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Scenting Soaps Naturally
For the past couple of years I have contemplated how I can offer more naturally scented soaps – that is, using plant-derived scents instead of synthetic fragrances. Natural essential oils can provide many beneficial properties from the plants they were […]
Soap Challenge – Week 11 Final Link-Up
So are you happy or sad that the challenges are wrapping up? I’m a little of both. Happy to have a little more time to spend with my girls – and company that’s coming to visit! Sad not to have […]
Sneak Peek: Black Raspberry Creme Soap
Black Raspberry Creme is one of those fragrances that never goes out of style. I love it because it’s sweet and yummy – AND it is a dream to work with in soap. You get that creamy vanilla scent without […]
Grapefruit Jasmine and Almond Milk Soaps Now Available!
Can you believe it? Groovy Guava soap is sold out. Peacock soap is sold out. Hawaiian Sunrise soap is sold out. Time for some NEW SOAPS!! I have to admit, I’m a sucker for grapefruit scents. Grapefruit is just so […]
On the Curing Rack: Antique Lilac
The Antique Lilac soap is definitely a favorite for Spring! I get requests for it every year – and this time the customer who requested it happened to be coming by last night to pick up an order when I […]
On the Curing Rack: Grapefruit Jasmine
I haven’t made a Grapefruit Jasmine soap since August 2007! The fragrance blend is a little bit different this time, and I think I like it better – more grapefruit!! The swirls are pink and orange, and I’ve also added […]
Hawaiian Sunrise Soap Now Available!
Just a quick post to let you know that the Hawaiian Sunrise soap is available for purchase: Need a little vacation? Take your senses to Hawaii! Hawaiian Sunrise soap is a blend of scintillating notes of citrus, raspberry, and pineapple […]
On the Curing Rack: Orange Bliss
On the same day I made the Tranquil Pear soap with my daughter, I also made a new batch of soap called Orange Bliss. It’s a combination of a gradient soap using the faux funnel method. The fragrance is an […]
On the Curing Rack: Tranquil Pear
It’s really quite ironic that the name of this soap is Tranquil Pear. The process of making it was anything BUT tranquil! It was inspired by Emily of Shieh Design Studios and the soap she made (with her husband’s help) […]