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Soapsmith's Shower Gels

Published: 07-27-2012 05:47pm
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Hello friends,For those who prefer a liquid gel shower soap, I now offer a line of body washes.  I have chosen my top selling customer favorites for the fragrances.  If you would like another scent, let me know.  I am happy to create custom orders, at no extra charge,  in the scent of your choice from my extensive product line.Always a classic, pure lavender that calls to mind the spicy herbal aroma that emanates from my herb garden when the lavender is in full bloom - offered in a pretty shade of lavender purple.A customer favorite, blackberry sage. Sun ripened sweet juicy blackberries that line the edges of the forest tempered with the disti... » Read More

Drying Garden Herbs

Published: 07-16-2012 06:26pm
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Hello friends,The Herb Woman(author unknown)She harvests yards and countrysideAnd hangs the dried snippets tiedor braided, their aromas reelingfrom the rafters of her ceiling -Fennel, bergamot and yarrowPlucked to song of thrush or sparrow,Coriander, mustard, squillBay and basil, anise and dill,Catnip, sage and elderflowers.Blessed in potent thunder showers,Witch hazel leaves and cherry barkFrilled with snows of winter's dark.So she listens - gives adviceDispensing freely - herbs and spiceMy herb garden yields an abundant harvest of a wonderful variety of culinary, medicinal and fragrant herbs.  There are many ways to preserve these wonders of n... » Read More

By the Sea Soap

Published: 07-06-2012 03:41pm
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Hello friends,Summer vacation at the shore is always a delightful time with family and friends. Our trips to the Eastern Shore favorites of Stone Harbor, Cape May, Wildwood, Virginia Beach, Rehoboth, Ocean City and Assateague Island are the highlights of summer leisure.To recall the carefree days at the beach, I offer my By the Sea line of glycerin soaps.Beautifully detailed starfish clinging to a pearlized sea shell makes a dramatic addition to your bath decor.All of these glycerin soaps are cast in molds with my own blended transparent glycerin soap.  The vegan friendly soap features a full fluffy lather that bubbles up to fill your tub or show... » Read More

Great Gift Ideas for Father's Day

Published: 05-31-2012 02:01pm
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Hello friends,Father's Day is just around the corner.  I have some wonderful unique gifts to pamper your Papa.My Microwaveable Cherry Pit Heat Wraps are always appreciated.  I offer them in a wide variety of sizes and shapes, fabrics and all natural or fragranced with aromatherapy herbs.Here are a few masculine fabric choices:Classic fishing lures, perfect after a day on the river.Lots  of warm cozy plaids, always in fashion for Grandpa.  For fun, how about some sock monkeys!Gearhead Dads would get a kick out of my custom made gear soap created in my soap studio with molds that I cast from automotive gears - Chevy small block timing gear,... » Read More

Fresh Fruity Summer Soap

Published: 04-17-2012 02:32pm
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Hello friends,Summer is almost here.  The mountains surrounding my home are slowly coming to life with fresh spring growth and the warm sun is most welcome.  I have been spending time tending the gardens in anticipation of planting time.Summer fruits are the highlight of the season, fresh, sweet, tangy and juicy. My line of glycerin soap calls to mind these seasonal delights.Mango madness soap will transport you to a tropical island.  Imagine relaxing in a comfortable hammock while the breezes filled with the scents of the tropical rain forest fruits of mangoes, papayas, bananas abound.  My  mango soap is so pretty in bright hues of pinks, or... » Read More

Luxurious Powder Puffs

Published: 03-04-2012 04:16pm
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Hello friends,The pinnacle of femininity, a classic opulent powder puff is a wonderful amenity for your vanity table.  My handmade dusting powder puffs are inspired by the glory days of Hollywood when glamorous starlets reveled in a beauty routine that pampered the soul as well as the body.Soapsmith's Powder PuffsI offer luxury dusting powder puffs in a variety of styles and materials.  These exquisite puffs are constructed from pure natural Merino wool.  The applicators are heirloom quality and will last for years. When needed, these puffs can be gently hand laundered in cold water with a product like Woolite, allowed to air dry and combed ... » Read More

Lavender Dream Pillow

Published: 11-16-2011 05:22pm
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Hello friends,This charming little poem was found in an ancient Scottish Traveler's Inn. I like to place a beautifully printed copy on the pillow when guests come to visit my home:Oiche Mhaith(Good Night)Sleep sweet within this roomwho ere thou artand let not dreams of yesterdaydisturb thy heart,Nor let tomorrow, with its fear of coming ill.Thy maker is thy changeless friend,His love surrounds thee still.The stars are watching overheadPut out each earthborne light. Sleep sweet,my friend, good night.Good night. The herbal aroma therapy fragrance of lavender is renowned for its relaxing properties.  Allow this delightful scent to lull you and yo... » Read More

Preservatives vs all natural

Published: 11-09-2011 02:07pm
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  Preservative vs All Natural     Hello, Friends     The great debate in skin care products seems to center around preservatives and all natural.  All natural is a hot button item.  What constitutes "natural"?  As a long time soapmaker, I have many times heard things like:  "I want all natural." "I don't use chemicals."  "I want a preservative free lotion."       Today's subject will deal with the truth about the various bath and body products I offer for sale. You can refer to my other blog posts about handmade soap and glycerin soaps and the great natural preservative free debate.  In... » Read More

Sacred Amber by Allegheny Hearth

Published: 11-09-2011 02:03pm
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Hello friends,         This edition to my series of blog posts about the soap, bath and body care items I offer for sale features my Sacred Amber products.  These articles will be educational in nature to offer my customers an insight as to why I choose certain ingredients and their benefits, as well as more detailed directions and suggestions for use of my products. Sacred Amber            Sacred Amber is a deep mysterious fragrance.  Originally developed in ancient times by a physician as a mood enhancing formula, amber is a blend of pure essential oil and powders.  This amber sh... » Read More

Pink Himalayan Sea Salt

Published: 11-09-2011 02:03pm
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Hello friends,The affordable luxury of a long, fragrant soak in the tub enhanced with soothing music, soft lighting and relaxation at the end of a long day provides the muse for my all natural tub salts.My traditional bath soaks are offered unrefined, unscented or augmented with naturally distilled pure essential oils to provide a rejuvenating indulgence for your aching body. The inclusion of dried rose petals,lavender buds and herbs from my own garden are the final touch of rustic elegance. Pink Himalayan Sea Salt My pure all natural Himalayan salt is harvested by hand deep within the heart of the stunningly majestic Himalayan... » Read More

Cherry Pit Heat Therapy Pads

Published: 11-09-2011 02:02pm
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Hello friends,    Soapsmith's All Natural Cherry Pit Heat Therapy Wraps These cherry stone therapy wraps are a marvelous comfort item.  For centuries, distillery workers in Switzerland would hang bags of cherry pits on the factory stoves.  During the long work day, the pits would heat up.  The workers understood the heat retaining properties of the cherry stones.  They would carry them home, using them to ease the sore muscles, shoulders and backs that came from their hard labors.  I have been offering these to my customers for over a decade.   Dried cherry pits are a superior filler for heat packs.... » Read More

How to make a lavender wand

Published: 11-09-2011 02:02pm
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Hello friends,   “The blue hues of lavender inspire a poet’s voice, an artist’s hand and a gardener’s eye…”        It is lavender time.  This beloved herb abounds in my garden, its sweet, spicy, herbal aroma wafting through the air.  Lavender invites the honey bees to partake of its nectar and begs to be harvested. During the Victorian time,  young girls and ladies of the house would sit in their elegant parlors in late spring and fashion ribbon and fresh lavender stems from their herb gardens into wands to freshen the linens and closets. If you have access ... » Read More

Old Fashioned Black Drawing Salve

Published: 11-09-2011 02:01pm
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Hello friends, Black drawing salve is a traditional old time country product.  I have formulated this item based recipes found in centuries old historical documents combined with Pennsylvania Dutch herbs . The main ingredients are locally harvested Amish bee's wax, olive and jojoba oils infused with traditional herbs along with a little pine tar, activated charcoal, Vit E. and kaolin clay. A classic use is to apply the salve to splinters, the moisture aids the skin and impacts the splinter to aid in easier removal. Comfrey Root is a useful and valuable herb. Traditional herbalists apply ... » Read More

Old World Beeswax Ornaments

Published: 11-09-2011 01:59pm
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Hello friends,      The tradition of casting pure beeswax into holiday treasures has been handed down through the generations. My Allegheny Hearth Beeswax Ornaments and Figurines are hand cast in reproduction antique molds using golden fragrant natural beeswax from local beekeepers.  Your holiday decor will be beautifully enhanced with these adornments.        German chocolatiers and bakers took great pride in their artistry and workmanship creating intricately hand carved molds. To attract the buying public they wanted to display their chocolate creations in store windows but the sun was too hot and melted the co... » Read More

Pure Natural Dusting Powders from Allegheny Hearth

Published: 11-09-2011 01:54pm
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Hello friends,   As a cooling relief from the summer heat and humidity,  experience my own formulated pure natural dusting powders.   These carefully chosen ingredients combine to offer  a silky smooth comfort treat. My body powders are made with only natural, talc free components.   Modified cornstarch, arrowroot powder, aloe vera extract, and Vit E. are the ingredients for my fragrance free version. Pure essential oils of lavender and chamomile are added to the scented variety. I choose a blend of lavenders to provide a lightly scented herbal delight. First, I combine the dry ingredie... » Read More
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