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‘Christmas Ice’ Wax Melts – ‘Sea Spray’ Soap – Charity and Pride Ball

This week Danielle and myself decided to find a good home for a brand-new ‘spare’ king sized mattress I had here. Basically, the first mattresses I purchased I hated, there’s still one on a bed. There were just two of them and I got them online. The ‘now’ beds are from a fabulous shop in Blackpool.

We tried a few charity shops that hadn’t got space, so … I suggested we went to The Salvation Army. It was a real eye opener. I don’t want to go into it as it’s such righteous work but basically there were babies there from other parts of the world cradled in their mother’s arms. We both felt so sad and helpless. Yet, The Salvation Army had nowhere to store the mattress and such a huge building? It’s likely I will be helping out over Christmas. As some of you know, I love to be with community projects during the festive season. I find it grounding and this is when I get to meet more interesting people on the ground being near to them. The eyes are the windows to our soul away from a lens.

Anyway, we then found a tiny charity shop over the road where a man takes in stuff, washes it and sells everything for just £2 each. He gives stuff to the needy for free. We found some ethnic clothing there and got it for the mannequins. I don’t want to put the name of it here but he is not hard to find. It is just a tiny place. Bless that man.

Moving on, we sourced some beautiful, intensely rich parfum oil online. It is expensive but worth it for my melts. Last night I wanted a distraction from work so made some large melts in beautiful moulds. ‘Christmas Ice’ they’re called. I am going to tell you hand on heart this is the best scent so far. Relive the magical aura that surrounds the festive season and evokes imagery of dazzling snowflakes caressing the frozen winter grounds. It’s a fresh and dynamic aroma that embodies the spirit of Christmas. We will be selling them around Blackpool. Danielle is going to gift box them up and next I am crafting some Sea Spray to compliment these gorgeous little darlings. Danielle will be making her first melts next week too! And soap! We are fully licensed in soap and fizz making. Our melts are CLP compliant.

And I have not forgotten the bath fizz it just gets messy but that’s coming next week, I hope to show  you a video of how they react in water and they’re all natural. The sea air makes it difficult to create a bomb so I applied for a license to fizz instead. It is quite extraordinary…

Belleva Gift boxes start from £12. Wax Melt boxes Start from £8. We can deliver locally or why not pick up and mix from Belleva – sample the scent before you make a purchase! And here’s the Sea Spray Hand Poured Soap at Belleva. All our products are 100% cruelty free, eco friendly and bio-degradable.

Anyway, time to potter.

Got some girls here going to the Pride Ball tonight. They’re dressing up later and asked me to photograph them. I bet it will be F.A.B.

Tiff. X

by Tiffany Belle Harper

Quiet Research – Stay Home – Proud of my Kids

I am a home bird really and I don’t ever think about travelling around the world as I have friends in places overseas who share such good news and stories I feel as though I am sometimes with them. Less is More. I also tend to support UK charity especially local efforts where I can get involved in my spare time. Which for much of the last two years charity starts at home. I have tried my best to be kind. And it’s funny as when we get to an emergency state of affairs we see who really cares. Who actually says, ‘do you need anything, or ‘are you okay.’ I hope I have not forgotten anyone close. I really will run errands for anyone close to me here.

We have been made aware of a charity in NYC. Now, this is a first for me as I don’t often look over the pond at charities due to the above. But after scrutiny I have never seen such a wonderful mission. Whether you are religious or not, take that equation out of it, please. My son hasn’t got a lot of money, he’s very proud and has never asked anyone for anything. He is totally independent and all he has, he has worked hard for and he is just a lovely person. He is humble and modest. He has given his small savings to this charity. Which makes me stand up and take notice of them. I have never forced my own views onto my children. I am proud they have their own minds and freedom of choice. Whatever they do in life provided they come from love they have my blessing.

Also, I do feel very sad about Boris Johnson and all affected – who knows who will be next. He is in intensive care. I feel sad for all. I do want to say I hope he makes a speedy recovery. I would not wish anyone to feel unwell or face uncertainty. This is all very heart breaking. We can just be thankful for a Pink Full Moon this evening. Let nature be our guide and please show mercy. It’s a beautiful sunny day. Stare at the clouds and if you have a garden, plant things. Get the seeds and nurture new growth. Please don’t pickle your heads with fake news and hysteria. Look at the facts. I do not think it is right that any religion excludes same sex couples. Each to their own. It’s not for me to ever judge and certainly not any of you. Live and LET Live! Literally. There are kids out there without any family at all. This must be tough. I do worry for all of them. We can foster and adopt if it means getting them away from harm. Keep children safe at all times.

 

Tiffany Belle Harper in the UK. Good Luck. X

by Tiffany Belle Harper

My friend Melissa – ‘The Smile Fund.’ Please kindly read this post #fundraising

I would be really grateful if you would keep an eye out for my next blog post – as, later I am bringing you my little fundraiser for this festive season and I only really have my blog as a platform due to time and balance in the real world. I have a little friend in the UK named Melissa who suffers with Angelman Syndrome and I have just finished making a hamper to raise a few pennies for the cause that I believe is very important for all who suffer with this. I want to thank Melissa’s mummy Kathy and her family for being so committed to this. It really is beautiful to see a family coming together.

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Although it is a UK raffle due to postage – anyone around the world can donate directly the GoFundMe Page for Melissa. I don’t want any more presents. I have enough and people have been very kind but I would love you to please make a donation to Melissa if you are by any means able? I won’t be long – just putting all the information together. So, if you are in the UK …  you can try to win the raffle prizes – or, outside the UK, you can learn more and make a donation by visiting the link below.

You can read all about Melissa here The Smile Team. Tiff. X

by Tiffany Belle Harper