Category Archives: gifts

Great Christmas ideas

Posted on October 25, 2011 by balms and crafts

I have a lot of fun writing our ‘signs’ and at Christmas time we are sooo busy. Here’s a couple to make you smile……           The local Christmas fairs are booked and people have been buying presents … Continue reading →

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Cornish Sea Salts from the sea shore…..

Posted on October 12, 2011 by balms and crafts

In the words of the great new ‘Yeo Valley’ advert…. ‘Listen up people take after me, Feel a little funky… choose the West Country!’  I’m so glad we moved here some 23 years ago, the pace of life is laid … Continue reading →

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How to get the most out of working ‘Holidays’

Posted on August 3, 2011 by balms and crafts

A lot of local people down here in Cornwall moan about the number of tourist in the Summer.  I know it’s a strain on the County with it’s population more than doubling for the 6 weeks, but can you blame people wanting … Continue reading →

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Why we love gorgeous ‘Pure and Balmy’ handmade soaps

Posted on July 24, 2011 by balms and crafts

I love natural handmade soaps, I like the way your skin feels and smells after washing with a fabulous natural soap, so you can imagine how excited I was to received my first ‘Pure and Balmy’ batch from my soap … Continue reading →

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The secret of a great day at Stithians show…

Posted on July 12, 2011 by balms and crafts

Don’t you just love summer shows when the sun shines.  Stithians show in Cornwall is just so very typical of a great English agricultral show, with really top class entries in all of the competions. This show has been going since … Continue reading →

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Here comes the ‘Summer rain’

Posted on June 26, 2011 by balms and crafts

Living down here in Cornwall with it’s mild climate always means there’s a whole lot of natural vegitation, especially in the Summer.  With the influx of tourists, the Cornish laneways are getting blocked with cars already – I think people … Continue reading →

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Green Parent Magazine award for our lovely lip balm

Posted on June 8, 2011 by balms and crafts

What a great morning!   I’ve just been told that our lovely honey, vanilla and coffee lip balm has won an award from the best-selling eco friendly mother and baby magazine ‘The Green Parent’  http://www.thegreenparent.co.uk/ We are so delighted, this is our second award this year. Another true … Continue reading →

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It’s a winner!

Posted on May 7, 2011 by balms and crafts

We are so delighted, after just one year of developing our skin care range we have just been awarded the ‘Best buy’ award from the Natural Health Magazine 2011 awards for our Opulent ylang ylang & rosewood butter balm hand … Continue reading →

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