Yearly Archives: 2015

I have a secret. I love to read. I love to read all kinds of books but that isn’t my secret. My secret is that I adore children’s romance/ fairy tales. There is a certain predictability in that the hero or heroine will win and I close the book with […]

Juicy Pear Room Spray with Spray Clear Emulsifier

April 20, 2015 in Fragrances by Taylor

I love perfumes. I think they are my favorite thing to make and use. I mean you should see my vanity. I have a huge collection of perfumes, colognes and body splashes. I love it because I can choose what what I want to wear and it can change on […]

Icy Water Roll-On Perfume

April 16, 2015 in Fragrances / Perfumes by Taylor

I had so much fun at the Central Soapers Workshop a few weeks ago and in the time that I’ve been back I’ve been asked lots of questions about fragrance blending. Since I gave a presentation on the subject I just have to share how easy fragrance blending and perfumery […]

Coming Up: Fragrance Blending and Perfumery 101

April 13, 2015 in Fragrances / Perfumes / Scent Blends / Thoughts from The Sage by Andee

We get to work with some of the world’s most amazing natural products. Think things like Shea Butter, Argan Oil, Lavender Essential Oil and even Cranberry Seed Oil. I find it just amazing. However, as all of these are natural products, there are some years when the supply is leaner […]

Global Shortages – What do you do?

April 10, 2015 in Challenges and Q&A / Drawings and Contests by Taylor

I know everyone loves specials! Who wouldn’t? I’ve got an awesome special for you this month. Ready for the details? If you buy a 100 pack of the Slim Stick Lip Balm Tubes OR a 100 pack of Oval Lip Balm Tubes and get a FREE Lip Balm Filling Tray! […]

April Special!

April 9, 2015 in Special Sales / Thoughts from The Sage by Andee

In recent posts we have talked about making roll-on perfumes. There are huge number of carrier oils that you can choose from and many reasons to choose one that best suits you and your needs. Today I wanted to talk about one of my personal favorites, Fractionated Coconut Oil. If […]

Paradise Roll-On Perfume

April 6, 2015 in Fragrances / Perfumes by Taylor

April is here! While the flowers are beginning to bloom and I’m finding that I need to keep up with the weeds, I’m excited to have longer daylight hours which means sunshine in the evenings! We’ve designed this monthly calendar that you can print for your desk or workspace. Print […]

April 2015 Calendar

April 3, 2015 in Calendar / Thoughts from The Sage by Andee

We have recently talked about making a roll on perfume using Golden Jojoba Oil. There is a huge list of oils out there that you can choose from. You don’t have to choose just one. I wanted to share another roll-on perfume using a different carrier oil. The carrier oil […]

Red Grape and Blueberry Roll-on Perfume

March 31, 2015 in Fragrances / Perfumes by Taylor

I love my job but as much as I am loathe to admit, sometimes I run around here like a chicken with its head cut off. Okay, that is it. It is time for less coffee and more tea. Whew! As I take a minute to sit down and take […]

Winter Soap Challenge Winners!

March 25, 2015 in Challenges and Q&A / Drawings and Contests by Taylor

It is time to bring the Winter Soap Challenge to a close but before we do, we have one more submission to share. Shelly submitted her soap challenge over the weekend and she did some amazing and rather unique things. I am not able to explain it nearly so eloquently […]

Winter Soap Challenge – Shelly

March 16, 2015 in Challenges and Q&A / Drawings and Contests by Taylor

I love fragrances. I think that is half the fun when it come to making personal care items. I love the delight that comes across people’s faces when they open a bottle and take a big sniff. Watching people react to different fragrances is a big thrill for me. From […]

Ginger Pomelo Roll on Perfume

March 13, 2015 in Fragrances / Perfumes by Taylor

I love my job. And no, I am not saying that for a marketing ploy. I work in one of the coolest jobs in the WORLD! I get to try and test new products, formulate like crazy and talk with all of our wonderful customers. I love reading through our […]

Vinegar – Our Gift to YOU!

March 12, 2015 in Food and Recipes / Thoughts from The Sage by Taylor

Thoughts and ideas from the world of Majestic Mountain Sage.