First word: YUM. I've written about this fabulous team before, but who can resist an update, especially when it comes to such luscious, soapy goodness?
Eric and Larissa handcraft their soaps as naturally as possible, and make sure to make batches to satisfy their demand. That means your soaps and products are fresh, right out of the soapery (which, in my mind, is what a soap creation area should be called!).
What I really love about Reef Botanicals is that they make an effort to provide quality products for men. Men are a pretty neglected segment in the handmade market, and a man smelling like jasmine and honeysuckle might catch a snicker from his friends. But here, you can find luxurious shaving sets, gift baskets, and even beer soap.
They have a wide array of products, from bath fizzies to face scrubs to soaps to candles, all beautifully photographed and described, so you know exactly what you're getting. Details of their product creation, testing, and brainstorming show up in articles on their blog, where you'll also find snippets of their life, personalities, and articles of other artisans.
One of the things that amazes me most about members of the HAF group is the sheer diversity and level of skill in multiple areas. ReefBotanicals is one of those team that is truly astounding, to me. Not only do Larissa and Eric create of fine bath and beauty products, but she is also an amazing face painter and what?! A lawyer, too!
The handmade world is populated mostly with female artists, the majority of the world's buyers are female, so it's always refreshing when I see a shop that has male influence and offers products for the guys. Check out this great shaving and bath set:
They also have some lovely gift baskets that are truly drool-worthy and can be tweaked and customized to your preferences. I love it when artisans have such flexibility and are so willing to work with customers to give them exactly what they want! One of the huge advantages in buying handmade from small businesses.
On the more visual side of things, Larissa has such talent with face painting. I'm pretty dismal at finger painting, so it's pretty cool to see what she can do with a face! I can't imagine how difficult it is to illustrate a moving target -- a face that's trying not to smile, laughing, or just unable to sit still. I love this happy face from her face painting website gallery:
Make sure to check out the great offerings from this team of artists. You can also read all about their day-to-day adventures and read about other artists on their ReefBotanicals blog.
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