It’s been a while since I could say Hello!

Well - "Hi, again!" - it's been a while since I've been in touch with all you wonderful people. The summer and fall have been very, very busy, but lots and lots of FUN, too!

For me, the three best parts were:

1) The birth of Skip's third child, Leonardo. And of course he is ADORABLE. I am a proud Grandmother, and ADORABLE is the "law"!

2) Skip's 40th Birthday Party - which was a big SURPRISE for him. My daughter-in-law, Katie, gave the party, which took her months of organizing, but then, she is an amazing woman. And although it was just for Skip's family and closest friends, it turned out to be more like a large "family reunion". We had family from all over the country who came. Believe me, it was not an easy task hiding them all until the party began, either. But we managed, and Skip was happily shocked, and for once, just for a few seconds - speechless!!!

3) Our Snowdrop Today's Special. We had an 11-year record in units sold for a TS! Thank you all SO much for having joined Skip and me during that really exciting time for us. Our TS's have always been one of our most favorite things - because we LOVE putting together the best kits we can think of, for the best value. You all OVER DID yourselves with your fabulous enthusiasm, your wonderful telephone testimonials, and so many purchases, even multiple purchases! Wow! For me, this was very, very heartwarming, because, as most of you know, Snowdrop has been my favorite EDT, for the past 3 years. So thank you for loving all our beautiful Snowdrop products, and for showing your appreciation in so many ways. Skip and I are truly grateful to you for your continued great trust and confidence in us.

I hope you’ll tune into our next shows - which are "fan-TAB-ulous" (better than "fan-TAS-tic"!). We will be back for our 11 Year Anniversary on Nov. 1st 2nd and 3rd with a many new kits and some fabulous surprises – Until then, enjoy the lovely month of October.

AMANDA

Bath & body essentials
Here’s what you need…

	Elariia 1.7oz Snowdrop Eau de Toilette Spray HSN Price: $24.50

	Elariia Snowdrop Dry Body HSN Price: $24.50

	Elariia 4-piece Oatmeal Cleanse and Moisturize Kit HSN Price: $29.85

» shop all italian bath & body

Customer Comments ADD YOUR COMMENTS

(65 comments for It's Been a While)

Diana, CA	05/27/2009
When can we expect to have your Neutraline products back on HSN?
› report if inappropriate

Barbara, SC	04/23/2009
I am so happy to see White Tea and Bergamot back...I have purchased four jars of body cream. Are you going to offer this again during 2009 or will we have to wait another 2 or 3 years? Also what about the cologne, when you layer both the cream and cologne it is just wonderful...
› report if inappropriate

Kay, IL	10/23/2008
Hi Amanda & Skip, I am trying to find your product Shea Butter Body Water It came with a gift set I purchaded last xmas I love all the products that came in the gift set but especiallly the shea butter spray. Please sell it again on hsn. I reallly miss spraying it on after my shower. All of your products are great. Thanks Kay
› report if inappropriate

Joyce, NJ	07/14/2008
Please forward to Amanda and Skip--Your black rice products are wonderful/ Tried another line and allergic reaction, need to say my face was a mess. Tried Black Rice and my skin is as if I was 20 yrs. younger. I am 68ys. yound and need I have to say what others ask what do I use--and yes all your Black Rice products and your other bath and body products, to me you deserve 10 stars. Do you think at one point you would produce make-up especially with the magic of what Black Rice does.
› report if inappropriate

Marie, NJ	01/25/2008
Is there any way that you will ever make a honey perfume or eau de toilette? I have used the honey bath for over twenty years..love the smell and would love a fragrance in honey.
› report if inappropriate

darlynne, NY	01/02/2008
Everyone was so delighted with the products from your line that I chose for them. The 10 sample cream kit was beyond success. I order 4, next year I will order 8. It's the thought that counts and everyone was delighted. Looking forward to your new release products and seeing you on tv. Happy New Years, and belated happy birthdays.
› report if inappropriate

Shirley, OH	11/22/2007
Love the Black Rice,and Honey Oatmeal,hope you will keep the Honey Oatmeal in your line.
› report if inappropriate

Pamela, MO	11/19/2007
Skip and Princess Amanda, I am a nurse, and I mostly work with the elderly, I have found what I was looking for in your, ELARIIA Double Latte WITH peppermint, I puchased 2 starter kits...way not enough, you can only imagine how good it made my patients feel to get a little bedside bath with refreashing Double Latte with Peppermint, in the AM it perked them up and made them ready to face the day and at night a backrub with the body cream, helped them sleep better,PLEASE bring it for the Holidays
› report if inappropriate

Audrey, NY	11/18/2007
I never fail to watch you when you're on and although I have every scent and body butter, body cream and shower gel I love the White Almond and Shea Butter the best, although I just love the Pink Peony spray, I get so many compliments when I am wearing it. I also put the heavier scents away for the summer then dive into all you're lighter scents for the Spring. Thank you for bringing such wonderful products to us. I am in my senior years but love to feel pretty.
› report if inappropriate

brenda.starr, CA	11/10/2007
I love these products, have not been online for a few years so I'm happy to see a blog specifically for IBB. I do have a question about this excoboard for IBB? I singed up to register a few days ago, but had listed my email address incorrectly. So I re-registered and no one has approved my application. Is it a private group? Is it affiliated with HSN? brenda.starr
› report if inappropriate

Cheryl, FL	11/08/2007
Hi Skip and Amanda, I was just wondering, I have written a couple of blogs and I can't find any of them, why is that? Also, I still haven't received an answer about the Shea Butter edt, Almond Blossom. I can't find that either. My final question is when is the next IBB Customer Voice set going to come? I signed up for the program and have only received 2 different flavors to try. Looking forward to hearing back from you!
› report if inappropriate

janet, IL	11/07/2007
I purchased the Perlier set of 4 (hemp, white almond, papaya, and olive oil). Wanted to say I LOVED THREE OF THEM. The fourth HEMP, was terrible. Your products are alwasy such a no brainer, just order you'll love it, or at the very least it's nice. But for me to find a product that was terrible surprised me greatly. No doubt this product would work well on your hands, I just couldn't use it long enough to find out.
› report if inappropriate

Bernice	11/06/2007
I LOVE the wild orchid bath gel talc and spray..........I buy it for my neighbor for christmas and she bugs me every year to get more for her. Thanks for such great products
› report if inappropriate

Stephanie, CA	11/05/2007
Thank you for all your wonderful products! My favorite is the Shea Butter. I can go nowhere without receiving at least one compliment! Where is the Almond Blossom fragrance spray? That's the one item I've been missing...please bring it back!!
› report if inappropriate

Wanda, AZ	11/04/2007
PLEASE, please don't discontinue Pink Peony! It's so wonderful....my skin has never felt so smooth...and the fragrance is wonderful. I'm always getting compliments!
› report if inappropriate

Clorinda, NJ	11/03/2007
Hi Skip & Amanda and Happy Anniversary. I'm fairly new to IBB having made my first purchases in September & last month (although I'd had been watching you for months). I can now say that I am officially an IBB addict. I made 23 purchases between Friday & yesterday alone & can't wait for everything to come in. (LOL, no they are not all for me - some will be gifts but many will be mine). Can't wait to try the Pumpkin Spice this month .. love the Verbena. Thanks for all you do.
› report if inappropriate

Helen, PA	11/02/2007
Hi Amanda, Can you make a Aroma Stick Deeffuse in rose?
› report if inappropriate

Cecilia, NY	11/02/2007
You were soooo right about Snowdrop. Why did I ever doubt or hesitate. I received it a few weeks ago when it was a TS and it is now my new favorite. I absolutely love love love it! You have a new fan of Snowdrop. Thank you for bringing us such wonderful products. I am in love with your products. I have sooo much that I am running out of room. All I can say is thank you, thank you, thank you!
› report if inappropriate

Stephanie, CO	11/01/2007
Received the Snowdrop TS a few weeks ago. Like you, Amanda, I love Snowdrop. Only complaint is that the diffuser oil evaporated already and it has only been two weeks. I did what Skip suggested also and only used half the bottle at a time. Did I do something wrong?
› report if inappropriate

Ruth, CA	10/31/2007
Just wanted to let the both of you know how much my neice in Iraq and her friends loved your products. I sent them a huge box and told them to pick whichever ones they liked. They said it was the first time in over a year that they felt like REAL WOMAN. So thanks so much for all the happiness you bring to people.
› report if inappropriate

diaNNe with 2Ns	10/27/2007
I noticed that PA notes appreciation for answering our requests for the Nov duos of body cream since so many run out of those before the bath creams. I wanted to add a note of thanks also for those on the opposite end who have begged for more shower and bath creams because we use that up faster than the body creams! Your Oct show was full of liquid soap duos and a wonderful HUGE kit of various HONEY bath creams! IBB listens to all of us! Thanks, Skip & Amanda-- you rock!!!
› report if inappropriate

Valerie, WI	10/24/2007
More Diffusers (especially SNOWDROP) PLEASE!!! Oh, my gosh. . . the Diffuser in the TSV was my first ever. I was always sort of skeptical of them, but man does it ever fragrance a room and it lasts too! What a nice way to experience my beloved Snowdrop as well. Please bring more in!! :-)
› report if inappropriate

PA	10/23/2007
Skip and Amanda, I noticed that there will be doubles of the body creams offered in your November show. Thank you so much for answering our request for the 2-packs! A great option for those of us that always run out of body cream before bath cream. Thanks!
› report if inappropriate

SHEILA, FL	10/22/2007
HELLO SKIP AND AMANDA, IT APPEARS EVERYONE HAS BEEN VERY BUSY. CONGRADULATIONS ON THE NEW ADDITION AND HAPPY BIRTHDAY. PLEASE FORGIVE ME FOR NOT GETTING BACK TO YOU EARLIER ABOUT HOW MUCH I ENJOY THE VERBENA. IT IS SO REFRESHING. IT MAKES YOU WANT TO GET UP AND GO. FOR ME THESE DAYS THAT TAKES A LOT. I HAVEN'T BEEN ORDERING LIKE BEFORE MY HUSBAND PASSED AWAY. THINGS ARE VERY TIGHT NOW. BEING A DIABETIC AND DRY SKIN I USED THE SHEA BUTTER AND OLIVE OIL MADE HIM COMFORTABLE. THANK YOU.
› report if inappropriate

Billie, VA	10/22/2007
Hi Skip and Amanda,please bring back all the LAVENDER products..Thanks.
› report if inappropriate

robin, TN	10/22/2007
hi skip and amanda, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE bring back double latte cream bath in the LARGE size! i love to use this in the wintertime which is fast approaching. will ya'll please discuss this and let all us double latte folks know your decision? thank you!
› report if inappropriate

Beverly, AL	10/22/2007
I adore your Snowdrop line and have been using the snowdrop fragrance-filled aroma sticks but have run out and need more ASAP for my house. The diffusion system runs out very fast !
› report if inappropriate

Pam, ND	10/21/2007
I love IBB products but am so disappointed that the Wild Orchids body cream hasn't been availabe. I would also like to see shower cream and body cream duos in the Wild Orchid. I have never found an IBB fragrance that I like as well. Please don't discontinue it.
› report if inappropriate

Dalinda, CA	10/21/2007
Hello Amanda, Congratulations on your newest addition to your family. I love your products, they work so well on my sensitive skin. Thank you for all of the wonderful things your bring us. Please keep up the good work. Look forward to your upcoming shows.
› report if inappropriate

MGCT, MN	10/20/2007
I have been loving my Original Vanilla kit from the last visit and was wondering if there will be a return of the Original Vanilla Talc, Hand Cream Duo, and Soap Duo. Also, why do we not see the Original Vanilla in the Holiday Gift Sets, etc.? So looking forward to the November and December shows. Warm Regards, MGCT.
› report if inappropriate

Diane, VA	10/20/2007
Amanda & Skip - I love, love, love Italian Bath & Body! It's so hard to choose a favorite but I get the most compliments when I use the White Tea and Bergamot. You simply have to bring the shower gel and body cream back to HSN. I have scraped the bottom of the jar for the cream and rinsed out the shower gel tube to make sure I've used it all. Please, please please.I am totally out and need to stock up.
› report if inappropriate

jessica, MN	10/20/2007
I love the Oatmeal line! My son has very dry skin and it works wonderfully. I wish that the fragrence was less Corriander and more Oatmeal. It would also be nice to be able to buy the body cream seperate from the kit. Thank you for your products they are wonderful!
› report if inappropriate

Anne, PA	10/19/2007
Hello Amanda & Skip - I discovered Frangipani this year and just adore it. Would you consider making a body spray or cologne in this scent?
› report if inappropriate

Stella, FL	10/18/2007
Hi Amanda & Skip. Enjoy a lot of your wonderful products...How can I order Lavande Eau de cologne? My very favorite. Thank you. Look forward to your show next month.
› report if inappropriate

Kathy, MI	10/18/2007
Hi Amamda and Skip, Can I tell you I cannot live without my IBB products!! Snowdrop is also my absolute scent and Double Latte comes in second. My sister has to have the Shea Butter to survive. We are all so addicted to the quality and the scents, nothing I have e er tried in all my 58 young years has come close. Your prices are a give-away for the quality you provide us with. Love to you both.
› report if inappropriate

Sarah, CA	10/18/2007
I am wondering if you would consider a new fragrance for your line. I recently discovered that my favorite BBW scent called Juniper Breeze has been discontinued forever. I notice that you have nothing in your lines that even resembles that aroma. Would you look into producing such? I use a number of your selections, including Honey, Shea Butter and the like. But I would really like to see something in the Juniper berry fragrance as well. It is such a wonderfully crisp, clean aroma. Thanks.
› report if inappropriate

Scents, CT	10/17/2007
Thank you Amanda, it's so nice to hear from you, so glad you and your family are having such wonderful celebrations. I'm so looking forward to your 11th anniversary Passport To Italy shows. Hello to libby and troysmom, it's been too long, please google search for excoboard Italian Bath & Body Community Board and click links. Hope to see you soon.
› report if inappropriate

Pat Q, LA	10/17/2007
Sorry, had more than 500 characters. Just wanted to end by saying that we too are in the New Orleans area and lucky that our upstairs was spared and didn't lose our products but are nonetheless adding all the time and love them and love you both. Thanks so much for your kind efforts. Too bad we only here the negative things in the media and not the wonderful things that people do for others.
› report if inappropriate

Pat Q, LA	10/17/2007
My daughter and I were watching your presentation recently and ordering like craze, of course, when a lady from the Hurricane Katrina devastated area called in to say she had lost everything and was rebuilding her collerction of Italian Bath and Body. At that point Skip told her he was going to replace all her products and had indeed sent a truck load of things down after the storm. We were very touched and ourselved felt that lady's speechlessness at such a kind and thoughtful act.
› report if inappropriate

NANCY, WV	10/17/2007
I am using the hemp curticle and nail harder oil set. I would like to know it the nail harding oil is a penetrating oil it does not indicate it on description of product.
› report if inappropriate

LilBoo, VA	10/17/2007
So looking forward to PumpkinSpice, our next Customer Voice selection. Good to see troysmom who is looking for her IBB Buds so just google as EmmaRose says, then Board Directory, Health and Beauty, and Voila...Italian Bath and Body! Thanks, and see you soon. Luv the blog!
› report if inappropriate

Lynn, NV	10/17/2007
My first purchase of IBB was the Honey and Eucalyptus bath and shower cream with the body cream. I really, really like this! I would like to be able to purchase the body cream separately as I seem to use more of it. I really like the texture of the cream. I live in a desert climate, and this is one of the few things I have tried that I have found to work really well for me. I am not a big fan of the body butter; it's a bit too rich for me. I looked and looked, and I was unable to find it.
› report if inappropriate

JoanneD, CA	10/16/2007
I am new to your line... I love the Perlier RISARIUM BATH/BODY CREAM, and it's rather odd fragrance. Took me a couple weeks to absolutely LOVE THIS SCENT. I can't be the only one! Would love to have a longer lasting scent. My question: Would you/can you please create this scent in a Perfume/Eau de toilet?? What do you think?
› report if inappropriate

Mo, CA	10/16/2007
I LOVE YOUR PRODUCTS. I'VE BEEN USING YOUR LINE FOR ABOUT THREE YEARS NOW. I STARTED WITH YOUR SHEA BUTTER, TREATMENT BUTTER WHILE I WAS PREGNANT AND USED IT ON MY BELLY TO HELP WITH THE STRECH MARKS. IT WORK WONDERS. I HOPPING TO SEE MORE OF THE INTENSIVE HAND CREAMS IN THE DOUBLE SIZES FOR THIS HOLIDAY AGAIN. CONGRATULATIONS SKIP AND AMANDA!!! I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU ON HSN FOR THE 11TH ANNIVERSARY!!!
› report if inappropriate

troysmom, PA	10/16/2007
I, too, am interested in joining the Excoboard. How do I do this? Kathy--from Phila--transplanted from NY-NNJ
› report if inappropriate

libby330, FL	10/16/2007
Ladies how do I get to the Excoboard? Thanks
› report if inappropriate

Wendy, TX	10/15/2007
Please put Mediterreum on the autoship with the larger sizes or at least sell doubles of the bath and shower gels and cream baths. My family keeps stealing my gels and I'm always running out. Thanks!!
› report if inappropriate

EmmaRose	10/15/2007
Thank you so much for the Acacia Leo set that you & Skip put together! My 1st venture into Acacia, & it's a new favorite! I have made new friends over at the Excoboard Italian Bath & Body Community Board with whom I can share my love of IBB! Looking forward to November!
› report if inappropriate

Jackie, TX	10/15/2007
Hi Guys, How nice to have this forum to get in touch with you and rave about your wonderful products. I tell my family that I need an intervention. I have so much product and whenever you are on I tell myself that I am just going to watch and enjoy. I always end up making a purchase. I have started to give some of it away because I have so much. I truly enjoy IBB and I really enjoy your visits to HSN. I have one request. Will you ever manufacture a line in Hyacinth. Happy Holidays Jackie
› report if inappropriate

Wendy, OH	10/15/2007
I purchased the recent Snowdrops hand loting, body cream, shower gel, fragrance diffusers, and the Toilette configurantion. I LOVE the fragrance, but it doesn't last more than an hour or so and then nothing. No one else can get a whiff, I can't smell it even layered. PLEASE come out with a perfume, someting lasting in the beautiful fragrance. This is the most common remark customers have made. I sure hope you take this to the next level. A frined has the dry body oil, same disappering fragrance.
› report if inappropriate

Lisa, CA	10/14/2007
Love the products as usual but I just received the shea butter lip balm duo and because it is not completely sealed it was sent to me in a big leaky mess! Can you completely seal it like you do the hand creams so the stay intact until we open them? I was completely out so I just cleaned them up and salvaged what I could because I love the lip balm soooo much. My favorite scent this month is the verbena, I hope it becomes a full line.
› report if inappropriate

kim, NY	10/14/2007
HI I LOVE YOUR PRODUCTS MY FAVORITE IS DOUBLE LATTE TWO QUESTIONS WILL YOU BRING BACK THE DOUBLE LATTE SUGAR SCRUB AND HOW ABOUT A SPLASH ON COLONGE AND ALSO A BODY LOTION WITH A PUMP I 'LL KEEP ON WATCHING GREAT STUFF!!!!
› report if inappropriate

Reita, AK	10/14/2007
Hi Amanda & Skip, I love the musk spray....... I can't live without it !!! Please.... Please....... get it back in stock. Also mandarin-ginger spray would be great too !!!! I love all your products, keep up the good work. Reita ( in beautiful Alaska ! )
› report if inappropriate

Lulu, IL	10/14/2007
Congrats on the baby...I have so many of those little gifts from heaven. I am wondering when the hazelnut will be here...I am so anxious to have it. thanks
› report if inappropriate

IBUYIBB (aka Ca, MO	10/13/2007
Congrats on babe, b-day & 11th ANN. SnwDrp TS lovely-got 2, 3 oil (fab but $$), 2 trt.btr. Same TS+oil, TB & lotion would be super-next year? Hoping to see nice big kits of Orchid, Wisteria & Gardenia as TS options sometime soon. Drooling as I wait for Hazelnut, but consoled by fruit & milk mousses-the tops! Happily hooked on IBB well before HSN-Thanks!
› report if inappropriate

teegz	10/13/2007
From one gramma to another, I know the joy you feel with the addition of a new little one. We look forward to meeting him, and all the gurls on shopperchat are looking forward to the next show and more great deals. Teegz
› report if inappropriate

Valerie, WI	10/13/2007
The Snowdrop TS was indeed, thee perfect assorment of products! (Just don't forget to bring back that fabulous Snowdrop Shimmer Lotion sometime too!) Snowdrop is my favorite also. I am really enjoying the reed diffuser and am really looking forward to what you have in store for your Anniversary!
› report if inappropriate

Catherine, NJ	10/13/2007
Dear Skip & Amanda, The Snowdrop configuration was just exquisite. Also thank you for bringing Oatmeal back too. Looking forward to your November shows. HAPPY 11th ANNIVERSARY!
› report if inappropriate

Chris, OH	10/12/2007
Dear Amanda, I am happy with the TS snowdrop. The only reason that I shop on hsn more often is to buy your products. My first purchase was the gardenia back in Apr. I then use only your products because of the quality and very different from where else. I have 2 requests: 1)Please bring back the Wild Orchid line; 2)Please don't change the glass jar to the plastic jar because It doesn't look like the product that comes from the royal family. Don't mind to pay few more $. Best wishes!
› report if inappropriate

treesqueak	10/12/2007
well of course I'll be tuning in for Nov visit, Grandma Amanda...your 11th anni will be around my 1st anni with IBB and I've enjoyed trying all the luxury of IBB over the past year...I think my 1st purchase was snowdrop TS right b4 10th anni...and my most recent was the hazelnut, which is being blended right now (in my mind) with the coffee and latte souffle...happy 40th Skip!
› report if inappropriate

Yvette, NJ	10/12/2007
Hello Skip and Amanda; I love the kit I bought from your Snow Drop line. But, My FAVORITE FLAVOR is DOUBLE LATTE. Please make a great DLK like the Snow Drop one soon! DL is the Best! Thank You Yvette your friend in Somers Point NJ
› report if inappropriate

Alicia, ME	10/12/2007
Congratulations on your new grandson! I always try to watch when you and Skip are on. I love Skip's humor and all the knowledge you bring to the shows! I have been using IBB for less than two years and have loved everything I have tried. The first thing I purchased was the Treatment Butter with Tuberose for my feet. Now I wouldn't be without a treatment butter! I was able to try Snowdrop in the mini creams special you offered last Christmas, another great scent! All the best! See you in Nov.
› report if inappropriate

diaNNe with 2Ns	10/12/2007
Such a true JOY & DELIGHT for you to be sharing YOUR family with us, Princess Amanda! Thanks for those little tidbits of news that help make us feel part of the IBB extended family! We've been talking about the NOV ANNIVERSARY shows with great anticipation and at the Excoboard Italian Bath & Body Community Board we're awaiting reviews on the new OLIVARIUM WITH FIG. Hope you have a chance to rest up for it's bound to be a whirlwind of a visit!
› report if inappropriate

LilBoo, VA	10/12/2007
Looking forward to the fan-TAB-ulous shows in November. All the IBB'ers over at Excoboard Italian Bath and Body have been comparing notes on the great buys and kits. Thanks Amanda!
› report if inappropriate

Serena, FL	10/12/2007
Hi Amanda!!It was so GOOD to see you both on the shows.I have a question being a fellow SNOWIE - I am saddened to see that Snowdrop is currently showing as regular price and not the focus month price. Can you please fix this or give us Snowies an explanantion??I had to miss the TS and was hoping to at least be able to buy the new Snowdrop items - the treatment butter and skin oil - later this month.So glad you are a happy grandmother!Thanks too for giving next show times!Hugs,IBB4me
› report if inappropriate

HSN everywhere
	shop us on your iPhone		be our fan on Facebook		follow us on Twitter		see your clips on YouTube		bring us along with Mobile Alerts		stay up to date with RSS

Question about the item on air now? Ask HSN

Order toll-free anytime by phone: 1-800-284-5757

for special offers & discounts

» Give thanks. Support St. Jude Thanks and Giving®
» ELLE DECOR – 1 year just $6.95. Save 86%!
» HSN Gift Card - the perfect gift!