Christmas Bazaar, December 7th

Look for me at the St Margaret of Scotland Church, 3854 Flad, St Louis, on Sunday, December 7th, beginning after the 8 a.m. mass and ending at 12:30 p.m. The Bazaar will be in the social hall (the church basement). There will be many other artisans, crafts and speciality items being offered as well.

I hope to see you there.

The Gruenberg Society Kicks off the Holiday Shopping Season

I will again be attending the Gruenberg Society of St Louis University as a vendor in a Holiday Bazaar held at the John Cook School of Business http://www.slu.edu/x13227.xml, where women-owned businesses will be featured.

I will have holiday candles that offer a warmth and the wonderful smells of holiday baking and of natural pine Christmas trees--and more. Pair the candles with a luscious soaps to use as gifts and for themselves as well. Stop by and sample my new goat's milk body creams--you'll love them.

October 18th Market Appearance Cancelled

Regretably, I cannot attend the TGFM on Saturday, October 18th, as planned due to a death in my family. I will be back at the Market on Saturday, October 25th.

We're Back and We're Ready

After what seems to have been a long summer break, I'll be back at the Tower Grove Farmers' Market http://www.tgmarket.org/ this Saturday, October 11th, with a fresh supply of your favorite soaps, lotions and some soy candles. I will have even more seasonal soy candles on October 18th and 25th.

So pack a little extra cash and start getting ready for the holidays. This is the time to make special orders too.

See you there.

Summer Vacation???

It seems that I have been absent from my blog for a month. So much is going on this summer: Nice weather has permitted more outside activities; a bit of travel has come into play; my volunteer activities have kicked up a couple of notches. None-the-less, I have made a few more batches of soap. But there hasn't been time to plan the open house as hoped. Sorry to disappoint. But don't forget, you can e-mail me or call to order your soaps, body creams and soy candles.

Your orders may be shipped, and you can pay with paypal. So easy.

And, I hope you have been having a great summer too.

On The Curing Rack

Since returning from a short vacation in the Natural State of Arkansas, I've made several batches of your favorite soaps that are now on the curing rack:

• Lavender, Patchouli, & Cedarwood, AKA Romance in the Woods. This blend of essential oils combines the a fresh, sweet, floral, herbaceous aroma of lavender that is soothing and refreshing, Cedarwood essential oil known for its tranquilizing and soothing effects, and Patchouli, a distinct heavy, earthy, musty, sensuous scent—all this in a rich Olive Oil soap. Ingredients: saponified olive, coconut and palm oils, with added aloe vera and vitamin E, and grapefruit seed extract, plus lavender and patchouli herbals for texture.
• Sweet Orange & Ginger. This Olive Oil soap is made to go with my new Goat's Milk Body Cream. I've added essential oils of Sweet Orange and Ginger and a sprinkling of orange peel to decorate the top. Sweet Orange has an uplifting aroma that helps to relax and balance the spirit. Ginger is sought after due to its aphrodisiac and stimulant properties. Made with my favorite Olive oil recipe which includes coconut, and palm kernel oils, vitamin E , castor and grape seed oils--and the essential oils, of course.
• Avocado Soap. This is one of my most gentle soaps yet is often overlooked. Avocado oil penetrates the skin more deeply than other oils allowing it to transport nutrients through the outer epidermis of the skin and into the dermis for increased effectiveness. Avocado oil is great for all skin types, and is especially kind to mature, sensitive or troubled skin. Full of vitamins A, B, D, E, protein, and lecithin. Highly emollient with anti-wrinkle, anti-bacterial, and anti-oxidant properties. Anti-oxidants have been shown to slow the aging process. Ingredients include saponified Avocado Oil, Olive, Jojoba, Coconut, Palm, Caster Oils and vitamin E.
• Peppermint & Rosemary. Scientific evidence shows that the aromatic Peppermint herb helps stimulate the body and mind. Rosemary essential oil has an overall stimulating and invigorating effect that works on both mental and physical levels as well; it is also a great antidepressant, antiseptic, and stimulant. Ingredients: saponified olive, coconut and palm oils, with added vitamin E, and grapefruit seed extract, crushed organic rosemary herbs.
• Lavender & Rosemary Beneficial for treating blemishes, both lavender and rosemary herbs have a mild but stimulating effect on the skin. Lavender has a light sweet, captivating woodsy scent and Rosemary has a crisp, fresh aroma with a hint of a woodsy fragrance. Mix them together and you get an enchanting aura. Ingredients: Saponified oils of olive, coconut, palm, castor with essential oils of lavender and rosemary, lavender and rosemary leaves.

The above soaps should be ready for use by September 1st

Summer Break

I've run into a lot of you while I'm shopping at the TGFM. "I need some soap," you say. I had the good fortune of nearly selling out during the spring but do have some left. That's part of the reason I am not at the market during summer--that, and it is too hot and humid for me. Yes, I'm a wimp.

As it stands, an Open House will probably be held in September now. However, you may call and drop by whenever you need something, as Allyce B. did when she needed a case of soy candles made to order.

Lavender and Rosemary Herbal Soap

Okay, you Lavender & Rosemary herbal soap lovers--I made another batch of your soap yesterday. It is on the curing rack and should be available in 4-6 weeks. Thank you for your patience.

Dreaded Mosquito Season Eased With Morgan's Insect Repellent Products

Your response to my Insect Repellent products has been amazing. Once again, I'm sold out. But I will be making more--today, actually. But because the cold process soap takes 4 to 6 weeks to cure, and the mosquito season is here now, I will be making hand-milled soap and goat's milk and glycerine with the same insect-repelling essential oils I put in the cold process soap. This soap cures faster and has the same benefits when adding my special formula I-R* blend of essential oils. This will be available from me or from the Local Harvest Grocery on Morganford, Tower Grove South.

Don't forget my soy lotion bar with insect repellent essential oils--all natural and organic: contains soy wax, apricot kernel oil, shea butter and a carefully formulated blend of essential oils of geranium, lavender, patchouli, cedar wood, a dash of peppermint and ground cloves. Just rub it on your exposed skin, et voila!
*I-R=insect repellent

My soap doesn't melt, but I do

I can't stand the heat and humidity, so Saturday, June 21st, will be my last day at the farmers' market until Fall. I will continue making soap and my other products and you may call or e-mail me whenever you need. You may also shop for my products at the Local Harvest Grocery.