This cute little Etsy shop is run out of my neck of the woods, the beautiful Whidbey Island. Tabetha, the owner, started making soap just for fun. But when she was joined by her two teen daughters, Emma and Kaylee, the family business was up and running.
The packaging of the soap leaves really stands out. It’s sophisticated and classy. The soap leaves are nice one-time-use soap leaves that look gorgeous in a soap dish or can be taken on a backpacking trip.
I ordered Spring, Winter and Summer Soap Leaves, the Strawberry Bundt Cake, the Whimsical Watermelonand the Herbal Infusion bar soap. Everything was fabulous but the Watermelon Soap and Spring Soap leaves were the fan favorites in the Bramble Berry office. In fact, Holly in Customer Service loved the Watermelon Soap so much that I gave her the bar to take home.Follow Essence Aromatics on Twitter and visit Essence Atomatics on Etsy
Anne-Marie says
The leaves are beautiful – and since they were designed by another soaper (I didn't come up with the idea) – I will leave that idea in the soap vault for now. They are lovely, aren't they? =)
Anonymous says
Anne Marie, would love to see a tutorial on how to make those soap leaves. They are beautiful. Would it be possible.
Anne-Marie says
The soapmaking community is amazing – so kind, supportive and willing to share. Thank you everyone for your comments and support.
Outre Beauty Bistro says
OMG…I feel like crying happy tears! I even ordered from you guys today…just to encourage you! I am so happy that this changed your mind! I love that in Indy business, that people care about one another and we help each other! I put you guys on my facebook page too! So I hope your orders runneth over!! Heidi Outre Beauty Bistro!
Bella Luna-More than Pretty Soap says
Hooray, Tabetha! You really have a lovely, lovely shop and I'm glad to hear you are reconsidering your decision. Keep us posted!
Anne-Marie says
Aw, I love a happy ending. Thanks for posting Tabetha – and THANK YOU soaping community for the cheer leading and support.
katw0man says
oh yes. we cheer you on!
don't give up!
The dawn breaks right after the darkest night!
Never give up!
One more step
One more day.
One more friend.
To cheer you on your Way!
katw0man says
oh yes. we cheer you on!
don't give up!
The dawn breaks right after the darkest night!
Never give up!
One more step
One more day.
One more friend.
To cheer you on your Way!
katw0man says
oh yes. we cheer you on!
don't give up!
The dawn breaks right after the darkest night!
Never give up!
One more step
One more day.
One more friend.
To cheer you on your Way!
TeresaR says
Wow! What a great story unfolding! I'm so glad I came in late…I get to not only read your great review (it is wonderful packaging) but also that Tabetha is reconsidering closing shop. 🙂 I love a happy twist!
Selena says
That's awesome! That's why I love indie businesses! Anne Marie, thanks for posting Essence's Soaps, Thanks community for supporting each other and thanks Tabetha for sticking with it!
Ms. Essence says
Anne-Marie – I can't thank you enough for the wonderful write up on my shop. After 2 years of soaping and chandlering from home, I had made the decision a week ago to "Go out of Business".
The amazing response and support I have received from your post has revived my dream and now has me rethinking my decision. For now…the shop will remain open :o) Thank you again everyone!
Sincerely,
Tabetha
Essence Aromatics
Whidbey Island, WA
[email protected]
http://www.essencearomatics.etsy.com
Outrebeautybistro says
Hey friends in the soaping community! Let's all go and order something from them..I did..I ordered the things Ann-Marie ordered. I also encouraged them to stay open! I hope they get bombarded with orders. I offered to blog them, facebook them (which I already did) and so on. I am working on my shop Outrebeautybistro.etsy.com and it has taken me hours upon hours to get close to my grand opening. There shop has only been open since May and only had 8 or 9 sales and many of them are from the last few days. Lets do something good here!!!
Naiad Soap Arts says
What lovely products! They are so talented and it is sad they are closing shop – I hope they use their talents in another venture!
katw0man says
her packaging,and her concept are wonderful. it is obvious she spent alot of time and effort to think on her concept and presentation.
is she really going out of
business? maybe you will help to convince her otherwise.
that makes me so sad.
Casco Bay Soap Co. says
love the leaves idea….sorry to see they are going out of biz.
Anne-Marie says
They are really lovely items – quite nice in packaging, presentation and performance. =)
SimplyPureSoyCandles says
Its sad there etsy store says there going out of biz, looks like wonderful items so sorry XOXOXO