Is it weird to feel this excited about coasters?! I discovered these beauties by The Coastal on Etsy this week and I literally want one set of every design (they have a wide selection so yes, this would lead to a somewhat unreasonable number of coasters in my home!). Each one is hand painted using eco-friendly, water-based paint and non-toxic sealants. They are heat and water resistant and backed with recycled cork. The crisp, geometric designs are just what I like and on top of this, they make to order so you can email and select exactly the colour combinations you want. The only downside for me is that The Coastal is based in California so the postage is rather expensive to Australia, but these are so cute I can let that slide. Here are a few of my favourites...
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I recently discovered a company called Leif, which, according to its website, "celebrates the unique flora of Australia with ingredients that demand attention." Its products are free from artificial skin nasties and presented in beautifully simple, recyclable packaging. I bought this 'Body Double' Body Cleanser and Body Balm set thinking it would make an ideal gift for a friend or maybe a family member back in the UK. The thought was there, but in reality the packaging seduced me and I thought it best to test it out before bestowing it on anyone else. I like to think of it as quality control - but really, I just have zero will power! It passed the 'test'. The scent is subtle but soothing, the body cleanser gets nice and foamy and the body balm leaves my skin silky soft. Definitely loving Leif.
