Indigo is a part of the Grammy's Starry Night Gala!

Wed Jul 16, 3:01 AM ET



Madison & Mulholland hosted the Magnolia Audio Video Gifting Lounge at the 2008 GRAMMY Foundation Starry Night Gala honoring Sir George Martin. Gifts went to Tom Jones, Yoko Ono, Michael MacDonald, Joe Walsh, America,David Foster, Chris Botti, Jeff Beck, Renee Olmstead, A Fine Frenzy and more. Gifts presented by Harman International,Mandarin Oriental, Papyrus and more.

Los Angeles (PRWEB) July 16, 2008 -- Sir George Martin received the GRAMMY Foundation®'s Leadership Award at the 51st annual Starry Night benefit gala at USC. The event chairs: Sir Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Yoko Ono, and Olivia Harrison. Madison & Mulholland created a luxe green room swag suite to honor those who performed for the evening's benefit. Performers and VIP's gifted included: Sir Tom Jones, David Foster, America, Chris Botti, Joe Walsh, Jeff Beck, Michael MacDonald, A Fine Frenzy, Kurt Elling, William Joseph, Katharine McPhee, Renee Olmstead, David Grusin, Yoko Ono and many more.

"Madison & Mulholland recognizes the music industry's commitment to social responsibility and supports entrepreneurs and those who embrace the artist's creative spirit." says company CEO, Jane Ubell-Meyer.

Madison & Mulholland is proud to continue working with Magnolia Audio Video as the overall title sponsor for the evening's Green Room swag suite. Inside the suite: Magnolia Audio Video, Harman International, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, Papyrus, Keren Creations, Lilyfield Cakes, Sexy Light Flavored "cocktail" candles, Rejuveneck, and Timelapse Wand by Dr. Semel, The gift bags were donated by the Mondrian inspired Eenamaria and Barnes & Noble who presented their new eco-friendly tote:--Other gifts included: Arran Aromatics, Argan Body, bnutured, Bon Appetit, Enzymatic Therapy's Hot Plants, Hint Water, Indigo Bath & Body, Minardi Salon NYC, Harper Audio, Macmillan Audio, Nvey Eco beauty, Obagi Medical, Intentional Treasure --Payson Cooper's chocolate jewelry, and Madison & Mulholland sun readers,

Madison & Mulholland (est. 2004) is dedicated to helping companies place products into the hands of celebrities and the media. Jane Ubell-Meyer, CEO, has worked as a television and film producer in both Hollywood and New York for over 22 years. In addition to celebrity gifting, she is the designer behind Madison & Mulholland eyewear and currently teaches at NY's Fashion Institute of Technology. www.madisonandmulholland.com.

The GRAMMY Foundation® was established in 1989 to cultivate the understanding, appreciation and advancement of the contribution of recorded music to American culture -- from the artistic and technical legends of the past to the still unimagined musical breakthroughs of future generations of music professionals. The Foundation accomplishes this mission through programs and activities that engage the music industry and cultural community as well as the general public. The Foundation works in partnership year-round with its founder, The Recording Academy®, to bring national attention to important issues such as the value and impact of music and arts education and the urgency of preserving our rich cultural heritage. For more information, please visit www.grammyfoundation.com.

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Pink Cupcakes & Turkish Delight

Sounds like the cravings of a pregnant woman? Actually it was the subject of the latest soap fragrances to come across the Indigo line. Who wants to smell like food in the shower? That's the subject of debate for alot of companies now days. But take one look at Bath & Body's Tutti Dolce Line, Jessica Simpson's Dessert line, and you'll see them adding new foodie fragrances all the time. Now I've always had a sweet spot for these scents. And I've always incorporated them in my own personal use, even before Indigo flew onto the scene. It's a comfort thing. I remember summer Sundays with Mom baking cupcakes in the kitchen. It brings back fond memories and smiles every time. When I found these fragrances, I just had to add them to Indigo's line up. So meet the two newest soaps to the line!

Power Outages & Creative Soaping

Well today I got a chance to relive soapmaking the old fashioned way, without any power! After a transformer blew in the neighborhood today and left us all in the dark for a while, I decided to go back to the soapmaking roots today. Luckily I have my sodium hydroxide pre-measured, along with my oils, otherwise the very chemistry that makes handmade soap today a luxury vs the harsh soap our grandmother's used to make, would have been out the window. So with that said, on a dark and dreary day with no power, I lit my candles and started mixing by hand. After a good hours worth of stirring, the raw soap finally began to trace. And in keeping with the 'traditional' theme of going back to old fashioned soap, today's 2 batches of soap were a simple lavender & spearmint blend, and the classic oatmeal, milk & honey. Now in the wee hours of the morning, with my soap insulated and saponifying away, and with the power thankfully back on, I've been able to catch up on email and finish up a few orders, and reflecting a bit on power outages.

It's amazing how dependent we are on electricity. When the power went out today, I had a chance to see neighbors that I haven't seen in months. People who rarely venture out of their homes with the exception of going to and from their cars came out into their front yards to stand around looking perplexed and confused. We all chatted a bit, looking up and down the street at the other neighbors standing out in their yard with the same frustrated expressions on their faces. After the general chit chat went by, catching up on life with each other, people began to wander back into their homes to find something to do in the dark. Candlelights could be seen moving through the houses as people tried to find some way to pass the time until the power came back on.

When mine came back on late tonight, I was thankful for electricity, and my hand and wrist were thankful for my electric blender. But I do think that maybe the power should go out a little more often. It's nice being a neighborhood, even if it is only for the short time while we're in a blackout. :)

Testing Session - Why do it?

New Fragrances! I'm always excited when I start reviewing new fragrances. But before a soap is released and add to our product line, the first step is fragrance testing. How do I test a fragrance and why do it? Every fragrance oil / essential oil reacts differently in soap.

Discoloration is a common issue, depending on how much vanilla is in the fragrance oil. The more vanilla, the darker brown the soap. That means that no matter what pretty color I might want the finished soap to be, no amount of artificial or natural colorant is going to make a difference.

Another reason to test out my fragrances before releasing them for sale is to see how the scent is going to hold up in the finished product. What might smell like heaven in the fragrance oil itself might morph drastically when the fragrance oil goes through the soap making process. That perfect coconut cream might turn into something that smells like burnt plastic when it's been soaped!

So how do I test a fragrance? It's as simple as making a small batch of cold process soap using Indigo's basic soap recipe and using the new fragrance oil, without adding any additional colors or additives to the soap. This allows me to see if the new fragrance will turn the normally white soap into any shade of color ranging from creamy white, to tan, to chocolate brown. Knowing how this final color reacts will allow me to base my color 'scheme' for the finished product in my line. Now that I have the finished soap, I can also see how well the fragrance held up through the soap making process. Did it hold all of those wonderful notes? Or did it turn into something completely different? All of our fragrances go through this testing process, and only the top picks get added to the Indigo line.

You never know what will come up next!

Welcome!

What is Indigo?

Indigo Bath and Body is dedicated to helping you indulge your body in only the best ingredients nature has to offer. We use the highest quality shea butter & cocoa butter in our lotions and body butters to give you that silky smooth skin you were born with. We do not believe in using any unnecessary chemicals or filler ingredients in our products.

We offer a full product line with with unique scents and combinations to give you something out of the ordinary in addition to the traditional favorites. From our line of all natural to products with just a little help from our hands, you will find something to please everyone.

We believe in indulging your senses and pampering your skin, not our wallet. By supporting Indigo Bath and Body, you are supporting a family run business that cares about their customers and products. All of our products are available to you with just a few mouse clicks away and delivered right to your door. No hassle of driving to the mall, no need to visit an expensive salon or spa and pay double for half the quality.