Interview with Kandace Rodarte of Handmade in Texas Old Factory Soap is Olfactory Madeline Novak, proprietress of Old Factory creates naturally driven, master-crafted skincare and home goods in Blanco, Texas. Specializing in natural perfumery, Old Factory expresses their scents in many forms including artisanal soap, perfume oils, and more. All of their creations are made with […]
Natural Kitchen Cleaning Solution Recipe Creating an effective, natural cleaning solution for your kitchen is easy – all it takes is a few ingredients that you probably already have in your kitchen, or your garden. This is just a basic recipe, and can be modified with any ingredients you have on hand as long as […]
Roses are a symbol of love, used time and again throughout history, in media, movies, historical texts, and beyond. Its something we all know and can relate to. Where did this association come from and why do we use the rose as a symbol of love? Its a beautiful flower, yes, but is there more? […]
“Old Factory Magic” Wood-Wives are female spirits of the Forest, also known as Moss Women, Wish Wives, Spae Wives or Skogsra in Sweden. They are native to and inhabit the deep forests of Germany and Scandinavia. Wood-Wives are generally gentle and helpful to humans, sometimes traveling through or working in the meadows or woods. They […]
“Mullein” (also is known as American mullein, European or orange mullein, candleflower, candlewick, higtaper and lungwort.) Mullein is a traditional herb and boasts an illustrious history as a favored herbal remedy, and consequently, has found use in various disorders. Its traditional uses generally have focused on the management of respiratory issues such as the common […]
