Wow! Didn't I just put those lights and all that stuff into storage? I can't believe it's upon us again so soon. Where does the time go? I've been so busy working, making soap, doing shows and filling orders, I've not really had time to even update my website with all my holiday soaps or even do much shopping. This year I have vowed no more shows after this weekend's show in Bryan. I want to spend time with family and start baking cookies and watching all my favorite holiday shows while curled up on the couch with a glass of wine or hot cocoa (not at the same time of course). It doesn't get that cold here in Texas so we have to improvise sometimes like turning down the air conditioner to 50 and building a fire in the fireplace.
And this holiday will be even more special as my daughter gives birth to her second (and final) child (boy) on on December 30. She is being induced so it's nice to know the exact day you're going into labor. You can be all prepared and ready; no guessing or embarrassment when your water breaks while you're at a party or out shopping.
Well, I leave you all to your shopping to go get ready for my final show of the year. If you're in Bryan, Texas this weekend, please stop by the 27th Annual Arts & Crafts show at Brazos Center.
Happy soaping or shopping!
Friday, December 5, 2008
Saturday, November 8, 2008
Blogging
I've never been much of a follower as I like doing my own thing. So what's the big deal? Everyone is doing it. They say if you can spare just five minutes a day, you can do it too. So, here I am, blogging.
I'm a soaper -- "true lyer" as I like to call it. Been making soap for about 8 years now and was addicted right after that first batch, even though it was not that great. Always loved cooking and making new recipes and that's pretty much what soaping is -- making a recipe, cooking it and wait to see how it comes out. Although, sometimes you "never know what you're gonna it". But that's the thrill or the "jazz" of soaping. Experimenting, using herbs and botanicals to make color or a beautiful presentation, and then there's the fragrance.
They're right when they say smell is the most powerful sense. It can touch those little spark plugs in the brain and send feelings of joy, relaxation, and even bring back memories. But the best part of handmade soap is the feel of washing with it -- it leaves your skin soft and smooth. It definitely is not like that detergent you buy in the store. In fact, once you use handmade soap, you will not go back.
With that, I leave you to go bathe with handmade!
I'm a soaper -- "true lyer" as I like to call it. Been making soap for about 8 years now and was addicted right after that first batch, even though it was not that great. Always loved cooking and making new recipes and that's pretty much what soaping is -- making a recipe, cooking it and wait to see how it comes out. Although, sometimes you "never know what you're gonna it". But that's the thrill or the "jazz" of soaping. Experimenting, using herbs and botanicals to make color or a beautiful presentation, and then there's the fragrance.
They're right when they say smell is the most powerful sense. It can touch those little spark plugs in the brain and send feelings of joy, relaxation, and even bring back memories. But the best part of handmade soap is the feel of washing with it -- it leaves your skin soft and smooth. It definitely is not like that detergent you buy in the store. In fact, once you use handmade soap, you will not go back.
With that, I leave you to go bathe with handmade!
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