I got some handmade soap today. From Blessed Juno's site. Including a fresh bar of her (limited edition) HandKnit soap. I've read about her soaps all over the 'net and decided to give them a try.
This was a tricky proposition for me because I'm very sensitive to scents and I was a little wary about ordering them scent-unsmelled, as it were, but have to say they're lovely, and I'm very happy with my choices. As I said, I ordered the Hand Knit (which is the one with the "newborn" label, cautioning me to let it sit for a couple of weeks to let as much water evaporate as possible, to make it last longer). And then there's the citrus-y "Sunshine" which I like quite a bit, and "Tangent" with mints and tangerine. Plus a little bonus bar of "Gentle" to try out. All in all, I'm quite happy with this . . . although I haven't brought myself to actually USE any of them yet. Right now, they're just concentrating on looking (and smelling) pretty.
Come to think of it, Mom used to put a bar of soap in my dresser drawer, when I was little, to keep things smelling fresh . . . I wonder if this soap would like to hang out with my yarn . . . ?
Ooh, I got my invite to Ravelry today. Woohoo! Now I just have to figure out what I'm doing . . . (grin) (Guidance, anyone?)
This picture is for Chris.
A Baby Chappy tummy.
I know that I, for one, find that irresistable.
(Wow. I can't believe that was almost six years ago . . . and, at least, I'm pretty sure that's Chappy. If it's not, it's one of his brothers who looked just like him and enjoyed sleeping in Chappy's favorite position, so . . . )
Of course, this one is pretty cute, too . . . and I know for sure that this one IS Chappy since, you know, it's in my house....
Laurie's soaps are indeed wonderful. I think I've tried 'em all by now but my favorite is New Day.
Posted by: Carole | June 06, 2007 at 10:00 PM
Ahhhh Ravelry...the king of all Time Sucks ;o)
You might want to upgrade your Flickr account, if you haven't already ;o))
Posted by: Jess | June 06, 2007 at 10:06 PM
My favorite of Laurie's is Memory. In fact, I need to order more...
Posted by: Beth | June 06, 2007 at 10:08 PM
I was looking at those soaps today. What cute puppy tummy shots. I had to rub a Sis tummy a little while ago.
Posted by: Paula | June 06, 2007 at 10:45 PM
No argument from me - darned cute tummy there!
Posted by: Chris | June 06, 2007 at 11:21 PM
I love love her soaps. They always smell so good and clean.
Chappy is so darn cute!
Posted by: Gracie | June 06, 2007 at 11:53 PM
Scented soap - heavenly!
I'm still waiting for my Ravelry invite, sigh. For now, I'll enjoy vicariously.
Posted by: Ina | June 07, 2007 at 12:08 AM
When, oh when, does MY Ravelry invite come? Soon, I hope!
Posted by: jessie | June 07, 2007 at 06:06 AM
Holli says "Thanks for posting a doggy tummy, Chappy. So far there are WAY to many kitty tummys playing."
Posted by: Deb | June 07, 2007 at 09:57 AM
Thanks for that info on the soaps. I'm super sensitive to scents with the ability for one to trigger a horrendous migraine so I've been more than reluctant to order any.
Posted by: Risa | June 07, 2007 at 10:17 AM
I am a sucker for handmade soaps. I haven't tried Blessed Juno's soaps yet but I'm sure I will.
Posted by: Kim | June 07, 2007 at 10:38 AM
Handmade soap. Lovely. And the baby shots of Chappy. Adorable!
Posted by: Carol | June 07, 2007 at 12:44 PM
I love Laurie's soaps. The lavender grey is my favorite.
Riley says to tell Chappy that his tummy is pretty sexy!
Posted by: Lorette | June 07, 2007 at 04:11 PM
I love Laurie's soaps! I too can be a bit scent sensitive but have not had problems with hers. Sunshine sounds like a scent that would be up my alley, perhaps I should go place an order...
Posted by: Kristi aka Fiber Fool | June 07, 2007 at 05:20 PM
Baby Chappy tummy! Awww.
Posted by: Carrie K | June 07, 2007 at 06:42 PM
Oh Deb Chappy's tummy shots are adorable. They remind me of my girls, who are getting so big.
Posted by: Bonstrick | June 10, 2007 at 03:18 PM
Thanks for the nice words! I'm scent-sensitive, too, and I think the reason the soaps smell good to me is that they are all essential oil scents; that is, REAL scents found in the world, not synthetic. How many times have I purchased a lotion or soap that smelled good at first but after a half hour or so I was trying to wash it off?
I was at a fiber fair where there was another soap vendor and when I was snooping I noticed there were flies buzzing around her soaps. I wondered if that was because, perhaps, she'd used tallow (a time-honored tradition in soapmaking). Then I noticed there were BEES buzzing around my booth, and figured that was because of the essential oil scents.
Maybe I'm totally wrong. But it made sense to me. Anyway, thanks again! It's so fun to see my soaps in new places.
Posted by: blessed juno | June 23, 2007 at 02:19 AM