DIY Lavender Vanilla Sugar Scrub

I love scrubs in the shower but I hate how expensive they can be. I'm also really picky about my scents. If it smells at all synthetic...yuck! My all time favorite scrub is Bum Deal Body Scrub by Benefit, $24.00. It has a glorious red current scent. However, unless I get it as a gift, I'm not likely to buy it too often.

While I've never been one to make my own soaps or masks, I saw this recipe (don't recall where) for a sugar scrub and decided to try it. Since I had all the ingredients, it was really easy!

Measurements are approximate and can be adjusted to your liking:

1/2 cup sugar (you could also add sea salt)

2-4 Tbs olive oil

5+ drops of lavender pure essential oil

3+ drops of vanilla extract

Mix ingredients in a plastic container (don't want glass shattering in the shower!) and voila, you have a great scrub!

It is fantastic! My skin felt great from the oil and sugar and the scent is to die for! I may even buy other essential oils for a change of smell!

I highly recommend that you pamper yourself with this little diy treat! You deserve it!

Friday's Desktop Diary

My desktop today is unusually clean, which makes for a boring "desktop diary." So, I thought I'd take a picture of my make-up table. I've not had a chance to clean it up, so its much more fun to look at.

1. I love make-up by Benefit and purchase much of my supply from Sephora.

2. My à la mode family symbol necklaces. They are my modern version of birthstone necklaces. Each person/symbol represents a family member, thus mine is husband, me, M (my oldest) and E (my youngest). The opposite side of the pendant has "my family" printed in 7 languages.

3. My signature silver jewelry and particularly my cuffs...love them...can't have enough.