Thoughts and ideas from the world of Majestic Mountain Sage.

Taylor

About Taylor

I'm a twenty something happy, animal loving, curious experimenter. I love reaching back into history and trying old recipes for cosmetics or foods. I'm constantly asking "Why?" My curiosity has me trying new things. I love taking walks with my dog as well as staying at home to cuddle with the dog and my cats. Some of my favorite scents include Hinoki Wood, Rose Garden, Jasmine and Gladiator.

Thanksgiving is just around the corner and I am so excited for our Thanksgiving feast. Every family has something that just shines at the dinner table. Some families have glorious golden stuffing while others have the creamiest potatoes. My family specializes in pie. Pumpkin pie, banana cream pie, pecan pie, […]

Apple Pie Lip Balm

November 20, 2014 in Fast and Simple Gifts / Lip Balms / Quick Christmas Ideas by Taylor

‘Tis the season of sparkling juices with fancy labels packaged in green wine bottles. I remember seeing these as a little girl while shopping with my mother. I loved the look of all of the beautiful bottles, expertly stacked to dizzying heights. I even remember the rare occasion when my […]

Sparkling Apple Juice Lip Balm

November 19, 2014 in Fast and Simple Gifts / Lip Balms / Quick Christmas Ideas by Taylor

We have had a bout of bitter cold weather. I am miserable. My joints ache and I feel as if I can never get warm enough. When the weather gets like this, my drink of choice is Spiced Apple Cider. It is homey, it is sweet and most importantly, it […]

Spiced Apple Cider Lip Balm

November 18, 2014 in Fast and Simple Gifts / Lip Balms by Taylor

The holiday season is upon us and the stores have laid out all of the winter treats. Peanut brittle, candy canes, chocolate covered jelly sticks, divinity, caramels and peppermint bark fill the shelves to near bursting. I can’t shop without some tempting treat calling my name. This week, I will […]

Peppermint Bark Toffee Lip Balm

November 17, 2014 in Fast and Simple Gifts / Lip Balms / Quick Christmas Ideas by Taylor

I love to experiment and try the unusual things. I love to push boundaries. I love to test the crazy or seemingly impossible. However in the world of soaps and cosmetics, I will also be the first to tell you that we have usage rates for a reason and you need […]

Usage Rates – The importance of following them

November 12, 2014 in Thoughts from The Sage by Taylor

One of the hardest parts about making soap for me isn’t formulating or mixing or even swirling. It is packaging. There is a mind boggling amount of packaging available for soap. You can use shrink bands, cigar bands, boxes, bags and more! You can even leave your soaps “naked”. Today […]

Packaged Soap – Caramel Style

November 7, 2014 in Drawings and Contests / Soap / Using Soap by Taylor

I had a lot of fun experimenting with honey and beeswax in soap. But what about putting them together? What kinds of risks and challenges might one face? What will the finished soap be like? Today, I wanted to make a soap containing both honey and beeswax so that we […]

Honey and Beeswax Soap

November 6, 2014 in Cold Process Soap / Soap by Taylor

Yesterday we made soap with honey in it. I had so much fun with it, I had to continue along the same train of thought. What happens when you add beeswax to soap? Why would you add beeswax to soap? What does it feel like? Let’s answer this question and […]

Beeswax in Soap

November 5, 2014 in Cold Process Soap / Soap by Taylor

Honey is a fantastic substance. It is great sweetener and a natural humectant. It is fabulous drizzled over baked goods or one’s morning oatmeal. It is also terrific in cosmetics and masks. So how do we incorporate a little more honey into our lives? How about in our soap? Curious? So why […]

Honey in Soap

November 4, 2014 in Cold Process Soap / Soap by Taylor

Answering phones mean I get to talk to people from all over the place. I absolutely love it! Recently Rhonda called asking for some help with a recipe for her very dry skin. Rhonda lives in such a dry climate that it common for her skin to dry so much […]

Rhonda’s Lanolin Butter

November 3, 2014 in Fast and Simple Gifts / Lotions and Creams / Quick Christmas Ideas by Taylor

Today I wanted to make a bar of soap containing tea tree essential oil, rosemary oleoresin and clay. All of these things have been marketed for aiding in the prevention and cure of acne. But how does one approach a product that with one misplaced word can land you right […]

Tea Tree, Rosemary and Clay Soap Bar

October 31, 2014 in Cold Process Soap / Soap by Taylor

When I came back from China, I brought back a wealth of knowledge and experiences really have changed my perspective on life, lifestyles, culture and food. People ask about my adventures abroad but there is so much to tell, I hardly know where to begin! I often start with the […]

Ginger and Silk Soap

October 30, 2014 in Cold Process Soap / Soap by Taylor