We've Moved....

We've move our blog to http://blog.bonghinatura.com so come check out, and don't forget to add us to your blog roll.

Come by and visit our etsy shop at http://bonghinatura.com

FRIDAY FEATURE - Flirt Buttons

What is the best way to describe your shop, and what makes you unique?
I sell mostly designer fabric covered pocket mirrors, bottle openers, buttons, magnets jewelry and hair accessories. My uniqueness is due to my choice of fabrics and trends.


How did you select your name?
My other business is called Bad Girlz Beads. I wanted something toned down from that, but still fun and girly.

When and how did you first get started in your art?
I have been an artist all my life. I have a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree and a Masters of Science degree in textiles. My profession is textile design, mostly area rugs and carpet. I also teach fashion marketing and design at the college level.

Do you sell outside of etsy? If so where?
I sell at art/craft fairs and to friends and family.

Is this your full time job?
I am making it my full time job. I have a 9 month old at home and I do not plan to go back to the corporate world.

What is your favorite material? actually it is glass, I also do handmade lampwork glass beads and jewelry: www.hare.etsy.com


What do you enjoy most about creating your art?
For my buttons I like going out and collecting all the fabrics and papers. I bring my little view finder to see what will look good on a button.

Where do you find inspiration?
everywhere, as an artist it seems everything is inspiring.

Click HERE to visit Flirtbuttons.

Friday Feature - V Silcox Designs

Give us a summary of your shop, and how you got started?
answer: Back in 2001, and right after September 11th, I made a life changing decision. On that day, I was sitting in a high rise building in downtown Los Angeles when the news came. Of course we evacuated, and on the long drive home I had pleanty of time to think, specifically about how valuable my family was to me, how sad I was for those who were lost, and what choices I had made for my life.

I gave up my 20 plus year career in construction, to persue my passion for art. All my life I had toyed with pen and ink...and I suppose charcoal as well, but I had always envisioned painting glass, wine glasses specifically, so I figured....why not go with the fantasy. And here I am.


How did you select your name?
Answer: I wanted my pieces identified with a person, not a company name. Hence, V Silcox Designs.

What makes your shop unique?
I'm not sure that I'm all that unique, although I have found my own style of painting, which so far seems to be mine alone.

Do you sell anywhere outside of etsy? If so, where?
I usually average about 35 to 40 art and high craft shows per year, so I'm on the road constantly...from here in Southern California...to the San Francisco Bay Area...to Arizona.

How long have you been making your craft?
Answer: I started toying with glass painting in 2001 and practiced for well over a year, trying to perfect a clear transparent painting method, which would resemble stained glass. I didn't show until 2003, and it's been non stop ever since.

Is it your full-time job?
Answer: Absolutely! I average no less than 9 hours per day painting.

How do you balance work, and/or your shop, and home?
Answer: Well, the studio is in my home, so it's convenient. I have a fabulous husband, who handles a lot of the running around. The hardest thing for me is to stay off the Etsy site, in order to get things accomplished!

What is your favorite material?
Answer: Well, of course glass and enamels. But after that, I love fabric painting, charcoal, pen and ink, and over the past year, have started to dabble in graphic design.

What inspires you?
Answer: Light refraction....sounds weird...but it's the absolute truth.

Click HERE to visit V Silcox Designs

Sweet Orange and Ginger Creamy Sugar Scrub

This gentle sugar exfoliant is made with shea butter which is highly emollient with skin softening properties. It also contains a combination of sweet almond oil and apricot oil to help moisturize you skin This creamy scrub has the sweet citrus aroma of oranges and spicy ginger. Aromatherapists regard sweet orange as empowering, and ginger root is believed to be stimulating and refreshing, making this scrub the perfect way to start your day.

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Introducing.... Some of my Newest Soaps

I've been working on some new soaps that I will be listing through out the next week here are a few.

Mandorla Soap - 5.5oz - Almond and Honey

This huge 5.5 oz shea butter soap has enticing aroma of bitter almond essential oil and the sweetness of honey. Bitter Almond has warm aroma, very similar to "almond extract". Honey has wonder emollient properties that soothe, protect, and moisturize the skin.

Verde - 4.5oz - Lime and Peppermint

This refreshing 4.5 oz shea butter soap has the uplifting aroma of crisp clean peppermint, and sweet citrus lime. This light fresh fragrance is great for summer time.

Coming Soon to Bonghi Natura

Cinnamon Lip Scrub is a new product I've been working on for weeks, I am proud to say I have finally found a formula that I love. The last step I'm working on is the perfect packaging to go with it. This scrub helps prevent cracking, and eliminate dry flaky skin on your lips. Here's a sneak peak, look for Cinnamon Lip Scrub coming soon to http://bonghinatura.etsy.com

New and Exciting Upcoming Features

I have some very exciting things in the works for Bonghi Natura "The Blog". Here are a few things you can look forward to in the up coming weeks. In addition to the release of new products, I will be writing some special weekly posts, as well as random promotions. Some of the posts I'll be starting next week will be Tuesday Tips. These posts will feature beauty tips and articles from myself and others in the industry. Another fun thing I will be starting is Friday Features where I will show off another artist's work. I'm looking forward to showcasing some very talented artist, as well as expose you to some great new products. I will also be posting random promotions and give aways, so make sure you keep a look out. You wont want to miss this!

What's in our name?

I've had many people ask me what does Bonghi Natura mean, or how did I come up with it. Well here's your chance to find out! It was my husband who actually came up with name. Bonghi is a family name, this was the last name of my husband's great-grandfather, who immigrated to America from Italy in 1911. Bonghi was changed on the immigration records for what we can only assume was a misunderstanding, or an attempt to sound more "American". This name signifies the beginning of a new generation in America, and it's because of it's roots that we were inspired to give our products that "Old World" Italian flair. Natura simply means nature. So there you have it, a little history on how we came to be called Bonghi Natura.

Our Focus & Improved Branding

We want to be different from the majority of bath and body sellers, but yet still appeal to the masses. We feel our new branding and products achieve this goal by offering our customers an old world Italian inspired feel, yet keeping the luxurious and classic spa quality feel at the same time. I'm working on creating a line of products that are fun, versatile, and affordable. Here are a couple new products:

Romanza Sapone
Nutmeg and Ylang Ylang with a hint of cinnamon and clove

This 4.5oz goat milk soap contains a sweet intoxicating aroma of nutmeg & ylang ylang, with a hint of warm, exotic cinnamon and clove. Indulge your self in the luxurious moisture of goat milk soap and the romantic aroma of nutmeg and ylang ylang.

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Rustico Sapone
Sandalwood & Black Pepper

This 4oz massage bar of soap has a combination of sandalwood fragrance oil and black pepper essential oil that provide a deep, woody and masculine scent. The shea butter provides a creamy lather that helps moisturize and purify the rough skin of a man.

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More Posts and items coming soon!

Dual Action Line: Soap/Scrub Combos for the girl on the go!