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Sand Dollar

Inspired by beauty and the beach, I have paired up a sterling silver sand dollar circle with a crystal Swarovski pearl and a beautiful aqua glass bead, with a single wire wrap for added texture.  Both light-weight and equally gorgeous. 

Use discount code ENDLESS SUMMER for 15% off the retail price.  Special ends August 31.

Sand Dollar Necklaces designed by Pennie Mills of Ladies Blend design studio.

Endless Summer Fruity Facial Masque

Allison from BathBodySupply.com invited me to contribute a kitchen beauty treatment for her blog,  "Design It Yourself" Skincare, we hope you enjoy it.

This is a beautiful aromatic, effective facial masque that can be prepared quite easily and in less than five minutes.  It is loaded with beneficial nutrients, antioxidants, plus it feels cool and luscious on the skin.  I think you will be amazed at how soft, supple and beautiful your skin looks and feels after this homemade facial masque. 

Ingredients:

• Equal parts Mango & Kiwi flesh (organic if possible)
• Organic Cocoa Powder-1/2 teaspoon

Directions:

• Use a shallow dish to mix up the masque.
• Peel and chop the mango and kiwi flesh very fine, then mash it up well with a fork.
• Add the cocoa powder.
• Mix everything together.

Applying the Masque:

• Using a circulation motion, apply this mixture to face and neck with your fingers.  There may be little chunky bits, don't worry about those, just massage them into your skin, the kiwi seeds will help to gently exfoliate.
• Leave on for about 5-10 minutes or until it dries.
• Tissue off the bulk and rinse well with warm water.
• Pat skin dry and moisturize.

About the Ingredients:

• Kiwi is rich in Vitamin A, B complex, C, E, calcium, iron and folic acid; the tiny tender seeds assist with gentle exfoliation.
• Mangos are rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.  They contain an enzyme which helps to unblock pores and whisk away dead cells, smoothes and rejuvenates dry skin.
• Cocoa powder is high in antioxidants and aids in gentle exfoliation.

Additional Information:

• Mix this recipe, just before you are ready to use it.
• If you have extra left, discard it, share with someone or use it on other areas.
• If your skin is super sensitive or if the mixture is too thin, add some ground oatmeal (to soothe and/or thicken) to the recipe.

Mason Jar Candles

It seems that most of us have at least a couple of mason jars stored away somewhere in the kitchen.  I think that they make the most beautiful outdoor candles.  I have seen them painted and fancy, but I prefer them as they are, simply crystal clear.  This way shows not only the gorgeous, shimmering candlelight, but also the votive and bath salts.  Yes, that's right, all I have done is poured some semi chunky bath salts into a clean, dry mason jar and snuggled in a white or ivory votive-that's it.  Five minutes or less, using what you already have. 

Blue Monday

I have so many pictures with blue in them, so I decided to post one each Monday!  Today is kitty cat Nathan.

Breast Cancer Awareness

I love that we are all passionate about breast cancer research, we share a common bond.  Choosing to support an organization and its research is a personal choice and for this reason, I am no longer sending an exclusive donation from each piece of breast cancer awareness jewelry sold.  Ten percent has been deducted from each product price in hopes that you will put this amount towards the organization that you feel is most worthy of your donation.  Kind regards, Pennie Mills, Ladies Blend founder.