I heart Austin, TX

I am officially in love with Austin. I went for a visit with two of my girlfriends from college just over two weeks ago. I miss it already. We had a blast hanging out and doing the things we like best such as eating great food (I am still talking about the breakfast tacos),

cupcake trailer!

trailer park eatery's...heck yes

our very exciting happy hour appetizers from South Congress Cafe

discovering great shops and of course soap,

south of congress shops

smelling soap in the giant Whole Foods

listening to great live music and we got real crazy....

mine is the oak leaf in the center

by getting tattoos (that sounds wild but we've each been thinking about getting one for a while)!

It wasn't all fun and games while in Austin ;). I made a few product drops at a few stores (see here and here). I am really hoping to pick up some new clients to help get my products out there! Send me all your good vibes.

Weekend Recap: Soap and the Sea

I had a great weekend. Saturday morning was filled with making some Peppermint Lime and Geranium Patchouli soap - the entire apartment smelled amazing. Then Mister and I left to meet a few of our friends for a one night mini break at Muir Beach. Six couples rented rooms at the Pelican Inn a fabulous little British Pub/Bed and Breakfast about 30-45 min north of San Francisco. We had a great time chatting at the beach (even though the weather was iffy), drinking a few beers, playing Apples to Apples and laughing it up around the fireplace. If you are ever in the area I highly suggest a visit - the Pelican has great beer and delicious food. It was really hard to leave yesterday!!

Thanks-Giving

Me and my sis.

Happy Thanksgiving!

I wanted to take this opportunity to share 20 things that I am thankful for right now (disclaimer: these are not in any particular order).

1. My Mister
2. Having my parents and sister within 2 hours of where I live
3. The wonderful friends that I have in my life.
4. The fact that I am healthy
5. That I was able to spend my grandmother's 90th birthday with her
6. The support I receive from all my friends and family
7. My fabulous customers!
8. Good food :)
9. My day job, even though it drives me nuts
10. That I found a creative outlet in soap making
11. That I was able to go back to school and not put myself in major debt
12. My knowledge of essential oils and herbs
13. That I have a car (except for parking tickets)
14. That I can read during my commute
15. That I have been able to travel
16. That I grew up in the country
17. Mister is a damn good cook
18. Mentors I have in my life
19. That I am not allergic to cheese
20. My business!!