Showing posts with label bath and body. Show all posts
Showing posts with label bath and body. Show all posts
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Pamper Me
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Get Me Bodied!
Check out these delicious, handmade body treats courtesy of our wonderfully-talented team! As a fellow B&B'er, let me say that handmade bath and body products are the best. You can rest assured that the quality of these selections is top-notch and made with the utmost care.
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Bad Hair Day? ~ Bath & Body pt 4
Oh no! Who told the frizzies to come for a visit? There's help to stop those bad hair days before they happen, with Team EAOC.
Madagascar Vanilla Styling Creme ~ Coconut Lemongrass Transitioning Creme
Organic Coconut and Hibiscus Hair Conditioning Oil ~ Organic Cononut and Aloe Moisture Pudding
Lavender Patchouli Shampoo for Men
Floral Bouquet Shampoo
Sample for dry, curly and textured hair
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Delightful Tub Treats ~ Bath & Body pt 3
Wouldn't it be great to have a nice long soothing soak in a warm bath? Relax your body and mind with tub treats from the bath & body artisans of EAOC!
Yellow Cupcake Soap Neapolitan Cupcake Soap
Queen Tiye Luxury Bath Salts
BE TASTY Sugar Scrub BE SMOOTH Salt Scrub
Sunday, March 8, 2009
Butter Me Up! ~ Bath & Body pt 2
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Love Your Skin ~ Bath & Body pt 1
Can't get enough handmade soaps, scrubs, butters and lotion? Team EAOC has what you need!
Saturday, November 8, 2008
Coming Soon Stay Tuned
EAOC December Bloggy Giveaway Box
We are a talented and gifted group here at EAOC and we want to give someone a chance to find out, so we are putting together a Big Giveaway Surprise Box that can be won. So stay tuned to this blog for the information on how you can win some very beautiful gifts.
Here is our timeline so that you won't miss out:
Nov 17: Official Giveaway is posted on the blog.
Nov 17 - 21: Giveaway Entry Period.
Nov 24: Winner announced
Dec 1: Packaged mailed to confirmed winner.
We are a talented and gifted group here at EAOC and we want to give someone a chance to find out, so we are putting together a Big Giveaway Surprise Box that can be won. So stay tuned to this blog for the information on how you can win some very beautiful gifts.
Here is our timeline so that you won't miss out:
Nov 17: Official Giveaway is posted on the blog.
Nov 17 - 21: Giveaway Entry Period.
Nov 24: Winner announced
Dec 1: Packaged mailed to confirmed winner.
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
Spotlight On ...
Maia of Astrida Naturals and Media Move!
1. Tell us a little bit about who you are and your life up to this point in time.
My name is Maia of Astrida Naturals and Media Move. I'm 24, and currently live in the suburbs just outside of Chicago. I went to undergrad for New Media Design but before I finished, I knew I wanted to work for myself. After I earned my BFA, I went back to school and earned an MBA so that I could start my own business. During this time I was also working with my father, selling African American books online. Now we have a store, and I am fully pursuing my dreams of self employment by selling shea butter products and providing graphic, web, and flash design services.
2. Besides your fantasy creative life, what else are doing currently?
I own a bookstore! In November, 2007 I opened a bookstore with my father, we actually earned out MBAs at the same time and used our store, Azizi Books, as our final business plan project. I'm here at Azizi Books all the time, even as I write this. We also continue to sell books online at http://www.blackbooksdirect.com/.
3. What do you offer in your Etsy Shop?
At AstridaNaturals.etsy.com, I sell unrefined shea butter products and African black soap. MediaMove.etsy.com is my new shop. I currently offer premade banners and custom banner designs, but I would ultimately like to offer dynamic advertising and marketing solutions, such as video and interactive flash movies and banners and websites, for other merchants.
4. Where do you create?
I've completely taken over the kitchen for my shea butter creations!
5. Where do you get your inspiration from?
I draw inspiration from my family when creating new products. My shea butter business originally started because I wanted to create natural skin care solutions for myself and my family. They pretty much tell me what I need to create next.
6. How did you learn how to do your craft?
I did a lot of research before I started the shea butter business. Owning a bookstore gives me lots of access to great books, so I read as much as I could about skin care and all the ingredients that I could to use to create a line. I also did a lot of experimenting on my family and friends before I started selling.
7. How do you promote your wares?
I have a blog, astridanaturals.blogspot.com where I talk about my products and share my knowledge about skin care. I also promote a lot on Etsy. You can find me on the forums almost daily. Even if I only have time for one post, I think that it has helped. I don't really promote my design services too much. Word of mouth usually gives me enough design work and new media jobs to keep busy.
8. What has been the most important lesson you've learned since you started selling your own creations?
I've learned not to get too distracted by what other sellers are doing in my category. I used to compare, and it was driving me nuts, so I don't anymore. I've also learned that great communications leads to happy customers.
9. Is there any advice you can give others who are just starting out?
Do your research! Try not to get distracted but what others are doing in your category. Stay true to your goals and remember why you started selling in the first place. If getting hundreds of sales is your goal then you have got to promote like a street fighter. Also take great pictures.
10. Do you have any favorite Etsy artists you'd like to promote here?
Why, yes, I do have some favorites! I love, the Adinkra pendents from CreativeArtandSoul.etsy.com, the journals from Kreativlink.etsy.com, needle tatting from TotusMel.etsy.com, and soaps from dennisanderson.etsy.com.
1. Tell us a little bit about who you are and your life up to this point in time.
My name is Maia of Astrida Naturals and Media Move. I'm 24, and currently live in the suburbs just outside of Chicago. I went to undergrad for New Media Design but before I finished, I knew I wanted to work for myself. After I earned my BFA, I went back to school and earned an MBA so that I could start my own business. During this time I was also working with my father, selling African American books online. Now we have a store, and I am fully pursuing my dreams of self employment by selling shea butter products and providing graphic, web, and flash design services.
2. Besides your fantasy creative life, what else are doing currently?
I own a bookstore! In November, 2007 I opened a bookstore with my father, we actually earned out MBAs at the same time and used our store, Azizi Books, as our final business plan project. I'm here at Azizi Books all the time, even as I write this. We also continue to sell books online at http://www.blackbooksdirect.com/.
3. What do you offer in your Etsy Shop?
At AstridaNaturals.etsy.com, I sell unrefined shea butter products and African black soap. MediaMove.etsy.com is my new shop. I currently offer premade banners and custom banner designs, but I would ultimately like to offer dynamic advertising and marketing solutions, such as video and interactive flash movies and banners and websites, for other merchants.
4. Where do you create?
I've completely taken over the kitchen for my shea butter creations!
5. Where do you get your inspiration from?
I draw inspiration from my family when creating new products. My shea butter business originally started because I wanted to create natural skin care solutions for myself and my family. They pretty much tell me what I need to create next.
6. How did you learn how to do your craft?
I did a lot of research before I started the shea butter business. Owning a bookstore gives me lots of access to great books, so I read as much as I could about skin care and all the ingredients that I could to use to create a line. I also did a lot of experimenting on my family and friends before I started selling.
7. How do you promote your wares?
I have a blog, astridanaturals.blogspot.com where I talk about my products and share my knowledge about skin care. I also promote a lot on Etsy. You can find me on the forums almost daily. Even if I only have time for one post, I think that it has helped. I don't really promote my design services too much. Word of mouth usually gives me enough design work and new media jobs to keep busy.
8. What has been the most important lesson you've learned since you started selling your own creations?
I've learned not to get too distracted by what other sellers are doing in my category. I used to compare, and it was driving me nuts, so I don't anymore. I've also learned that great communications leads to happy customers.
9. Is there any advice you can give others who are just starting out?
Do your research! Try not to get distracted but what others are doing in your category. Stay true to your goals and remember why you started selling in the first place. If getting hundreds of sales is your goal then you have got to promote like a street fighter. Also take great pictures.
10. Do you have any favorite Etsy artists you'd like to promote here?
Why, yes, I do have some favorites! I love, the Adinkra pendents from CreativeArtandSoul.etsy.com, the journals from Kreativlink.etsy.com, needle tatting from TotusMel.etsy.com, and soaps from dennisanderson.etsy.com.
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Weekly Giveaway - Kiwi Soap and Satin Cream
This week's giveaway is sponsored by The Ivory Magnolia! You can win these wonderfully scented bath & body products by following the entry rules below. The soap is beautifully shaped like a magnolia blossom and almost seems a shame to use! But once you smell it, you won't think twice - you'll want to covered in that fabulous scent :)
How to Enter
No purchase is necessary to win. You simply have to go to Dee's shop and take a look around. Then come back here and leave a comment. Your comment is your entry. Only one comment per person, duplicate entries will be discarded.
Your comment should include:
Your name and a way to reach you should you win (don't be Anonymous!)
The name of your favorite item in the shop or the URL to it
The contest ends on Saturday, April 19th at 11:59 pm. The winner will be chosen randomly by random.org.
How to Enter
No purchase is necessary to win. You simply have to go to Dee's shop and take a look around. Then come back here and leave a comment. Your comment is your entry. Only one comment per person, duplicate entries will be discarded.
Your comment should include:
Your name and a way to reach you should you win (don't be Anonymous!)
The name of your favorite item in the shop or the URL to it
The contest ends on Saturday, April 19th at 11:59 pm. The winner will be chosen randomly by random.org.
Friday, March 21, 2008
Spotlight On....
Dedra Harvin of The Ivory Magnolia!
Dee is one of our Team Leaders! She is dedicated and talented member of Artists of Color, making many things happen behind the scenes. There are many fantastically scented items in her shop! The Ivory Magnolia brings paradise to the body with natural, high quality, 100% handmade bath and body products. Her products do not contain harsh detergents that cause skin irritations, but are loaded with natural ingredients guaranteed to soften, nourish, and recondition the skin. Luxurious products made fresh and delivered to your front door. Here's your chance to learn about the woman behind the fabulous smells.
1. Tell us a little bit about who you are and your life up to this point in time.
My name is Dedra, but online I prefer to be called Dee. I'm a pastor's wife and stay-at-home-mother of 3 beautiful children. I’m a former tax auditor with 10+ years of experience in fashion merchandising, management, and consulting.
2. Besides your fantasy creative life, what else are you doing currently?
Being creative is my life. In addition to my bath & body business, I make floral arrangements, gifts baskets, t-shirts, paper goods, pillows, and handbags.
3. What do you offer in your Etsy Shop?
I make all kinds of bath & body treats including body lotions, creams, sugar scrubs, soaps, and sprays.
4. Where do you create?
I have a butler’s serving pantry that I have turned into a laboratory. It’s a small area but it works for now. Maybe one day I’ll be able to afford a butler.
5. Where do you get your inspiration from?
Being a southern gal, I am inspired by food and nature. I’ve often thought about making “grits and grass” soaps and “bacon & fried chicken” body creams.
6. How did you learn how to do your craft?
It all started out of on my own curiosities and I began experimenting with items in my kitchen. My first creation: a sugar scrub made with olive oil, sugar, and green tea leaves from a tea bag! It smelled horrible, but worked great! Not only did my skin look and feel better...but I felt better! I began to research and experiment with other natural oils from a local fresh market. I soon connected with a local bath & body supplier, who shared with me a wealth of knowledge on formulating and preservation. I’ve been doing this for almost 2 years, I can’t imagine doing anything else.
7. How do you promote your wares?
Word-of-mouth, giving samples to strangers, freebies to family & friends, and handing out business cards everywhere.
8. What has been the most important lesson you've learned since you started selling your own creations?
Organization is a must.
9. Is there any advice you can give others who are just starting out?
Take clear, sharp pictures, print your own labels, get free/low cost promo material from vistaprint.com, and provide quality customer service.
10.Do you have any favorite Etsy artists you'd like to promote here? PixelbyPixel.etsy.com is an awesome artist in Costa Rica who makes professional products to help you promote your shop. TheDreamGiraffe.etsy.com is a fellow South Carolinian whose artwork I adore.
website: http://theivorymagnolia.com
shop: http://theivorymagnolia.etsy.com
myspace: http://myspace.com/theivorymagnolia
Dee is one of our Team Leaders! She is dedicated and talented member of Artists of Color, making many things happen behind the scenes. There are many fantastically scented items in her shop! The Ivory Magnolia brings paradise to the body with natural, high quality, 100% handmade bath and body products. Her products do not contain harsh detergents that cause skin irritations, but are loaded with natural ingredients guaranteed to soften, nourish, and recondition the skin. Luxurious products made fresh and delivered to your front door. Here's your chance to learn about the woman behind the fabulous smells.
1. Tell us a little bit about who you are and your life up to this point in time.
My name is Dedra, but online I prefer to be called Dee. I'm a pastor's wife and stay-at-home-mother of 3 beautiful children. I’m a former tax auditor with 10+ years of experience in fashion merchandising, management, and consulting.
2. Besides your fantasy creative life, what else are you doing currently?
Being creative is my life. In addition to my bath & body business, I make floral arrangements, gifts baskets, t-shirts, paper goods, pillows, and handbags.
3. What do you offer in your Etsy Shop?
I make all kinds of bath & body treats including body lotions, creams, sugar scrubs, soaps, and sprays.
4. Where do you create?
I have a butler’s serving pantry that I have turned into a laboratory. It’s a small area but it works for now. Maybe one day I’ll be able to afford a butler.
5. Where do you get your inspiration from?
Being a southern gal, I am inspired by food and nature. I’ve often thought about making “grits and grass” soaps and “bacon & fried chicken” body creams.
6. How did you learn how to do your craft?
It all started out of on my own curiosities and I began experimenting with items in my kitchen. My first creation: a sugar scrub made with olive oil, sugar, and green tea leaves from a tea bag! It smelled horrible, but worked great! Not only did my skin look and feel better...but I felt better! I began to research and experiment with other natural oils from a local fresh market. I soon connected with a local bath & body supplier, who shared with me a wealth of knowledge on formulating and preservation. I’ve been doing this for almost 2 years, I can’t imagine doing anything else.
7. How do you promote your wares?
Word-of-mouth, giving samples to strangers, freebies to family & friends, and handing out business cards everywhere.
8. What has been the most important lesson you've learned since you started selling your own creations?
Organization is a must.
9. Is there any advice you can give others who are just starting out?
Take clear, sharp pictures, print your own labels, get free/low cost promo material from vistaprint.com, and provide quality customer service.
10.Do you have any favorite Etsy artists you'd like to promote here? PixelbyPixel.etsy.com is an awesome artist in Costa Rica who makes professional products to help you promote your shop. TheDreamGiraffe.etsy.com is a fellow South Carolinian whose artwork I adore.
website: http://theivorymagnolia.com
shop: http://theivorymagnolia.etsy.com
myspace: http://myspace.com/theivorymagnolia
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
LinkWithin
