My dad was a simple man. He supported us by working as a construction worker, but was a carpenter at heart. He had four daughters, (my sister Mary died a few months after she was born), and although I'm sure he would have liked to have a son, you wouldn't have known it. I felt that I was his favorite, …
Handmade Conference and Project Linus
Handmade Conference and Project Linus This past weekend I was lucky to attend the Handmade Conference in Independence Ohio. The conference is a full three days of education for handmade artisans. This year, in addition to attending some great workshops, the Handmade Conference and Project Linus came together to do a philanthropic …
Lavender Lemongrass
Since I spend a lot of time with my soaps, I think of them as my friends. I give them different personalities and I thought you may like to see them the way I do. Meet Zowie, my Lavender Lemongrass soap. Zowie As she emerges from her room, the word “peace” spelled out in Tibetan symbols on her back peeks above Zowie’s …
Support a Small Business Without Spending a Dime
I'm grateful for everyone who purchases a bar of soap from me. By supporting my small business, you allow me to do what I love. Did you know you can also help without making a purchase? I'd like to give you some ways to support a small business without spending a dime. …
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Honey Oatmeal
Since I spend a lot of time with my soaps, I think of them as my friends. I give them different personalities and I thought you may like to see them the way I do. Meet Jane, my Honey Oatmeal soap “That’s so great!” Jane gushes to the phone on the counter next to the carrots she is chopping. She congratulates her best friend, …