Cathy Winsby is the owner of Jovia Handmade Soap out of Sicamous, British Columbia where she lives with her husband and two children. She creates soaps that “call to be touched and beg to be smelled“. You simply must browse her Etsy page for soapy inspiration and if you’re in the market for a present or a necessary treat for yourself. Not only do her soaps smell heavenly but her packaging is to die for. I squealed with excitement when I first opened my box o’ soap from her a few weeks ago. Check out her blog as well, Jovia-life Blog. She’s always entertaining!
Seriously, can you believe the checkboard cold process soap? It’s as pretty in person as these photos. And yes, those soaps are the actual soaps we received. The soap looks crisp, colorful and absolutely fearlessly technical close up.
Didn’t I tell you the packaging was adorable? The product inside it doesn’t disappoint with copious foam and an easy rinseability in the shower.
Still can’t get enough of Jovia? Brows her photos on Jovia Flickr read her tips and tutorials on Soap Making Essentials
Lisa @ Serah's says
I love her packaging.
Teresa R says
I can’t get over the beautiful, crisp edges of the designs! Such lovely packaging too…
Body Natural Soap says
The Checker board is perfect absolutely perfect. Aaaag I am so jealous.
Samantha @ Nepenthe's Bathtime says
Cathy’s soaps are amazing and so wonderfully creative….I love the packaging too!
Mary @ Annie's Goat Hill says
I agree with Anne-Marie, we all have those days. Good to admit to them!
Your soaps are wonderful, incredible to be honest. I am going to hop over to your blog and then look at your tutorials!
Suds to Love says
What awesome soaps and packaging!
The Dirty Business Bath Co. says
I’m ridiculously jealous of her mad skillz.
Anne-Marie says
Aw, glad to have been of help. We all have those sorts of days and it’s always nice to get a little pick me up.
Your soaps are absolutely fabulous. I’m still marveling over that Checkerboard soap. It’s perfect, absolutely symmetrical.
Cathy Winsby says
Anne-Marie,
I was sitting here feeling sorry for myself this morning (I have a cold and am misserable) while I was surfing my usual favorite blogs and came across your wonderful post.
A mighty thankyou is in order and I’m so glad you like my soaps! I think I feel much better now. 🙂