Beautiful Scents for us Beautiful People

Yesterday I was totally side tracked from everything. The nice old chap who provides me with my lavender for sachets brought me a cutting of 'lemon geranium', I immediatly fell in love with this scent and spent most of the day searching to find more and looking to see what I can do with the leaves. I now have a stack of lavender, geranium and other flowers drying out to make myself and maybe the family some popuri - no wonder I never have any free time.

During my search I of course found myself on Folksy, were there are no less than 91 pages of homemade soap, and what a fantastic selection - so you lucky people are about to see some of my favourites I discovered in my search.

First of all is 'Handmade Soap by Caroline' as she actually had the scent I was looking for alongside another 2 I could choose, so I chose the patchouli and orange for me, and another one for my friend so I can share my wonderful find. As you see, its not just about soap making, but the fantastic presentation and service, my soaps will be with me tomorrow, and I cant wait.



Next is this special lady from 'Scrub up Lovely' who helped me out with a soap for my psorisis, and has others to help with varying skin conditions, here is a lovely citrus blend she has on offer, but I also had to include her chocolate and swirl as it was such a lovely photo.






This one is just a work of art, what a lovely gift for someone special, 'Bennington handmade soap' has this adorable cupcake soap rose garden



The next one really amused me, I walk a dog called Bailey and the picture on the front is just like one of my own dogs, its a special natural doggie soap, and is on my favourites list for Bailey for Christmas. Its from 'Just Bev Soaps'



One here for those with sensitive skin, from 'Handmade Luxury Soap' a fabulous creation for those with skin issues to still have something lovely.



My last choice was from a lovely named shop 'Little Bird Told Me' just look at the presentation on this one, what a stunning gift this would make, organic lavender soap.



Now then, you cant blame a girl for trying - just in case you may well be looking for somewhere to store these beauties, here at Bags of Swank by SimJaTa we have some cosmetics bags, here are just a couple





Hope you have enjoyed my selection, please dont read and run - leave us a comment if you have already or indeed do purchase from the above sellers, the picture takes you straight to their lovely shops, or maybe you can recommend some others?

Today the news on the TV is pretty bleak, us beautiful happy people need to surround ourselves in beautiful scents to keep us happy and smiling.

~Bags of Swank by SimJaTa~

Today's Folksy Mayhem Luxuries

Been a bit lax on the blog posts of late, this lack of car thing has eaten up more available hours, but all sorted now and will show off the new SimJaTamobile soon.

So, here are today's wonderful luxury treasures from the Folksy Mayhers today, these are just a small selection, why not pop over to Folksy to see the rest of the super treats and gifts available. To see further details of the goodies below and visit the rest of the available treasures, simply click the picture.

To begin, here is one of "Dottie Designs" memory books, this one is for an 18th birthday, and can also be personalised.



Something different from "Diomo Glass" this attractive pressed flowers panel



Now, I know I make bags myself - but this is why I can appreciate the beauty of this one by "Audreys Cat", a 1950's Vintage Fabric Shoulder Bag



From "Josie - Mary" a crochet heart, with the wonderful aroma of Lavender



What stunning jewellery can be made from these lovely charms from "Pink Chihuahua Kisses"



"The Whimsical Wren" has this unique vintaj quartz necklace



..and finally from right here at Bags of Swank by SimJaTa a lovely bright bag for the summer holidays




Hope you have enjoyed todays wonderful Folksy Treats. All fabulous crafters, if you were to purchase today your items would be sent out beautifully wrapped and with you as soon as Royal Mail fetch them.

~Bags of Swank by SimJaTa~

More from the Folksy Mayhem Folks

I think I am getting far too addicted to this new club, may be something to do with the warm welcome? Just love watching the new crafts added throughout the day, the hard part is choosing the favourites, I forced myself to choose just 7 today - was not an easy task. But I did also do some tweeting earlier of some of the other items, also tried not to duplicate from my last choices although of course I do favour some shops.

Also enjoying browsing and today's blog as I am 'meant' to be tidying up the front garden - promised myself I would do it today, but it just might rain (before I get around to getting out there)

To begin today is an ACEO from the Nostalgia Collection by "Maxine Veronica Art"



Stunning Earrings with sky blue flowers from "Milliebead"



Here from "Diomo Glass" some sunshine for all year round for your window sill



One of my, (and my Mums) favourite jewellers "Bessie loves" with this lovely brass butterfly necklace



This is something totally different, completely caught my eye - sure it will yours too, how about this for a totally individual gift from "Spirit of the Woods"



From "Lynwoodcrafts" this really pretty lavender bag, just after I choose this picture I noticed another one of 3 - what a great set.



From "Pants and Paper" great quality gift tags, finish off a Folksy gift in style




Lastly, from "Bags of Swank by SimJaTa" a gift for the horse person, tote bag with wild horses




Hope you enjoyed today's choices, for more information and to look at the rest of the wonderful shops above, simply click on the picture to be taken to their shop.

Not raining yet, suppose I really should make for the garden.

~Bags of Swank by SimJaTa~