B Skincare

Monday and there is always about a 100 things to do! Sonya is making creams today, Estha is sorting out orders and I am working on preparations for the Spring Country Living Show which is getting ever closer – 21st to 25th March 2012! It seems only yesterday that I we were there for the Christmas Show! So the stall needs to be looked at and lists of what creams to take need to be made! Last time we sold out of Face Oil and Sonya had to bring more up on the train! I am off to Eden for a meeting tomorrow as we are expanding the range of creams we make for them – I love going there and I think a quick visit to the biomes will be needed after we meet! Mean time its back to the lists and plans!

So having survived 2 childrens birthdays and parties, numerious bank holidays its back to some sort of normaility! Lots of creams to make for Eden and the Lost Gardens of Heligan! The bees are out and about and enjoying the warm weather – we planted lots of lavender last year and they seem to be very happy about this! Fingers crossed for beekeepers for their honey crops this year. We have been told by Country Homes and Interiors that they will be mentioning our Cocoa and Shea Body Balm in their July issue – a nice surprise! Also one of Sonya’s favourites as she invented the balm from scratch. It took ages to get the right balance of ingredients and source fair trade ingredients. Best get back to the labeling!

Time just seems to be flashing past at the moment – lots of cream to make and orders to get out. This always seems to happen when the sun shines and you want to be outside! Still we had to be outside to plant some arnica and pot marigolds. The marigolds are a family favourite with their beautiful flowers and the healing calendula we make from them. Fingers crossed for no late frosts! B Skincare has been working to expand and we our about to make an exclusive range for Eden! We have also started to sell in some National Trust shops outside Cornwall – a list of which to follow next blog! Best finish now as my daughters birthday is tomorrow and present wrapping to do!

We have got back from London and found Estha has been really busy sending out orders. The press day was great and we had lots of good positive comments. Coast, Country Living, Homes & Gardens, Prima amongst others attended. Thank you Lucy from Minky Publicity for all your hard work! It will be interesting to see if this is followed up with articles – photos of creams and not me please!

The welcome sunshine has made us start thinking about planting marigolds to steep for calendula – wonderful for its healing properties. Hope you have a good weekend!