i got my new favorite book in the mail the other day. it’s called Make Your Place: Affordable, Sustainable Nesting Skills by Raleigh Briggs. i brought my little book with me on my trip to seattle and have been reading it every chance i get! i haven’t gotten through the whole book yet. but so far, i’ve learned how to make homemade tinctures, shampoo, salves, aloe gel (super stoked on this one!), face soap, body scrubs all the while learning which essential oil to use when. mind blowing! my whole world is turned upside down! or should i say rightside up?

i can’t wait to get home and make my own tinctures and toilet bowl cleanser and face soap and shampoo and… and… AND!!! sorry. breathe… i’m just super duper excited. the book is chalk full of natural remedies and recipes for everything you need around the house.

i love how the book is designed. everything is hand written and hand drawn. the header for each section is a tiny master piece in itself. raleigh draws pictures of the various herbs and roots. it makes it fun and educational to read.

you can buy the book for yourself at microcosm publishing here. take a look around the store, they have a ton of cool zines and books and other stuff.