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November at Daisy Chain Gifts: Gratitude, Traditions & Holiday Fragrances
November is a month of reflection, family, and cozy comforts. As the year winds down and the holidays approach, we find ourselves slowing...
Gillian
Nov 112 min read


October at Daisy Chain Gifts: Sweater Weather, Spooky Soaps & Cozy Nights
October has arrived, and with it the unmistakable feeling of sweater weather. The air is cooler, the days shorter, and the evenings...
Gillian
Oct 142 min read


Welcome Fall - Pumpkin Spice, Apple Cider and All the Fall Fragrances
As summer fades and the crisp air of autumn rolls in, Virginia transforms into a breathtaking canvas of color. The trees burst into...
Gillian
Sep 232 min read


Unmasking the Mysteries of Halloween - History, Traditions and Spooky Delights
Halloween, the enchanting time of the year when the veil between the living and the dead is said to be at its thinnest, has captured the...
Gillian
Oct 2, 20234 min read


What the Cluck?
Trawling the many soap sites on the internet often gives me inspiration to try new and unusual soap techniques. Recently I came across a...
Gillian
Sep 4, 20233 min read


Fragrance of the Month : Chamomile
Chamomile, with its delicate blooms and calming aroma, has been treasured for centuries as a versatile herb with numerous health and...
Gillian
Aug 7, 20232 min read


Spring Cleaning for the Housework-phobic!
Did you know that last Wednesday (April 7th) was National No Housework Day? I think it may just be my favourite day of the year! Everyone...
Gillian
Apr 15, 20213 min read


Easy Green Beer Soap Tutorial for St. Patrick's Day
Valentine's Day is long behind us and as the weather warms up, we start to look at ahead to Easter and spring. One of the first herald's...
Gillian
Mar 15, 20213 min read


New Look, New Range
Like many people, I've been sheltering at home here in Virginia and looking around the house for new projects to start on! Never being...
Gillian
May 8, 20203 min read


People are shopping on their smart phones: here's what you can do
Today's apps-savvy consumers want business information delivered concisely and available for reading on the fly.
Gillian
Jul 30, 20193 min read


Top 3 tips to promote your store all year long
Consumers are overwhelmed with choices, how can you make your store stand out, and attract customers all year round?
Gillian
Jul 10, 20193 min read


A History of Halloween
Have you ever wondered the history behind the spooky holiday we celebrate at the end of every October? What is the reason for going...
Gillian
Oct 27, 20183 min read


Scent of the Month: Lemon
Apart from numerous culinary uses and drink additions the lemon has many major health benefits. The scent of lemons is often very...
Gillian
Sep 10, 20182 min read


Summer Cocktail Recipe: Watermelon!
We all associate that sweet juiciness of a round ripe melon with that of the summer season, they are sun-ripened fruits after all!...
Gillian
Aug 30, 20181 min read


Fragrance of the Month: Rose
The rose is the enduring symbol of love and romance. We give red roses to our loved one on Valentine’s Day, and, despite changing...
Gillian
May 1, 20182 min read


Sneak Peek – Looking Ahead to May
We are busy collating items for our May box. The theme will naturally be Mothers’ Day so we are making sure we have lots of lovely items...
Gillian
Apr 16, 20181 min read


Fragrance of the Month: Cherry Blossom
Cherry blossom is the flower of the cherry tree or any tree from the genus prunus. The beauty of this flower is very much appreciated all...
Gillian
Apr 6, 20182 min read


What is Soap?
One of the first questions people ask us is “Why should I buy handmade soap from you when I can pick up a much cheaper bar in the...
Gillian
Dec 4, 20173 min read


It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas
Do you realise there are only 27 more days to Christmas!! It’s a scary thought. Literally, what seems like only 5 minutes ago, we were...
Gillian
Nov 27, 20172 min read


Fragrance of the Month… Lovely Lavender
When I was growing up, so called “lavender water” was a popular perfume among ladies of a certain age, ahem, but considered a big no-no...
Gillian
Nov 20, 20175 min read
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