local, handcrafted, and fabulous!

Mom and I wanted to take the day off after Thanksgiving, but we couldn't bear the thought of fighting the city crowds. Instead, I grabbed my camera, and we visited several local artists and attractions within miles of Good Fortune's studio. We found good conversation, inspiring art, and fun loving Alpacas!
Lowell Axley, a retired pilot, turns wood and builds beautiful custom cabinets at his home. Lowell is an amazing artist and I couldn't resist his unusual style. Graciously, he offered up several pieces for my studio. If you are interested in purchasing any of the pieces, then call me 423.715.2647. Prices are: 1. $50 (food safe platter), 2. $35, 3. $95 (food safe bowl), 4. $85, 5. $85, 6. $60, 7. $95. I'll ship it out to you before Christmas.

Harmony Wools Alpaca Farm is just down the road and has been raising and showing alpacas since 1993. Our friend Jennifer Bennett gave us a tour of her farm and weaving studio where she spins, weaves and knits her own alpaca fibers into soft, warm garments and fabrics. Mom is planning on taking one of Jennifer's knitting classes after Christmas. I really wanted to snuggle up with an Alpaca, but they weren't feeling the love.

Lastly we dropped off a Good Fortune display at the Englewood Textile Museum. One half of the museum is an antique & gift shop, and the other half is an amazing "off the beaten path" museum. The museum traces the history of the area's textile industry from 1850 with special emphasis on working-class women in the mills. It is run by dedicated volunteers filled with enthusiasm and plenty of southern charm. You check them out one afternoon at 17 S. Niota St. in Englewood, TN 37329. Don't forget to pick up a bar of Good Fortune soap why you're there!

winter is here on the farm

My mother and I can't get enough of our expansive views, ever changing leaves, moon size, and the way the sun dances on the mountains. Yesterday she called me as I was busy working in the studio and said I had to go outside and see how the sun was illuminating the fresh snow on the back mountains. As my 3 fabulous employees and I took a break to enjoy the view, we just stood in awe of what seemed like a foreign place. We felt like we were on vacation and wanted to hit the slopes! This is Tennessee, and this is Good Fortune. God has blessed us with the most beautiful and peaceful place to live, work, and relax! Won't you come visit us some time?

in the spirit of giving ... giveaway

My friend Christy is giving away some amazing Good Fortune products to one lucky winner. All you have to do is leave her a comment on the giveaway post of her blog and answer the following question:
what are you most thankful for this year?

Happy Thanksgiving! We are thankful for great friends and family!

If you missed the deadline on Christy's blog, then check out Memory Makers blog for another chance to win more Good Fortune products & get inspired! We love their magazine. Pick up a copy on news stands, and see for yourself!

custom lip balms

High Country Outfitters in Atlanta, GA knows well made products when they see them. All natural & high-quality fit the bill when they were shopping for a new product line. Check out our signature refreshing peppermint & island coconut lip balms with the custom High Country logo. We even hooked them up with custom displays. High Country takes pride in housing the very best gear, so you can also find Good Fortune Shea Butter, Faucet Soaps, and Element Sprays. Stop by their Buckhead location today and check them out!

Custom Organic Blend!

My studio smells amazing thanks to an amazing assignment from Joyce at Coco-Zen. They wanted an edible-organic-chocolate-lip scrub, and guess who they called? You got it! Here at Good Fortune, we're more than happy to roll up our sleeves, and get serious about chocolate!

In fact, we can give you what ever you need, such as:

• gift favors for weddings or showers
• a complete line of body products for your spa or shop
• an amenities line for your bed and breakfast
• or any delicious product you can imagine
  

Handmade Gifts Are the Best!

If you are like me, you want to give unique gifts to your loved ones, and one way to show them you care in a personal style is with a handmade gift. Gift cards are nice, but I personally admire gifts that come from the heart! But who has the time to manufacture personalized gift baskets, goodies, and the like?

Great news! Good Fortune has handmade gift sets (in case you don't have time or desire to be crafty), or you can piece together Good Fortune with your own creations! Here are some suggestions using our favorite scents:

Spicy Pumpkin: Bake some bread or muffins, package them with your handwritten recipe, and include a bar of our pumpkin soap, massage candles, and Element Spray. Your gift basket will give immediate satisfaction with a lasting scent.

Chocolate: Home bake (or break-and-bake) cookies packaged in a Chinese take-out box with your handwritten recipe, a jar of handmixed hot cocoa (or cheat and use the store stuff), a Mocha Meltdown Massage Candle, and a Kiss Me Kit (or a Chocolate Peppermint Lip Balm). Who doesn’t need an indulgence?

Apples: Toss a few apples, a jar of apple butter, and a bar of our best selling Applejack Element Spray and soap!

Peppermint: Pot a fresh peppermint plant in a cute (handpainted?) ceramic pot, or use a store-bought herb garden starter kit, Element Spray and Faucet Soap for your favorite gardener.


Lavender: Hand stitch (freestyle) your friends’ initials on a cute hand towel for the kitchen and bathroom, include a 3-pack of our natural lavender dryer bags, and a Lavender Element Spray.

Open For Business & Tours

Good Fortune originated in my heart, started in my kitchen, and has grown to my grandfather’s dairy barn in the Appalachian foothills in Athens, Tennessee. My mother and I have been renovating the barn since November 2007, I moved in July 2008, and we opened for business this November! We've had a successful launch and look forward to greeting new faces and repeat customers everyday!

All Good Fortune products are mixed, poured, and wrapped by hand—and they are all created in small batches for exceptional quality. Visit us today, and see first hand why Good Fortune's natural soap and body products stand out from the crowd!

Visit our website for directions!