After years of cleaning, months of research, weeks of planning and hours of staring at the computer screen, I am finally starting a blog. Oh my. If you are actually reading this, you are probably related to me somehow, pressed the wrong key when typing the actual address you wanted, OR you want to learn more about me and the company I have just launched.
Should I tell you a little about that? Ok, well... it all started about 15 months ago when I joined a lovely little direct sales comany called Chartreuse. Ever heard of it? Nope, didn't think so. Hence the reason it is no longer in existence today. They made wonderful organic products, which I used, worshiped and sold like a champ...until they went out of business six months ago. What a shock! I was very sad and dissapointed, but I didn't want that little roadblock to stop me from progressing on what I now call "my green journey."
After using and promoting all these wonderful, all-natural products for a year, I was totally hooked! I knew I could never go back to using the conventional beauty and cleaning products I had been using before. After some soul searching, I decided that I really loved promoting natural and organic products. I couldn't find another company that I really identified with. I started doing a lot of research and decided that maybe I could make some of these products for myself.
Along this path, I also discovered essential oils (more on this in another post). I had no idea that essential oils could be used for so many things. What an amazing combinaton-natural and organic ingredients, coupled with the amazing power of essential oils. I was hooked! The former owner of Chartreuse was generous enough to share the recipes for the wonderful cleaners that they made. I could make them myself, and it was SO EASY! That was the start to my new company, Essential8.
Boy, I'll tell ya...this whole let's-start-a-business-thing is a lot of work! You have to make products, develop a logo, do social media, start a website.... the list goes on! The logo is in the works, Etsy page is under construction, here's the website. I am trying to cram as much as I can into the next few weeks before school starts again.
Thanks for stopping by, and hey... if you're still actually reading this, post a comment, and maybe I'll send you a free sample. :)
Sarah
Sarah! This is awesome!! I'm so excited for you and this new adventure. I was telling Emily about how I wanted to order some Chartreuse products from you when she told me they went out of business. Count me in for trying out your products!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by Liz! I should have my Etsy shop up and running soon. :)
DeleteHi Sarah -I liked your page on facebook and that's how i found out about your new blog.Your first post was great!(: I also enjoyed learning about how you got your company name. I am also a fan of herbs and essential oils..best wishes on everything!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for your comments Crystal. Glad to know someone shares the same interests!
DeleteCongratulations on this new adventure! I am thrilled to hear about it, especially after getting hooked on the Chartreuse cleaning products. :)Good luck!! Cincy Lisa Moore
ReplyDeleteThanks Lisa! Let me know when you're ready for some refills! I can send you the cleaner concentrates. :)
DeleteYou've given me enough free samples (thanks again by the way) and you're doing a great job with your products so far! Can't wait to try my new hardwood floor cleaner in the dining room. BTW...I have visions of the movie "Julie & Julia" with you starting this blog. I'm sure it will get very exciting once your traffic picks up! Good luck!
ReplyDeleteGreat job sweetie! will follow every word and forward to all my green friends. By the way, what is the hard wood floor cleaner?
ReplyDeleteHave just added you to my favorites list!!! Mimmy