*EDIT: This was incorrectly scheduled while trying out a new automatic posting system. Won't be using that anymore, so here it is if you missed the first time...
I've said it before and I'll say it again, Handmade in Florida makes some of the most beautiful soap I've seen. Zahida put extra love into each and every bar.
In this video, she creates "Moroccan Mint Tea" a beautiful minty tea blend that I decided not to purchase during the last release but Zahida included a sample with my order. I was instantly sad that I did not purchase a full bar. During Handmade in Florida releases, the inventory sells out in MINUTES, so there was no going back to grab a bar, but the very next time she offers it, I'll be snatching up a few.
Zahida has leaked on Facebook that there will be an October release from Handmade in Florida. Keep an eye out and get there early or you'll miss out on these gorgeous handmade gems.
When I first received my order from Handmade in Florida's last release, I wasn't too sure whether I liked this scent or not. But the more I sniffed it, the more it grew on me. Innocence is described on Handmade in Florida's website as "A delicate blend of peonies, hyacinth, day lilies, apple blossoms and soft bergamot". The apple blossom in this scent is really prevalent with bergamot adding an a greenery sort of essence bottom to the fragrance.
The scent just seemed to beg to be paired with something fruity and earthy. Why? What came to mind was an orchard where the breezes were scented with fruit trees and freshly tilled earth. Thinking of a moisturizer in my stash that filled these two criteria, Alchemic Muse's Razzouli came to mind. Razzouli is a perfect blend of ripe raspberry and patchouli.
Each of these products performs awesomely on it's own. Soap bars by Handmade in Florida are always gorgeously designed with delicate swirls highlighted with mica. The bars are firm, bubbly and have a nice amount of slip. These leave your skin clean yet silky smooth and moisturized after using them.
Alchemic Muse was the first company that I found whose whipped soap I could use without having irritated skin afterward. Her Body whip is a rich body cream that instantly penetrates and hydrates skin.
The resulting experience was just as I expected, reminiscent of a stroll through one of the many popular orchards indigenous to my local area in Maryland. A Fall delight!
What are you mixing up this week? Me, I'm working hard on posting a few new YouTube videos and getting a HUGE giveaway organized for you!
