I’m all set up and ready to sell at the Tea For All Reasons 2009 Fall Open House.
I’m in a different room this year. I usually had the family room, which is a much larger room. But this time I’m in the parlor, which is just off of the front door and also connects to the kitchen. Good traffic either way.
I’m looking forward to the weekend. We’re expecting large crowds. I hope they come ready to spend money!
I have bought a lot of soap on Etsy over the past couple of years. The one word that continually comes to mind as I lather up in the shower every time is delicious. I love, love, love handmade soap and I will never go back to buying soap from large commercial companies again.
Other soaps I have enjoyed include the Peach Magnolia from Kreated by Karina. This one smelled warm and soothing.
Cherry Blossom by Mountain Mama Chic. Smelled lovely and of spring.
Blackberry Sage by Shine Your Hiney Soap Co. I love the shop name - so clever. I liked the crispness of the sage with the berry aroma.
No words can describe the pleasure of Chocolate Cardamom from Savor. The name says it all, right? This one didn’t last long enough to suit me. (But that’s not to say it wasn’t long lasting - I just wanted more!)
I should also mention the non-soap items that I have bought, used, and loved…
The Milk and Honey Lotion Bar from 4th Avenue Soap Co. I have had this for a couple of years and I keep it in my purse. The tops of my hands get super dry in winter - this bar is perfect for applying lotion only to the dry areas and it feels soft and non-greasy. I plan to buy another one, if she still carries them, when she reopens her shop.
Bathing in Luxury’s OCV Whipt Pudding is my all-time winter favorite. OCV stands for orange, clove, vanilla - these three scents smell divine, like Grandma’s kitchen at Christmas. And the silkly soft warmth of the cream as it gets smoothed into my skin is wonderful. I use this on my dry legs in the winter - it’s my bedtime and post-shaving treat.
There are plenty of other wonderful soap-makers on Etsy, too. I plan to buy from more sellers, but I’ll go back for more of these favorites, too.
Just realized that with the theme switch, I lost my blogroll. Since it’s an older theme, the widgets are a bit hosed, so I’ll have to recreate the list. It can be done, but I don’t have the time right now…must go feed the children and then get working at creating more inventory for the open house.
*sigh*
I have been busy creating in the past couple of months as I gear up for the annual Tea For All Reasons Open House. Sadly, this is the last TFAR Open House since my parents are moving away from this area sometime next spring. I know that my mother’s loyal customers are deeply disappointed to hear that news as much as I am.
Anyhow, I’ve been busy. Here are a few of the new items that have already sold in my Etsy shop:
The Agate and Jasper Necklace
… and matching earrings
Vintage Rhinestone Shoe Clips
Vintage Thai Princess Ring
Recycled Hand in Time 2 Necklace
There are other items sold, too. More than I remembered!
It’s been a pretty good fall for sales so far, considering the many months that I let things languish at the end of my pregnancy and soon after my daughter was born in late March.
The blog languishes while I get back into the groove of the business while still working full-time and taking care of the family. Poor blog.
New look coming soon.
New content coming soon.
I promise. Really.
