Month: January 2025

Hey can we talk?

Hey can we talk?

We are all watching the news of our nation and the world swirl into greater levels of chaotic insanity, and i wanted to check in with you. How are you doing? What are you doing? I do want to urge you to buy a few 

I have a question for you.

I have a question for you.

Over the last 5-6 years our nation and the world has seemed to be turned on its ear, and with each new news nugget we scratched our heads and wondered if this was actually real. From irrational anger to acts of violence, natural and man 

How can you help Western North Carolina?

How can you help Western North Carolina?

Just a reminder – this tragic hurricane ravaged Western North Carolina and Eastern Tennessee in the end of September. Dont forget these people – there are still many living in make shift tents and shelters, having lost it all. While we are seeing more tragedy 

Want to learn how to make soap?

Want to learn how to make soap?

We have had interest in learning how to make cold processed soap, and we are delighted to offer two dates for classes in our studio. The class dates are Feb 08 or Feb 22 from 9a – Noon. We will offer a basic recipe, a 

Hand Painted Silk

Hand Painted Silk

I spend most of my writing and posting time focusing on our soap business, but the passion of my heart is time designing and painting silk scarves. This was not something i ever imagined would be part of my artistic expression. But in 2002 while 

A book that impacted my life

A book that impacted my life

This year I slow down a little bit on my reading schedule but typically I read between 25 and 50 books a year. I’m a nonfiction kind of person and I value the useful knowledge that people have taken the time to publishing a book. 

Ah brooches are so grandma!

Ah brooches are so grandma!

Years ago i had seen a pattern to crochet wire into amazing chandelier earrings… and so i bought copper wire, some pearls and dug into my crochet hooks to give it a try. The first earring was a learning curve to adjust to the stiffer