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.
New! 2022 Collections
Birds and Butterflies
Youth and whimsy go hand in hand in this sweet collection of winged friends—with a charming polka dot border!
Fragrance: Acacia flowers sweetened with plum and vanilla with just a squeeze of citrus
Deborah’s Garden
A tribute to the stunning gardens grown by Deborah Michel, this design features showy blossoms in a dramatic palette of pinks and purples.
Fragrance: Heady floral notes of jasmine and cyclamen with base notes of cedarwood and cashmere
The Meadow
Colorful, abundant wildflowers beckon you in this painterly new design and hint at its lovely scent.
Fragrance: Floral meadow after a storm with heather, cyclamen, and mimosa
Pink Grapefruit
A charming new design to reintroduce the classic Pink Grapefruit collection.
Fragrance: Ripe and juicy pink grapefruit with notes of grapefruit zest, lime, magnolia, and musk
Summer Days
Birds, butterflies, and an abundance of beautiful flowers proclaim the glories of the garden in this classic Michel Design Works offering.
Fragrance: Mandarin and bergamot tinged with jasmine, vanilla, and tuberose.
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:
- Magnolia
- Royal Rose
- Sweet Floral
- Sunflower
- Lavender Rosemary
- Lemon Basil
- Lilac
- Water Lilies
- Garden Party
- Pink Cactus
- Bunny Hollow
In stock, but limited and discontinued:
- Nest and Eggs
- Rhapsody
- Garden Party
- Garden Melody
Trio of Mini Foamers
A trio of fresh scents! Mini versions of our popular foaming soap in Gardenia, Wild Lemon and Magnolia.
Magnolia
A blissful blue background and painterly flowers are classic yet fresh, and perfect all year round.
Scent: Magnolia, jasmine, and honeysuckle with hints of violet and bergamot
Royal Rose
Nothing is more classic than rose, but with a fresh design and the scent of rose and amber, it’s a new take on tradition.
Scent: Royal rose with notes of amber, apple, vanilla, and musk
Sweet Floral Melody
A burst of colorful flowers, butterflies, and greenery evokes the feel of a summer garden all year long.
Scent: Bouquet of white flowers and tuberose touched with honey, coconut, and mimosa
Sunflower
Sunflowers, dahlias, and marigolds are bursting with rich yellows and golds—perfect for autumn and lovely all year round.
Scent: Fresh sunflower with touches of citrus, ripe fruit, and spice
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 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
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..
