Stepping into Fall one Scrub at a time...

Good morning folks!
Hello and welcome to FALL! Now where oh where did Summer go?  I feel like it really blew in and out so fast but I did have an amazing time!

In June the hubby and I went to Nashville, he had to go for work, I just went along for the ride.  Boy did we have a great time!  We were so excited to attend a concert at  the Grand Ol Opry, we went on a dinner cruise, visited their local mall, ate great food and just enjoyed every minute of our time together.  It was so much fun!

Towards the end of June, my daughter and I went on her Boston trip.  That was quite an adventure!  She had an amazing learning time.   It was Celine's first time to fly, first time to go to a beach, and her first time walking the pier.  What a blessing it was to spend time with her and my sister and nephew.

With all of the traveling and my other job, I felt like my soapy mojo had left me, but I am so happy to say that it is BACK!  Last weekend I  made a list, pulled fragrance oils off the shelves and then had a short meeting with my Celine.  She really is the inspiration behind most of my projects.  I find her energy and joy contagious.  :-)

Shall we get back to business?

The first sugar scrubs that I made were the Apples & Acorn Scrub.  I made 2 separate scrub bases.  The first base is scented with  my Green Apple fragrance oil, this one was made with my regular white sugar scrub base, the second base was made using Brown Sugar and the Apple & Acorn fragrance oil.  I then added each scrub to a piping bag, combined those into a larger piping bag then piped yummy scrubs into each container.  To top it all off, I have a small acorn soap that will be shipped with the Scrubs.  I wish you could take a whiff of this amazing scrub!  It reminds me of walking thru an Apple Orchard.

The next set of Scrubs that I made were the Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Scrubs.  Again I made them into two bases.  The first base, the one that is pink is made with my white sugar scrub base and scented with my Strawberry Rhubarb Pie fragrance Oil and Sweet Strawberry.  The second sugar scrub base was made using Brown Sugar and scented with my Sugar Cookie fragrance oil.  I tell ya, combined the scent is delightful and makes me just a tad hungry.  I also topped these sugar scrubs off with a mini Strawberry Glycerin Soap, the little soap has real Strawberry Seeds..yum yum!

We couldn't have Fall with without Apple Pie!  But no, I could not make just ordinary Apple Pie, I had to add Cinnamon too.  I LOVE Cinnamon!  Do you?  I love it in pie, oatmeal, coffee ..well the list is endless. *grin*.  These lovely scrubs were made with two bases as well.  The first base, the yellow scrub is my white sugar scrub scented with my delicious Apple Pie fragrance oil, the second base I whipped up more Brown Sugar base but I added Cinnamon fragrance oil.  The top of the sugar scrub has a mini apple scented soap.  Apples so remind me of fall/harvest.  How about you?

After all of the mixing and piping, I needed a pick me up.  Coffee Delight Sugar Scrubs were next.  The tan scrub was made using my Brown Sugar base and scented with my scrumptious Fresh Brewed Coffee fragrance oil while the cream scrub is my white sugar base and scented with my Chocolate Espresso.  And then to top it all off, I made and added a Coffee Bean scented soap.  Can you say fabulous?  Coffee combined with chocolate..you just really can't go wrong. 

I am not done yet!  I have 4 more Fall Inspired Sugar Scrubs coming up!  All of these fabulous scrubs can be found here .  I also deliver here in my neck of the woods.  Until next time, I hope you have a FanTastic Fall Day! 

Cupcake Craze!

 Good Afternoon my luvies!  How are you all doing?  Is it Spring in  your neck of the woods?  Here in Colorful Colorado we weren't really sure that Spring would ever get here.  While we still have Wind..lots and lots of wind, I have noticed that the days are warming up and the sun is shining brightly.  I am ready for Summer!  It is my favorite time of year..no layers, longer days, warm nights=heaven. :-) 

Back to the NEW products!  With Spring on my mind, I decided to enlist my assistant...aka Celine my daughter.  She has such an eye for colors, scents and design.  Together we came up with lots of Bath Fizzy Cupcake ideas.

The first cupcake that we have here is Dahlia & Lychee, I can honestly say I am not a familiar with flowers and their names, however I do love this fragrance!  What exactly does it smell like? It smells like juicy lychee, crisp apple, peach nectar and a hint of floral.  I think the added fruit scents are what I find so appealing  I am a fruit scented gal thru and thru.  I find that I gravitate towards citrus, apple, peach and melons.  We also used Environmentally safe eco glitter for the sprinkling on top..sigh ...I do love glitter!

We couldn't stop with the Lychee & Dahlia, we moved on to the Enchanted Orchid Cupcakes...I tell ya, feels like I was walking thru a floral shop here in my studio. 

Another personal favorite is the Wild Peach Poppies, gotta love the Peach added to the mix :-)  

While we were loving the floral scents, we did feel like we needed to balance it all out with a bit of rain.  Spring Rain that is!  A dewy blend of Lily and Jasmine with Lemon and refreshing ozone..there I go again with the citrus..it just couldn't be helped..these fizzies needed it! 

In between all of the cupcake craze, I decided to try making Bubble Bars. this is a new recipe. (love it!)   I can honestly say that the bars bubble wonderfully. 

 I personally test all of my products folks, it's a tough job..but someone has to do it.  *wink*   I seriously have very high standards when it comes to my products and what goes out to my customers.  I look for:

1.  Bubbling Action-does it bubble enough?

2.  Does the product dissolve quickly?

3.  Scent-is the fragrance strong without being overpowering?

4  Is the fragrance relaxing?  What kind of mood does it set?

4.  Does the product leave a residue?

5.  Do you feel like you need a moisturizer after?

6.  Is this the absolute best product that I can make?

When all of my questions have been answered, my products go out to "Testers" they then give me feedback.  After all of this is done, then the new products become photographed, packaged and listed.  I always want the very best for my customers, you all are my number one priority. :-)

Other than creating lots of bath fizzy cupcakes and bubble bars, I have been re-vamping the Heaven Scents Etsy Shop.  Right now we are running a fantastic did I mention FABULOUS Mother's Day Sale!  Yes my friends, everything, ALL  of the wonderful items in my shop are 10% off! This includes Custom Orders.  You don't want to miss it!  So go ahead and spoil your mom, sister, best friend, grandma or yourself.  You will be glad that you did. :-)  

As always, thank you so very much for your continued support and kindness.  Hugs and warmest of wishes!

P.s. to order online click here

Exciting New News!

Hello hello!
Welcome to another year and almost a New Month.  The beginning of this year has brought forth change and lots of it!

I must admit, closing down my store front hit me like a ton of bricks.  While I tried to remain positive on the outside, inside I was feeling a bit down and unsettled.  The job and career that I had loved the most had suddenly ended.  In the end I know it was the right decision but change is HARD.  I like having a routine.  I can honestly say that the last six months have challenged me, it has been a time of uncertainty and at times sadness.  For the longest of time, I couldn't talk about it, talking meant that I had to put my feelings into words and that was just painful.  Missing my customers has been heart breaking, they filled my life with joy and friendship like no other.

After much consideration I realized that while I had closed down the store that doesn't mean that I can not continue to do what I love.  Creating is much more than product, it is an outlet for my thoughts and gives me such peace.  Sharing what I enjoy also brings me such happiness.

Having something to focus on besides work and family has proven time and time again to be what works for me.  With all of that in mind, I decided to take the plunge and start filming soapy/product videos.  This has been on my "Bucket List" for quite some time.  However thinking, doing and sharing are three totally different things.  Getting over my self consciousness was and still is difficult.  You would think that  after 40+ years in my own skin, I would feel confident and more self assured.  I tell ya, this is hard. Why is that we can pick out all of our imperfections but try so hard not to do that to others?

My first soapy video was the Dunkin Suds Soap Set.  I tell ya, I recorded FIVE videos, each time I found fault and was so harsh in my critique of myself.  Isn't that crazy?  I finally decided that it was as good as it was going to get.  I released the video on my FaceBook page, what an overwhelming of love and support.  I am so grateful to my friends and family for being so considerate and caring.

After the positive response to the 1st video, the next week I filmed another one.  White Chocolate Raspberry Sugar Scrub.  This one lasted a bit longer than I had anticipated but it was so much fun.  Once I got over the initial self doubt I was ok.  

I still have a few of these super yummy scrubs left.  As always they can be found online or in person.  :-)  

  

With the New Year here and gone, I along with some folks have jumped on the exercise band wagon.  For a few days, I was so sore.  So glad that has passed along with my need to do "wall sits" who came up with those?  Painful is the only word that I can use to describe them.

Being that I was so sore, I decided to whip up a batch of my Muscle Rescue Bath Fizzies.  These are no ordinary bath fizzies.  They are fully loaded, Hemp Seed Butter, Apricot Kernel Oil, Rhassoul Clay, dried flowers and herbs and of course the Muscle Rescue fragrance/essential oil blend...awww totally relaxing and so beneficial.

I am slowly uploading the videos to my YouTube Channel, but for now they can be viewed here on my Facebook page.

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If you would like to purchase any of my bath goodies, here is the direct link:

http://LeeAnnsHeavenScents.etsy.com

Until next time, have a soapy fun filled day!

Holiday Bath Fizzy Cupcakes and Soaps

Good morning!

Hello my darlings!  How are you are all doing?  Hopefully sensational!  As always I have been super duper busy. 

My daughter Celine is fund raising to go on a once in a lifetime trip to Boston MA.  Together we have been baking, crocheting/knitting scarves and whipping up NEW Bath Products.

Let me show you a few of the new goodies that we have been working on.

I have been obsessed with Gingerbread!  This lovely spicy fragrance reminds me of fall. winter and family.  It has notes of nutmeg, ginger and cinnamon, perfection!

We made Gingerbread Bath Fizzy Cupcakes

Gingerbread Men/Women Glycerin Soaps

We found that once we started working with the Gingerbread Fragrance we couldn't stop!  Celine designed this loaf, she really planned out the colors and the overall look of the soap.  I think she nailed it!

Shall we move on to these yummy Hot Cocoa Bath Fizzy Cupcakes.  These cupcakes are like no other, they are created with real Cocoa Butter and are topped with my Toasted Marshmallow Bubble Bar Frosting.  The mini Chocolate Glycerin Bars just add the icing on the cake, don't you think? 

No holiday is complete without Candy Canes!  These aromatic Peppermint Stick Bath Fizzy Cupcakes are scrumptious!

And of course, Christmas Tree Bath Fizzies had to be made. These Peppermint Mint fizzies are superb!  Another personal favorite of mine.

We got a little carried away with the cupcake fizzy making.  We also whipped up these delightful Maple Pecan Bath Fizzy Cupcakes. 

We mustn't forget our Pumpkin Must Have's.  Pumpkin Dunkin' Bath Fizzy Cupcakes were made with extra care.  

Last but not least, Celine whipped up one of my most popular soaps.  Frosted Cranberry Glycerin Soap Bars have arrived!  

100% of every sale will go to Celine's Fund Raising Campaign.  If you would like to purchase any of these lovely products, please visit our Etsy shop here

Stay tuned, we have more to share!

Listing and organizing

Good morning my friends!

How have you all been?  Super busy getting ready for kiddos to head back to school?  College? Seems like this time of year is just hectic.

Here in the studio I have been taking photo's and listing..  LOTS of listing, on Etsy that is.  I have decided bundle a few items together for you my wondeful customers and friends.

I have a NEW Tab in my Etsy shop called "Buy More Save More" What exactly does that mean?  It means that I have bundled a few like items together and have discounted them, figured out exact shipping and listed them for your buying pleasure.  With the holidays quickly approaching, now is the time to stock up on your favorites.  :-)

We will no longer carry the smaller lotions individually, here is a lovely set of four lotions, ALL for the price of three!  What a great deal!

When I closed the store front, I had a few miscellaneou Oatmeal Luffa Soaps left, why not scoop these up?  Waremelon, Pinapple Punch and London for Men are the fragrances, something for everyone!

I also decided to offer a variety pack of soap bars, Ginger Orange Glycerin, Brambleberry Black Tea Goats Milk, Beautiful Buttermilk and Berried Treasure Glycerin Soap make up this wonderful combo. 

 Sugar scrubs are another popular product of mine!  I thought why not?  I bundled these in sets of 5 and have put together a  combination of fruit, calming and most popular scents.

 Last but not least, I had a few lotion bars that needed a home.  Have you ever tried a Lotion Bar?  I can assure you, once you try one, you will soon become addicted. Say goodbye to dry cracked heels and elbows!

I still have more products and yarn to list...stay tuned! 

 p.s.  We are also gearing up for the FALL Product line!  I have new product ideas on the horizon.  

To purchase any of these lovely bundles click here

Dishing...Soap & Yarn

Good morning my Friends & Family!
Bet you were wondering where I ran off to?  I have been keeping fairly busy with soap orders and listings and of course life and family.

We shall first talk about soaping...these cute mini Elephant Soaps to date have been my best Sellers.  I have whipped up more than 900 Mini Soaps!  NINE HUNDRED!  That is just online, can you all believe that?

They really are so cute and adorable!

 I offer the opportunity for folks to choose their favorite pastel color.

Grey, White and Pink seem to be the most popular

However a mix of pastels are fun too!

They really are super cute for baby showers, wedding favors, parties and make unique gifts.  And you get to choose your favorite fragrance too!  What's not to love? 

Besides Soaping, my family has been helping me list ALL of the yarn that was in my store front.  This has not been an easy task..I have over 300 skeins of yarn for sale!

I love that I have personally used all of the yarn that I am selling and can attest to the quality and ease of use.

Let's talk about Caron Simply Soft shall we?  I really think I should work for Spinrite the Company that makes this yarn.  Personally I started crocheting with this yarn 16 years ago, since then I have fallen deeper in like with this soft cuddly yarn.  It holds up well to washings and really wears well.  They offer such a huge variety of bright colors, Fuschia, Neon Pinks, Deep Purple, as well as softer shades-Autumn Maize, Off White, Bone and Pastels. 

I Custom Crochet this Mandala Vest for one of my wonderful customers.  It was so fun picking out the yarn, configuring the color sequence and whipping it up.  I must say it did look fabulous on her!

 A few years ago I started knitting dishcloths, they were an easy way for me to learn how to knit and didn't take as long as a scarf.  This awesome blend of cotton and polyester  yarn is a dream to work with, the stitches just glide off the knitting needles.

I have a growing collection of knit dischloths and have gifted quite a few of them too!  

The Scrub It Yarn is another one of my personal favorites

 The yarn is made out of 100% cotton-this makes the dishcloths wonderful to not only wash dishes but clean counter tops, microwaves and appliances.  I usually knit 2 dischloths per skein of yarn..win win!

 All of these wonderful goodies can be found online:

LeeAnn's Heaven Scents

Yarn Goodies

Crochet/Knit Wearables

Until next time, what fun products do you enjoy using?

Life changing events

Hello All!

It's ME!  Boy oh boy has A LOT changed since my last post.  Not to fret, I am STILL making product and doing what I love but I have switched things up a bit.

First things first, I was able to welcome my newest baby nephew into the world in May.  SQUUUEEEE!!!!!  What a life changing moment!  The moment my eyes feasted on baby, my whole world changed.  My heart has fallen in love.  He is such a sweet babes, beautiful too!  I love being an Auntie and adore all of my nieces and nephews.  What a blessing to be "Auntie Lee".  They all hopefully know that I think each and every one of them is WONDERFUL and fantastic.  I tend to spoil them all and think of them constantly.

With the new arrival, I started thinking more of family and life.  I knew that I didn't have a balance, a Work/Life/Balance.  I tend to Work Work Work.  Having my own business means that everything is up to me.  If something doesn't get done, it can be disasterous.  I am the only one responsible.  While most days I love it, some times it can be stressful too.

As soon as babes was born, I knew that I wanted to spend more time with him.  However between being a wife and mom myself my extra time felt so restriced.  So what did I do?  I went on vacation!  Now doesn't that sound drastic?  My sister and I had been planning our getaway for over a month. Imagine working for 4 years without a true vacation?   Usually when I would take a few days off, I would still be working/planning either in my mind or in real life.  This was the first time that I had taken time as a business owner to just be "Me".

I had the time of my life!  We flew to Hawaii and were lucky to be able to stay on the main island for 10 days..TEN whole days!  Days filled with snorkeling, cruises, beach time, pool time, adventure and lots of yummy food but most importantly time spent with my sister and brother in-law.  Precious time that I hadn't allowed myself to take.

While I was away, I came to the conclusion that while my business was doing well online, having a store front was just not working out.  I have my own studio attached to my home complete with office.  It suddenly became clear that I could still sell online and in person without having the responsibility or financial burden of operating a store front.  I could also find a part time/full time job and still be able to contribute to my family AND spend more time with my loved ones.

WIN WIN in my book!  This wasn't an easy decision to make but for some reason, once I decided to "close up the store front" everything fell into place.

The tears fell as I somehow felt like I was failing.  Perhaps I could have tried a litle harder?  Perhaps I could have done this or that...but in the end I knew that I had given it all I had but it was just time to move on.

So what did I do next? I made an iternary and got to work!  Planning things out helps keep me focused while providing me with an end goal.  My last day as a store front owner was June 23.  With the help of my wonderful family, we were able to pack up what was left of the store product and supplies in a matter of days.  My family really came to the rescue and packed up most of the shop products.   They somehow knew that my heart couldn't take it.  I will be forever grateful to them for all of their support.

So what does that all mean for my wonderful customers?  I am still available, you can still custom order your favorite products, either online or in person.  Instead of local folks coming into the shop to purchase their items I will deliver them to you.  How neat is that?  Here in the Alamosa area, I can pop on over or meet you somewhere that is convenient for you.

I have also opened up a 3rd Etsy shop.  Off The Hook by LeeAnn-here you will find an assortment of hand knit/crochet scarves, wraps, baby afghans and more.

To purchase any of these products, hop on over here

For your convenience here are the links to see what goodies I have whipped up.

For all of your Bath & Beauty Needs:
LeeAnn's Heaven Scents

For all of your Crafty Supplies/packaging bottles/tins:
Crafting With LeeAnn

Until next time, may your days be filled with sunshine !