When it comes to selecting products for the home, I’m a detail-oriented person, giving attention to the little things that are often overlooked by others – are you this way too? I bet most of us are, we all love to discover pretty things. When I’m out shopping for the very basics (soap, toothpaste, shampoo, hand soap), in addition to scanning ingredients, I look for packaging that is simple, pretty, and matches the room I plan to use/display the product in. Even a shampoo bottle can look pretty, and sure that sounds a bit dorky, but why not enjoy beautiful ‘mundane’ things?
Take Daub and Bauble, a brand new company based in Minnesota with packaging that is not only modern, but 100% recyclable. And (big bonus points here), their hand wash, detergent, and hand lotion is available in delicious fragrances like Fig + Thyme, Lemon + Ginger, and Orange + Clove. You can purchase some for your home at online apothecary, Home 101 based right here in New Hampshire.
TIP: If you’re on a budget, why not buy a few empty bottles at The Container Store, fill them with your soap, detergent, or lotion of choice, and apply a single band of vintage wallpaper, fabric, or wallpaper or gift wrap leftovers from a recent project you’ve worked on? If you’d like to seal it, brush over matte gel medium or clear glue that you’d use for decoupage projects.
(images from daub and bauble)
September 18th, 2007 at 3:30 pm
Nice find. Little details such as these do make all the difference.
Plus they are RE-cyclable.
September 18th, 2007 at 4:54 pm
I love beauty in mundane things.
Your work around is great – diy container store bottles. That way you can buy in bulk and refill your favorite eco-friendly, beauty without cruelty products.
Lesley
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September 18th, 2007 at 4:57 pm
Love the find — they’re adorable! But mostly I wanted to say thanks for the DIY tip; what a great idea!!
September 18th, 2007 at 9:01 pm
so beautiful and love the diy tip! i would do it with a glass bottle because i’m trying to cut down on platic. that might have to go on the project list!
September 19th, 2007 at 9:26 pm
I agree, beautiful but with environmental concerns it would be terrific if they could make these patterns onto glass instead. I’d buy one for each bathroom in my house and my kitchen if they did!
September 21st, 2007 at 6:05 am
very nifty indeed. plus they are incredible! i would love to have them in my bath!
cheers,
cindy
June 9th, 2010 at 8:00 am
You indicate that Daub & Bauble is a MN company. I live in MN and can’t find any information about the company. Can you help?