New | Everyday Volume Discount

Hey y'all!

I hope this post finds you doing well. Cactus & Ivy has added a 5% volume discount to orders with 5 or more items. There's no code to enter, it is automatically added to your order!


Our Reed Diffusers make a great gift with a fabulous aroma and beautiful color! We are still offering the 15% Southern Living Magazine discount when our Reed Diffusers appeared in the magazine this month. Use code SLM2009. With scents like Pumpkin Spice, Cranberry Fig, Holiday Spice and Plum Cranberry, your home will smell absolutely delicious! The Southern Living discount applies to any item!

Thanks for stopping by y'all and as always, please leave a comment or contact me if you have any questions!

Have a great day!


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Cactus & Ivy

Latest News & Happenings

Hey y'all!

I hope you are having a great day and geared up for a fun Halloween! Pumpkin is one of the ingredients on my radar for product creation.


I have been formulating a few new products for the holiday season. After receiving feedback from y'all and many clients, I have decided to incorporate fragrance oils into a few products. It's definitely a fact that consumers like the smell of many scents that can't be produced in nature. While Cactus & Ivy has always used essential oils, I can't deny the fact that many would like to see products scented with options not available in nature. Rest assured, I will only source Phthalate free fragrance oils. Keep your eyeballs peeled because I will be releasing them in the next week.

On another note, Cactus & Ivy Reed Diffusers are featured in the Made by Southern Hands section of the Southern Living Magazine, November issue. Can I just say Woo-Hoo!! What a fabulous opportunity and such an honor. Thanks Southern Living Magazine, y'all ROCK!


Thanks for stopping by y'all and I hope you have a great day! Happy "Trick or Treating" tomorrow and be safe!


Creator Extraordinaire
Cactus & Ivy

Awesome Recipe

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I hope this post finds you doing well. Over the weekend I made a Cranberry Almond Chicken Salad for our volleyball gathering and I must say.....Yummo!!

Southern Living Magazine was a staple in my parents home as a kid and now in mine. The July issue shared the following recipe and I had to pass it along. I was a little apprehensive to make it since I grew up on my Mom's fabulous chicken salad. I wasn't sure if I could make an edible chicken salad. No worries now!

Cranberry Almond Chicken Salad
Makes 6 servings; Prep: 15 minutes
Bake: 5 minutes, Cool: 15 minutes

2/3 cup slivered almonds
3 cups chopped cooked chicken
3/4 cup sweetened dried cranberries
2 celery ribs, diced
1/2 small sweet onion, diced
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tbsp Greek seasoning
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bake almonds in a single layer in a shallow pan 5 to 7 minutes or until lightly toasted and fragrant. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack (about 15 minutes).

2. Stir together almonds, chicken, dried cranberries, and remaining ingredients; serve immediately, or cover and chill up to 24 hours.

Thanks for stopping by y'all and I hope you have a fabulous day!


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Cactus & Ivy

Cactus & Ivy In The News....Woo-hoo!!

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I hope this post finds you having a fabulous Tuesday! A few weeks ago, I had an interview with the Index Journal from Greenwood, SC. A journalist by the name of St. Claire, (don't you just love that name?) contacted me after reading the article in Southern Living magazine.

St. Claire paid a visit to my shop a few weeks ago and spent several hours asking me about Cactus & Ivy and how it all came about. I wanted to have a link to post here today, however, I could not get it in advance. The article runs today so hopefully it will be available online. If not, I will make sure to scan it and post it here on The Southern Accent!

My very first interview with a TV station was quite nerve racking and intimidating. Then I took a breath and made the best of it. WLTX journalist Michael Banning made it feel like a walk in the park! More good TV news is WACH Fox 57 out of Columbia, SC is interviewing me tomorrow morning. I am definitely soaking up my 15 minutes many times over! The story on WACH Fox 57 will run sometime in May during Sweeps Week! I will keep ya posted!

In the coming days, I will be finally launching the new batch of pure goodness I've been creating. Just hold your horses, if I can wait then so can you!

Thanks for stopping by y'all, have a fantastic day and ponder this.........."Even if you are on the right track, you will get run over if you just sit there." ~ Will Rogers


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Cactus & Ivy

Cactus & Ivy in Southern Living Magazine

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I hope this post finds you doing well. Yep....that's what the title said. Cactus & Ivy is in the South Carolina edition of Southern Living Magazine and I am so stoked!! Totally beside myself! Woo-hoo!!!

Southern Living Magazine is a staple in most southern homes. I can remember as a kid looking at the house plans every month hoping to find my dream home to build when I grew up. Each month, I find a new event, gardening tip, travel destination or must see shop or point on the map. Oh....let's not forget the fabulous, mouth watering recipes.

This article represents a huge accomplishment on my part. I did not have the aide of a PR firm or contact. It was by sheer determination to shed light on my company that I was given this huge opportunity. You never know until you ask.

For those that aren't in South Carolina and would like to read the article, you may do so here. Thanks for stopping by y'all and have a great day!


Creator Extraordinaire
Cactus & Ivy

Cactus & Ivy Loves Feedback

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I hope this post finds you doing well. I am presently fighting off allergies or sinus issues and I do believe I am losing.

Today I am taking the time to post some reviews and to thank all who have provided me with valuable feedback on Cactus & Ivy products. In case you haven't dropped by the website lately, here are some that can be found on our Raves & Reviews and Press pages.

February 6, 2009 - Cactus & Ivy received some love from Naomi Serviss on her Spa Trekking blog! Naomi is a freelance writer specializing in spa-trends, travel and health issues. She also happens to be one fantabulous chick, also known now as a Guinea Chick™! Naomi is not on a Trek at the moment so she decided to share some of her spa-related goodies and Cactus & Ivy happens to be on the list! Read Naomi's spa column Spa Trekking. You ROCK Naomi and thanks for the love!
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Lisa -

I seriously, truly love the Cactus Nail Balm™. My hands are a mess from soapmaking and in just one day, noticeable difference. I can't stop using it, I love the concept, it's so clever, it smells amazing, and my hands feel so much better. I would heartily recommend your stuff to anybody.

Michelle G.
Cleveland Heights, OH
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January 13, 2009 - Cactus & Ivy Soy Milk Lip Balm™ gets a fabulous review from Shannon with A Girls Gotta Spa! Woo-hoo!!! Loving the review love!! Read the review here

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Hi Lisa,

I picked up my package from the post office this morning; everything I tried was great. I especially like the new packaging for the Nail Balm. This is the first time I've ordered from Cactus & Ivy and I have to say based on the products I've tried and the customer service, which has been truly great, I will definitely be back to order again.

Sincerely,

Sharon
Miami, FL
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December 11, 2008 - Woo-hoo!! I could so get used to this!! Our Soy Indulgence™ line received a fabulous review from Sonja with The Coveted. Sonja is a former model that also reported the news for TV stations in Seattle, St. Louis & San Francisco. Her love of skin care and make up began at an early age and now. Sonja has expanded her interests into all natural beauty lines. Thanks Sonja for your rocking review! Read Sonja's review here
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Lisa, thank you for your email. I did receive your products and am VERY satisfied, and plan to purchase from your company again. I especially love the foot balm in the deodorant style container. I also really like that I can personalize each product. This is a perfect feature for when I want to send gifts! Thank you for following up, and I look forward to ordering from your company again soon.

Jessica
West Hollywood, CA
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December 4, 2008 - Yes Virginia, there is a Santa Claus! Cactus & Ivy has received more review love. It feels like Christmas is already here! This time, the review is from Jenny with BabyAssFace. In my opinion, the name rocks and so does Jenny! Read her review of our Soy Indulgence Coconut Soy Bath Grains™, here

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So, there ya have it. To read more fabulous reviews, visit Cactus & Ivy. I also wanted to let you know that Cactus & Ivy will be in Southern Living Magazine, the March issue, which comes out at the end of February. It will only be available in the South Carolina editions, however, I am working on getting a digital copy. I will keep you posted.

Thanks for stopping by y'all!! I hope you have a great day and a fantastic weekend!

Creator Extraordinaire
Cactus & Ivy