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.

I have decided it is far time we gave you an update about Sadie. The little fur ball has gotten quite big now and her antics are the center of many discussions. Did you know that she cries and whines and yowls when people leave for work? You can hear […]

Sadie Update!

August 26, 2011 in Special Features / Thoughts from The Sage by Taylor

Since I made that Mountain Man Bar several weeks ago, I decided I wanted to make a cream to match. I wanted to make a similar recipe to what would have been around at the time with a few modern modifications. (I will be using a preservative and an emulsifier.) This […]

Mountain Man Cream

August 12, 2011 in Lotions and Creams by Taylor

Since Andee did that segment of kitchen spices in cold process soap, whenever I make something (anything for that matter), I wonder about using it in soap. Ack! She has corrupted me! Will I ever be able to cook in peace again? [Seriously, I keep wondering about sesame seeds, nori […]

Parsley in Cold Process Soap

August 11, 2011 in Cold Process Soap / Soap by Taylor

Yesterday, I showed you a picture of a lotion that did not use a preservative. That was really gross. Today, I would like to show you this same recipe with using a preservative. This is a really enjoyable recipe that I hope you try. I will be sending these to […]

The Importance of a Preservative Part 2

August 10, 2011 in Lotions and Creams / Thoughts from The Sage by Taylor

I hear and see people refuse to use a preservative regularly. They have various reasons. If the maker omitting is also the person using it then I really don’t have a problem with it. If they are giving it to friends or family, or even plan on selling their lotions […]

The Importance of a Preservative Part 1

August 9, 2011 in Lotions and Creams / Special Features by Taylor

Tina loves going to our local Farmer’s market. She loves wandering around, looking at products and talking with the vendors. Several weeks ago, she was wandering the market before her errands for the day. She spotted a cute elderly lady selling handmade hot pads. Tina was in a bit of […]

Marion’s Hot Pads

August 8, 2011 in Special Features / Thoughts from The Sage by Taylor

This week has been chock full of heirloom recipes. Wow! Can you believe that? I am not sure that I can! Since we only have one day left this week I thought we would finish off the week with another additive that helps the skin stay smooth, soft and hydrated. […]

Sodium Lactate Heirloom Cream

July 29, 2011 in Lotions and Creams by Taylor

I found Jean’s Heirloom Cream and the Honey Heirloom to be so intriqing and inspiring that I just HAD to do it with Hydrovance. I must admit, I am amazed at the dramatic difference that occurs in this cream when you change the humectant in these creams. Wow! It is […]

Hydrovance Heirloom Cream

July 28, 2011 in Lotions and Creams by Taylor

Yesterday I OOPSED. Today I am going to fix this heirloom cream. When making this cream I was rather stuck in what I should scent this with. As I got to the end however, I decided there was no way you could talk me into covering that delicious honey odor. […]

Honey Heirloom Cream

July 27, 2011 in Lotions and Creams by Taylor

I found Jean’s Heirloom Hand Cream to be really enjoyable and inspiring. I just loved how dewy and velvety my skin felt and looked! I began to ponder if I could make this recipe using honey. My father keeps bees and believe me… we are nearly drowning in the stuff! […]

Honey Heirloom Cream – Oops

July 26, 2011 in Lotions and Creams by Taylor

Jean came in some time ago, bringing with her a handwritten recipe of hand cream that had been in her family. She wanted a modern recipe of what had been in her family for so long. I made scans of the recipe and immediately got to work. (Unfortunately, my desk monster […]

Jean’s Heirloom Hand Cream

July 25, 2011 in Fast and Simple Gifts / Lotions and Creams by Taylor

Many products that combat acne and other blemishes are very drying to the skin, which tends to make the problem worse. I wanted a light and moisturizing cream that would keep the skin soft and from feeling dry or stripped.I love the feel of Jojoba Oil but I learned a […]

Tea Tree Moisturizing Cream

July 22, 2011 in Lotions and Creams by Taylor