I had such a lucky weekend with girlfriends. Dennis Fiorvanti from Essential Wholesale planned an amazing birthday weekend for his beautiful wife (and business partner), Kayla. He flew in Kayla's friends from all across the country to wow Kayla and in a feat of surprise-genius-ness, really truly … Continue Reading
Watermelon, Soap Stones & Vegan
Watermelon Soap by Sweet Body Unique Sea Sponge Soap by Soft Shell Body Shop Men's Shaving Soap & Stand by Red Leaf Chinese Inspirational Soap Stones by Spotted Cow Soaps Essential Lavender Soap by Swan Mountain Soaps Kiss Me and Make it Good Lip Balm by Funktional … Continue Reading
Soapylove Line Juicy Details
"Mission Control: The Soapylove Line is a go for Launch!" Here are more of the sweet and juicy details. Melt and Pour Soap: Naturally Clear Melt & Pour Soap: This SLS-free soap is as clear as you can get while staying almost 100% natural. The soap comes in a perfect storage … Continue Reading
Bramble Berry Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Amber Strawn [email protected] 360.734.8278 x 103 Bramble Berry Announces "Soap’lebrity" Branded Product Line Bramble Berry Soapmaking Supplies (https://www.brambleberry.com) is partnering with soap artist Debbie Chialtas of Soapylove … Continue Reading
Easy Sea Turtle Soap Tutorial
Ingredients White melt and pour Clear melt and pour Green jojoba beads Sea Turtle Mold Salty Mariner Fragrance Oil One: Melt 3 ounces of clear melt and pour soap base in the microwave for about 30 seconds. Do not add any fragrance oil at this time. Two: Stir in 1 tablespoon of green … Continue Reading
The iPhone Application is Ready to Rock!
We are so excited (and by 'excited,' we mean literally doing the 'happy soaping dance' in the office at Bramble Berry) that the iPhone application is finally ready for action! I've been playing around with it for the last month and absolutely have loved the freedom it gives me. No more running back … Continue Reading
Nellie Cashman Award Luncheon
Greetings from Seattle! I'm down here for the Nellie Cashman Awards Luncheon, meeting with the genius Melody from CraveParty and then getting interviewed by the 'Chat with Women' radio show later today. It's a jam packed day. I'm honored to be a finalist for the Nellie Cashman Award. The … Continue Reading
Mmmm…Caramels…
Last Monday, my girlfriends and I started the Fat Flush Plan by Ann Louise Gittleman. We're doing a two week liver detox that consists of lean protein, fruit, cranberry water and lots of veggies and greens (no alcohol, no coffee, no flour, no dairy among other delicious food categories). Yum, yum … Continue Reading
Stick To Your Knitting
You've heard me harp on this subject before (here and here) but right now, it's very near and dear to my heart as I prepare for the Bramble Berry Monthly Management Meeting - or what I like to call the "Did you do what you said you were going to do?' meeting. Since 2004, our Management team has … Continue Reading
Soapy Halloween Finds
Last night I was completely distracted on Etsy (I know, you must be shocked). Here are the cute Halloween soaps that gave me googly eyes. (Halloween, you ask? Yes, Halloween is less than 48 days away and the perfect soap takes time to concoct!) Sweet Pumpkin Spice Paradise Body Shop Batty … Continue Reading
My Very Own Action Figure
Some of you may fondly remember our Sunnybrook Soap Molds. I know I do! I loved using those molds and when the manufacturer went on to follow her life passion of helping others with their health as a colon hydrotherapist in Portland, Oregon, we sadly bid the Sunnybrook Soap Molds 'adieu'. One of the … Continue Reading
Bee & Honeycomb Soap Tutorial
Ingredients Honey M&P Soap Goat Milk M&P Soap Heavy Metal Gold Mica Raspberry Leaf Oatmeal, Milk & Honey Fragrance Bee & Honeycomb Soap Mold Tools Microwave safe container Droppers Spoon or stirring stick Paint brush Spray bottle of rubbing alcohol I'm … Continue Reading
Unique Uses for Mica
Steve Satushek is a Bellingham resident that has traveled all over the world to find inspiration for his photography. He recently started painting. He visits our retail store, Otion, to purchase mica for his artwork. Big thanks to Kat over at Otion for alerting me to this super cool use of micas. I … Continue Reading
First Things First
My Mastermind Group in Bellingham is reading the Steven Covey book, 'First Things First.' One of my book clubs read Covey's '7 Habits' book and this was the perfect follow up. The book is a classic for a reason - it's got some great recommendations and advice for getting your life under control. … Continue Reading