Lovable Locks

I have decided to grow my hair long again.  Last time I was able to donate over 14 inches of my hair to Locks of Love.  Knowing that I've helped a kid feel good about themselves at a scary time in their life gives me the warm and fuzzies (and some karma points too, I'm sure).

So, considering I'm only "borrowing" the use of my hair for a while, I need to make sure I take extra good care of it for it's next owner.  To celebrate, I've ordered myself some all natural shampoo bars from Libby Goldsmith at Maylees Garden Vegan Soaps.  Libby makes the hand-formed artisan shampoo bars from her own hot process soap using olive, soybean, and coconut oils, and then scents them with essential and fragrance oils like Patchouli, Lemon, Nag Champa and Lavender.  We're Patchouli & Nag Champa nuts in this house, so that's what I ordered.  Libby niche markets her shampoo bars for dreadlocks, but they're perfect for use in any other hair type. If you are a fan of her Facebook page, she gives you a coupon code to her Artfire shop for free shipping for any order over $10.  She also sends out samples of her other products with every order, and with that combination, you can't beat that deal for a quality liquid shampoo at even a big box store.  And if that weren't enough, this wonder mama also sells her own natural eco friendly laundry soaps in more scents than you can shake a stick at!  Zoom on over to Maylee's Garden and support a stay at home mama who is living the handmade life while supporting her family.  Tell her Kellibeans "scent" you!


Photograph Copyright 2010 Maylees Garden Soaps

Spread the Word! Buy Handmade!

Never in my experience in handmade society have I read a more touching personal account of going into the handmade life as I found in Libby's article on Handmade News about spreading the word to buy handmade. Libby did a wonderful job, you folks should check it out.

TeamBluegrass Tuesday: It's Hip to Be Square

...or, a little rectangular. HAH!
(Clicking pics take you to that item's page, clicking text links take you to the page of the shop they belong to)



Sugar Scrub in your choice of scent
from MayleesGarden




Little Note Cards
from FacesAreFunny




Birds of a Feather Collaged Clipboard
from Smackinart




2 Vintage Smoky Glass Panes
from Gypsywoman




First Aid Zipper Pouch
from peanutbearys




The Molten Olive Mosaic Frame
from domosaics




Pink Shell earrings
from dentedhalo




Custom Business Cards
from WickedSisterDesigns




Flower Box Pendant
from BijouterieEdith

Teambluegrass Tuesday! Etsy Finds

It's TeamBluegrass Tuesday! Here are items in the theme of 'Yellow' from some of Kentucky's very best artists, photographers, and craftisans. Search TeamBluegrass in Etsy's Handmade search and find some beauties of your own. There are so many wonderful things, the eye candy is endless! Support the arts! Support Handmade! Support Kentuckians!

Honeysuckle Laundry Soap Vegan Eco Friendly

from MayleesGarden

We are Flowers Too dandelion study n4 8x10

from TheUnderstory

Wipe Your Mouth Napkins

from Facesarefunny

Drop of Sunshine Melody June Summer Clutch
from MelodyJune

Podular Botanical Necklace

from Tabmade