An intriguing book, Keeper of the Bees by Gene Stratton Porter, is one of my all time favorites. I was transported to another time, into a sea of blue delphiniums and a bee keeper's cottage.
You can, then, imagine my delight when I received a Christmas gift from Xavier's mommy... the most fragrant, bee-shaped, bath oil beads. With each "bee" that enters the hot water of my claw foot tub, I am convinced I am releasing liquid gold. The beads are rationed and enjoyed on those most stressful of days. The delicious fragrance of beeswax candles envelops my senses. Thank you, to a daughter who lavishes me with her love and this wonderful gift of "bees."