Author Archives: Madeline Novak

Energy of A Rose – Heart Medicine

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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

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“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 […]

Herb Of The Week: Mullein

Mullein Herb of The Week Old Factory

“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 […]

Good Karma Sale

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Heres an idea: Good Karma Holidays A new movement by follow small business owner The Wild Unknown,  “Black Friday/Small Business Saturday/Cyber Monday are infamous for stirring up a frenzy of expectations and feelings of lack and scarcity. Yes, there’s an increase in sales — but they always seem to leave us feeling disconnected and conflicted, […]

Old Factory featured on cover of Go Texan Magazine October 2016

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October Edition of Go Texan Magazine features Old Factory We are excited to share that Go Texan Magazine has featured us on the front cover this month!  Check out the full article starting on page six.  This article shares some of our most important beliefs, and why we feel that it is important to support […]

Introducing, Parousia Perfume: A Projected Essence

Parousia Perfume A Projected Essence by Parousia Perfumes and Old Factory

Parousia: A Projected Essence. The concrescence of natural forces. Forming a thought in your imagination. A planet in your constellation. Intuitively crafted. 8 essential oils in a base of jojoba, grapeseed, and castor oils combine with your skin and your imagination to create a perfume unique to you. Our latest addition to the line up, Parousia, […]

Natural Scents for Her

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Natural Scents for Her Old Factory natural perfumery creates aromatic treasures for men and women – using only natural ingredients.  Aromas that start with pure essential oils, botanical extracts, and other natural essences, and then transform to the wearers own skin.  This list contains some of our most popular perfume scents – proven to be loved time […]

Spooky: A Protective Essence

Spooky Protective Essence by Parousia and Old Factory

Spooky: A Protective Essence Light and dark. Summer and Winter. Birth and death. This aromatic protective essence is an ode to the cycle of life, the changing of the seasons, and all that those things evoke.  A blend of blood orange, clove, ylang ylang, vetiver, mugwort, angelica root, pennyroyal and other spooky essential oils – many known […]

Old Factory Spotlight: Silver Botaicals in Austin, Texas

Silver Botanicals at Barton Creek Farmers Market in Austin Texas

Silver Botanicals Austin, Texas Old Factory’s Quick List.  We are always on the hunt for amazing, unique, clean products and the stores that support them.  Old Factory’s brand spotlight series highlights some of the brands that we use personally, and some of the retail spaces we shop at. We hope to share this information so […]