Andee

About Andee

Director of Happiness. I'm a thirty-something soap snob. I've grown up with handmade soaps, and I love them! I really like making lotions, soaps, and perfumes. I adore mixing scents to come up with something new. My favorite scent is either Wicked or Cotton Candy. I tend to hoard fragrances, I even have an Earl Grey Tea from the MMS catalog. I won't tell you how old it is, but it sure is good!

Wow! Do you feel like your brain is over loaded yet? Suzanne asked yesterday about using fragrance blends in soap. Do the parts come through or do they need to be changed? It depends on what your fragrance blend components are. If you are making a blend that has a […]

Fragrance Blending and Perfumery 101, Day 3

August 28, 2015 in Fragrances / Perfumes / Scent Blends / Thoughts from The Sage by Andee

So what did you think of yesterday’s blend? I think it was a fun start to our blending week! Did you notice the inspiration came from two things, a photograph and written memory? We can find inspiration from photographs or memories. You may be asking, how can we find fragrance […]

Fragrance Blending and Perfumery 101, Day 2

August 27, 2015 in Fragrances / Perfumes / Scent Blends / Thoughts from The Sage by Andee

The world of fragrance blending often seems like a mystical world we can’t reach and we find ourselves too intimidated to even try entering. I’m going to bring you on a week-long adventure and I hope to inspire you to try something new. Step through the wardrobe with me and […]

Fragrance Blending and Perfumery 101, Day 1

August 26, 2015 in Fragrances / Perfumes / Scent Blends / Thoughts from The Sage by Andee

Ok, seriously? Where has the year gone? September is mere days away! If you are on Pinterest much, you are probably seeing a spike in fall themed projects, meals and treats. Are you ready for the season of craft fairs and shows? Don’t forget to plan your orders around the […]

September 2015 Calendar

August 25, 2015 in Calendar by Andee

I know Taylor is in the middle of her Semi-Solid Shea Oil Recipe Focus week, but I would love to share some information with you about our 2016 Calendar Contest! Taylor will continue her Semi-Solid Shea Oil focus with a Body Lotion recipe tomorrow, a lip balm recipe on Friday […]

2016 Calendar Contest FAQ

August 19, 2015 in Calendar / Drawings and Contests / Thoughts from The Sage by Andee

Attention all soap makers! It is time for another challenge and we want to see your soaps! The theme of this challenge is Mosaics. To get your imagination going, I am going to share several photos taken of a tile mosaic at the local university, Utah State University. We want […]

Mosaics Soap Challenge

August 7, 2015 in Challenges and Q&A / Drawings and Contests by Andee

Summer is here and I’ve been enjoying fresh tomatoes with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Sometimes I’ll toss a bit of fresh basil and a squirt of lemon juice in with the diced tomatoes. Yum! While I’m making you hungry, join me as I make another batch of Taylor’s fabulous […]