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Prior to starting Bramble Berry, I sold soap at local farmers markets. I loved the personal interaction with customers and offering them a premium handmade product. Once Bramble Berry became a reality, my focus shifted to helping other entrepreneurs grow and stabilize their small … Continue Reading
When I first heard the term "in-shower lotion," I was a little confused. Lotion for the shower...how does that work? Simply put, in-shower lotion is like a conditioner for the skin. The product is applied while in the shower and is lightly rinsed off. A steamy shower creates the perfect environment … Continue Reading
Kevin of Devinely Designed creates beautiful soap and shares his creations via his YouTube channel, Devinely Designed. With over 100 videos, Kevin has made a name for himself in the community for providing creative and educational soap making videos. From a Dandelion Zebra Swirl Tutorial to his … Continue Reading
Fragrance oils are comprised of various synthetic and natural scent components. They include top, middle and bottom notes. Fragrance oils are beautiful on their own, but can increase in complexity when mixed with other scents. Blending fragrance oils is also a fun way to create your own signature … Continue Reading
I am ridiculously lucky to live in the Pacific Northwest - and not just for the three months out of the year that it's sunny. There are many fun things to do between Seattle and Vancouver, BC and now Seattle has the first Starbucks Reserve Roastery & Tasting Room to add to its iconic "Fun" … Continue Reading
Every now and then a little silliness in life necessary, don't you think? I'm glad my team agrees. Below (right), the team and I pose for a fun picture during a Boys and Girls Club Bingo Fundraiser. It's awesome to spend time together outside of the office, especially when it's for a good cause. A … Continue Reading
Thanks to everybody who entered to be a part of the Spring 2015 S.O.A.P. Panel! It was beyond hard to choose only eight panelists out of nearly 100 entries. We are excited to announce the new panelists, and can’t wait to hear what they have to say about the mystery fragrances. Scroll down to find … Continue Reading
When a tropical vacation is not a possibility, fragrance can transport you to new locations. These bath bombs are scented with Pikake Flower Fragrance Oil. The pikake flower is commonly used to create Hawaiian leis and has a lovely floral scent. Rosy Pink La Bomb colorant gives the bath bombs a … Continue Reading
Soapmaking is an art form AND a science. It requires precise measuring of properly selected ingredients to initiate the saponification process. Temperature and time are also important in the chemical reaction between sodium hydroxide lye, water and oils. Because of its precise nature, mistakes are … Continue Reading
This is a guest post. Zahida is the creative force behind Handmade in Florida, a soap company known for its award winning designs (including the “Butterfly Swirl”) and beautiful colors. In addition to gorgeous soap, Zahida is renowned in soapy communities for her eye catching product photography … Continue Reading
It's that time again; we are looking for eight new panelists for the Spring 2015 S.O.A.P. Panel! The S.O.A.P. Panel involves testing eight mystery fragrances in soapy projects. Throughout the testing process, keep us updated via Twitter, Instagram, Facebook or your own personal blog. The testing … Continue Reading
I'm certain that when desserts are pink, they somehow taste better. I don't have any hard evidence for this theory, but looking at my dessert choices (such as these Chocolate Chip Beet Cupcakes, Ombre Layer Cake and Pink and Blue(berry) Shortbread Cookies) my taste buds certainly agree. Even savory … Continue Reading
The exciting news this week was my visit to the Starbucks Roastery in Seattle. It was an amazing Disneyland experience - the Disneyland of coffee that is! I was so inspired by the visit that I'm pretty sure there's a blog post in there about branding and experience. I instagrammed (and even vined!) … Continue Reading
This week was all about color inspiration, whether it's monochromatic ombre or rainbow hues. The Rainbow Hearts Melt and Pour on Soap Queen TV has six colorful hearts inside, along with plenty of glitter. The colors are complemented by Pink Grapefruit Fragrance Oil, which gives the project a fruity … Continue Reading