Girls Night Out Fundraiser ♥

Hope everyone had a great weekend! Last Saturday was the "Girls Night Out" event to raise money for the South O' Brien School Playground Fund! The turn out was AMAZING! (200+ !!) I think everyone was completely blown away by how many people attended. I donated a $150 gift basket for the silent auction and I forgot to see how much it went for...Boo. I also donated 3 door prizes but I missed who won them! THAT'S how packed full the event ended up!

I really hope this event becomes annual...As it was really neat catching up with friends I haven't seen in forever and meeting so many new people who live right here in Primghar! ♥

A huge huge huge thank you to everyone who stopped by my booth and said hello!

♥♥♥

Twilight Inspired Giveaway ♥

Win It!!

Bella, Jacob and Edward inspired Twilight Soap

♥ Bella- A romantic blend of silken shea butter and cozy rice flower with light touches of musk. Notes of ginger and white tea have been added to give this scent amazing warmth and depth.

♥ Edward- A cool and delicious blend of rich vanilla whipped up with refreshing wintergreen and natural spearmint.

♥ Jacob- A masculine blend of oriander and rosemary accented with amber, oakmoss and sandalwood. A warm and sensual fragrance, but casual enough not to overwhelm the senses.

This naturally Vegan soap was handcrafted in small, cold-process batches (from scratch!) with a skin nourishing blend of all-natural ingredients, including Shea Butter, Avocado and Almond Oils.

How do you win this super awesome soap set you ask? Visit Mammalicious Finds and check out the Twilight Soiree going on now through November 13th. ♥

Perspective

Around 2:30am this morning I got a call from my sister that our Mother's house was on fire. My Mom had been taken to the hospital and that was all of the information anyone could give me. No one was able to tell me where my brother and sister where (I later found my siblings at a neighbors house.) After rushing to the hospital I had been told my Mom was going to be taken to a larger facility in Sioux City, IA.Talk about going into massive panic mode... She did not have any burns but severe smoke inhalation. She was released this morning, due to having no insurance, with burns on her lungs and we do not yet know of any permanent damage. I have two younger siblings (10yrs and 15yrs) who ware unharmed, if not completely mentally shaken. My mother's husband and the family puppy are also doing ok. Talk about putting things into perspective...

The house is destroyed and they lost everything. I keep repeating this to myself and for some reason it just is not sinking in.

However, I am already blown away by the help the community has given us. The school has put together a donation drive for clothing and school supplies with teachers and staff contacting us for any help we may need. I can not thank you enough for those who have helped, called, emailed, and kept my family in your thoughts and prayers.

Honestly, I am scared shitless right now, to put it bluntly. My husband and I live a very simple and cheap life, cutting out things like cable, water softeners, house phones and yeah, we buy clothing at goodwill on a regular basis. This is ok for us and it is what we have to do as parents to make ends meet. But I have now taken on caring for another family of four whom have nothing. No clothing, no food, no beds...nothing. I feel helpless. I can not just go buy them the things they need, I don't even know how I am going to feed this many people. I'm pissed my Mother was released from the hospital due to lack of insurance and I need to get her back to a doctor. Really, I am not trying to drop a sob story on your lap, I am beyond scared.

Also, I will be closing down my shops for a little bit and putting my time into making things as comfortable as possible for my mom, while keeping these kids smiling and distracted. I am the only one able to take care of everyone right now so that is my number one priority. Orders that I have not yet sent will be shipped a couple days behind schedule, but I will have them out to you by Friday at the latest. Thank you so much for your understanding.

I will try to keep everyone posted on any changes and my phone will be on me at all times. I will be updating via my Twitter stream also (Twitter.com/KyleeLane) . If I can not get back to you immediately, I apologize, but please know every act and every word of kindness helps more than I can put into words.

♥ *Updated to add: It has been determined the fire started due to faulty/over heated wires behind the clothing dryer. I will never run a load of laundry before I go to bed ever, ever again.

♥ *Updated to add: Thank you SO much for those still contacting me aboutwanting to help. My family is back on their feet and in a new home now. Again, thank you so so so much to everyone.

Why are my bewbs on Twitter?!

October is breast cancer awareness month. Breast cancer is a very serious, very real problem. I don't need to tell you that, as most of us have been touched in some way by this cancer.

My Grandmother fought breast cancer and won. However, not without a very intimate battle wound. Even though she lost one of her breasts, she is still and forever will be, one of the strongest people I know. To her, losing only a breast, meant she round house kicked breast cancer right in it's ugly face. But for many, they are not so lucky. I have been reading story after story of loved ones lost. One in particular touched me and informed me. Through UberDorkGirlie's blog I was informed of BoobieThon.

People everywhere are posting pictures of their breasts to bring attention to the cause. Personally, I have been wanting to post pictures of my breasts since first hearing of BoobieThon, but knowing there was no way I'd be able to do it anonymously, I've held back. I'm covered in tattoos...my chest shouts for attention...

Then I think of all off the women, my grandmother included, who need attention brought to this cause. I think of myself and my daughter (and son!) who merely through genetics, may one day battle this disease. All of a sudden being anonymous is no longer an issue.! So, this proud Mommy, Daughter, Sister and Friend has decided to take and post a picture of her chest...Now bring on the attention! ♥ twitter.com/KyleeLane

For more information please visit
The Official BoobieWed Page
The Official Boobiethon Page

You can also follow these great people on Twitter! @boobiewed, @shimmer418, @honey_is_evil and @boobiethon.

Please get involved anyway you can. Through pictures, donations or simply passing the word along.

Special Edition Foiled Soaps

Special Edition! This soap has been hand foiled with a beautiful shimmer mica. And super limited also. I only have six bars of each scent, Blackberry Sage and Cherry Crush.

This naturally Vegan soap was handcrafted in small, cold-process batches (from scratch!) with a skin nourishing blend of all-natural ingredients, including Shea Butter, Avocado and Almond Oils. Enriched with extra amounts of Shea Butter to baby your skin while producing an extra super lather! This soap is also over 50% conditioning and supremely gentle ♥

Cherry Crush Shea Butter Soap

Special Edition

Blackberry Sage Shea Butter Soap

Special Edition

500th Sale!

A huge and giant "THANK YOU" to all of my super sweet and awesome customers! Last night I hit my 500th sale on Etsy. *Girly squeal*

The 500th item was a Fight Club soap. So, for the rest of the week my best selling soap is going to be 50% off! Annnnd I will be including a free lip balm with every order! (Now you can do a girly squeal...) ♥ You can visit my shop HERE.

Thank you again to everyone who has encouraged, blogged, tweeted, linked, shopped, talked, shown and loved Luxury Lane Soap & Soy. You all completely rule. ♥

Closing Shop...

...But only temporarily! I have been talking about getting my new items photographed and listed in my shop for nearly 2 weeks now and I have just not had the time to do it. Rather than just dragging ideas along, its time for action! I am closing down my ArtFire and Etsy shops until Monday, September 21st and dedicating this entire week so rebuilding and restocking. When I re-open, I promise all sorts of awesome. ♥

Sneak Peek!
♥ Brand new Lego inspired soaps!
♥ Bubble Buddies will be back!
♥ All new Crystal Soy Candles!
♥ Super cool/spooky/creepy/fun Halloween inspired gifts!
♥ Plus more!

Woo! Time to get to work and I'll see you all soon ♥♥♥

September Specials ♥

It is time to start getting more of my seasonal items and scents listed in my shops! I also need to make room for craft fair inventory! w00t! So, I am clearing out some of my summer favorites. You can check out everything on sale HERE
(you know you wanna...) ♥

Sweet Dreams Creamy Oatmeal Soap

Sandalwood and Currant Shea Soap

Where have I been?

Whew! We are already a week into September and updating this blog is WAY over due...

What have I been up to? Well, the kids are back in school. My son started kindergarten so I have the house to myself for eight hours! This has turned into me starting too many projects and neglecting to finish them.

I have started listing many seasonal items in my Etsy and Artfire shops, along with new scents. My entire candle line is also being re worked to include seasonal and limited edition scents and colors. Thank you SO much for you patience as I have been slowly updating my shops. I have many new soaps to introduce, including super fun kids designs and Bubble Buddies are coming back!

A couple months ago I decided to branch out and I created a new brand, Hemp Bath. I wanted to try something completely different and fresh. Hemp Bath has taken off with flying colors and I couldn't be more thrilled. Hemp Bath has a separate blog for over at HempBath.blogspot.com. You can purchase from both brands exclusively in my Artfire shop.

So there is my little update! I hope everyone had an awesome summer! ♥Kylee

Soapsicle Smoothie Giveaway Winners!

Using one of my favorite number randomizers , I now have the three winners from the Soapsicle Smoothie Giveaway. Comments number 12, 4 and 16. Congratulations SoBella Creations, Sassy Pink Boutique, and jinxi~ aka angi!

A huge THANK YOU to everyone for entering! ♥♥♥

ArtFire vs Etsy. Etsy vs. ArtFire.

After my last post and after reading this article, I have had many conversations and even some debates, with fellow shop owners over which is "better", Etsy or Artfire.

Personally, I love both! Yes, this IS possible. Both of these lively online markets places have what I feel is most important: A supportive and friendly community.

Another thing it comes down really, is what YOU feel is most important. While Etsy has listing fees and a much larger community, ArtFire has no listing fees, but a smaller community. While ArtFire gives you the option to customize your shop to your website, Etsy has a feeling of unity within the shops. Etsy has been around longer and has many "kinks" worked out, while Artfire is relatively new and is still under development. I could go on and on...

Both of these marketplaces have something in common. One very vital aspect that I think is most times over looked, YOU are in charge. Both Artfire AND Etsy embrace your ability to create, grow and communicate with society through your creations. After all, isn't that what it's all about anyway?

I think I simply feel torn about The Etsy Wars article. I owe a huge chunk of my success to Etsy. My sales continue to grow there and I continue to meet such wonderful people, even though I now link my website to ArtFire. And even though my site links to ArtFire, my ArtFire links back to my Etsy. With the rise in shipping and supply costs, my Etsy fees are a bigger blow to pay, but I just don't make the sales I need, yet, on ArtFire. Does this mean when (and if) ArtFire becomes huge I will leave Etsy? Absolutely not.

We just need to remember, it's all about supporting EACH OTHER, and not losing ourselves in argueing about the marketplace. ♥ Without US there would be no Etsy OR ArtFire.

♥♥♥

Monday Mini Feature: ArtFire.com

If you visited LuxuryLaneSoap.com this weekend, you may have noticed a big change. A new ArtFire online shop!

Why did I make the switch from Etsy to ArtFire?

Firstly, my Etsy Shop is still up and running! I love Etsy and I have met some of the most wonderful people there. Etsy will always have a special place in my heart. ♥ ArtFire respects this and they encourage you link to your Etsy shop if you'd like! (And your website, blog, twitter, flickr, etc...)

I opened an ArtFire shop because I instantly fell in love with the customizations available. You can add your own html coding to your shop, adjust shop colors and banner size! The customizations alone are so worth it, to me, because my ArtFire shop now matches my website so well.

Another great feature is Rapid Cart. Your customers no longer have to register for an account to purchase from you! I have been able to beautifully link my ArtFire shop within my website for seamless transactions. I had my first sale this weekend (yay!) and was actually told the checkout system is " Wonderfully uncomplicated ".

Could it get any better? Yup! No listing OR selling fee! Yeah, seriously! So you can re list items daily for more exposure without racking up a daily fee. *swoon*

Give ArtFire.com a little look. A basic account is totally free with a verified account being only $12.00 a month! Since my Etsy listing/selling fees have been well over $12.00, I thought why not give it a try? That's how the love affair began...
Give ArtFire.com a look

As a way to say "Thanks!" for giving my new ArtFire shop a try, I am offering 15% off ALL items for the entire month. It's time for a Christmas in July Sale, don't you think? Combine that with newly reduced shipping rates, and I'd say it's time to shop!
♥♥♥

♥♥ Soapsicle Smoothie Giveaway ♥♥

*Contest has ended. Winners to be announced!*
Now that summer has officially began, its time for a nice, soapy giveaway! Woohoo! Also, I've been so busy with the kids out of school and wedding orders, I wanted to have a big 'ol giveaway to say "Thanks" to all of my awesome readers for your patience, as this blog has been rather lacking lately. With Bible Camp, the Summer Reading Program and revamps to our home coming to an end, I will finally have my coffee and networking mornings back. Yay!

Ok, ok...now back to the giveaway! I will be giving away THREE of my brand new Soapsicle Smoothies! That's three chances to win! I will randomly choose three winners, who will each win a free Soapsicle Smoothie, of your choice! ♥

These fun soaps are shaped just like delicious popsicles and scented in yummy smoothie scents. Banana Cream, Cherry Cola Cream, Snickerdoodle Buttercream, to name a few! YUM! These Soapsicle Smoothies are ultra rich and creamy. Made with Oatmeal and Shea Butter. A wonderful treat for your skin!

All you have to do is check out my Etsy Shop and leave a comment letting me know what your favorite item is. That's it!
*Please leave your email address so that I can reach you if you win

♥ For extra entries
(Please leave a comment for each entry)
1. Follow me on Twitter (KyleeLane) and tweet this giveaway. Please leave a link to the tweet.
2. Follow this blog.
3. Blog about this giveaway. Please leave link to your post
4. Become a fan of the all new
Luxury Lane Soap & Soy Facebook page!

*Contest has ended. Winners to be announced!*
A huge thanks to those who have entered!
♥♥♥

New Sweet Peach & Berries

I really enjoy making detailed soaps. I enjoy planning color schemes and matching fragrances. Thinking it might be nice to make a more "simple" soap, I made a delicious bar in one of my best selling scents, Peach and Sweet Berries. Previously this scent was only offered in my Hello Kitty Soap and my new Pony Soap. Turns out some people liked just keeping their soaps around to sniff them and not use them because "They just look so cuuute!" *wink* So, I wanted to make a pretty bar that was simple, to encourage guilt free use.

Let me officially introduce you to my newest Peach & Sweet Berries Soap!

This is a beautiful peach and shimmery pink soap and it smells AMAZING! Super creamy and bubbly, this soap was blended to have extra lather.

Naturally crushed Shea Butter has been added to produce this creamy soap. Shea butter produces a luxurious lather, which provides moisture as it softens. Approximately 3.5 ounces each

I just might have to do a few more sets of soaps like this...maybe in my yummy Cupcake scent....or seductive Satin Sheets scents... *Eep* I love getting excited about my work. ♥♥♥

Any scents you'd love to see? Let me know and you will be sure to see them soon!

Yart Sale on Etsy ♥

My Etsy Shop is participating in the second annual Yart Sale on Etsy.com. What is a Yart Sale you ask? Check out this Etsy Storque Article for more information! ♥

Check out my Yart Sale section to see my goodies either drastically marked down, or offered with free shipping!

There are SO many talented people on Etsy and it always blows my mind seeing some of the things people come up with. Be it either astoundingly simple, or exaggerated and complex, crafty or mechanical...It makes me happy people are still creating. Why not purchase something during this years Yart Sale you might not otherwise purchase? LOTS of GREAT sales right now...simply search: Yart . There is even a trending # if you use Twitter! Search: #Yart ♥ Check out these awesome items I found from other Etsy Sellers participating in this years Yart Sale ♥ Enjoy!

Monday Mini-Feature: Pretty Hair Clippies

I love hair accessories! About two years ago I got completely obsessed with hair bows and clippies. My daughter then, just beginning kindergarten, began her collection of bows and clips that, to this day, has become insanely large and still increasing in size! There is just something undoubtedly adorable about little girls with cute accessories.

I found Pretty Hair Clippies through Twitter and entered a giveaway Pretty Hair Clippies was sponsoring. I won! Yay! I received a beautiful set of hair clips for my daughter and I to wear together.

While visiting this vibrant shop on Etsy, you will find unique product descriptions, stories and ideas. Party Favors and Mom/Daughter sets (which I completely LOVE!) to name a few.

Save some extra cash skipping your daughter's next hair cut and why not pull back her bangs with some cute clips? I am trying to grow out Starla's bangs (and my own!) and we'd probably go crazy if not for these hair clips!

You can also find Pretty Hair Clippies on Twitter! FigMom is wonderful to chat with ♥♥♥

Summer ♥

WHEW! What a crazy last two weeks! I just, finally, was able to read every one's blogs and catch up and it seems we are all super busy these days!

My summer wedding and wholesale orders are all caught up and out the door! YAY! *Happy Dance* And a HUGE "Thank You!" to everyone who purchased during my "Spring Cleaning Sale". I was able to clear a good chunk of space and I can't wait to get started on some new creations to fill said space! The wheels in my head are turning...

As I am catching up in the Blog World, you can look forward to a few Monday Mini-Features, including Pretty Hair Clippies, Lily Haven and Paper Cakes! YAY!

Also be sure to check out my giveaway via the Mammalicious Finds Blog. A huge shout out and thank you to SoBella Creations for the wonderful review!


*Mommy Moment* Today is the last day of first grade for my daughter and I wanted to share this picture of her quick. I can not believe how grown up looks. (I have a family blog posted HERE, however, I am behind on updating that one too...)



Time to get back to work. ♥ No worries, my long winded, picture heavy posts will be back on track this week! ♥♥♥

Spring Cleaning Sale - One week left!

Only one week left of my Spring Cleaning Sale!

I will be offering an additional 10% off for my blog readers with code: BLOGSPECIAL. Please mention "BLOGSPECIAL" when checking out, in the "Message to Seller" box. 10% will be refunded to you via PayPal! ♥

What can you look forward to this year?
♥ For the first time, I will be offering supplies!
♥ Last chance to get your favorite Fall/Winter and Ltd. Ed. scents!
♥ 75% off damaged and "naked" products!
♥ Plus %50 off select soaps and candles!

Also, I have added new items this week to my Etsy shop! (with still more to come!) Enjoy ♥♥♥

Fight Club Soap

Fortune Cookie Soap

Sweet Pea Knitter's Soap

Black Raspberry and Vanilla Pony Soap

Monday Mini-Feature: Pluto's Gift Shop

Color! The days are starting to warm up (Yay!) and get longer (Double yay!) and it only seems fitting to bring out our COLOR! I am starting to notice everything from pastel Capri's to vibrant sandals to neon tub tops. Winter and Fall muted tones are gone!!

This time of year I love going clothing shopping, however, in order to stretch the family dollar and support handmade ( A BIG theme in this house) what better way to brighten up an old outfit than with new jewelry!

While browsing Twitter, I came across another great Etsy shop, Pluto's Gift Shop. Simple, yet vibrant bracelets, earrings, brooches and necklaces at amazing prices. Handmade, using high quality Swarovski Crystal Jewelry, these beautiful pieces are sure to brighten anything from a simple day dress to your formal office wear.

So instead of buying that $45.00 blouse, why not pick up some bright and fun bracelets or a summer brooch to brighten up EVERY outfit? Plus you have the added benefit of supporting handmade, which helps us all reconnect. ♥ Check out Pluto's Gift Shop today!

♥Kylee

New Content AND Spring Cleaning Sale ♥

I finished the Photo Gallery, Fragrance Descriptions and Ltd. Ed. Fragrance pages on LuxuryLaneSoap.com! I would love for you to check out the pages and let me know what you think!

Also, this Friday my annual "Spring Cleaning Sale" starts in my Etsy Shop! I have decided to extend the sale this year and it will be lasting TWO weeks, instead of one! AND I will be offering an additional 10% off for my blog readers with code: BLOGSPECIAL. Please mention "BLOGSPECIAL" when checking out, in the "Message to Seller" box. 10% will be refunded to you via PayPal! ♥

What can you look forward to this year?
♥ For the first time, I will be offering supplies!
♥ This will be a farewell to my Soy Tar Bars. I simply do not have the space to continue selling them. *sniffle*
♥ Last chance to get your favorite Fall/Winter and Ltd. Ed. scents!
♥ 75% off damaged and "naked" products!
♥ Plus %50 off select soaps and candles!

Monday Mini-Feature: Toddler Virtue Tees

This is my son, Trent wearing his brand new "Tolerance" Toddler Virtue Tee that I won through the Girl Indie blog! Yay!

I absolutely LOVE the idea behind these shirts for kids. They make a wonderful statement with phrases about courage, tolerance, gratitude, kindness and patience. All things we could use more of in today's hectic world. Not only are the shirts adorable, but the colors are vibrant and they are very well made. And soft! Trent could not stop pointing out how "softy" his new shirt was.

Thanks again to Monika for the great "softy" Toddler Virtue Tee. Be sure to check out http://www.toddlervirtues.com and get one for the little love(s) of your life. There's even an adult sized "Gratitude" shirt, for you! ♥ As if it couldn't get any better, the back of the shirt says "Pass It On". How clever is that?

All new Oatmeal Bars and FREE SHIPPING

All new in my Etsy Shop, Oatmeal Bars ♥

My Oatmeal Bars are ultra creamy, gentle & moisturizing. Could you ask for anything else in a bar of soap? Oatmeal is known to gently exfoliate the skin and also produces a great moisturizing & luxurious lather. My exclusive, hand blended formula contains NO Parabens, Formaldahydes, Propylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol OR Sodium Laurel/Laureth Sulfates (SLS). *Yay!*

ALWAYS naturally vegan ♥ Beautifully wrapped and gift ready. Custom orders welcome!

Introductory FREE SHIPPING today only! Free shipping within the USA AND Canada with reduced shipping everywhere else.

Check them out HERE. ♥

Monday Mini-Feature: Fruit Fly Pie

While searching Etsy for Mother's Day gifts this weekend, I came across the beautiful ceramics of Fruit Fly Pie. I. Fell. In. Love. ♥ Wendy, of Fruit Fly Pie, has some of the most precious retro ceramics I have ever seen. ALL made from scratch and hand painted. *swoon*

Not only are her ceramics (including soap dishes, planters, trinket boxes, cookie jars and MORE!) the definition of pretty, but her customer service is stellar! While browsing her shop I came across a pink swan planter I had to have. I sent a convo to see if she could hold it for me until pay day. She contacted me and put the item on hold in under an hour! Yay!

Be sure to check out Fruit Fly Pie on Etsy. There are tons of great items perfect for Mother's Day! ♥

New Designs in my Etsy shop! ♥

New designs now in my Etsy shop! Check them out and let me know what you think. I'd love to hear any ideas you have.

Geek Soap - Inspired by my smart @$$ husband ♥ Pomegranate Swirl - Pretty and Elegant. ♥Orange Chiffon Cake - Yeah, it smells as good as it looks! ♥

I have even MORE new designs planned for later this week! Including a unicorn and owl. Plus new fragrances and an ultra moisturizing oatmeal soap. w00t!
♥

Super busy week!

It has been such a busy week, sorry I have not been keeping up on posting updates. It's Friday and the weekend is finally here, so hopefully I will be able to get everything up to speed!

The Luxury Lane Soap & Soy website has been updated! Yay! You can check it out HERE. Everything has been streamlined and directs to my Etsy shop now for seamless ordering. I also updated this blog to coordinate with the new website and Etsy banner. Even my paypal checkout matches. :) Notice any thing that I missed? Please don't hesitate to let me know so I can fix it right away. I do all of my website/banner/avatar/photo work myself so after hours of looking at the same thing, I sometimes miss really obvious mistakes...

Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!
♥

Sunday Supports Cruelty-Free ♥ Luxury Lane Soap & Soy

Sorry my post is so late today! Sunday is Family Day ♥

I wanted to thank Janna over at the Feed Your Pig blog for an AWESOME review of Luxury Lane Soap & Soy. I am so happy to be a part of Sunday Supports! Check out the contest going from now until May 26Th for your chance to win a Cupcake Soy Travel Candle and Cupcake Dreams Soap or one of three Berry Kisses Edible Perfumes!

Thank you to everyone who has already entered/followed/hearted/subscribed/tweeted/blogged. You all rock!
♥Kylee

Etsy Day! Free shop banners and shipping sale ♥

It's Etsy Day! I listed some FREE basic "Celebrate Etsy Day!!" banners in my shop. Feel free to check them out and use in your shop to pass around the Etsy Love!

♥♥♥ Etsy Day Shipping Special! ♥♥♥
Only $.75 per item to ship within the United States and Canada! The more you buy, the more you save! Starting Friday and going throughout the ENTIRE weekend!

Shipping Sale excludes Crystal Soy Candles. Sorry. They are pretty heavy. Flat rate shipping is used whenever possible to save you money! Shipping overcharges are refunded via Paypal, or convo for a reserved listing.

What are YOU making today?? Check out this article in The Storque. *This promotion is being sponsored by independent shop owners and not the Etsy company.
♥Kylee

Soy Tart Bars Are Back!

After many inquires, I'm excited to bring back Soy Tart Bars to my Etsy Shop! I also did a mini photo shoot and got some great product images this weekend...I'm loving these cloudy days. ♥

What are Soy Tart Bars?

♥Soy Tart Bars are highly scented wax that you put in a tart burner/melter to scent the room. Its sort of like a candle but without the wick or flame, you just heat it and melt it. They usually smell stronger than candles, too.

My highly scented wax bars break apart into six tarts, try mixing scents to create your own unique fragrance! •Each cube releases scent for 5-10 hours...That's up to 60 hours of lush fragrance per pack!

♥ Soy wax is an all-natural, renewable resource that is obtained from the Soybean, plant based and burns cleaner, is better for the environment and is easier to clean up. Using soy wax helps to support America's Farmers!

♥Kylee

Monday Mini-Feature: Zygomatics

I. Love. Kawaii. Kawaii is the Japanese word for cute. What better way to start the work week than with a giant, healthy dose of cute, to chase away those Monday blues?

I stumbled upon Zygomatics while browsing Twitter. I completely fell in love with Chloe's beautiful and bright creations the second I saw her Etsy Shop. Bold colors, many textures and perfect pictures, the Zygomatics shop is very well put together, being professional and playful at the same time. Very kawaii!

Want to know more about Chloe and the beautiful things she makes?? Be sure to check out:
♥ Etsy ♥ Website ♥ Blog ♥ Myspace ♥ Twitter

♥Kylee