Who doesn't love a great sale?

You guessed it, its sale time at Bodyluxe by Shawna! This is great news for those who are pinching their Christmas pennies. I really don't want to inventory things for the tax man, and you'll end up with first class products at a great price!

Come on by and check it out - I'd bet there's something you'll just love there!

Someone loves me!

Check out this awesome writeup from Emily at Art-n-sewl! Not only does she make some of the most awesome crafty goodness I've ever seen, she's a very eloquent writer as well!

I haven't done any new projects lately, I'm still working with the cream soap so I'll have more information about that in the not too distant future. Until then, keep up with Emily - she does such great stuff. I'd love to be an owner of her paintings!

Where in the World is Bodyluxe by Shawna?

I had the theme song to Carmen Sandiego in my mind when I was typing the title. I loved that show, Rockapella was awesome... aaaanyway.. where am I going to be this week?

Firstly, I'm participating in the Bellaire Baptist Church Arts & Crafts Show (34th & Chicago) on Saturday, December 6th. I'll be set up from 8am till about 6pm and I encourage everyone to drop on by. I'll have samples set up and as much fun stuff as I can manage to fit onto one table. There is a $2 entrance admission, but this goes to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering, so its all a good cause anyway. Come visit, sniff things, try out the lotions and lip balm. I'll have stocking stuffers as well as the ability to make gift sets for you - and I'll also be taking custom orders at the time.

Also - I'm in December's Out of the Box Sampler. Michelle has done a great job making me feel like a welcome addition. If you're in the market for a box of wonderful, handmade things to try out - give it a shot. I also have a 15% off coupon on my items that have been included to help stretch your gift giving dollar just a little bit farther! Remember - go Indie or go home!

So that's me out and about in December - come visit me if you're local! I'd love to talk to ya :)

A Day of Thanks

Thanksgiving is typically a family day of feasting and celebration, a day to give thanks for what we have and to dream about what we will be thankful to be blessed with in the future.

Thank you to all of my friends and family who have believed in me, and a huge thank you to everyone who has believed in my products and the business. I look forward to serving you in the future.

Thanks again, I truly am blessed. To share these blessings - I offer 25% off through Monday evening on everything in my shop. Shop till you drop and use coupon code THANX2U when you pay with Google Checkout! :D

A Brief Intermission

Well, Its happened finally. My computer is on its last legs. That darned overworked and underpaid video card is about to konk out on me. Luckily, more parts are on their way, it'll just be a couple of days until I am able to not crash long enough to work up a substantial post - so keep an eye on this space for something exciting coming! Until then - check out my friends websites: Suburb Moms and Wraps, Slings & Things. Those ladies seriously have it put together. I'm in total admiration of the work they're doing for moms everywhere!

Oh How it Screams...

... my face that is! I've been whinging and moaning all week about how my cheeks are dying without lotion. I ran out of the daily moisturizer I rely on during the winter months, and with the cool, dry wind blowing down here in Texas, my face yells at me every time I go outside.

Why spend $2 on a new bottle when I can make my own? So that's what I did... and now I want to share it with you. This lotion is a blend of avocado and hazelnut oils - the lightest non-comedogenic oils I could find, loaded with all the yummy nutrients that a face could ask for. I've added aloe to the blend as well, who doesn't like the aaaaah feeling of aloe anyway?

Also up on the website are my hand sewn cloth gift bags and all the gift set accessories you could possibly need for making the perfect gift set this holiday season. Let me do the wrapping and shipping for you, just email me - bodyluxe at gmail dot com.

The Mad Scientist Lurks Within....

I am in need of a great shaving cream. I'm so tired of forking out good money for that nasty stuff that dries my skin out so badly. Sooo what do I do? Make it myself!

I spent yesterday evening in the kitchen whipping up (no pun intended) this luscious cream soap. Yeah, its really homemade soap - just like the bars I've been doing. Oils + lyes + mix and blend and and and.. eventually if you do it right you get soap!

There is limited research out there that I was able to find - so a lot of it is coming out of my mind and what I've learned from making other types of soap. What makes this unique? Well, its super duper thick, for starters. I've added moisturizers and glide enhancers to make that razor do its thing without doing a number to my legs. Oh yeah - as of this morning its still 100% natural. It'll be something like 98% natural when its all done - gotta add preservatives coz no one wants green, fuzzy shave cream.

By the way - make sure you check out my Other Great Sites to See - those moms are making it work for them too, so pay em a visit and see what they've got to say. I'll tell ya more about all of them at a forthcoming time. I know you'll find something useful or find something to brighten your day!