Sugar scrubs are amazing and they’re so great for your skin— especially in the dry winter months. Unfortunately they can be pretty expensive, so when I discovered how easy and cheap it is to make sugar scrubs at home I…
Though I’ve never met Rosemary Gladstar, a renowned North American herbalist, I humbly consider her one of my herbalism mentors. As I’ve gotten to know her, especially through her book Herbal Recipes for Vibrant Health, I realize this lady knows…
As we round the corner into the peak wedding season, this is the perfect time to share this lovely hanging plant project idea. Here’s the gist of it: you gather up all the pretty and practical supplies necessary for the…
Sweet, dark cherries with arching stems and a glasslike shine are a sentimental memory of summer. They clearly mark the time of year as there are only a few short weeks when freshly picked cherries have a richness and depth…
I’m sure I’m not the only person out there with a washi tape obsession. I just love collecting all the different colors and patterns. I decided it was time to start using my collection, and started researching some fun craft…
Smudge sticks are small bundles of herbs that are bound tightly with string and dried. They are later burned and traditionally used as part of a ceremony or ritual, and what better time to use them than your own wedding!…
Rainbow-themed weddings are romantic and perfect for a warm spring or summer day. That’s why we’ve put together this rainbow-themed wedding favor idea so you can send your guests home with part of the magic. To create this favor, order…
Since I’ve begun working part-time at a local apothecary, I’ve fallen in love with air plants. I never knew they grew in so many different sizes and varieties. On top of that, there are endless ways to display them. Today…
Rustic outdoor weddings are all the rage. With gorgeous natural elements like wood slice cake stands and wildflower bouquets, a summer outdoor wedding wouldn’t be complete without honey. Especially if that is the pet name for your betrothed! Honey wedding…
One of our favorite styles to use for vintage-themed weddings is Neue Retro (view the whole suite here), which is why we’ve paired our Neue Retro tags with a favor idea that will be useful to your teary-eyed wedding guests…
It’s been a few years since the succulent terrarium idea hit it big, but it’s got some staying-power. Succulents are inexpensive to buy, easy to care for and they are endlessly interesting to look at. The glass containers required for…
Sources: Cake {Style Me Pretty}, Spring Garden Invitations {Evermine}, Floral Reception {Wedding Lovely}, Spring Confetti Cones {Evermine}, Table Setting {Modern Wedding via Pinterest}, Confetti Bar {Evermine Blog – Scroll Down}. The spring season is a time to celebrate the return…
Lately I’ve been having so much fun with Rosemary Gladstar’s awesome book, Herbal Recipes for Vibrant Health, which is full of sophisticated, but simple herbal recipes for health and beauty. One might suspect the book to be a bit lady-centric,…
You know that stuff that you sometimes get at the end of the meal or on your way out the door at an Indian restaurant? That sweetish mix of flavorful seeds that’s usually served in a small bowl with a…
With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, and the announcement of the Pantone 2015 Color of the Year (Marsala), we thought it would be fun to put together a wedding favor idea that combines both elements using Evermine’s new wedding…
What is it about wood scrabble tiles that is so attractive? Is it the memories of a triple word score winning the game? Laughs over the crazy words you can spell? Or the simple aesthetic of the smooth wood and…
Now that fall is upon us, it’s time to bundle up and get cozy indoors, but just because we’re inside doesn’t mean we can’t light up a personal fire and have s’more fun! As you all know by now, a…
Fall weddings have an intrigue of their own that calls for vibrant autumn-inspired wedding colors, cozy decor and, of course, home baked goods that not only leave your house smelling amazing, but also help to keep you warm now that…
As the fall wedding season approaches, I’ve found myself thinking about my favorite homemade treats. Here at the Evermine garden, we have two fairly young apple trees that produce a lot of fruit, and in autumn I like to gather…
An all-natural grocery store recently opened in my neighborhood. In what I’m sure was an advertising campaign to get folks to come in and shop, they mailed everyone a very nice coupon: a free 32 oz. bottle of Dr. Bronner’s…
