Yes, it's a new year, new President, and I'm thinking of new soaps. Spring is just around the corner and what better way to get over the winter blues than to make great scented soaps with fragrances from a spring garden. Think lavender, gardenia, violets, lilac and cherry blossom. Then there's all those fruits! Blackberry, apricot, kumquat, raspberry lemonade -- yummm. My workshop is smelling so good it sometimes makes me hungry - not just food but for those lazy crazy days of summer.
I recently met with our local "soaper" group at my favorite conference room (Starbucks) and it's great sitting around talking soap and exchanging new ideas, not only recipes/formulas but labeling, packaging and marketing. There's nothing like getting a good shot of caffeine to get energized, but it also gives you a boost of renewed confidence and gets the juices flowing for getting out there and forging ahead with your business. So I got busy and started with all these new ideas for spring. My brain is spinning!
So just how many different kinds of soap do I have? Not sure. How many of the new ones will remain in my regular stock? That depends on which ones sell well. Do I have too many? Probably. Will my customers be overwhelmed? At least they'll have a variety.
With so many options out there, I can't just stick to a few fragrances. Besides, there are a lot of people out there and each has their own preferences as to scents and fragrance. I've even tried to get more creative as to design and coloring for more appeal. Most have turned out quite nice but there have been a few bloopers. By that, I mean bad batches. But that's to be expected when experimenting.
I'll try to get some pics up this weekend so you can see my new creations. Well, off to dreamland to create something new!
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Friday, December 5, 2008
Holidays Already????
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!
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!
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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