Musings: My Soap Dish

In her group for soap enthusiasts, a friend asked us to share a picture of our soap dish.  Initially, I was hesitant because this friend, loves to see a list when you post your soap haul, of all the scents in the picture.  I looked at my soap dish for a couple of days.  This list was going to take awhile...

A few things about me:

1. I LOVE variety! (I say that a lot...but only because its true).  I cannot open a bar of soap and use it until it is done.  I use a different bar of soap each day, never repeating the use of the same bar on consecutive days.  I can honestly say that I may easily go a month or more before using a bar for the second time, unless I am doing a review of a new soap.  Then I use it 2 to 3 time consecutively to truly get a feel for it before writing a review,
2. Because of this love of variety, I handle my soap a little differently than some.  I store all of my wrapped bars in three drawer storage containers (yes, plural).  When I open a new bar, I usually (unless it is really small) cut it in half.  I store one half in a glassine wax bag in the storage container and the other, after using, goes on my soap rack in the bathroom.  

Hence:

This is my soap dish

Looking at this, it was hard to conceive a way to label each one of these beauties currently in my shower rotation.  However, after working at it for a couple of day, I came up with this:

 So here it is, my soap junkiness in all of its splendor.  This does not include uncut bars of which I have over 30 other varieties that are not even represented on this rack. I've heard some people say that their soap looses its scent rather quickly.  Storing my bars the way I do, 99% of my soap keep their scent for 2 years or more.  The Pear Tarlet soap on this rack hasn't been produced for over two years from Cream & Coco and is smells just as amazing as it did when I received it.  Sigh... this is probably the last bar on the planet of that great smelling soap.  Vic, if you're reading this - you really should make a batch of this.  I can wait until you return from maternity leave, lol!

What does your soap stash look like?  How do you store your soap?

Company Profile: Petal Bath Boutique *Giveaway*

In 2008, Kia started Beacon Creations.  Now known as Petals Bath Boutique, this company produces some of my favorite handmade soaps and bath & body treats.

I've previously stated elsewhere that Kia creates products for my specific soap addiction.  I LOVE variety - having loads of different fragrances of beautiful soap to choose from is what makes me happy. Literally, every day I visit my soap cupboard to marvel at the beauty and fragrance of my soap collection.  Preparing for my shower each day is an event!

Venom ~
An effervescent blend of juicy cherries and berries highlighted with fresh citrus notes and vanilla

Petals Bath Boutique uses a luxurious master recipe for their soap which creates a firm bar of cold process soap that has a rich, creamy lather and leaves skin clean, soft and moisturized.  This one soap formula allows Kia to focus on creating visually magnificent pieces of soap art with a seasonal rotation of fragrances that means lots of different scents are available throughout the year.

Harlequin ~
Japanese Grapefruit and Citron leaf neatly crushed with Sparkling Mimosa with smoky note of Tobacco, Sugar Cane and Black Vanilla

Custom Loaf of Lychee Red Tea

Another great thing about Petal Bath Boutique is its versatility.  Many of the soaps are made as variations with the master recipe, but Kia also creates some unique soap blends, all natural varieties and even custom loaves.  As a product maker myself, I have a huge stock of fragrance oils and it's great to know that if I want something that Kia doesn't usually offer, she is open to creating something from a scent that I can send to her.

custom loaf of Leaves & Twigs

Kia's talent is not just for creating beautiful soap, she also makes gorgeous wax tarts along with lip balms, lotion and a body custard that is dense, rich and delightful.  Her eye for color combinations, swirl patterns and the little details make each item she creates a masterpiece.

                 

Fruity Rings Wax Tart ~  
Sweetly delectable with juicy Orange Pulp, Summer Berries, Tangerine, Zesty Lime and Vanilla Sugar.

*~*Giveaway*~*

Blowing Bubbles ~ A fruity berry combination of strawberry, blackberry and wild huckleberries touched with a hint of pineapple and soft rose on a sweet caramel bottom.

  
The Petals Bath Boutique Spring 2015 release is happening this Friday (March 27th). Make sure you are following them on social media to get the specific time (it is usually in the evening, EST).  Many of the seasonal collection items sell out within hours of the release launch.

Orangeberry ~ Fresh squeezed Orange Juice and Strawberry Cream supported with succulent notes of tropical fruits and Vanilla Bean

Another reason to follow them on social media is that it will make you eligible for our giveaway.  Three lucky winners will be selected to win fabulous Petals Bath Boutique items including a bar of my exclusive custom loaf of "ENERGY" which is not available as part of the Petals Bath Boutique catalog.  Entry form is below

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 Hurry, contest ends Saturday, March 28th and the winner will be announced that evening. GOOD LUCK!

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