From Mistral, Cranberry Currant soaps in Joy (shown), Merry and Peace holiday wrappings. $5 each, or $16 for a 3 bar boxed set.
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A Fig & Vetiver gift set from John Masters Organics: "Here for the holidays this trio contains our NEW Body Bar, Body Wash, & Body Milk with Fig & Vetiver. This new John Masters Organics scent is both earthy & fresh, perfect for bringing in the festive holiday spirit." $39 at John Masters.
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From the new Art de Vivre collection at L'Occitane, Douceur Immortelle, shown in bar soap ($14) and candle ($29), also available in room spray ($34) and diffuser refill ($19). "After a long warm day, the sun-drenched soil of Provence releases a scent beautifully infused with flowers and herbs. The warmth of these summer evenings has a splendor that deserves to be shared. L'OCCITANE has captured this warmth in a candle with a blend of essential oils of Immortelle, Basil, Cypress, Eucalyptus and Litsea Cubeba. Together, they express that exquisite, enchanting softness of the evening air and bring you a moment of well-being and conviviality."
5 Ocean-Inspired Treats ~ body products review
Although our summer “unofficially” ended on Labor Day and “officially” ended on September 23 with the autumnal equinox, my corner of the world was warm and steamy until this morning, when temperatures abruptly dropped thirty (!) degrees and a cool drizzle began (and lasted all day). As much as I look forward to fall, I do enjoy using fragrances and scented body products that evoke some ideal summer day at the seashore. Here are a few recommended items that I’ve recently tried.
Zum Bar Goat’s Milk Soap in Sea Salt: Zum has been around so long, as a reliable standby in “health food stores” and the like, that sometimes I need to be reminded how much I like this brand…
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Robin's eggs from Gianna Rose: "Our classic robin's eggs are boxed and nestled in a porcelain bowl and presented in letterpress printed, iridescent blue box. This vegetable based, french-milled soap is imbued with the soothing extracts of chamomile and meadowsweet." Set of 3 with porcelain dish, $32 from Fine Gift Soaps.