Friday, December 25, 2009
Merry Christmas!
Christine
www.brownbutterbeauty.com
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Should I or Shouldn't I
Speaking of products..I recently bought some beautiful rich green hemp oil. I love hemp oil products and I bought some to play with. I was thinking about making a hemp oil soap or shea hemp hand salve (I still may play with this idea) but then it hit me that hemp oil would be a perfect additive to my already herbal hair oil and hair butter.
Now I know that I already have so many herbs and oils in this product already...but what's one more right? Am I crazy for wanting to make rich luscious products? Am I over doing it? Should I just relax? My problem is that as an artist and creative person I can't leave well enough alone. When I go to sleep I'm thinking about products, When I wake up I have products on my mind. I'm a product making junkie:)
What do you think?
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Friday, November 13, 2009
I'm back with another Brown Beauty
Meet Danielle L. Green of "Collective Elements". Danielle creates amazingly beautiful handcrafted cards and stationery. I still have my favorite cupcake bookmark that I bought from Danielle about a year ago. It's so cute! It makes me smile whenever I look at it. I think what I love most about her stationary is the beautiful embellishments that are artfully placed on the cards. The cute little dress, hat and shoes on the "Sunny Girl Card" is so sweet.Danielle crafts each of her products with love at home in Irvington, NJ . Unique and one of a kind pieces are her specialty. In addition she also design websites and stationery for special events and businesses.
I can't wait to see her designs for holiday cards!!
The following is a selection of some of my favorites.....to see more visit www.CollectiveElements.etsy.com
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Monday, October 26, 2009
Yummy Sunday Dinner

On Sunday, I made this tasty fish dish. I lightly fried the fish and then made a yummy tomatoe, onion, pepper & garlic sauce for the fish to simmer in. Then I drizzled a bit of extra virgin olive oil on top. I purchased a few sweet potatoes because they were on sale and I decided to make a light version of candied yams by adding a little bit of dark brown agave syrup to the sweet potatoes after it was cooked. I also cooked some spinach and rice. I always try to eat at least one green vegetable for dinner. I love to cook but I rarely have time. One of my favorite dishes to make and eat is Curry Chicken with white rice. I love the yellow thick sauce with potatoes and chicken. I’m getting hungry thinking about it:) In addition I love to make barbeque chicken baked and on the grill. I also make a mean Mac and Cheese pie. One of my goals for the rest of this year and beyond is to make time in my schedule to cook more meals at home instead of eating out. What are some of your favorite dishes to make and eat?
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Things got really busy for me since my last post.....I Just sent out a huge wholesale order overseas. I started doing craft fairs again on the weekends. Let’s see what else....I’m formulating new recipes and making more soaps at the same time trying to design gift baskets for the Holidays. Did I mention that I also work a full time 9-5 job...It’s a lot of work...but I love it!
I want to say thanks to all the wonderful people I met over the weekend at the "ARTMART" craft fair. The weather was great!! My sister shared a space with me at the fair and cleaned up the place with her pottery. I mean she barley had anything left! I have to do a whole separate post on her and do some big sister bragging. It’s because of her that I have the luxury of eating on beautiful ceramic plates and dishes. I’m telling you a plate is not just a plate. More about her later....
Also I'm trying to do more craft fairs and getting my products into small stores and boutiques. If you know of any great craft fairs or cute shops in your area please let me know!
