Monday, January 11, 2010

Garden of Holly Exotic Shores Body Lotion Review and Giveaway (ends 01/24)



I am always looking for products to make me and my families life easier, healthier and more green. If you are tired of all the toxins that companies put into the products for you and your family you will love this shop. Garden of Holly is a wonderful etsy shop that carries handmade non-toxic beauty, household and cleaning supplies.

I was totally excited to try their Exotic Shores Body Lotion. This lotion is a creamy kinda whipped smooth lotion that you will want to use all over. There is a great combination of oils used to make this lotion "Exotic". I have used it everyday since i received it and have noticed how soft and smooth my skin is. And the great smell was just a bonus to the way my skin felt! It came packaged beautifully and professionally. Its been a pleasure to work with her all the way.

*Here is a little about Holly and Garden of Holly


My name is Holly Grippe and I am truly thrilled to say that I finally live in beautiful Eugene Oregon. The lakes, the rain, the green, the waterfalls, wow I love this place. Ever since I was a little girl I have loved all things in nature. I have a tremendous love of beauty. Beauty in music, clothes, makeup (organic of course), trees, art, sky. I could go on and on. I love girly things like doing my hair and makeup, smelling nice, and glitter. I have a passion for shoes which is odd because one of my favorite things to do is run barefoot through the grass. I also  completely love the outdoors and getting dirty, we spend the summer camping, fishing, swimming and of course working in the garden. I want a T shirt that says “This Hippie wears high heels”. My favorite pastime when I was little was making creations with the plants and soil in the backyard. I loved the smell and texture of all of the different plants. I tried and failed several times to start a flower, herb and
 vegetable garden. However the extreme heat and rocky clay soils of Arizona choked out my efforts time and time again. However that is all behind me now. Now I live in Oregon and everything grows here with minimal effort, I have an enormous herb and vegetable garden and my mysterious plant concoctions are now usable products that are good for people and the planet. I graduated as a nationally certified massage therapist in 1999. During my schooling, I had several lessons on wild crafting herbs and preparing herbal infused oils and salves.  This whet my appetite for more herbal knowledge.  I began reading every book on herbs, homeopathy, aromatherapy and flower remedies I could find.


Later on, in 2004, my husband and I found out we were going to have a baby.  This inspired me even more to make our home as nontoxic and healthy as possible.  I also became very concerned about the types of products I was willing to put on my body with a growing life inside of me.  I did extensive research and learned about the parabens, petrochemicals, and phthalates used in commercial cosmetic and cleaning products.  Even more alarming, these harmful chemicals were in all of the grocery store baby products.  I became determined to not introduce these poisons and damaging synthetic products to my precious little baby.  I began handcrafting my own safe organic body products for both myself and my son, as well as making my own household cleaning products.  I was very pleased with the results.  I was also very excited to share these products with friends and family.  So, before long, I was making products and giving them away.

       My father suggested that I begin selling my creations, and so began Garden of Holly.  I am still avidly pursuing more knowledge and in the process of getting my herbalist certification under the training of Rosemary Gladstar and her fantastic team of educators.  I hope you will enjoy the herbal preparations I have to offer.  I assure you, your body will thank you.
Love,
Holly


What I loved about this product and Garden of Holly

*Smells great  and feels great

* Toxin free products for home and family

* Love that she has cleaning products(will have to try)

*Totally affordable

*Quality products
GIVEAWAY
Holly is going to give one lucky STM reader a chance to try her Exotic Shores Body Lotion
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178 comments:

Tee said...

I like the sound of the Lavender and Oatmeal Soap with Calendula Petals. Delicious!

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Camille said...

I like the breathe easy balm!

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Crafty Q said...

What a great little shop! I'd love to try the organic pet shampoo!
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Anonymous said...

I'd love to try the No More Spots Face Toner.
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Anonymous said...

I would love to try the Beauty Locks Oily Shampoo-I'm on a quest to find the best natural shampoo for my oily hair!

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Biddy said...

My fav item is the Sandalwood Massage Oil; one of my fav classic incense scents!
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Biddy said...

I favored Garden of Holly on Etsy!
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Biddy said...

Oh! How about something cute and simple like root beer lip balm to go with the Root Beer Handcrafted Soap! That would be yummy!!!
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bison61 said...

there are nice gifts and kits i like the one for cold & flu

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Unknown said...

I like the "Natural Glow Face Cream"...this looks amazing for dry winter skin!

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Daph said...

Awesome products!!
I like the sandalwood massage oil, my family is a real hands on group and wow fantastic foot massages.
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Roxy said...

love the Beauty Locks Oily Shampoo

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Lisa said...

There's so many items, I'd love to try: the Belly Butter 9oz,
Glowing Sun Healing Relief After Sun Butter 9oz Amber Glass Jar, Cramp Killer Big Girl Balm 2oz, Bag of Balms Gift Set, Hibiscus and Spearmint Soap 5 oz bars, Rouge Chocolate Stout Brew Suds Soap, and because it's winter, the Healthy Hands Gift Set.
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DEBIJOT said...

I like the lavender and oatmeal soap,.

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Unknown said...

the Lavender and Oatmeal Soap with Calendula Petals sounds wonderful!

Unknown said...

Added shop to my favs!

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Danielle said...

I would love to try the Blemish Balm.

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secret cake said...

Love the idea of the sage, Rosemary and Thyme all purpose cleaner!

I loved living in Eugene...spent five years there! : )

Thanks so much for the opportunity.

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Wehaf said...

I would love to try the organic pet shampoo!

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Tim, Allyson, and kids said...

the healthy hands protective hand cream sounds great.
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Tim, Allyson, and kids said...

I'd love to see a thick foot cream added to the shop.
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Amy said...

I like the baby dew tummy balm
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Amy said...

I hearted Garden of Holly on Etsy
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Amy said...

I would like to see her carry more pet products
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Amy said...

I tweeted,http://twitter.com/laprochaine/status/7676856150

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Aimee said...

Deeply Detoxifying Bath Minerals 16oz

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Aimee said...

I would recommend a tired foot soak of sorts.

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Linda Kish said...

Coconut cream hand soap sounds great

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. said...

the lavender soap looks great!
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LoveMeKnot Creations said...

i'd be interested in their spot free mask
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Anonymous said...

I like the Serene Slumber Gift Set.

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Mo Pho said...

The root beer soap sounds nice!

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picnut1512 said...

I would love to try the Healthy Hands Hand Cream.

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Anonymous said...

I would love to try the serene slumber gift set. Who right now couldn't do with a good nights sleep.

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crystal said...

So many great sounding products!! I think that the Immune Boosting Loose Tea looks good :)
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Piper said...

I would like to try the blemish balm!

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AmbreRose said...

I love the Deep Sleep Massage Oil 4oz Cobalt Blue Glass Bottle. That would be amazing!!!
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Cynthia said...

I love the Mango Sugar Mint Handcrafted Soap

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Cynthia said...

i hearted garder of holly on etsy

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layla said...

Root beer soap!

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khaski said...

I love the 'Mango Sugar Mint Handcrafted Soap' khaski78 at hotmail dot com

khaski said...

I hearted on etsy as 'khaski'. khaski78 at hotmail dot com

khaski said...

I would like to see more gift sets in her shop- i know she has a few, but I would like to see more 'scent' oriented sets- multiple products in one set of different sets she offers. khaski78 at hotmail com

RR said...

The Summer Dream Body Butter 9oz sounds great.

Cabootique said...

The Immune Boosting Loose Tea sounds awesome.

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Heather! said...

Wow...I would love to try Holly's Cedar Wood Dusting Polish! Imagine it must smell fantastic!
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Heather! said...

I <3ed Garden of Holly's etsy shop!
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Heidi said...

i love the belly butter!
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Heidi said...

id like to see her carry a baby shampoo
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Caroline said...

I really like Root Beer Handcrafted Soap.

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pinkveganmiso said...

Natural Glow Lip Balm

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pinkveganmiso said...

Shampoo bars would be great to carry

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Cynthia said...

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Stephanie said...

I like the Dryer Sachets! Cool idea!

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Nicole said...

I hearted her shop, too!

Anonymous said...

I visited your shop. I've decided I'd like to try the Healthy Hands Hand Cream. Looks great--and my winter dry hands could use some.

Thanks for the giveaway. The Exotic Shores Body Lotion looks amazing! I hope I'm the lucky winner.

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Elena said...

I like Sandalwood Massage Oil 4oz in a Cobalt Blue Glass Bottle!

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I "heart" Garden of Holly (CoolCabbage).

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Roxy said...

i love the Healthy Hands Hand Cream

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jakiesmom said...

i'd love to try the vanilla spring massage oil...i love the scent of vanilla

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Allen said...

I would like the oatmeal soap.

Lisa @ Two Bears Farm said...

I have 5 month old twins. Need I say more? Serene slumber!!

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Briana "Symmie" Simmons said...

Lavender and Oatmeal Soap looks amazing :)

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Nelsby said...

I would really love to try the Natural Glow Organic Skin Care Set for Normal to Dry Skin.
Thanks!
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Nelsby said...

I hearted Garden of Holly on Etsy (username: Nelsby).
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Nelsby said...

I would also like to see Garden of Holly carry some hair care products.
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JuliaA said...

her soaps are so pretty! i'd love to try the guinness one.

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JuliaA said...

hearted her shop (i'm knitoramaa)

JuliaA said...

i'd love to see her shop carry a tinted lip balm. i've yet to find a good organic one.

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debijackson said...

I liked the set of 10 handcrafted soap bars. jacksond@nhr3.net

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Anonymous said...

I like her Cozy Home Dryer Sachet! Neato!

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Ladytink_534 said...

My favorite item is the No More Spots Face Toner 4oz Cobalt Blue Glass Bottle
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I'd like to see the shop carry some bath fizzy bombs
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Alexandra said...

i love all natural cleaning products, and in the shop i love the Sage Rosemary and Thyme All Purpose Disinfecting Cleaner

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Root Beer soap!! Amazing, and I want it. As revealed earlier, I'm a soap addict! This one is so cool and so unusual.
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yummmmmm, this shampoo looks great!
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Tylerpants said...

I would love to try the Blemish Balm! tylerpants(at)gmail.com

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I'd like to see facial scrubs in her shop! tylerpants(at)gmail.com

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bison61 said...

I'd like the Deep Sleep Massage Oil

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dymphna said...

i would love to try a few of her soaps so I would get the Set of 10 Handcrafted Soap Bars

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i'd like to see a lavender scented shampoo for pets to help my dog relax.

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Jaime said...

love the Cozy Home Organic Dryer Sachets Set of 3
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trixx said...

The Grapefruit Skin Therapy Handcrafted soap sounds wonderfully refreshing!

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pinkveganmiso said...

Coconut Cream Soap looks nice

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Shampoo bars would be a nice addition to the store

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tina kelly said...

Ooh, with a baby on the way I would pick the deep sleep massage oil. Thanks for the chance to win!

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tina kelly said...

The massage oils look nice, especially the ones that help you drift off to sleep! very nice. thanks for the chance to win. dandelionfirebird{at}hotmail{dot}com

Allison said...

I'd like to try the healthy hands gift set.
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Emily said...

I love the sound of the root beer handcrafted soap!

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Roxy said...

i love the me Organic Dryer Sachets Set of 3

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Roxy said...

i'd love to see more pet products!

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Diana D said...

Healthy Hands Protective Hand Cream 4oz Amber Glass Jar is the product I'd love to try. Thanks for the wonderful giveaway.

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JRG said...

I like anything lavendar, so the lavendar soap is my fav!

Jessica said...

I like the Deep Tissue Massage Oil.
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Unknown said...

Amber Romance Handcrafted Soap looks lovely

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Unknown said...

I would love to see a charcol / tea tree oil soap

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4smartmonkeys said...

I would love to try this-
Floral Citrus Spice Bath Minerals 16oz

What lovely things!

4smartmonkeys said...

I hearted Garden of Holly.

Cynthia said...

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