Flutterby Beauty Blog

Update

2011-12-06T13:11:00.000-08:00

I would like to offer my sincerest apologies for recent gaps in communication and slowdown in fulfillment. As some of you may know, I have been sick several times over the past few months. It has become clear that I need to take the time to fully recover. Effective immediately, Flutterby Beauty is closed. Re-opening will be determined based on the improvement of my health. I want to thank you for your business, support, and patience during this time.

All outstanding orders will be completed and mailed no later than Monday, December 19. Domestic packages within the U.S. should arrive in time for Christmas. If you would prefer to cancel your order for a full refund, please email me at orders [at] flutterbybeauty [dot] com by midnight Thursday, December 8th (Pacific Standard Time). Again, I am truly sorry to those who have been waiting longer than the estimated time.

I wish all of you a joyful holiday season!

Take Care,
Jen

Jury Duty

2011-08-17T15:25:00.000-07:00

I've been summonsed for jury duty Friday, Sept. 9th, so I will be closed that day unless I'm excused. I won't know until after 6 pm the evening before & will post as soon as I find out.

Seasonal Collection Schedule

2011-08-12T11:35:00.000-07:00

Happy Friday! It's finally time to retire the Spring Collection, so it will be archived at the end of the month.

Lime, Coconut & Summer blends are sticking around for a bit longer.

Pumpkin & Fall/Halloween scents will be released in September.

Tyler's Latest Review

2011-07-19T10:46:00.000-07:00

Upcoming Day Off

2011-07-14T11:28:00.000-07:00

I will be closed Monday, August 8th. Any orders placed over the weekend & on that day will be processed starting Tuesday, August 9th.

A Few Notes

2011-07-01T11:16:00.000-07:00

Happy Canada Day to all my Canadian customers! :D

A couple reminders:
- Monday is a holiday, so there is no mail service.
- There are only a couple days left to order Valentine's LEs! They will be retired late Sunday night/Monday morning.

For my fellow Californians, the temporary 1% sales tax increase has expired & the cart has been updated to reflect the new lower rate.

Valentine's LEs Retiring Sunday!

2011-06-28T12:54:00.000-07:00

I think it's finally time to archive the Valentine's Day Limited Edition blends, so they will be available until midnight Pacific time Sunday.

Black Velvet, Vamp & Velvet will be moved to the regular scent menu in the Earthy category.

Tropical Truffle will join the Summer LEs.

If there are any other blends from this collection that you would like to stick around, please feel free to post here or on the Facebook page. I'm always open to suggestions! :)

About International Shipping

2011-06-10T10:38:00.000-07:00

To my lovely international (non-U.S.) customers - if your order does not fit in a small flat rate box, I will email you before I start working on it so we can discuss the options & make adjustments.

If you prefer to work things out before you place an order, I am happy to do that as well. Just email me a list of the items you are planning to get & I can check if it fits.

Here is an example of how many items I can put in a small flat rate box:
Two 2 oz. body cream or 3 oz. scrub
Two 2 oz. lotion, shampoo, or conditioner
Six 1 oz. moisture mist or body oil

Just Me

2011-06-09T11:15:00.000-07:00

A few people have asked, so I thought I'd post this in case anyone was wondering - the company is just me. I do everything: develop products & scents, maintain website, make, pack & ship orders, answer emails/customer service, marketing (social media & newsletter), and even the accounting & taxes. It's a one woman show! ;)

Summer Scents & Domestic Shipping

2011-06-05T13:32:00.000-07:00

Warmer weather means it's time for some new fruity and tropical scents!

Tantalizing Lime
Aquamarine
Emerald Forest
Lime Coconut Cupcake
Lime Cola
Lime Creamsicle
Mangorita*
Violet Lime
Watermelon Mojito*
Yuzu Margarita
Zestea

Coconut Paradise
Banana Colada
Black Coconut*
Coconut Candy Sunset
Coconut Cardamom
Coconut Cookie
Coconut Haze
Coconut Milk
Island Carnival
Kona Latte
Monoi Coco*
Strawberry Colada*

Summer Limited Editions
Bubblegum Ice Cream
Cherry Lemonade*
Crimson Papaya*
Double Mint Tea
Flutterby
Guava Peach
Mango Mochi
Orange Cream Soda
Polynesian Punch
Purple Melon
Rose Lemonade
Strawberry Lilikoi
Zucchini Flower
* Denotes returning blends

I did some number crunching & domestic shipping within the U.S. needed to be updated as well, so it has been changed to a flat rate of $7.95. If the actual cost is less, a refund will be issued when the package is mailed.

I apologize that there wasn't any notice! It was just easier to do all the website work at once. I hope you understand.

Anniversary

2011-06-04T10:27:00.000-07:00

Today is Flutterby Beauty's 2 year anniversary! HUGE thanks to all my wonderful customers for making this possible! <3 I'm very grateful to be doing something I love. I hope I'm bringing you all joy through fragrance. :D

Emma's Review

2011-06-01T14:09:00.000-07:00

Many thanks to the lovely Emma for sharing her thoughts on her order!

Part 1

Part 2

Tyler's Review

2011-05-31T10:25:00.000-07:00

Big thanks to Tyler for reviewing his order!

New Postal Rates

2011-05-29T12:25:00.000-07:00

Hope everyone's having a nice weekend! I've updated the website to reflect the new postal service rates for domestic insurance & international shipping.

As I've mentioned before, there have been 2 increases & I can no longer absorb the cost. I understand it is expensive, so I am continuing to offer a discount, but it will $3 off now.

This applies to new orders. Any existing orders that have not been billed yet for shipping will receive the previous rates.

Thank you in advance for understanding.

A Little News

2011-05-03T12:16:00.000-07:00

A few quick updates:

I haven't had a chance to add the new Lushious Lovelies to the website yet & will try to get that done in the next couple days.

Valentine's Day LEs are sticking around a bit longer since there is still interest in those scents.

Solid Lotion Bars have been retired until the Fall. Just in time bec. we're about to have a mini heatwave starting tomorrow!

Last Call for Valentine's LEs

2011-04-29T10:57:00.000-07:00

Reminder: Valentine's LEs will be archived at midnight tomorrow & Solid Lotion Bars are retiring until the Fall.

The following blends are going to be added to the regular scent menu:
Black Velvet, Vamp & Velvet in the Earthy category
Tropical Truffle in Sweet Treats

If there are any others you would like to stick around, please feel free to post on the Facebook page. If it gets a lot of votes, it may be added too!

Latest Review By Ava

2011-04-08T10:28:00.000-07:00

HUGE thanks to the lovely Ava for doing another review!

Spring Scents, Hair Care & Website Updates!

2011-04-04T16:17:00.000-07:00

Spring is here and so are the new seasonal scents!

Banana Pudding*
Blueberry Lemon Poundcake*
Coconut Cream Egg*
Delicate Sweet Pea
Dianthus*
Fresh Carrot
Gilded Lily*
Grasshopper Pie*
Honey Crème*
Jellybean*
Lavender Cloud*
Lavender Fluff*
Lemon Coconut Cupcake*
Ma Petite Chérie*
Midnight Garden*
Nectar*
Peach Melba*
Plush Grass*
Sakura*
Tender Freesia
* Denotes Flutterby exclusive blends

The Valentine's Day collection and Solid Lotion Bars will be retired at the end of the month. This is your last chance to order before they're gone! The warmer weather means a higher risk of the lotion bars melting during transit. They will return in the Fall.

Two new hair care products are now available: Botanical Shampoo and Conditioner! Both are packed with herbal extracts, wheat protein, and pro-vitamin B. They also contain many organic ingredients and are vegan-friendly as well.

Sampler sizes are now being sold individually instead of sets of three, allowing you to mix and match as you please! There is still a 6 item limit per product type to help keep fulfillment time reasonable. The prices have been changed to more accurately reflect the time/cost associated with making each item.

Social media options have been added to the bottom left corner of all product pages. Subscribe, email, or share your favorites on a variety of different networks!

Valentine's Collection

2011-01-30T16:46:00.000-08:00

Valentine's Day blends are now available!

Black Velvet
Caramallow
Cherry Cola Float
Creamy Bouquet
Dark Violet
Funnel Of Love
Lavender Truffle
Orange Truffle
Pink Champagne
Raspberry Truffle
Rose Queen
Roses Are Red
Sweetheart
Tropical Truffle
Vamp
Velvet
Violets Are Blue

The Tea Parlour and Winter/Holiday collections will be retired soon. I'm leaving them up until February 15th so there are a couple weeks of overlap in case anyone wants to order from all 3.

New Review!

2011-01-27T09:39:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year!

2011-01-01T12:31:00.000-08:00

Best wishes for a happy, healthy, and prosperous 2011. :D

Happy Holidays!

2010-12-24T13:36:00.000-08:00

Hope you all have a very Happy Holidays! I am going to be offline for the next couple days, but will be back on Monday.

Shipping Increase

2010-12-23T15:38:00.000-08:00

I just found out postage rates are going up on January 2nd. I thought the USPS proposal was denied, but I guess not. I did not change shipping charges after the increase last year, but I can no longer absorb the cost and will have to raise them now. I'll post the details as soon as I figure it out next week.

Fulfillment Update

2010-12-08T10:58:00.000-08:00

Fulfillment time is running a little longer than estimated due to a high volume of large, complex orders. I sincerely apologize and promise to make it worth the wait! Thank you in advance for your patience.

And The Winners Are

2010-12-01T12:08:00.000-08:00

The descriptions for the Fall/Halloween and Pumpkin Pandemonium collections have been moved to the Scent Menu Archive.

Green Goblin, Strawberry Rhubarb, and Vampire's Kiss are now part of the Succulent Fruits category. Vanilla Tobacco has joined the other Earthy/Spiced Delights.

Beguiling Blackberry & Spellbound seemed to be popular, but surprisingly were not mentioned much in the voting. They may be added later.

Coming & Going

2010-11-29T15:58:00.000-08:00

Today is the last day to order Fall/Halloween & Pumpkin blends from the regular scent menu. Also, remember to vote to keep your favourites!

Solid Lotion Bars are back! They are perfect for dry winter skin & also great for travel. I use it on my hands every night before I go to sleep.

Happy Turkey Day!

2010-11-25T08:54:00.001-08:00

Happy Thanksgiving to all my American customers, colleagues, and friends! I hope everyone else also has a lovely day and gets to eat lots of yummy food. :D

Winter, Holiday, and Tea Collections

2010-11-24T19:22:00.000-08:00

The new seasonal blends are now available! There are a lot of exciting new fragrances and of course some favourites from last year. All of the scents in both collections are Futterby exclusives, so they cannot be found anywhere else!

Tea Parlour
Black Currant Tea
Candy Cane Tea
Chamomile Tea
Genmai Cha
Jasmine Pearl Tea
Lady Grey
Lavender Milk Tea
Mystical Potion
Tranquilitea
Witches Brew

Winter/Holiday
Cranberry Fig
Creamy Gingerbread
Crème de Menthe*
Crimson Noel
Eggnog Latte
Frosted Cranberry*
Gingerbread Trifle
Hearth
Holly and Ivy
Hot Cocoa
Majesty*
Mallomint*
Orange Cinnamon Roll
Pear Noel
Porridge
Sherwood
Snickerdoodle
Snow Angel
Spiced Orange Blossom
Spiked Eggnog
Sweet Haze
White Rose
Winter Wonderland

*Denotes returning scents

The Fall/Halloween and Pumpkin blends will be retired at the end of the month. A few of the most popular ones will be added to the regular scent menu. Vote to keep your favourite on our Facebook page or by email.

Colder weather outside and indoor heating can lead to drier skin, so Solid Lotion Bars are a must during this time of year. They will be back on Monday the 29th.

Hope you have a very Happy Thanksgiving!

What Should Stay?

2010-11-19T10:48:00.000-08:00

If there are any Fall/Halloween blends that you would like to be added to the regular scent menu, please let me know by joining the discussion on Facebook, email, or posting a comment. Thank you!

Getting Closer!

2010-11-17T11:53:00.000-08:00

Still working on the Winter/Holiday blends and tea collection. There are over 30 scents total, so it's taking a while. It's not looking like I'll be able to finish this week, but they will definitely be released next week before Thanksgiving.

November Little Black Box

2010-11-05T10:11:00.000-07:00

This month I am proud to be the sponsor of The Little Black Box. They offer handmade samples from independent businesses. There's always a wonderful variety of products including jewelry, hair clips, pet treats & toys, stationery, candles, and of course bath & body.

I sent in these cute goodie bags:

It contains samples of Moisturizing Body Cream, Moisture Mist, and two Perfume Oils.

This month is a special Holiday box packed full of shopping ideas and incentives. Get yours before they sell out!

Tea Garden Photos

2010-10-18T09:37:00.001-07:00

This weekend I went to the Japanese Tea Garden in San Francisco. It was a bit cold and foggy, but that's normal for this time of year in the city. It was still a gorgeous place to visit!

click thumbnails to view larger

2 oz. Lotion Bottles

2010-10-15T11:14:00.000-07:00

I will temporarily be using a slightly different shape 2 oz. lotion bottle due to a supply issue with the regular ones.

The photo below shows the difference. The temporary bottles are just a bit taller and slimmer (like I wish I was, LOL). I included the 1 oz. Moisture Mist/Silky Body Oil bottle in the picture for height reference.

Website Updates

2010-10-12T10:58:00.000-07:00

Just made some changes:

Castaway has been added to the regular scent menu & all the drop down lists
Est. fulfillment time in now 4 - 7 business days
Added the latest YouTube videos to the reviews & comments section
Made some notes in the scent menu archive about the availability of some past LEs:

Review of Regular Scent Menu Fragrances

2010-10-12T10:04:00.000-07:00

Tea Time

2010-10-08T10:55:00.000-07:00

I'm working on the Winter limited editions and there will be a collection of tea scents. If there are any particular blends you would like to be offered, please email me or join the discussion on the Facebook page.

Review of Limited Edition Blends

2010-10-07T09:52:00.000-07:00

New Review

2010-10-01T12:07:00.000-07:00

Scent & Product News

2010-09-30T11:41:00.000-07:00

The new seasonal blends are now available! There are a lot of fun, new fragrances in addition to several favorites from last year.

Fall/Halloween Limited Editions
Apple Orchard
Autumn Leaves*
Beguiling Blackberry (FB Exclusive)
Cauldron Cake (FB Exclusive)
Clove Cigarettes (FB Exclusive)
Crispy Rice Treats (FB Exclusive)
Divine Vanilla Spirit (Compare to Guerlain Spiritueuse Double Vanille)
Green Goblin (FB Exclusive)
Hayride* (FB Exclusive)
Red Caramel Apple (FB Exclusive)
Spellbound (FB Exclusive)
Sticky (FB Exclusive)
Strawberry Rhubarb*
Vampire's Kiss* (FB Exclusive)
Vanilla Tobacco (FB Exclusive)
Witches Brew (FB Exclusive)

Pumpkin Pandemonium The whole collection is Flutterby excusives!
Creamy Pumpkin
Pumpkin Crunch
Pumpkin Fairy
Pumpkin Patch
Pumpkin Queen*
Pumpkin Shortbread
Pumpkinmallow*
Sanguine Pumpkin
Spooky Carnival*
Thai Pumpkin Custard
White Pumpkin Truffle

* Denotes returning blends.

Hope you enjoy the new scents!

In product news, the body cream has been slightly reformulated. It provides the same level of moisture and still sinks in quickly. The texture is just a little lighter now. There are more botanicals as well as nourishing oils including grapeseed and jojoba. This change is effective immediately.

Tomorrow!

2010-09-16T12:10:00.001-07:00

Fall/Halloween & Pumpkin collections will be released tomorrow! Probably in the late afternoon or early evening (I'm in the Pacific time zone).

Almost There

2010-09-13T11:35:00.000-07:00

The Fall/Halloween collections are very, very close to being done. It's taking a bit longer than expected because many of the blends are requiring quite a bit of adjustment to balance the notes.

There are several this time that are more complex than they sound. Those fragrances develop or bloom as they dry, so all the notes may not be apparent straight out of the bottle or jar. If you get a scent that doesn't smell like you expect at first, please try it on and give it a chance. ;)

And Another Review!

2010-09-13T11:33:00.001-07:00

Another Review!

2010-09-09T12:49:00.000-07:00

New Review!

2010-09-06T11:40:00.000-07:00

Website Updates

2010-09-06T09:16:00.000-07:00

There are a few changes to the website:

Quench has been added to the regular scent menu, so it will be available year round.
The Scent Menu button on the horizontal top navigation is now linked to the Scent Menu by Category. The alphabetical list can still be accessed through that page.
More reviews and comments have been added.

Hope everyone has a safe and Happy Labor Day!

International Shipping

2010-08-26T13:02:00.000-07:00

If you are an international customer and don't see your country listed in the drop down menu, please contact me before ordering so I can verify there are no import restrictions on bath and body products.

Comings & Goings + New Review

2010-08-25T10:05:00.000-07:00

Last Chance for LE Scents
The weather is starting to get cooler, so it's almost time to retire the Summer Limited Edition and Coconut Paradise collections. They will be available through Sunday, September 5th.

New Products & Scents Coming Soon
A lot of exciting things are in development! Fall/Halloween scents will be released in early September. If there are any from last year that you would like to be offered again, please let us know. Descriptions of those blends are available in the Scent Menu Archive.

Three new products are also going to be introduced in a few weeks: talc free dusting powder, facial serum, and dry face masques.

And Another YouTube Review

Another YouTube Review!

2010-08-23T10:53:00.000-07:00

Lavender Mint Cupcake was inspired by a friend that made them IRL. They were so delicious I had to capture it in a fragrance.

YouTube Customer Review

2010-08-13T14:51:00.000-07:00

Current Fulfillment Time

2010-07-13T14:30:00.000-07:00

I'm making good progress on sale orders, so I updated the current fulfillment time to 4 -7 days for any new orders placed starting today.

Fulfillment Time Update

2010-07-06T11:28:00.000-07:00

Thank you to everyone who has participated in the anniversary celebration! Estimated fulfillment time for orders placed Friday through Monday is 3 - 6 business days. For orders placed today and the rest of the week, estimated fulfillment time is 7 - 10 business days. I will do my best to get your goodies shipped as fast as possible!

New Scents & Product + Anniversary Sale

2010-07-02T16:39:00.000-07:00

New Scents
The eagerly anticipated summer scents are now available! In addition to the seasonal limited editions, there is a collection of coconut blends called Coconut Paradise.

There are also a couple changes in the Lushious Lovelies category. Pink Ginger is the latest scent to join the lineup. Snow Drops has been reformulated and is better than ever!

New Product
The warmer weather brings out the skeeters and other flying creatures, so we've developed something to help keep them at bay. Shoo! is Moisture Mist with a special blend of essential oils to discourage them from coming too close. It includes citronella, catnip, lavender, black pepper, and peppermint.

Anniversary Sale
Flutterby Beauty™ recently turned a year old, so we're having a sale to celebrate! All products are 20% off. Enter code anniversary during checkout.

Sale ends Friday, July 9th at midnight Pacific time. Discount cannot be combined with any other offers.

Hope you all have a safe and Happy 4th of July and thank you for your business!

Anniversary

2010-06-07T11:59:00.000-07:00

Flutterby Beauty's a year old! There will be an anniversary celebration when the Summer collections are launched in a few weeks. :)

Solid Lotion Bars Retiring

2010-04-14T09:01:00.000-07:00

It's almost time to retire the Solid Lotion Bars since the weather's getting warmer. They will be available through the end of the month and will return in the fall. Last chance to stock up before they're gone!

Updates!

2010-04-09T15:50:00.001-07:00

I'm really sorry I haven't posted in a while! I will try to write more regularly. Here's a quick summary of what's been happening:

Peppermint Bliss & Winter Limited Edition collections have been retired. Their descriptions are available for reference in the Scent Menu Archive. They can still be ordered if components are in stock. Please email first to check availability.
Mantra, Snow, and Starry Night are sticking around and have been added to the regular scent menu.
There was a California sales tax increase effective April 1st. The new rate is 9.5%

Lots of new scents & products are in the works!

Solid Lotion Bar Review

2010-01-01T11:25:00.000-08:00

A Solid Lotion Bar in Snow is Ricki’s Pick of the Week on Handmade Guru! Here's her review:

A few months ago, Flutterby Beauty was offering a sample pack to Facebook fans. One of the items contained in the sample pack was a lip-balm sized stick of solid lotion. The one I received was scented in Snow which is a great crisp clean scent that is rather unisex — my husband even used it without complaining of it smelling “girly”. The lotion itself rubs on very smoothly without having to be warmed in your hand first. My mom loved mine so much (and the scent, too) that she asked me to order her one whenever I placed an order, so I went and got her one of the big Solid Lotion Bars.

Stock & Website Update

2009-12-24T14:29:00.000-08:00

Moisturizing Body Cream is temporarily out of stock until approx. the 7th of January. Orders will be completed as soon as supplies arrive. We apologize for the inconvenience! Please feel free to contact us with any questions.

The weights have been updated from 4 oz. to 4.5 oz. and 8 oz. to 9 oz. to more accurately reflect the amount in the jars.

Perfume oil has also been changed from 5 mL to 6 mL.

Prices are still the same, so you get more for your money!

Hope you all have a very Happy Holidays! We will be closed tomorrow and re-open on Monday the 28th.

Holiday Shipping

2009-12-02T10:27:00.000-08:00

Please place orders by the dates below in order for them to arrive by December 24th.

Domestic: Tuesday, December 15th
International, Tuesday, December 8th

HUGE Sale!

2009-11-26T23:21:00.000-08:00

It's our biggest sale of the year! Save 25% off your entire order though Monday, November 30th. Enter code CW09BG during checkout. Shipping is still a low $5 flat rate for domestic orders ($5 off international). FREE SAMPLES are always included with every purchase.

Winter LEs & Peppermint Bliss!

2009-11-17T14:41:00.001-08:00

Thanksgiving is quickly approaching and there's a definite crispness in the air, so it's time for some new scents!

Winter 2009 Limited Editions
5 Spice Honey (FB Exclusive): Clover honey warmed with Ceylon cinnamon, spicy clove, fresh ginger, sweet star anise, and black pepper.
Battenberg Cake (FB Exclusive): A British favorite dessert of light sponge cake filled with apricot jam and frosted with marzipan icing.
Cherry Cavendish (FB Exclusive): Smooth, mild Cavendish tobacco sweetened with cherry, a drop of honey, and a hint of vanilla.
Cinnamon Pinecones (FB Exclusive): Spicy cinnamon sticks mingling with woodsy pinecones.
Coquito (FB Exclusive): A traditional Puerto Rican holiday drink of eggnog made with coconut milk and a dash of nutmeg.
Cranberry Marmalade (FB Exclusive): Juicy cranberries, zesty blood orange, and a hint of spicy clove.
Gingerbread Noel (FB Exclusive): Warm, spicy gingerbread sweetened with Vanilla Noel.
Majesty (FB Exclusive): A regal blend of fragrant frankincense, sweet myrrh, and earthy patchouli.
Mantra (FB Exclusive): A meditative combination of nag champa incense, grounding sandalwood, and golden amber inspired by the literal translation of the Sanskit word mantra - instrument of thought.
Marzipan Canella (FB Exclusive): A delectable blend of sweet, nutty marzipan spiced with pure Ceylon cinnamon.
Pumpkin Pie (FB Exclusive): It's just not the holidays without pumpkin pie! Sweet pumpkin filling with a touch of spice in a light, flaky crust with a dollop of whipped cream.
Snow: The delicate fragrance of newly fallen snow. This beautiful scent is fresh, clean, and little bit sweet.
Snowflake Nog (FB Exclusive): Creamy white chocolate, frothy eggnog, and a dollop of whipped cream.
Starry Night: Crisp air with faint wood and a wisp of smoke from fires in the distance on a clear night.
Sugar Plum Fairy (FB Exclusive): Fruity sugar plums sweetened with a sprinkle of pink fairy dust.
Temptation (FB Exclusive): An irresistible blend of rich, dark chocolate, juicy blood orange, fresh ginger, and a dash of black pepper.
Zanzibar (FB Exclusive): Escape with this exotic blend of spicy cinnamon, earthy sandalwood, and warm myrrh.
Zesty Gingerbread (FB Exclusive): An old favorite with a new twist! Fresh baked gingerbread, blackstrap molasses, and tangy blood orange.

Peppermint Bliss
Candy Cane Cookie (FB Exclusive): Fresh baked sugar cookie with bits of minty candy canes.
Comforting Peppermint (FB Exclusive): Soothe holiday stress with crisp peppermint and our popular Comfort fragrance (calming lavender with a hint of creamy milk and a drop of honey).
Crème de Menthe (FB Exclusive): A delicious blend of smooth white chocolate, sweet peppermint, and a whisper of vanilla bean.
Fire & Ice (FB Exclusive): An intriguing fusion of hot cinnamon and cool peppermint.
Frosted Cranberry (FB Exclusive): Sweet cranberry, newly fallen snow, and a touch of refreshing peppermint.
Ice Queen (FB Exclusive): Frosty peppermint and our Nile Queen blend of rich amber, Bourbon vanilla, and warm tonka grounded with deep patchouli.
Mallomint (FB Exclusive): An irresistible combination of fluffy marshmallow and crisp peppermint.
Peppermint Mocha (FB Exclusive): One of our favorite winter treats! Rich hot chocolate, a shot of espresso, and sweet peppermint.
Pink Peppermint (FB Exclusive): Pink Sugar gets spruced up for the holidays with cool peppermint.
Starlight Tea (FB Exclusive): Freshly brewed tea, sweet star anise, and refreshing peppermint.

There are also many fragrances on the regular Scent Menu that are perfect for this time of year! A few of our favorites are Masala Chai, Marrakesh, and Vanilla Noel.

Scent Menu Archive

2009-11-09T14:45:00.000-08:00

Info. on retired fragrances is now available on the new Scent Menu Archive page. They can still be ordered if we have the components in stock. Please email us to check availability.

The Peppermint Bliss and Holiday/Winter collections will be released this week, so stay tuned!

LE Scents Retiring Soon

2009-10-29T12:51:00.000-07:00

The Pumpkin Pandemonium and Fall collections will be retired next Sunday Nov. 8th to make room for the upcoming Holiday/Winter blends.

If you have a craving for Pumpkinmallow or any of the other LEs after they're gone, please email us (info [at] flutterbybeauty [dot] com). We'd be happy to make products in those scents if we still have some of the fragrance available.

Solid Lotion Bars

2009-10-26T15:42:00.000-07:00

Solid Lotion Bars are now available in the moisturizers section! They are a moisturizing powerhouse in a convenient, portable package. Solid lotion bars deliver an intense boost of moisture while sinking in immediately. Perfect for rough, dry areas like cuticles, elbows, and heels, while still light enough for all over use. They are convenient for travel, to keep in your purse, or to take to the gym.

Nails Night Out NYC

2009-10-15T12:15:00.000-07:00

If you love nail polish and are in the NYC area, check out Nails Night Out NYC! Have dinner, drinks, and swap with fellow polish fanatics. The event is next Saturday Oct. 24th and we are one of the sponsors. Everyone attending will get goodies from us as well as a chance to win some gift sets.

Holiday/Winter Fragrances

2009-10-14T13:33:00.000-07:00

The holidays are just around the corner, so we're working on some seasonal Holiday/Winter blends. If you have any special requests, please post them in the discussion on Facebook. We'd love to hear from you!

Now On Facebook

2009-10-12T11:17:00.000-07:00

Just created a page on Facebook. Become a fan to get exclusive offers & giveaways!

Free Goodies & Spooktacular Savings!

2009-10-09T18:21:00.000-07:00

Free Goodies!
ALL orders receive a FREE 1 oz. Moisture Mist as a special Halloween treat! Just mention your scent choice in the "Special Instructions" section on the payment page during the checkout process.

Spooktacular Savings!
It's time to stock up on Pumpkin Pandemonium and Fall Limited Edition scents! FREE SHIPPING on domestic orders over $35. Enter OCTSHIP in the coupon code box on the last page of the checkout process. International rates are $7.95 off. The discount will be deducted when shipping is billed separately.

Both offers valid from now though midnight Sunday, October 18th Pacific Daylight Time. Free shipping cannot be combined with other discounts.

New Scents & Scrub

2009-09-24T13:22:00.000-07:00

Fall Limited Editions
Absinthe (FB Exclusive): An intoxicating brew of anise, wormwood, and juniper over a sugar cube and a twist of lemon peel.
Autumn Leaves: A scent of crisp, clean air gently rustling majestic gold, orange, and red leaves.
Bits of Honey: Sweet, sticky honey taffy with a little bit of nuts. This smells just like one of our favorite candies! Please note that this fragrance contains a significant amount of vanilla, so the lotion & cream are not white and may continue to darken over time.
Blackberry Sangria (FB Exclusive): Ripe blackberries, crisp white wine, and a fruity medly of juicy orange, fresh apple, sweet strawberry, and ripe cherries.
Caramel Apple (FB Exclusive): A classic fall treat! Fresh picked apples covered in gooey caramel.
Demeter (FB Exclusive): This blend was inspired by the Greek harvest goddess. Green fig, sweet black currant, a touch of tart lemon, and soft rosewood.
Fall Harvest (FB Exclusive): Enjoy the fruits of the season with this blend of crip apple, fresh pear, ripe apricot, juicy plum, and a light whisper of spice.
Hayride (FB Exclusive): Sweet hay, brisk autum air, falling leaves, and a hint of apples.
Mulled Cider (FB Exclusive): Warm apple cider spiced with cinnamon, cloves, and cardamom.
Strawberry Rhubarb: A mouthwatering combination of sweet strawberries balanced with tangy rhubarb.
Vampire's Kiss (FB Exclusive): Juicy pomegranate, blood orange, and a bite of fresh ginger.
Voodoo Berry: This fruity blend will cast a spell on you! A bounty of berries with notes of sweet peach, ripe cherries, fresh orange, and juicy grape.

New Scrub!
We are excited to introduce our new Double Sugar Scrub. It contains fine granules of sugar as well as some coarser Turbinado to provide deeper exfoliation. It lathers when wet, rinses cleanly, and leaves a kiss of moisture just like whipped body polish. Due to the natural brown hue of the Turbinado sugar, this scrub does not have any added color.

Order Processing Update

2009-09-03T13:48:00.001-07:00

HUGE thanks to everyone that ordered during the Grand Opening sale! We appreciate your business and hope you are enjoying the products & scents.

Current fulfillment time is a little longer than usual due to the large volume received during the last few days of the sale. All orders will be completed by early next week. We sincerely apologize for the delay! Once we are caught up, fulfillment time should return to the normal 1 - 3 business days.

If there are any questions, please feel free to email us.

New Scents!

2009-08-31T15:05:00.000-07:00

The Fall Limited Editions are almost ready, but we're so excited about the pumpkin blends that we're releasing them now! These are all Flutterby Beauty™ exclusives.

Pumpkin Pandemonium
Amber Pumpkin: Sweet pumpkin, warm amber, and earthy sandalwood.
Caramelized Pumpkin: Sweet pumpkin, rich brown sugar, and irresistible Vanilla Noel.
Comforting Pumpkin: An old favorite with a new twist. Sweet pumpkin and our Comfort blend (soothing blend of calming lavender with a hint of creamy milk and a drop of honey).
Peachy Pumpkin Cupcake: Moist pumpkin cake with juicy peach filling and pumpkin buttercream frosting.
Pink Pumpkin: Pink Sugar and sweet pumpkin combine to make a delectable fall fragrance.
Pumpkin Cappuccino: Sweet pumpkin, fresh brewed coffee, and a splash of steamed milk finished with a light drizzle of dark chocolate sauce.
Pumpkin Cider: The ultimate fall scent! Sweet pumpkin and freshly pressed apple cider.
Pumpkin Maple Cookies: Delicious pumpkin sugar cookies with sweet maple icing.
Pumpkin Queen: An enchanting blend of sweet pumpkin and our Nile Queen blend (rich amber, Bourbon vanilla, and warm tonka grounded with deep patchouli).
Pumpkinmallow: Sweet pumpkin and fluffy marshmallows. What could be better?
Spooky Carnival: Warm funnel cake, sweet pumpkin, and a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar.
Wicked Pumpkin: Sweet pumpkin spiked with an extra dose of cinnamon and cloves. Please use with caution due to the significant amount of spice in this fragrance. We recommend that people with sensitive skin perform a patch test before using products made with this scent.

Sales Ending Soon & New Lushious Lovelies!

2009-08-18T09:12:00.000-07:00

Sales Ending At The End of The Month
All good things must come to an end, so the 15% off Grand Opening Sale and Sizzling Summer Special FREE 4 oz. Hydrating Body Lotion with any purchase over $25 (subtotal after applied discounts, before shipping) are ending on August 31st at 11:59 p.m. Mountain Standard Time. Now's your last chance to take advantage of these offers! The $5 flat rate shipping for domestic orders ($5 off international shipping) will continue.

New Scents/Coming Soon
The latest additions to the Lushious Lovelies category are:
Peace Offering: A fresh blend of juicy mandarin and bergamot mingling with green vines, orange blossom, gardenia, and clean musk. (Compare to The Olive Branch)
Peaceful Violet (FB Exclusive): Citrusy Peace Offering combines with alluring Bath O'Violets to create an enchanting new fragrance.

We're busy in the lab creating the Fall/Halloween limited editions, so be sure to check here for updates.

August Out of the Box Sampler

2009-08-04T09:01:00.000-07:00

We are happy to be part of this month's Out of the Box Sampler which is on sale now!

Here's a sneak peek of what we sent in (click thumbnails to view larger):

silky body oil

everything wrapped up & ready to ship

closeup of a goodie bag

Cafe Handmade

2009-08-03T09:43:00.000-07:00

Ever been to a virtual craft show? It's a great way to check out beautifully handmade products from the comfort of your own home. There's no need to worry about the weather, getting up early, or finding a parking space! It's available 24/7, all year long, so you can shop whenever it's convenient. Just like a regular craft show, new artists set up booths every week. There are contests and giveaways as well as Reader Rewards.

We will be participating for the next month, so stop by Cafe Handmade and check it out! We would appreciate it if you could take a moment to vote for us for "Best in Show".

Sizzling Summer Special & New Scents!

2009-07-22T09:55:00.000-07:00

Sizzling Summer Special!!!
FREE 4 oz. Hydrating Body Lotion with any purchase over $25 (subtotal after applied discounts, before shipping). Just mention your scent choice in the "Special Instructions" section on the payment page during the checkout process.

New Scents
There are a lot of exciting new additions to the Lushious Lovelies and Earthy/Spiced Delights categories, including more exclusive blends!

Lushious Lovelies
Avowhip (FB Exclusive) - The sparkling citrus and black currant from Whipper Snapper is enhanced with some zesty lemongrass from Avabath.
Comforting Black Currant - Pamper yourself with this revitalizing blend of black currant, a hint of citrusy bergamot, and a touch of cypress. (Compare to The Comforter)
Dream Whip (FB Exclusive) - The vanilla undertone in Whipper Snapper is brought to the forefront in this blend with a splash of American Dream.
Exotica - This sensual fragrance starts with a fresh burst of tangerine that leads to a floral heart of exotic orchid, ylang ylang, and orange blossom finishing with a base of earthy patchouli. (Compare to Amazonian)
Galaxy of Stars - An effervescent combination of sparkling orange with a splash of cognac. (Compare to Supernova)
Goldilocks - Warm oatmeal, sweet molasses, and a splash of orange juice. The perfect way to start the morning! (Compare to Porridge)
Spice Swirl - A warm blend of cinnamon, cardamom and ginger with a bit of uplifting citrus. (Compare to Spice Curls) Please use with caution due to the significant amount of spice in this fragrance. We recommend that people with sensitive skin perform a patch test.
Temptress - An alluring blend of sultry florals including jasmine and ylang ylang, sensual musk, and stimulating clary sage. (Compare to Sex Bomb)
Vanillarific - The is no ordinary vanilla fragrance. Sweet vanilla absolute mingles with tonka bean and a smidge of sultry jasmine. (Compare to Vanillary)
Whipper Snapper - A fun, lively fragrance of fruity black currant and sparkling citrus balanced with a soft undertone of sweet vanilla. (Compare to You Snap The Whip)

Earthy/Spiced Delights
Black Dragon (FB Exclusive) - A perfect pairing of warm, earthy dragon's blood (amber, frankincense, myrrh, patchouli, sandalwood, and vanilla) and deep, rich nag champa incense.
Nile Queen (FB Exclusive) - A beguiling blend of rich amber, Bourbon vanilla, and warm tonka grounded with deep patchouli.
Red Dragon (FB Exclusive) - Firey dragon's blood (amber, frankincense, myrrh, patchouli, sandalwood, and vanilla) with a sprinkle of red rose petals and a hint of mystery.

Customer Review

2009-07-20T09:43:00.000-07:00

Here's a recent review from a customer (re-posted with their permission):

The LBB has done it again! In June's box, one of the most exciting items was a little bag of several samples from Flutterby Beauty, a new bath product shop on the scene. Intrigued by the sample items (and the 20% off coupon code), I made a small order from the website.

After some deliberation, I ordered: two 6.5 oz jars of Whipped Body Polish (one in Comfort, "a soothing blend of calming lavender with a hint of creamy milk and a drop of honey;" one in Clementine Lavender, "a relaxing and balancing fragrance of French lavender and sweet clementine supported by bergamot and Italian lemon"); two 2 oz bottles of Silky Body Oil (one in Head Over Heels, "fragrance opens with sweet vanilla, leads to a delicate floral center, and ends with a base of blackberry musk (compare to Philosophy Falling In Love);" one in Marrakesh, "an aromatic blend of spices including ginger, cinnamon, and clove balanced with a bit of zesty orange and warmed by a hint of vanilla"); and two 2 oz bottles of Moisture Mist (one in Honey Bee, "sweet honey drizzled over sticky toffee balanced with a squeeze of juicy orange and light florals (compare to Lush Honey I Washed The Kids);" one in Nectarine Blossom, "just-ripening nectarines with a hint of the delicate blossoms and a touch of honey (compare to Jo Malone Nectarine Blossom & Honey)"). After my discount code, my order came to about $35 with shipping.

It shipped lightening fast (two days, maybe?) and arrived quickly. It was well-packaged, with each set of two items in its own bag, tied with a purple ribbon. There was also a purple organza bag with three sample items--a body polish, a lotion, and a perfume. Flutterby's packaging is minimalist--just a simple label--but the bottles and tubs aren't flimsy and everything held up just fine.

Since the order arrived, I've had the chance to try at least one of each item. The body polish has a great texture, didn't seperate during shipping, and washes off without leaving an oil residue. I don't love the Comfort scent--the lavender overwhelms everything else in it--but there are lots of others to choose from. It's definitely worth buying again.

The other two products are even better. The Silky Body Oil is much like Haunt's Skin Glossing Oil (only $1.50 a 4 oz bottle cheaper), and it's an amazing moisturizing after-shower alternative when it's too hot for thick lotion (like now). I've tried both scents, but I love the Marrakesh--it's just spicy enough without being overpowering, and both the citrus and the vanilla are both clear in it. It's one of those smells, like Villainess' Jai Mahal, that just makes me feel cozy. Wonderful.

The Moisture Mist is also a winner. It's nice and cooling and lightly scented--perfect to carry around during the summer to replace heavy perfume oil. And the best part? Honey Bee is a dead ringer for Lush's Honey I Washed the Kids, which is one of my all-time favorite scents. I'm not a big fan of the Nectarine Blossom, but, again, there are lots of other scents to choose from. It's also fairly inexpensive, with a 4 oz bottle costing only $8.95.

Even more so than the first company to which the LBB introduced me, Heaven & Earth Essentials, I am taken with Flutterby. I'll definitely be ordering from them again. And, if you want to do the same, they are having a grand opening sale right now--the coupon code OPENING gets you 15% off your order and $5 flat rate shipping on all domestic orders. Go!

Closed Friday & Order Photo

2009-07-14T10:39:00.000-07:00

We will be closed this Friday, July 17th. Orders can still be placed & fulfillment will begin on Monday the 20th.

Photos are always fun to look at, so here's one of an order that was shipped recently (click thumbnail to view larger).

Issue Resolved

2009-07-03T14:10:00.000-07:00

Authorize.Net is back up, so real-time credit card processing has resumed.

Hope everyone has a great weekend and fun, safe 4th of July!

Credit Card Processing Issue

2009-07-03T09:00:00.000-07:00

Our credit card processor, Authorize.Net, is down right now due to a fire at their primary data center in Seattle. There is no ETA on when service will be restored yet. We will post an update when we have more information.

In the meantime, orders can still be placed using Paypal. Please email us if you need assistance. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Handmade Guru Review

2009-06-29T16:58:00.000-07:00

The Handmade Guru posted a review about us. Check it out!

LBBs Available

2009-06-26T09:12:00.000-07:00

The Little Black Boxes are on sale now! Grab one while they're still available.

June Little Black Box

2009-06-19T18:06:00.000-07:00

We're excited to participate in this month's Little Black Box! Here are a few preview photos of what we sent in (click thumbnails to view larger):

scrubs

everything ready to assemble

finished goodie bag