Michel Design Works home, bath and body display in The Backyard Naturalist will stop you in your tracks. Updated seasonally, there are always new scents to explore — each derived from natural botanical ingredients with a unique, beautifully illustrated nature theme. These luscious soaps, lotions, candles and home decor items are not just tried-and-true, classic gifts, but also reasonably priced for pampering yourself daily.
Soaps Currently In Stock
Our inventory may change quickly right now, but currently we have foaming soap, small and large bath bars in the following scents:
- Tranquility
- Lavender
- Lemon Basil
- Lilac
- Rhapsody
- Water Lilies
- Garden Party
- Pink Cactus
- Honey and Clover
Special New Scents, Decor and More
Garden Party
Garden Party
It’s time to celebrate spring, so the animal friends you met last winter have gathered in the garden in all their floral finery.
Scent: Summer garden filled with peony, jasmine, and rose, and a dusting of patchouli and musk.
Bunny Hollow
Bunny Hollow
New bunnies are here! At your request – and right in time for Easter and spring – we’re introducing a sweet, serene design that’s sure to bring a smile.
Scent: Primrose, magnolia, honeysuckle, and apple with base notes of mimosa and musk.
Lavender Rosemary
Lavender Rosemary
In use as an herb for more than 2,500 years, the scent of lavender is both soothing and refreshing.
Scent: The unmistakable scent of lavender with rosemary and a hint of eucalyptus.
More Luscious Fragrances and Beautifully Illustrated Designs
The Confetti Collection
Confetti
With its bright, youthful colors, playful, painterly design, and light, buoyant scent, Confetti is a true happy dance.
Scent: Lily of the valley with notes of green tea and touches of amber and tulips.
The Garden Melody Collection
Garden Melody
Vivid pink flowers, gorgeous golden birds, and a delicious light scent combine in an elegant collection that sings of the beauties of nature.
Scent: Subtle exotic florals including frangipani and jasmine with undertones of cedarwood and lemon zest
The Pink Cactus Collection
Pink Cactus
Serene colors and harmonious shapes create a relaxing, spa-like atmosphere that’s welcome both indoors and out.
Scent: Soothing combination of freesia and Asian pear with hints of musk, vanilla, and coconut.
The Waterlillies Collection
Waterlillies
Soft, elegant colors, rich visual textures, and a nuanced blend of sweet and spicy scents herald the arrival of warm, welcoming weather.
Scent: Soft bergamot and lily of the valley with notes of tulips and sandalwood.
In the Garden Collection
In the Garden
A gorgeous garden in full bloom! Hang on, Spring is almost here.
Scent: Sweet pea with undertones of lilac, honey and carnation
Papillon Collection
Papillon
It’s magic! A kaleidoscope of butterflies brings fresh life and beautiful color to every room in the house.
Scent: Winter floral with notes of balsam, clove, and toffee
Sweet Pea Collection
Sweet Pea
For a design full of movement and delight, we combined a classic, well-loved flower with an elegant, contemporary palette.
Scent: Sweet pea with undertones of lilac, honey and carnation
Tranquility Collection
Tranquility
Blissful blues, warm yellows, and a sweet, relaxing scent conjure up the joy of serene summer days.
Scent: Soothing sweet floral with hints of plum, amber and peach
New Ways to Pamper Yourself
The Backyard Naturalist has your favorite fresh designs and scents (and some gorgeously updated classics), including: Into the Woods, Lavender Rosemary, Lemon Basil, Lilac and Violets, Nest & Eggs, Orchids in Bloom, and Peony
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Into the Woods
Nature speaks softly in the subtle colors, peaceful setting, and leafy green fragrance of this timeless design.
Scent: Green leaves and forest ferns
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Lavender Rosemary
In use as an herb for more than 2,500 years, the scent of lavender is both soothing and refreshing.
Scent: Lavender Rosemary
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Lemon Basil
Our popular pairing of two quintessential summer aromas conjures lazy, sunny afternoons and soft magical nights.
Scent: Fresh Lemon & Basil
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Lilac and Violets
For bed and bath, sitting room and sunporch, nothing says a new season is coming like the colors and scents of enchanting lilac and flirty violet.
Scent: Wild lilac & fresh violets
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Nest & Eggs
The naturalist in everyone will delight in the soft colors and detailed images of this memorable design.
Scent: Fresh morning rain
Coordinated Home Accents & Fragrances
There are coordinating trays, placemats, plates, napkins and so much more in an eye-popping variety of designs. Michel Design Works make perfect gifts for people in your life who deserve a little pampering!
The Backyard Naturalist & Michel Design Works Products
Just a few of the reasons we love Michel Design Works products:
Something for everyone! A wide variety of yummy, elegant scents and botanical themes. Combine and coordinate for exactly the right gift in the right budget.
Michel Design Works original nature themed and detailed illustrations are unique to each scent. The designs perfectly adorn coordinating home accents.
Products are made from high quality natural ingredients and beautifully packaged. For example:
- Foaming Hand Soap contains shea butter and aloe vera for gentle cleansing and moisturizing.
- Bath Soaps – Triple-milled bath bars are handmade in England of pure vegetable palm oil, glycerine, and moisturizing shea butter.
- Hand and Body Lotion – shea butter, aloe, and other botanical ingredients make this silky, luxurious lotion perfect for even the driest skin. Beautifully packaged in a keepsake gift box.
- Scented Candles are handmade, all-natural 100% soy wax, a renewable resource that’s nontoxic, biodegradable, and burns clean. Candle comes in a printed glass container housed in a decorative box with a wooden ball top. Or choose a travel candle in a handy tin to take a little bit of home with you wherever you go.
Michel Design Works’ ever changing product line may vary in our store depending on the season. If you’re looking for specific scents, please feel free to stop in or call us to see what we have in stock.
No animal testing is ever done on Michel Design Works products..
