Soap Making Oils
One of my customers asked me why I chose the soap making oils I use to make my soaps. She made me stop and think of all the recipes I …
Tennessee Soap and Candle Social
Last September Rachel Mullen of Music City Suds contacted me to ask if I'd be interested in speaking at the Tennessee Soap and Candle …
What are Makers?
What are Makers? Adam Savage says that humans do two things that make up unique from all other animals; we use tools and we tell stories. And when …
Tennessee Soap and Candle Social
Tennessee Soap and Candle Social I'm so grateful, humbled, nervous and excited to be speaking at the Tennessee Soap and Candle Social in …
Staying Organized with a Full Time Job and Soap Business
People ask me all the time how I do it. I can honestly say I don't know. There are days I wonder how I keep it all together. Staying organized while …
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Made on Long Island
Made on Long Island Last night I was sitting on my couch responding to emails as Brian watched an episode of "Air Disasters" on TV. We had …
Soap Making Class
Soap Making Class Last Friday night I taught a soap making class in my studio at home. I enjoy teaching and I try to my soap making class a fun and …
Providence Perfume & My Natural Perfume Addiction
It's no secret that I have a natural perfume addiction. I have a collection of perfumes and samples that rival any department store. I've taken more …
How Do You Choose a Soapmaker?
In stores, at craft fairs and online, you have a choice of who to purchase your handcrafted soap from. How do you choose a soapmaker? By the look of …
The Unseen People Behind Me
Lately I've been thinking about the unseen people behind me. They say it takes a village, and it does. I've been blessed with so many people who …
My Visit to Simply Pure Products
In May I went to the 2017 HSCG Soap Conference in Las Vegas and met Mary and her production manager Melissa. She and Melissa …
Typical Day in the Life of this Soap Maker
I thought you might be interested in a typical summer day in the life of this soap maker. I can't speak for all soap makers, but this is a …