by HollyBeth Anderson | Aug 14, 2013 | essential oils, Garden, gardening, hollybeth website, natural, organic, organic skincare, skincare
The history of rosemary dates to the fifth millennium B.C. Legend says rosemary grows where you can hear the sea thus the name rosamrinus in Latin or sea dew. Rosemary has been used in religious ceremonies, weddings, and funerals. It was burned in Europe to ward off...
by HollyBeth Anderson | Aug 8, 2013 | artisan crafted, beauty, camellia, eye cream, handmade, hollybeth website, natural, organic, organic skincare, organics bodycare, skincare, vitamin E
We get so many calls from women about our eye cream and if our eye cream will diminish and/or erase the dark circles under the eyes. Dark circles under the eyes are attributed to so many different reasons: tanning, tiredness, allergies, heredity, smoking, eczema,...
by HollyBeth Anderson | Jul 30, 2013 | cooking, essential oils, flowers, Garden, gardening, organic
Geranium leaves are some of my favorite aromas. Hence, cooking with geraniums is my thought of the day. Just chop up the leaves and add to cookie batter, pancakes, jams, jellies or cakes. Not only are you adding flavor and aroma to the cookies but your house will...
by HollyBeth Anderson | Jul 24, 2013 | beauty, Garden, gardening, organic
There are over 550 species of swallowtail globally and roughly 30 in the US. They are the largest butterfly species in North America. Their name comes from the forked wings that resemble swallows. Their wings are transparent, reflecting light through the scales...
by HollyBeth Anderson | Jul 23, 2013 | beauty, Garden, hollybeth website, natural, organic, organic skincare, organics bodycare, skincare
A recent study compared olive oil and sunflower seed oil in its effectiveness in the treatment of dry skin and infant massage. The study determined that sunflower seed oil improved hydration of the skin compared with olive that “significantly damages the skin...
by HollyBeth Anderson | Jul 10, 2013 | Garden, gardening, hollybeth website, natural, organic, organic skincare
