When I was a wee lass, my mother used to bring me a massive fluffy towel after my bath. She’d give me a vigorous scrubbing to “warm the cockles of my heart” before “jammy time”. I did the same for my children.. and I still do the same for myself every day.
Some things just stay with you that way.
I like to have a good mental scrubbing daily as well. While I do peruse the newspaper headlines every morning, I usually like to read something enlightening and inspirational before drifting off to sleep. These positive thoughts seem to percolate while I slumber.
It’s a way to disengage from any negativity in my day.
To be honest, I’ve gotten away from this habit lately and intend to start up again in earnest.
♥
There are so many books just perfect for reading in the tub or under the weight of heavy blankets.
One of my favorite books is on loan from my mom and is entitled
“Letters to a Young Artist – Building a Life in Art” by Julia Cameron
and I’ve only just this minute discovered that this is the same author as another beloved book
“Prayers to the Great Creator – Prayers & Declarations for a Meaningful Life “
The first book is a series of letters written between an experienced artist and a young artist full of self-doubt. The second book, “Prayers” is a book that I often just open at random and read. I choose to believe that it has significance for the day and that it was the prayer I was meant to read. Here is today’s…
{ It may be easier to read if you click on it… you can also print a copy to post in your home }
I think my next book to read will be “The Artist’s Way”
even though it was published a decade ago, I think it would still resonate…
♥
Now, back to that tub..
This pretty scrub is heavenly, and awfully tempting to eat..
but it’s meant to just gently scrub and rinse off after your shower.
{ I think it may be too rich for your face.. but lovely for the rest of your skin. }
I sprayed regular “jammy” jar lids a softest petal pink and a vibrant rose pink.
{ inspired by Craftberry Cottage }
{ I’ll be sharing that craft in the background soon. }
I found this pretty stamp set of Birds & Nests and made little personalized cards with Martha Stewart tags.
The petals look so pretty nestled in sugar crystals.
I’m not certain how long these sorts of scrubs keep,
but I’m thinking mine will be used up long before I need to worry about that!
Rose Petal Sugar Body Scrub
Ingredients
1/2 cup virgin coconut oil*
1 cup sugar, granulated
20 drops essential rose oil*
1/2 cup organic rose petals**
Directions
Scoop out 1/2 cup coconut oil into a medium-sized mixing bowl. At room temperature, coconut oil will be in a solid, yet “scoop-friendly” state. Using a handheld mixer, blend the coconut oil until it is fluffier. Add the cup of sugar and blend again. Drop in the essential oil, adjust for less or more fragrance as you wish. Blend again. Add in 1/2 cup rose petal and stir to mix completely.
Spoon into jars. Use on your body after showering, then rinse off and pat dry. I would not recommend this for your face, it may be too harsh.
* Coconut oil and essential oils can be found at most health food grocers, in Calgary I found mine at Planet Organic or Blush Lane.
** These should not have pesticides. I found mine in an edible form at the Silk Road Spice Merchants.
Oh Smidge, what a wonderful post! That quote is very beautiful, particularly the way it ends. The world is not a hostile place – what a great thing to remind ourselves of and be open to. And this scrub! I love anything rose-related. It’s like the scrub equivalent of a rosewater rice pudding, comforting and warm and sweet. Great stuff.
Thanks! I might have to make that rice pudding now.. I’ve got some rosewater:) xx
The scrub looks wonderful! When I need a bit of mental scrubbing I lean toward the poetry of Rumi…
I’ve come across some work by Rumi.. I should look for that book as well!
I had the lovliest client years ago who seemed to say things I needed to hear. She was a lovely little Italian woman. A woman of few words and a gentle spirit. She said once that if we have a certain something on our mind and can’t seem to work it out, make it the last thing we think of before drifting off to sleep. Our sub-conscious will work it out overnight and by morning we may have an answer. Your post just reminded me I haven’t done this in a while. A little off topic. Sorry! I do try to read a bit of light reading before bed but lately I’ve been reading cookbooks. Not a good idea. I cook in my sleep!
Smidge you amaze me with your talents! I absolutely adore this rose petal scrub. I have coconut oil, rose oil and now all I need are the rose petals. 🙂
That wasn’t off topic at all.. I think it’s a great technique for working things out.. especially when one is tired and really “stuck” on something. My dreams often point the way for me, I think. Now dreaming about food.. well, I do that when I’m awake as well;D xx
Oh jammy time. *sigh* Miss that time with my kids!! 🙂
Me too!!
This scrub looks gorgeous! As does your pink February friendly blog coloration! I love the idea of cleaning your mind before bed. I am so on that!
This really talks to me – but the ingredients massive problem – Would love to do this – because I don’t have a lot of my chocolate scrub left and it cost an arm and leg too. Love this .. so pretty – I say that every time. *smile
I think if you can get coconut oil.. then all you need is sugar. The scent and petals aren’t really necessary. In fact, a lemon scrub would be wonderful as well.. with a little zest added?? xx
Love the sound of lemon scrub – I will have a look around in all the shops for the oil – we don’t have like special grocery shops in Landskrona. I will let you know if I found coconut oil.
Loving your post – pampering does a body good:) Happy Thursday
I love the framed hearts in the background on the first image. So not crafty…living vicariously through you.
Just have to find the rose petals and I’m all over this!
Valentines month…such a great time to finally think about taking care of yourself too.
So perfect for Valentines day my friend, this looks so beautiful 😀
Cheers
CCU
These pictures are absolutely gorgeous! I just want to be in a nice warm bath right now (we’re expecting a huge snow storm) 🙂 And I LOVE your new site design. It’s just lovely Smidge!
Thanks, Emilie!! It’s fun to change things up, isn’t it? I saw on the news your snowstorm was really something! I hope you are safe and warm in a tub right now! xx
You may have the most beautiful blog on WordPress, Barbara!
I can’t just go and collect rose petals from the garden? Such a pretty gift, Smidge.
Now I used to have rose petals in my garden but now I only have snow.. so by all means.. pluck away!! xx
Now this is incredibly creative, I wish I was on your valentine list! Such a cool and unique thing to give out. And the little cards are absolutely precious. Shall we start calling you Martha? 😉
Just a Martha doesn’t have quite the same ring, does it;D *sigh, I’m content being just me, I guess, lol! But thanks so much for your kind words, Eva! xx
This looks awesome! I’ve been wanting to try a DIY scrub with coconut oil!
xo
Nicole
I think reading your prayer today was an unexpected and gracious encounter for me Barbara. What a lovely prayer. I always love the thought of reading a great book in the tub but never have. I really should change that shouldn’t I!?
I have all of those ingredients and I just love a body scrub. I had no idea they would be so easy to make! What a great idea, Smidge and I bet the aroma is sensational. (My mother used to rub me raw when I got out of the bath and yes, my kids can testify, I’ve done the same to them) xx
It was lovely.. lots of petals in the shower though:D
Hi, you can use this for your face but very gently. It should keep for quite a while, you will be able to smell when it is rancid. I love homemade body products and rose is a lovely essential oil 🙂
You know so much, Tandy, thank goodness you do!!
Inspiring. Thank you. xx wendy
Another beautiful post, Barb. I’ll admit that I’m not one for bath salts and scrubs but the prayer, and its vision of the Universe, is something in which I firmly believe. Your pink hearts remind me of Mom’s last Valentine’s Day. Each night after she went to bed, I made and hung dozens of hearts around her home. Even her bathtub was filled with hearts in shades of blue, some spewing from the spigot. And the next day I snuck over to Zia’s house and hid handfuls of hearts all over. To this day, a heart might fall if she pulls an old cookbook from a shelf. I’ve long since forgotten where they all were hidden, so, seeing one now is as big a surprise for me as it is for Zia. 🙂
John, this may be the sweetest thing I’ve ever read. I’m sure that everyone who reads this will be as touched as I was by your wonderful gesture for your mother and your aunt. You’ve warmed my heart with this story.
I’m so behind in reading comments.. I am so with you on this, Mar.. it is really a touching story. I think it must be written on John’s blog so everyone can read it, don’t you think?? xx
Yes, I agree. That’s too special not to share.
I just realized I wrote “Barb”. Sheesh! Sorry Mar!
Now I’m really confused and going to bed. Tomorrow will be better.
Don’t be confused.. just share your story for Valentine’s this week.. please.. 🙂
I’m late to the party:) John.. this is such a beautiful, beautiful gesture, your mom must have been in tears.. I know I would. She must have deserved every single one of those hearts if she inspired such a creative display of your love for her. And how sweet to find hearts spilling out all over the place. I think I might just have to do this on Valentine’s day.. I couldn’t think of a prettier way to celebrate than to scatter love hearts all around. xx
What a beautiful post and stunning photos – that rose in the header is incredible. When I can’t get roses I make a simialr scrub with almond oil, sea salt and lemon. Roses are so beautiful for Valentine’s Day!
the almond oil must be just wonderful!xx
I love body scrubs and this one is so gorgeous! The rose petals make it seem very extravagant. Lovely, lovely photos and words as usual! 🙂
Thank you, April! xx
I read the Artist’s Way nearly a decade ago! 🙂 It’s a good read and it made some profound differences in my life at a time I needed to make some. Enjoy the read. This body scrub sounds heavenly. I could use a good long hot soak too. 🙂
That’s so great to know.. I can’t wait to pick it up and start making my way through it:) xx
Beautiful photos of roses, were they roses from your summer garden? Enjoyed the post, love the body scrub.
If it were summer.. they would be, but alas, they are from a local store that sell edible rose petals..xx
beautiful beautiful smidge! and a post nearly as pretty as you. 🙂 coconut oil is so good for the skin (and good too for what lies beneath it!) (and by the way, i worked through the Artist’s Way years ago…I’m quite sure you’ll love it.) again, so very pretty Barb!
If you’ve loved it.. I know I’ll love it as well, spree.. we’ve so much in common, I trust your opinion on these sorts of things.. I’ll have to pick up a copy! xoxo
One thing I ought to be clear about though Smidge …. The Artists’ Way is best suited (in my opinion) to the artist who’s feeling stuck, uninspired or fearful of proceeding. There’s quite a bit of soul-searching and examining aspects of your past, messages you’ve received, re-inVisioning you as an artist especially if you have a bit of trouble seeing yourself this way. That’s not to say there wouldn’t be value for ANY artist… But to truly follow along with this book requires a very large time commitment! I could be wrong but as I recall it was 90 days and each day requires something of your time, and some days quite a bit more than others. I say all of this because it would appear there’s no stuckness in you!! 😉 One thing I came away with though is the idea of An Artist’s Date. A date you make With and For yourself, once a week….it could be a trip to a garden, a gallery or museum, the beach or the woods, an antique store, a glass factory. It doesn’t matter so much as its Your time to take in an experience and be freshened by it! 🙂 xoxo
Hmmm.. it might be better bought as a summer read and practice then.. If I’m stuck these days.. it’s only in honey;) But I think anyone can benefit from something like this. I do try to make a Date with myself.. almost every day or I go crazy.. I’m a bit of an introvert.. well, a lot of an introvert:) xx Have a wonderful Sunday, spree!! xx
I think you’re thinking just right about the book! And like you, I’m a lot of a introvert too! 🙂 which (we know) doesn’t mean we don’t LOVE people! Just means we replenish in our own company! Have a wonderful day Smidge! I’ll write you very soon! Xx
I may have to forward this post to my boyfriend so he’ll have an idea for an appropriate Valentine’s Day gift.
What a beautiful post! I love the body scrub. It is heavenly! I use coconut oil on my body and I am going to try this recipe. Your site looks exquisite. Love the header 🙂
Thanks! I like to change things up.. especially when it’s brown and cold here:D
I love this body scrub! I have had many recipes through the years, but none quite like this one, with the roses so visible! I love it. I really encourage you to read The Artist’s Way. Years ago I was in a writer’s group and we used this book as centerpiece. I know you would find it very encouraging, although, I think you’re already tremendously talented and I don’t think you’re really needing much assistance in finding your creativity! 🙂
I find so much inspiration right here in my little blogging universe.. every time I visit your blog and others I feel inspired:)
Well now I have two things to try: this and the little soap “recipe” you shared recently! This was a lovely post. I can imagine myself relaxing in the tub with a good book (as you suggested) and this body scrub. Now that would be perfect!
This is something I, too, need to make more time for!
A wonderful way to celebrate a benign universe, Barbara 🙂 Thank you!
Such a lovely, inspiring post, Barb. The sugar scrub recipe was a bonus! It sounds wonderful. I’d like to try making my own sugar scrubs; it’s good to know exactly what’s in them and that it’s all natural and pure. My sweetie gave me a sugar scrub for Christmas and I used it for the first time recently. Yours sounds much nicer, by the way. I’m wondering … after I used mine the next day I found the tub extremely slippery. Have you noticed that after using your scrub? No pun intended, but I had to scrub the tub.
Haha.. if it softens skin, it must make a tub slippery:D I use mine in the shower, so I haven’t noticed. But I have found it much more effective than some, I have to be careful not to rub my skin raw, lol! xx
Divine Smidge! Such a beautiful gift idea and nothing beats home made.
🙂 Mandy xo
Thank you Mandy! xx
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Hi, I am just seeing your page today while searching for a Rose Petal Sugar Scrub recipe for an event that I am having with some gals this weekend. I really like your message and will be using your recipe to make with the ladies! I couldn’t help but to notice that you are using oils from a health food store. Have you ever considered keeping the purity of your home made items through using a better grade of EO? The store bought EO’s are usually adulterated, despite their not saying so. I’ll be using pure, therapeutic Young Living Geranium EO in my scrub – it’s a close alternative to Rose EO and much more affordable. I’d be happy to share more info about Young Living with you if you are interested. These oils are amazing (!) and would really help to elevate the benefits of your home made products.
Thanks again for the great idea – Leanne
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You’re so welcome! I will think about that.. I’m not making much in the way of scrubs right now, but when I do I’ll keep you in mind:)xx
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