Posts with tag BathAndBody

Do you love surprises in the mail and unwrapping tons of gifts? Or maybe you just want to help support more small businesses, but the thought of where to start seems overwhelming. In either case, you might want to give The Little Black Box a try.

This monthly treat is filled with goodies of all shapes and sizes from small businesses and independent designers. It's the ultimate swag bag, and we were lucky enough to snag one of this month's bags for review.

We love all of the amazing independent designers out there and we wanted to find out more about what makes these creative types tick. If you do too, check out more of our Indie Designer Interviews.

If you've got super sensitive skin and can't deal with the harsh chemicals found in many mainstream beauty products, give handmade soaps a try. Gentle soaps made with all natural ingredients are the specialty of today's indie entrepreneur, Trish Herndon, owner of Pink Parchment Soaps.

We love all of the amazing independent designers out there. In order to find out more about just what makes all of these creative types tick, we present to you an ongoing segment called Indie Designer Interviews.

Next time you're in the mood to indulge your senses, try a handcrafted bath bar or lip balm from today's featured indie business, Soap That Makes Scents. These delightful handmade artisan soaps are 100% vegetarian-friendly and paraben free, and they're easy on your wallet.

We love all of the amazing independent designers out there. In order to find out more about just what makes all of these creative types tick, we present to you an ongoing segment called Indie Designer Interviews.

Today we're pleased to introduce you to Diane, the creator of Sugarelle, a luxurious line of body products inspired by the tropics.

I'm a big fan of all of the amazing independent designers out there. In an effort to get inside the mind of the indie designer and find out just what makes all of these creative types tick, I present to you an ongoing segment I call Indie Designer Interviews.

Today's interview is with Megan, who creates a line of handmade, natural bath and body goods with a rockstar edge. Her company is called Disquieting Designs, and her philosophy is that if you can't pronounce the ingredient, then it shouldn't be on your body. All of her natural body products are certified cruelty-free by PETA, and Megan is also a proud member of the Pittsburgh Craft Mafia.

How did you get started running your own business? I actually started out in jewelry. (Turns out I wasn't too good at it.) I just didn't have a passion for it at all and I knew that I couldn't compete with the level of talent that's already out there...I turned to bath & body because of how much fun I could have playing with scents. It's become an obsession ever since!

Who are your favorite designers? I seriously love Cleo Dee's, My Favorite Mirror, Oh Melisa!, and Dying Breed Designs. I really appreciate people that are not doing something mainstream...they've taken an idea and turned it into something that suits their style, instead of trying to appease the market. And I think that's why they're successful.