures of my favorite items but check out her store and favorite some yourself! If you or a friend are planning a wedding definitely check out Millies Corner! MilliesCorner



Monday, February 4, 2013

What The Heck Is Upcycled?!

When I first started my shop on Etsy this is exactly the question I asked! "What the heck is this upcycled business". To me it sounded like a take on recycling. So I did what any other curious mind would do, I Googled it! 
Google informed me upcycling is the process of taking wasteful or useless products and converting them into new materials or products for better environmental value. 
To me this sounded like an awesome idea! Up until this point I had been purchasing all my materials at the local bead store and crafting new product. But why would I buy beads when I can use good product beads that are no longer being in use?! 
I began to look through my own as well as my friends' and families jewelry to find items that are no long used.  I found so many fun and awesome upcycled beads and pendants to get my business started! And from here grew my upcycled and repurposed section of my shop! 
I hope I can keep my upcycled section growing and produce beautiful high quality products. So far upcycling has tested my artistic side at a new level! 
                                                  Upcycled Turquoise and Gold Bracelet
                                             Upcycled Gold Pendant and Pearl Necklace
                                          Upcycled Pearl and Gray Rose Bracelet