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This is my Dad, Richard Faiola. He is an 'old fashioned' family doctor, practicing in Olympia Washington. Over the years, I'm often asked who is my role model or who I look up to most in life. Without question, every single time, my Dad is the first person I mention (followed closely by my … Continue Reading
Today was informative and fun - it helps that it involved three Red Velvet Cupcakes (my fat cells are bulging with sugared delight). I will post a full round-up with photos tomorrow morning. That's Debbie on the left from True Soaps with her precious Tank soap cutter. The best soap supplies on … Continue Reading
Here's my contribution to Flag day - a slightly funky take on the American flag. Isn't it remarkable that even with the colors switched up it is still easily identifiable as the American Flag? Now that's good design! The best soap supplies on the internet are found at Bramble Berry. Click here … Continue Reading
Greetings from sunny, warm Alabama. It is warm here, like walking into a hot yet damp blanket every time you step outside. The Alabama Soap Meeting (day one) was fun, professionally run and all the attendees are (super duper!) warm and welcoming. The program had a good mix of demonstrations - … Continue Reading
These are photos of raw and slightly refined shea butter imported directly from Africa. They did a co-op of Shea Butter at Alabama Soap Gathering and it was really interesting to see how it was packaged, coming directly from Africa. It is so hot here in Alabama that they could scoop it out with ice … Continue Reading
I am having a wonderful time at the Alabama Soap Gathering. They generously presented me with an honorary membership, monogrammed soaping gloves, pearls and a tiara. Now I'll really feel like a true soap queen making my next batch of soap! The best soap supplies on the internet are found at … Continue Reading
This is my nephew, Fabian, in Norway making soap! Isn't he adorable? And, more importantly, where can I get that mold?? If you're a soapmaker in Norway and want to learn how to make soap, there is a soapmaking studio in Spain with how-to classes. Maybe now is the time for a great soaping … Continue Reading
Thank you Dad for this hilarious exchange (if you don't recall, my Dad also had a puzzling exchange with Cinnabon as well. Click here to read it). Jenn: Hi, I'm Jenn, your virtual assistant for the Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air Web site. If you need help, or have a question, simply type it … Continue Reading
FredFlare is making my heart go pitter-patter for this single cupcake stand. Made out of hand blown glass, the stand measures just 8" tall. At $60 each, getting enough for a whimsical dessert set might seem extravagant but for the person that has everything? I'm betting they don't have these.Click … Continue Reading
Dad will love our Father's Day Shaving Kit featured on L.A. Splash's Father's Day Gift Guide. This is a simple project for the kids that Dad will oohh and aahh over. You can purchase our Shaving kit here, or read the entire review and see more gift ideas here. The best soap supplies on the … Continue Reading
I'm off to Alabama for the Alabama Soap Meeting. I've prepared some how-to instructions to post while I'm gone. I am hoping to blog from the conference if all the technology (laptop, camera, plug ins etc...) works. I'll be twittering for sure. In the meantime, just in case, enjoy the fun tutorial … Continue Reading
(email subscribers: there's a video on the blog)There are only 4 spots left for the Soapmaking Weekend Intensive. For more information and to register, click here.The best soap supplies on the internet are found at Bramble Berry. Click here to browse Bramble Berry. Have a question about … Continue Reading
I am in grateful awe over this amazing assortment of cheese from Soap Queen reader (and web site designer!) Erin from Wisconsin. She sent a fabulous box of cheese from The Cheese Place All I've eaten today is a Dance Party Cupcake from Cupcake Royale with a glass of milk and half of a S'Mores … Continue Reading
Johanna (see previous Johanna projects here and here and here) used heavy green paper to make the cute little antenna's for the perfect finishing touch to this little soapy bug - you could also use furry pipe cleaners for the same effect. Johanna used Lime LabColor with just a touch of Brilliant … Continue Reading