I've recently read an article about a lady who used to be the owner of a brokerage firm, but she decided to quit to get out of the city and change her life. She built a house and founded a lavender plantation. I'm always enchanted to find stories like this one. I imagine how much courage and determination the woman had to give up her steady city life...

Yet, the story pushed me to concentrate on lavender products. I remember Simon experimenting with a Smoothing Bug Bite Balm, it had a calming, exquisite fragrance. Now, I'd like to try out Crystal's (of A Pumpkin and A Princess) recipe for Homemade Lavender Soap. The basis for this natural detergent is the goat milk soap, so it should give right smoothness to the skin. I'm so anxious to smell it!

Have you ever prepared a homemade soap? Share the experience with us.

Check out the tutorial on A Pumpkin and A Princess.

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