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| roses and salvia |
As I'm writing this post, I'm enjoying a fragrant cup of fruit tea sweetened with raw, wild, organic honey. What is it about honey that is so compelling? I adore it. I have my new beeswax candle burning. It gives a soft, warm glow to my little cottage. The color is so natural and soothing. It reminds me of the different shades of brown and tan that my homemade goat's milk soaps are. They don't need any artificial colors, The temperature of the milk predicts what shade they will be. Sometimes it gives them a carmelized, marbled effect. I have a preference for the natural yarns, as well. Something about the colors of nature is so appealing. Black from a llama or alpaca is different that the look of black dye. It's all there, if we observe and absorb.
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| white geraniums |
I have been using a cream that I bought at Costco a few years ago. It's called Egyptian Magic. It had been sitting in my medicine cabinet, unused. Something made me want to try it again, and to read the label. "How interesting," I thought, the ingredients are almost all from bees! They are: olive oil, beeswax, honey, bee pollen, royal jelly extract, and bee propolus. It's a thick salve that feels a bit oily. It absorbs well into the skin, though. I use it on my face, hands, and fee. It complements the homemade soaps that I shower with nicely.
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| the artistically landscaped parking lot at Bennett Honey Farm |
It's funny that after being stung by two bees recently I am suddenly becoming very interested in using products made with beeswax and honey. I find it interesting. A couple of weeks ago I felt the pain of the stingers, and now I am reaping the benefits of what bees can produce. The dark and light of it is very spiritual. I always loved the make-up and lotions made by Burt's Bees. I still use his lipsticks and lip crayons. Everything with these ingredients feels so nourishing on the skin.
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| shea butter goat's milk soap |
I added some more photos from my trip to the honey farm yesterday. Someone put a lot of thought and care into their garden. It's so healthy and welcoming.
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