In a Woodsy Mood...

Perhaps I am wanting to smell "woodsy" fragrances because it is triple digits where I live. I have been on a soap-making spree with wood and resin scents (which happen to be my life-long fragrance faves).
Listed in the Etsy Shop is "Deep South Summer Soap". This cold process soap is a rice bran oil base scented with heliotrope (swoon), gardenia, magnolia, jasmine and grounded with vetivert. The color comes from French pink clay and emerald mica.
Smells like a warm, romantic, Southern night stroll amidst all of the best of the Southern florals.

With a soap this gorgeous, I could almost stand this southern heat!

More to follow in upcoming posts!

In Truth and Beauty....

Heat Wave

It is definitely July. 

The morning news is reporting a horrid heat wave for more than 14 states. 

Then there is that tar ball problem affecting the Gulf states.

The news also reports economic woes that all of us had hoped were behind us.

Ugh...

Dear Readers, we have a whole lotta summer still unfolding.

Even though the Etsy sale has officially ended, there are still bargains to be snagged. Angelic Soap Shop on Etsy may be the antidote to all this "Summertime Blues".

I have an idea in my noggin for another batch of soap that I hope to make this week....and posting more photos is on my "to do" list.

Meanwhile, I will leave you with a nice suggestion for a light, yet nourishing and luxurious summer soap - our Lemon Silk Chiffon. This soap is as delightful to look at as well as to use. Topped with calendula (marigold) petals, Lemon Silk Chiffon is a luscious pleasure for your bathing or showering delight.

Stay cool....and use good soap in all those showers!
In Truth, Love and Beauty.....

FREEdom Sale

In honor of the 4th of July holiday, there is a sale at our Etsy shop.

From July 2 - July 5, 2010 at midnight CST, buy ANY amount and we will throw in a FREE full-sized bar of handcrafted, luxury soap. 

The FREE soap will be selected by Angelic Soap Shop just for you!

We wish you a safe and happy holiday.

Just click on this link to take you to the site:

www.etsy.com/shop/angelicsoap

Happy shopping...and have a safe and happy holiday!

In Love, Truth and Beauty...

Amazing Vedic Astrology

Here is a fascinating blog to follow -

http://myindian-vedicastrology.blogspot.com/

Here is the website!

http://indian-vedicastrology.com/wordpress/

In Truth, Wisdom and Beauty

Moon Child Soap Giveaway!

If you are born under the natal sign of Cancer, Sweet Moon Child, please join my Facebook Fan Page (there is a link on this blog)! Make a comment under the status of Cancerian FREE soap give-away. There are only three (3) bars for three (3) lucky people!
You will receive one full bar of the hot process soap pictured below.

The soap is called "Blue Moon Amber". Perfect for sensitive Moon Children, this soap is vegan-friendly, made with premium vegetable oils and enriched with delectable coconut milk. This soap was cooked on the stove top at the end of last year the night of the blue moon!
"Blue Moon Amber" is a sensual blend of precious amber, musk and night-blooming jasmine.
Suitable for Men and Women! But watch out! This soap will leave your skin lightly moisturized and smelling sexy! Strangers may start following you on the street (or so I am told)!
Good Luck and Happy Birthday to all you beautiful Moon souls!
In Love, Truth and Beauty...

Deep Summer Soaps

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I have been craving the scent of patchouly oil. Perhaps it is because summer is here and it seems to lend a woody, exotic, unmistakable fragrance to the house. Perhaps it is because I have always loved a good patchouly oil. In any event, the stinging critters do not seem to like it and that is A-OK with me!

Above is a loaf of soap that I concocted with patchouly oil - straight up. The soap recipe is lightened for summer with rice bran oil, coconut oil, palm oil, castor oil and (Yes!) hemp oil. 

I used mica for that pale lavender swirled top.

Next, I created  a soap batch entitled "Deep South Summer Soap".  This soap has one of my all-time favorites - vetivert.  Love Love Love Love Love it! 

I was first introduced to vetivert in New Orleans during my adolescence. The word is loosely translated into "root that is dug up". In New Orleans, I was taught that the dried roots are woven into fans, placed in drawers, closets and cupboards for freshening in the humid Louisiana climate.

Many soapmakers and aromatherapists use vetivert oil as an "anchor" (same with patchouly oil). It is deep, dark and resinous - you either love it or hate it. Me? I love mine straight, thank you. I also like it blended.....it  seems rather magickal!

For this Southern Summer batch, I sweetened the scent with touches of heliotrope (swoon), gardenia, magnolia and a smidge of jasmine. The soap recipe is the same as the Patchouly loaf, with the addition of French pink clays......one of my favorite ingredients for skin-friendliness.

These soaps will be ready in approximately four (4) to six (6) weeks.

May your June be sweetly scented and fragrant with possibility.....summer is just around the corner.

In Love, Truth and Beauty......

Here is a sexy, soapy tune.....

I am thinking of making this classic song our theme song....what do you think?  It is a tad naughty...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHtV4INmNpw

Listen at your own risk (and have plenty of soap for that shared shower!!!).....

Teddy Pendergrass, R.I.P., but Baby, that song will live forever!

In  Love, Peace, Beauty ...