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{Featured Artist :: Ellia C. Naturals}

May 27, 2010 ·
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This giveaway is now closed!

Here at Gussy has a lot to say {and sew} we love to look at all things beautiful. Beautiful products to help you relax, beautiful colors, beautiful stories about finding joy and inner creativity.

Today is week #23 of my series on Featured Artists, which is a bi-monthly event showcasing fun and sassy handmade shops! I love searching for new wares to show the Gussy community. You can read all back Featured Artist posts by clicking here.

Please join me in welcoming Jennifer at Ellia C. Naturals.

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What inspires you?

My children… everything seems more pure, more vibrant, and more clear through the eyes of a child. Colors are brighter, scents are cleaner, and life in general is fresher. I seem to get my best ideas when I’m either interacting with them or watching them interact with each other.

Share an interesting fact about yourself

My second toe on each foot is the same length as my Big Toe.

How did you come up with your shop name?

After coming up with a basic collection of products to help my third son’s severe eczema, I decided to explore the possibility of an expanded line of all-natural bath & body products designed to meet the needs of the entire family. A large part of this experimentation, as well as the decision to formally jump into the realm of retail, came while I was pregnant with our fourth child, Ellia. Both product development and my growing belly occupied a large portion of my thoughts during that time. Ellia’s middle initial is C and my mission for the company was to provide skin care alternatives that were not only pampering and luxurious, but also completely natural and chemical-free. Thus was the beginning of ElliaCNaturals.

If you had to describe yourself in a word, what would that word be?

Blessed.

What made you decide to open up shop?

When I saw the results that my products were having on my son’s skin (as well as his siblings, who have generally sensitive skin). A number of family and friends who knew about my son’s eczema, as well as his pediatrician, began to notice the drastic improvement in his skin and ask me about what I was using on him. I had numerous requests to make samples of what I was using on my son and the people for whom I agreed to make these samples experienced wonderful results as well.

Name your favorite thing about selling handmade.

Creative freedom. Although I have a core group of products that make up the bones of each collection, I feel I have more creative freedom to offer limited edition items stemming from my own experimentation than I would if I were making items under the constraints of mass production. I also have the ability to easily custom design products for clients who may have special skin care needs or essential oil preferences.

Do you have a day job or sell full-time?

In 2007 I took an indeterminate hiatus from my career in physical therapy due to a job transfer incurred by my husband. I am currently a SAHM/WAHM and sell my ElliaCNaturals line through my independent online store, Bullfrogs & Butterflies Baby Boutique, llc.

Give us a little glimpse into what a typical day in your life looks like.

Get up and shower @ 6:30am. Make breakfast, feed/dress the kiddos, and get everyone to school by 8:40am to drop off my kindergartner and preschooler. Back home to put the baby down for a nap. Check email, answer Twitter and Facebook, make blog updates, and try desperately not to get sucked into the Twitter Black Hole! Play with my 2 y.o. outside and try to get some gardening done. Squeeze in some bubble fun. Back to school at 11:45am to pick up my preschooler, then back home for lunch and my 2 y.o.’s nap. Make product and process orders while jumping in intermittently to play with my 4 y.o. and 1 y.o. Back to school at 3:00pm for kindergarten pick-up. Return home for baby’s second nap (won’t last much longer!) and straightening of the house while the three boys play. Start dinner and try to squeeze in a little more outside time with the kiddos. 6pm, Daddy’s home! Dinner with the family followed by baseball or soccer practice/game. Back home for kindergarten reading homework, baths, and bedtime (for the munchkins!). Spend some quality time with hubby. Finish remaining orders, prep shipments for delivery, and indulge in some social media marketing before calling it quits around midnight :].

What would you like to learn to do?

I would love to learn to sew with some degree of skill (hint, hint, Ms. Gussy!). Countless times I have had the inspiration for an item of clothing for one or more of the kiddos or a cute accessory for mama and no means of bringing the idea to reality. I would love to be able to do that!

What are you listening to right now?

Jim Brickman, Kutless, and Natalie Grant to name just a few :].

Name one place you must visit in your lifetime and why.

Italy. The romance, the architecture, and the food… need I say more?

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The Giveaway Goods:

Ellia C. Naturals is giving away a Summer Glow Gift Set
{includes an 8oz One Lump or Two Solid Sugar Scrub; 4 oz Milky Way Creamy Milk Bath; 1 oz Lip Lock Brown Sugar Lip Polish; and Candy Cane Kisses Lip Smoother.}

To enter:

Leave a comment sharing something positive about your day.

For extra entries {leave a comment for each}:

  • Tweet about this: Enter to win a Summer Glow Gift Set via @ElliaCNaturals on @GussySews’ blog http://u.nu/8rrua
  • Blog about it {please share permalink}

EXTRA INFO:

  • The giveaway will close Tuesday, June 1 at 10 pm CST, and the winner will be announced the following day
  • An email address must be listed on your blog profile or in the comment you leave

Readers can save 10% on the Bullfrogs and Butterflies,

the parent company of ECN, by entering GUSSY at checkout.

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Comments

  1. Jen says

    May 27, 2010 at 9:23 am

    I am loving today – the sun is shining and the humidity has gone down (slightly!)

  2. Ashley says

    May 27, 2010 at 9:26 am

    It all looks good enough to eat!! Yum!!
    Something positive about my day…Friends are coming over to swim! And my sister is coming in town for the long weekend!

  3. Washington Woman says

    May 27, 2010 at 9:27 am

    Had an amazing meal with amazing friends last night, still beaming about it today!

  4. Julie says

    May 27, 2010 at 9:43 am

    Thank you so much for this Featured Artist! I’ve always had sensitive skin and developed eczema myself. Now with a baby on the way, it’s possible she’ll have the same issues with her skin as well. I will TOTALLY be checking out te goods they offer! And a great thing about my day today? It’s my Friday!! Yay!!

  5. Lisa says

    May 27, 2010 at 9:46 am

    I have such a weakness for bath and body goodies!

    Something positive: today I “helped” our graphic deisgner with a logo. I feel so smart and creative!

  6. Teresa says

    May 27, 2010 at 9:50 am

    I’m getting ready to go on our annual Memorial Day weekend trip to get together with my college friends! We graduated from college 22 years ago!

  7. Beth says

    May 27, 2010 at 10:04 am

    I am getting new shoes today (Chacos – my “pregnant feet” need the adjustable straps and I’m SUPER excited about them) followed by girls night out for birthdays with the girls from work!

  8. Kayla says

    May 27, 2010 at 10:06 am

    I am super excited about my little cousin coming to visit today! She lives about 6 hours away and shes coming to stay with me and hubby for the weekend :)

  9. Jacky {The Sweetest Petunia} says

    May 27, 2010 at 10:09 am

    a cup of coffee, a giggly card game with a six-year-old, making lists, getting a new Gussy pouch soon {*wink,wink*}…just some things that are brightening my day today. :)

  10. Jacky {The Sweetest Petunia} says

    May 27, 2010 at 10:10 am

    tweet, tweet! :: @thesweetpetunia

  11. mandiesmithsegura says

    May 27, 2010 at 10:13 am

    Oh my goodness….I may just need to indulge! This looks heavenly! ;) Um, something good about my day is that once I’m out of work tonight, I plan on going home to sew with new fabrics! I seriously can’t wait!

  12. Leslie Barton says

    May 27, 2010 at 10:15 am

    That stuff looks great. My positive part of today, is that my husband gets paid at midnight. Yay for having money again!

  13. Ashley G. says

    May 27, 2010 at 10:23 am

    I’m so happy today I get to see a little girl I used to nanny. I miss her soo much

  14. Ashley G. says

    May 27, 2010 at 10:26 am

    I tweeted. @thequeenashley

  15. Katie says

    May 27, 2010 at 10:29 am

    Her products look amazing — I hope that I get a chance to try them! Something positive about my day is that I get to workout after work with my BFF who just got back in town. :) endorphins + best friends is a great combo!

  16. shanna uptergrove says

    May 27, 2010 at 10:30 am

    Love being able to stay at home with my kids! Today in particular- because I am looking forward to school being out and tomorrow’s the last day (half day).

  17. Alisha in Ohio says

    May 27, 2010 at 10:36 am

    I’m sore today. A good sore! It means the time on the golf course and treadmill yesterday were not only fun but working for me too!

    and boy, I could sure use a relaxing soak and a little pampering!

  18. Alisha in Ohio says

    May 27, 2010 at 10:37 am

    Tweet!

    http://twitter.com/imabuckeye/status/14842014520

  19. susan r says

    May 27, 2010 at 10:50 am

    Something positive: I got to sleep an extra 30 minutes!

  20. Katie says

    May 27, 2010 at 10:53 am

    My 7 month old baby started singing (cooing? shrieking?) to me, for the first time. If that doesn’t put a positive spin on someone’s day, I don’t know what will!

  21. Valerie S says

    May 27, 2010 at 10:57 am

    Wow, this is stuff is so beautiful! The great thing about my day is that I received an unexpected bonus at work and it has raised my spirits immensly. It’s a happy day!

  22. Katie says

    May 27, 2010 at 11:00 am

    Today is a beautiful day where I live. The sun is shining. It’s not too hot or too humid (even though it has been raining straight for almost two weeks). And, I was able to work in a greenhouse and outside where I work and study. It was a great start to a (hopefully) productive day.

    Katie
    engk789 at gmail dot com

  23. Teri says

    May 27, 2010 at 11:18 am

    Fun giveaway!

    My positives of the day are spending the whole day with my 2.5 month old son and a relaxing pedicure and manicure tonight!

    teri12481@hotmail.com

  24. Rachel S. says

    May 27, 2010 at 11:23 am

    Something positive? :)
    My wonderful Grandmother is coming over to watch my littles while I run errands by myself!!!

  25. Rachel says

    May 27, 2010 at 11:25 am

    What another awesome giveaway!!! I’m so thankful for the beautiful sunshine we’ve had here in PA the last couple of days!! =)

  26. Rachel says

    May 27, 2010 at 11:26 am

    I tweeted!! =)

  27. Amber Wakefield says

    May 27, 2010 at 11:36 am

    I get to spend all day with my beautiful little boy in the sunshine!!
    Beautiful stuff…great giveaway!!! Going to check out the website!

  28. jennifer says

    May 27, 2010 at 11:41 am

    today, I am going to take some me time, take a half day, watch a new movie that i’m dying to see and enjoy the sunshine with my six month old. We are going to grill out which is my favorite thing to do and just enjoy one another. After a long week, it’s exactly what i need to keep me going!

  29. Emily says

    May 27, 2010 at 11:58 am

    Yumm, those “flavors” sound delish! Gorgeous day today, ran around outside barefoot with my girlies, love it!

  30. tara says

    May 27, 2010 at 12:12 pm

    Today I’m feeling blessed that I made such good friends and study partners by just the second week of nursing school. And I get to go play with my sister and precious nephew and pick up hubbys bday present!

  31. Pamela says

    May 27, 2010 at 12:34 pm

    I heard from both of my siblings! On the phone with my sister in Florida and via email with my brother in California. That rarely if ever happens except for on a holiday or birthday!!! God is good.

    beehope3@gmail.com

    I love the luxuriousness of the ElliaC product line.

  32. Leeann H says

    May 27, 2010 at 12:43 pm

    My favorite part of my day, thus far has been playing with my two little ones…those baby laughs are priceless!

  33. Kate @ Songs Kate Sang says

    May 27, 2010 at 1:03 pm

    It is my kids first day out of school and they are lovely!

  34. Franchesca says

    May 27, 2010 at 1:13 pm

    hmmm…. i found a fabulous recipe for homemade pink lemonade :) Can’t wait to try it!

  35. Kelly O. says

    May 27, 2010 at 1:20 pm

    the sun is shining and I’m loving it!

  36. hiyaluv says

    May 27, 2010 at 1:28 pm

    Today is a fantastic day because God is So good!

    smiles,
    gina

  37. Amie says

    May 27, 2010 at 1:35 pm

    Great thing about today, last day of school! Daughter finished kindergarten, son made it OUT of the fourth grade and now we have an awesome summer planned!

  38. Mosaic Magpie says

    May 27, 2010 at 1:35 pm

    I took the time to stop and tell someone how much their mother had meant to me. I listened about the gardening his mother had done and the illness that had taken her. He was here to read an electric meter and I was on my way to an appointment but we took the time to share a life story. Nice to remember a friend.
    Debbie

  39. Amie says

    May 27, 2010 at 1:37 pm

    I don’t do twitter, however I am a fan on FB and I shared it there, does that count?
    http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#!/profile.php?id=1365521801
    link to my FB page :)

  40. Abbey@Practically Perfect says

    May 27, 2010 at 1:39 pm

    My husband and I checked our credit card points and had enough to get a nice rebate check–looking forward to getting that in the mail soon! :)

  41. Mindy says

    May 27, 2010 at 1:45 pm

    Looks wonderful!!!

    Something positive: The sun is shining!!! It’s a beautiful spring day. :)

  42. Tracy @ Sweet Harper says

    May 27, 2010 at 1:48 pm

    Enjoying some sunshine and park play with my cuties! LOVE the summer in MN!

  43. Erin says

    May 27, 2010 at 1:54 pm

    I got to spend the morning with my husband before he left for work!

  44. Nicole says

    May 27, 2010 at 2:16 pm

    There are so many positive things about today, but to name a few…buying a puffer fish water playground on sale at Target for my 10 month old, the view out of my home office window allows me to see my rose bushes in full bloom and tomorrow is a confirmed date night!

    macymae72@gmail.com

  45. Melissa says

    May 27, 2010 at 2:32 pm

    oh, what a wonderful day…the sun is shining, the girls were at daycare for 3 hours and J.Crew had lots of fun tops on sale…so I picked up a few…I love getting a few new things for mama!

    thanks for a great giveaway!

  46. rebecca says

    May 27, 2010 at 3:01 pm

    My oldest child graduated from preschool today!!

  47. Jessica G. says

    May 27, 2010 at 3:11 pm

    My positive for the day is the kiddos took an extra long nap!! :) Thanks for the chance to win!

  48. Ann says

    May 27, 2010 at 3:14 pm

    The good news of the day? God is in control–not me! :-)

  49. Emily says

    May 27, 2010 at 3:21 pm

    Positives about my day:

    *My sweet kindergarten class came up with the most precious ways to surprise my husband for his birthday.
    *They made me laugh like a crazy person when they were guessing how old was turning- reality: 30, their guesses ranged from 11 to 78!

    *I am about to go for a wonderful run on a hot day and the most delightful breeze has started to blow! I’m so thrilled that Summer is almost here! -e

  50. Mellisa says

    May 27, 2010 at 3:23 pm

    My post was retweeted by a couple of lovelies!! My kids are gonna play on the waterslide and I am going to make a great NEW recipe tonight to share on my food blog!

  51. Kendra says

    May 27, 2010 at 4:53 pm

    LOVE this!! I’m slightly obsessed with bath & body products! Today was a great day! The sun is shining and it is absolutely gorgeous outside. My daughter also took two great naps, which always makes the day a bit brighter, for both of us! :)

  52. Kendra says

    May 27, 2010 at 4:53 pm

    Tweet! http://twitter.com/butterfly1979_/status/14861443542

  53. Cassie C says

    May 27, 2010 at 5:18 pm

    Oh Happy Day!
    Today was great because I babysat and the kids and I laughed a lot! =)
    Oh and I finished book #2 of the summer and began book #3…it is the summer of reading!

  54. ali @ an ordinary mom says

    May 27, 2010 at 7:26 pm

    It all looks so scrumptious!

    Today we had hummingbirds at the feeder, fun in the sun and the sprinkler, and a little time in the garden! :-)

  55. Naomi says

    May 27, 2010 at 7:53 pm

    These items look wonderful! I’m part of FWSW(a group committed to making healthy life changes) we had great work out this am and after a crazy few weeks I will have a job nxt school yr!

  56. Christy Stout says

    May 27, 2010 at 8:10 pm

    The best thing about my day is that it was my 2nd to last day before Maternity Leave :) Yay babies!!!!

  57. *Alex* says

    May 27, 2010 at 9:47 pm

    I caught up with my good friend today over toasted nori burritos and homemade pickles. It was just what I needed to lift my soul-best friends, good food, great conversation-PERFECT! :)

  58. Kait says

    May 27, 2010 at 10:10 pm

    Today, while roller blading, I feel over a speedbump but felt confident to get up and keep going rather then go home! I felt good about myself and that is always a positive!

    The products look amazing; it’s always amazing to hear about women, especially mommies, starting their own business and doing things they love!

  59. Jessica Hills says

    May 27, 2010 at 10:46 pm

    I got to take a nap with my daughter today!

  60. DrayaAnn says

    May 28, 2010 at 12:58 am

    I get to see my bestest tomorrow and I have been excited all day about it!

  61. Regina @ Margarita Bloom says

    May 28, 2010 at 2:20 am

    Those are some FABULOUS looking goodies! :) Something positive you say…how about eating a bowl full of sweet…delicious strawberries and whipped creme? Oh, yeah it was that good! lol..

  62. Elizabeth Johnson (Toile) says

    May 28, 2010 at 2:30 am

    That gift set looks amazing!

    Today some good friends are getting married, and my husband and I get to dress up and celebrate with them and other friends from high school!

  63. Jessica Lane says

    May 28, 2010 at 8:06 am

    Love the carefree days of Spring and Summer with my two girls, nothing like it! Watermelon dripping all over them, sprinklers and of course, naps in the grass!

  64. Amanda says

    May 28, 2010 at 8:36 am

    My hubby cooked supper!! That is my positive for the day!

  65. jennifer says

    May 28, 2010 at 8:52 am

    love this day!!! sunshine, low humidity, gardening, playing….blessed!

  66. Allison says

    May 28, 2010 at 9:15 am

    Found a new favorite flavor ice cream… chocolate cherry nut truffle. YUMMY!!!!!

    The sun is shining. It’s a beautiful day. So thankful that God granted me another day.

    mom2chelnjustin (AT) gmail Dot com

  67. Kirsten says

    May 28, 2010 at 9:17 am

    My day turned positive when I tried a new breakfast sandwich at Subway and discovered I didn’t have to work! *squeal*

  68. Candice says

    May 28, 2010 at 9:24 am

    It’s Friday, which is positive enough for me! Thank you so much for this opportunity, as the bath and body products all sound so yummy! :)

    cmyersdoyle@aol.com

  69. lisa says

    May 28, 2010 at 9:29 am

    I am loving today because God has given me another chance to get it right!

  70. Kelaine says

    May 28, 2010 at 10:07 am

    This MN weather has really been cheering my up lately! And on top of that…it’s FRIDAY!!

  71. rachel says

    May 28, 2010 at 10:48 am

    Well, I have a long weekend ahead with time to spend with loved ones, it’s payday, I’m going out to watch many, many hot air balloons send off into the sky at a festival tonight, and this post is making this friday look pretty sweet! Ok, that was more than one.

  72. Sarah says

    May 28, 2010 at 10:53 am

    My kiddos just finished school for summer, and I get to work from home with them!

  73. Cathy says

    May 28, 2010 at 1:46 pm

    My hubby surprised me at work with lunch, my company is closing our offices early today for the Memorial Day weekend, and my eyes have been treated to so much Etsy and otherwise-handmade gorgeousness lately that I’m feeling SO inspired. Hooray Friday and the beauty of the little happy fragments in life!

  74. Stephanie C. says

    May 28, 2010 at 5:21 pm

    Its Friday! That sounds pretty positive to me!

  75. April in CT says

    May 28, 2010 at 11:27 pm

    So many positive things today! It was nice and cool and I really enjoyed getting the house ready for guests and a cookout tomorrow!

  76. Shell says

    May 29, 2010 at 4:35 pm

    Oh I’m sold on the non oily sugar scrub woohoo. Now something positive…. I had a wonderful day with my hubby…shopping lol. Since we never received gifts for our wedding, today we picked out a grown up china set & we both agreed on & loved the set we picked.

  77. Laura Stewart says

    May 29, 2010 at 6:34 pm

    lots of time to myself!

  78. Sara Suastez says

    May 29, 2010 at 11:55 pm

    The most positive thing in my day is my 11 month old daughter climbing a stepladder for 20 minutes and was so excited by it! She doesn’t even know how to walk on her own yet and she is climbing a stepladder! So funny!

  79. Tammy says

    May 30, 2010 at 10:07 pm

    I tweeted about this great offer!

  80. Tammy says

    May 30, 2010 at 10:10 pm

    I’m grateful to have been able to spend a relaxing afternoon in the sewing room today!

  81. Jessica M says

    May 30, 2010 at 11:15 pm

    My kids love green beans and ate their whole serving for dinner! Thanks for the opportunity!

  82. Jessica M says

    May 30, 2010 at 11:20 pm

    Tweeted – @narniamum. Thanks!

  83. Tracey says

    May 31, 2010 at 7:04 am

    We are having homemade biscuits and gravy 2 days in a row–I love holiday weekends! Thank you for a great giveaway, i would love to try these yummy products!

  84. Jenny says

    May 31, 2010 at 7:11 am

    Today I am thankful for the heroes that risk their lives every day so that we may have freedom. Happy Memorial Day!

    Thanks for the opportunity!

  85. Lesli says

    May 31, 2010 at 1:32 pm

    I get to spend today with my family-I just love that!
    leslic(at)chandlerconsulting(dot)com

  86. Breakfast for Dinner says

    May 31, 2010 at 8:01 pm

    Today, and this whole weekend, were great because I got to visit my dad.
    Thanks!

    Elena
    eroscoe@gmail.com

  87. Meg says

    June 1, 2010 at 9:18 am

    I am loving today because it is one day closer to our first family vacation!
    xoxo~meg

  88. mama23bears says

    June 1, 2010 at 5:44 pm

    i had an absolutely wonderful just hanging out in the pool with my girls impromptu in our clothes! awesome!!

  89. mama23bears says

    June 1, 2010 at 5:46 pm

    tweet!!

    http://twitter.com/Mama23Bears/status/15208503000

  90. Emily says

    June 1, 2010 at 7:33 pm

    I came home to a clean house and shared a lovely home cooked meal with my husband. :)

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Maggie Whitley weaves her writings around joy in motherhood, homemaking, faith, and simple living. She homeschools her children, enjoys a quiet room while reading, and roars with laughter over the challenges & delights of motherhood. Maggie and her husband, along with their four young children, live in northern Michigan. She has been writing online since 2008.
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