new release: 6 vinotherapy gift sets, perfect for Valentine's

Introducing 6 new value gift sets to kick off 2012! Grapeseed gifts are a unique choice for wine lovers, organic enthusiasts, Valentine's or an indulgent treat that's sure to be appreciated on any occasion. Check out the fabulous selections for him and her, plus new luxurious and budget gift options...

1. VINO LUXE BATH & BODY BASKET

 A gorgeous, large woven bark basket is filled with organic, vinotherapy bath goodies in your choice of signature scent for the complete spa experience, right at home ~ $99

2. VINOTHERAPY FOR HIM GIFT BASKET

He'll enjoy a generous sampling of full size grapeseed skin, shave & shower products for daily grooming. Experience the benefits of vinotherapy with mojito man, formulated with a yummy blend of essential oils to help prevent ingrown hairs ~ $79

3. VINOTHERAPY FOR HER GIFT BASKET

A large, hand woven bark gift basket filled with anti~aging skin care from the vine™ so she can experience the natural, luxurious benefits of vinotherapy daily by turning her bathroom into a wine country spa! $94

4. BE MINE BOX

A sweet little token for Valentine's day. Select your favorite grapeseed co. essential oil blend in the organic bath & massage oil and room & body mist plus sweet lips in a festive box made from recycled materials ~ $16.50 

5. PINOTHERAPY™BATH TOWER 

Select your favorite grapeseed co. essential oil blend for the travel tin soy candle and pinotherapy™ wine infused bath salts. We'll wrap them up in a cute reusable gift bag complete with a wooden scoop & lip balm. Just add a glass of wine for the perfect bath... instant relaxation anytime for just $32!

6. SWEET TREATS BOX

A sweet treat without the calories for Valentine's day! Select your favorite grapeseed co. signature essential oil blend in the organic bath & massage oil, soy candle and our indulgent whipped grapeseed & shea butter. We'll add organic lip balm and a festive box ~ $38

As always, orders $75 and over ship for free automatically at checkout. Grab a gift for your special Valentine today!

Be Mine, Valentine! Check Out New Valentine Gift Ideas

SHOP VALENTINE GIFT IDEAS

We've created a whole new category, dedicated to our favorite ideas for him and her... indulge in delectable bath & body treats with chocolate, roses and (of course) vinotherapy!

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 Announcing our 2012 Wholesale Program Upgrades: New discounts, 3 simple ways to place your order & earn free product and testers!
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Vanilla Almond Cinnamon Scrub ~ Women's Health Magazine

Thanks for mentioning our Vanilla Almond Cinnamon Scrub in this month's Women's Health feature, "Beauty & the Feast"! Vanilla Almond Cinnamon is one of our original scents and always a top selling treat for the holiday season! Try this delectable, 100% natural scent in our more of our organic bath & body products, handmade in Santa Barbara:
lotion  
body wash
soy candles
bath & massage oil
room & body mist

free shipping on eco-friendly bath & body gifts

FREE SHIPPING this weekend on orders $30+ 
at TheGrapeseedCompany.com

experience vinotherapy | eco-friendly skin care handcrafted from 
the natural anti~aging byproduct of wine and local, organic botanicals

handmade with love in Santa Barbara 

Give the gift of grapeseed; pampering, consumable products in thoughtful packaging. A unique idea for organic enthusiasts, wine lovers, green gals & grape loving guys. Don't miss out on Baby g & Dirty Dog Organics gifts for your sweet little ones and fuzzy buddies. Create a custom lotion, perfume, massage oil, mist and more at the  
Virtual Scent Bar™ and name it especially for your gift recipient! 

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top 10 grapeseed gift picks under $40

{the gift of grapeseed} pampering eco-friendly products in thoughtfully pleasant packaging

While most have just begun thinking about holiday gift giving, ideas have been floating around The Grapeseed Co. since last year! We wanted to offer an even wider selection of quality, green, consumable gifts at a great price point. Here are my top 10 picks under $40 from some of our new releases this year, and what I'll be gifting this jolly season.... cheers!

grapeseed room & body mist {$9-16}

1. New grapeseed room & body mists, made with over 90% organic ingredients and available in all of our classic scents. Spritz on your linens, use as a light body fragrance or scent your room.

dirty dog organics gift tote {$24.95}

2. A fun combo including the new itch & ouch balm, shampoo and fur freshener in a super cute tote you can use for treats and treasures!

the sole surfer pedicure kit {$35}

3. Our top selling surf sea salt foot scrub (8oz) surf lotion and the amazing 4-in-1 pedi tool will scrub and buff your feet into shape, leaving them smooth, soft and sweet smelling!

grapeseed skincare essentials travel set {$36.95}

4. Generous travel sizes of your favorite vinotherapy skin care products, packaged in a beautiful cosmetics pouch made from natural, sustainable sinamay & hemp fibers.

vineyard rose custom vinotherapy mask gift box {$23}

5. Vineyard Rose is used at some of the most exclusive spas in wine country! You can get the same product to create an amazing facial at home with this affordable custom mask gift box kit.

grapeseed gal gift box {$32}

6. A gorgeous gift box upgrade to the 3 original products that started it all! Now available in all of your favorite signature scents including: pink grapefruit ginger, vanilla almond cinnamon & sunshine day

create your own reed diffuser {$32}

7. Visit our virtual scent bar™ to create your own concoction from over 75 different essential oils and fragrances! You even get to name your own product... you can make lotion, perfume, body wash and many other custom gifts with the click of a mouse!

red & white wine bar organic soap gift set {$20}

8. A great idea for a hostess gift, your wine loving friends or just about anyone... we all need soap!

four favorites gift basket {$38}

9. This beautiful woven bark basket is filled with your choice of scent in lotion, scrub, soy candle and lip balm, all for under $40!

wood lid soy & grapeseed butter candle {$24}

10. Our new elegant wood lid candles are hand poured in a thick glass base container and come wrapped in a sheer fabric gift bag. A gorgeous and useful gift to grab for anyone on your list.

Holiday Decor Grapeseed Style: DIY Grapevine Jingle Wreath

The store does not have the floor space for a proper tree this year, but we had a fun time coming up with other ways to decorate this holiday season! We created two beautiful wreaths for The Grapeseed Co. boutique today. First, I'll share directions for our Grapevine Jingle Wreath, created with upcycled grapevines, festive bells and a splash of creativity!

Grapevine Jingle Wreath

 You'll need:

bells (we used 2 different sizes)

a wire wreath frame

dried grapevines

decorative berries or beads

clear fishing line

scissors

DIY INSTRUCTIONS
~Wrap the grapevines around the wreath frame, weaving in and out for your desired shape and size. I worked on bending ours until it framed the Grapeseed Co. logo on our door perfectly. You can also buy a pre-made wreath created from dried grapevines at a craft store like Michael's.
~String the fishing line through each bell and attach in randomly spaced spots around the wreath.
~wrap the berries around the vines, filling in spots that look bare after adding the bells.
~Hang and enjoy! We love this on our entry door because it jingles every time a customer comes in!

Next week I'll share instructions for wreath #2.... 

 Lucinda turned a traditional green wreath into a 2-sided window display that looks beautiful outside the window and inside the shop!

new release: wood lid soy candle

{NEW RELEASE}wood lid soy candle

It looks beautiful in the picture, and even more impressive in person. This candle makes the perfect gift. Our amazing soy & grapeseed butter formula poured in thick, footed glass with a black wood lid. Available in all of our Grapeseed Co. Signature Scents. Packaged in a sheer fabric gift bag, ready for anyone on your list | $24

the grapeseed co. natural soy & grapeseed butter candles

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experience the pure, healthy, glow of non-GMO soy wax blended with pure grapeseed butter & our signature essential oil blends. A beautifully aromatic, extra-long burning candle that doubles as a warm moisturizing oil as the candle liquifies.

new release: pinot dreams organic wine soap & body butter

{NEW RELEASE}pinot dreams wine bar organic soap, whipped body butter & gift sets 
 Our latest addition to the vineyard blends, pinot dreams has 

...lush floral notes in a field of dreamy lavender
with a hint of orange blossom  

this delectable essential oil blend is the latest addition to our top selling wine bar organic soaps & whipped grapeseed, shea and acai body butters. Like all of our Grapeseed Co. bath & body products, they are handmade daily at our Santa Barbara store with local, antioxidant rich grape seeds.

available in:
wine bar organic soap

whipped body butter
wine bar & butter set 

body butter trio gift set

fresh from your kitchen: milky oat bath

This month's Fresh From Your Kitchen feature is an all-over skin smoothing (and soothing) soak! Super easy and quick to make, you just need to make sure you can set aside time to soak and relax in the tub. Enjoy!

MILKY OAT BATH

1/4 cup oats 

(mill the oats in a blender or coffee grinder)

2T organic powdered milk

3T epsom salt

20-30 drops of essential oil(s) of your choice, my pick lately has been a lavender, rose, neroli combo!

Directions

1. mix all ingredients together except the EOs. 

2. add to bathwater as it's running, then add EOs to running bathwater.

3. soak, relax, breathe deep, be present, enjoy.

What it Does
milk contains a naturally occurring alpha-hydroxy acid from lactic acid that exfoliates and renews the cellular surface of the skin, smoothing and softening.

oatmeal is a natural, soothing exfoliant known for it's calming and anti-inflammatory properties. It also has astringent qualities but is gentle enough for sensitive skin. It helps to draw oil and impurities out of the skin.

epsom salt detoxifies and rids the skin of impurities

20-30 undisturbed minutes soaking priceless

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Green Skin Care Blog brings simple spa delights to your home with Fresh From Your Kitchen: DIY skin care recipes & treatments you can create with a trip to the grocer or health food store. Direct from the formulator of The Grapeseed Company's personal stash of fresh beauty creations and concoctions.