I don't know about you, but I feel like the majority of the things I drool over online are unnecessary items... another necklace, another scarf... beautiful, but do I really need them? So when I come across something that is both beautiful and functional, or, even better, someone who has taken something so everyday that it's usually overlooked and made it beautiful, I get excited.
Mrs. Jones' Soapbox does just that. She hand-crafts natural household cleaners like laundry detergent, tile scrub and all-purpose spray, and packages them herself in beautiful refillable, reusable and upcycled packaging. Each package is simple because the ingredients are simple, and I know a little simple beauty would brighten up any dreary laundry day of mine.
Liz Grotyohann is a co-founder of cosa verde, a marketplace for handmade, environmentally-conscious goods.
