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This July, We're Funding Abortion Access

on Jul 06 2022

This July, florapothecarie is funding abortion access. 20% of florapothecarie sales this month will be donated to The Brigid Alliance and National Network of Abortion Funds.

June is Pride Month! We're Donating 10% of Sales to The Trevor Project

on Jun 01 2022

UPDATE: Thanks to your support, florapothecarie was able to donate $300 last month to The Trevor Project! You can continue to show your support by donating directly or shopping my Pride T-Shirt Collection. 20% of the sales of these shirts will be donated to The Trevor Project. Forever. ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜 -- Happy Pride Month! 🏳️‍🌈 As a proud LGBTQIA+ ally, florapothecarie will donate 10% of all sales this month to The Trevor Project, a non-profit organization providing counseling and other resources to LGBTQIA+ youth in crisis.

We're Doing Black Friday Differently

on Nov 27 2020

Instead of discounts, we're giving 20% of our sales to non-profits.Deep discounts hurt small businesses, especially this year. So we're opting out of discounting. Instead, 10% of our total sales from 11/27-11/30 will go toward CT Coalition to End Homelessness and another 10% will go to Color Of Change.

We're Funding Social Change

on Jun 09 2020

This month, florapothecarie is donating 10% of our total sales to Color Of Change and another 10% to The Trevor Project to help these organizations create positive legislative change and local community impact for people of color and LGBTQ youth. Read on for more resources and actions you can take to be a better ally to people of color and LGBTQ people.

Stockist Spotlight: Almanac Supply Co

on Mar 13 2019

Meet Emily Thompson, Co-Founder of Being Boss and Co-Owner of Almanac Supply Co., an online shop dedicated to embracing the seasons and living with nature, carrying a curated selection of products to inspire.

Stockist Spotlight: Christopher Michael the Salon

on Feb 21 2019

Meet Deana Merola, founder of Christopher Michael The Salon, a certified sustainable salon specializing in vivids, bridal, curly cuts & color in Wallingford, CT using eco-friendly, natural, and cruelty-free products.

Stockist Spotlight: Vintanthro Modern & Vintage

on Jan 18 2019

Meet Melissa Gonzales of Vintanthro Modern & Vintage, proprietress of the coolest vintage shop in New Haven (and maybe even all of Connecticut).

florapothecarie x freeset

on Aug 31 2018

florapothecarie cosmetics bags are now handmade and printed using eco-friendly fabrics and inks by Freeset, a fair trade manufacturing company that exists to bring freedom to women who've been trapped in India's sex trade.

florapothecarie is officially Leaping Bunny and PETA certified as cruelty-free and vegan!

on Jan 18 2018

florapothecarie has been vetted and certified by Leaping Bunny and PETA's Beauty Without Bunnies program to be cruelty-free and vegan. We never tested on animals or used animal-derived ingredients in our products, now it's just really official.

Why florapothecarie supports Global Fund for Women

on Nov 24 2017

1 in 3 women and girls experience violence in their lifetime. 51% of human trafficking victims worldwide are women and 20% are young girls. We need to help our sisters. This is why florapothecarie is supporting Global Fund for Women.

October Happenings @florapothecarie

on Oct 05 2016

This month in florapothecarie land, my chocolate masks are appearing in the October Goddess Provisions box!!! And on October 21 & 22, I'll be in NYC for the W.E.L.L. Summit.

Behind-The-Scenes: Making Chocolate Masks for Goddess Provisions

on Sep 20 2016

I made over 2,000 chocolate masks for the Goddess Provisions October box. Here's a peek behind the scenes at how I did it, and who helped!

DIY Floral Sugar Scrub with The Confetti Bar

on Apr 11 2016

Sugar scrubs were the very first beauty product I ever made, and are still one of my favorites! They're very easy and only really require two ingredients: sugar and oil. These floral sugar scrubs kick it up a notch with the addition of essential oils and pretty floral confetti from The Confetti Bar. You will need: 1/4 cup raw, granulated cane sugar 1 tbs oil — almond oil, grapeseed oil, jojoba oil, sunflower oil up to 4 drops of essential oils a few pinches of biodegradable floral confetti from The Confetti Bar a clean 4oz jar Mix all of your ingredients together in a small bowl and decant into your jar. Keep it sealed and stored in a cool, dry environment until use. Use it up within six months. To use your sugar scrub: wash your body, then scoop some of the scrub into the palm of your hand. Gently rub it onto your skin in circular motions. Rinse off and pat skin dry with a towel. Be careful in the shower — your tub or shower floor may be slippery! All photos thanks to The Confetti Bar.