Joy to the suds! Deck the halls with winter scents! 🎅
It's beginning to smell a lot like Christmas! 🎄
Hello Friends,
Winter arrives softly, a fresh blanket of snow wrapping the world in stillness. While nature takes the lengthening darkness as a cue for a long nap, humans take a short detour from the plan. Instead of slowing down, people begin revving up the holiday making, starting a string of celebrations, one after the other for the next couple of months. Cooking, baking, decorating, shopping, partying – it’s a whirlwind of activity.
And the merry-making is wonderful, a special time filled with cherished traditions and beloved memories. But we are nature’s creatures also, and after we’ve jingled our last bell, flung the final popper, and toasted till we’re toasted, we too succumb to winter’s invitation to put our feet up.
The natural cycle of all things requires rest before renewal. Winter shimmers with its own kind of beauty — the hush of morning frost, the glow of windows twinkling in the early dusk, the glittering starlight in the deep night sky. This is the season of pause and reflection, of drawing inward and noticing that the stillness is where life gathers strength for what comes next.
WINTER HOLIDAY SEASONAL SOAPS
One magical snowflake dances and twirls down from the sky, gently touching your nose - a teasing kiss from Jack Frost. Winter’s special magic is the inspiration for these new seasonal soap scents.
Making spirits bright, oh what fun to have a little stash of treats on the shelf waiting for you. Or share your favorites to indulge your special people too. ($6.00 each)
CHRISTMAS CHEER - If you could wrap up Christmas morning in a bar of soap, this would be it – all the holly jolly in one little package. The bright red color is a nod to Santa’s suit. And the fragrance is a bright, joyful blend of zesty orange, sweet brandied pear, spicy cloves, nutmeg and juniper berries. It’s a celebration of everything that makes the season merry and bright – cozy, cheerful and festive.
FLANNEL JAMMIES – A comforting hug from your coziest jammies, this is the scent of clean, freshly laundered cotton, just pulled from the dryer. It’s a warm, snuggly blanket for your senses – simple, soothing and effortlessly cozy. Just like your favorite flannel pj’s, this soap will be dearly loved and essential every day this season.
HOT TODDY – A cold winter’s day is always better with a nip of hot toddy. A warming, comforting mug of liquid gold – lemon, cinnamon stick, a pinch of clove, with deep notes of whiskey and honeyed apples. A little toddy for the body sure brings the holiday “spirit.” It’s cheery, uplifting, and just begging for a little Frank and Bing soundtrack.
JACK FROST – Inspired by the crisp, icy touch of Jack Frost himself, this scent blends tingly peppermint with the clean freshness of woodsy fir needle. It’s the sparkle of frost on pine branches, the invigorating chill of a winter’s day and the brisk rush of air awakening your senses – refreshing and lively.
THROUGH THE WOODS – “Over the river and through the woods to Grandmother’s house we go . . . “ Fresh evergreens of balsam, spruce, juniper, and fir, blends with warm, soft woods and a hint of incense, evoking cozy cabins, glowing hearths, and the quiet magic of the season. A walk through a winter forest – a beautiful reminder of the season’s peace and stillness for your morning shower.
HELPING HAND SOAPS - A GIFT THAT GIVES BACK
Our popular mini soap sets have delightful new scents for the holiday season. This season we are donating half the proceeds of these sets to World Central Kitchen. Its primary mission is to provide food relief and support to communities affected by disasters and humanitarian crises around the world. They are one of the first helpers to show up to any tragedy bringing hot meals and essential supplies - from floods and hurricanes, to the wars in Ukraine and Gaza. Their organization helps local communities build their own response teams and infrastructure for the future as well. WCK is more than a charity, they are the very best of humanity.
This year’s charming package is a set of 5 small square soaps (2 oz ea, stacked up and tied with bakery twine) with scents of: (top to bottom): Flannel Jammies, Jack Frost, Through The Woods, Christmas Cheer, and Gingerbread House. Cleaning up can make a world of difference, for you and for the planet too.
WINTER HOLIDAY HOME FRAGRANCE SPRAYS
Add a little festive spirit to your home with one of our winter holiday home fragrance sprays. Mist your house and holiday decorations just before guests arrive, or spritz inside your gift boxes, cards and stockings – your family and friends will receive a whoosh of holiday cheer when they open their presents.
HOLIDAY SPICE has been our own tradition around here forever. Orange zest, tart red berries and mulling spices festooned with fresh evergreen garlands for that perfect scent of holiday magic and delight.
WINTER FOREST - evergreen boughs of balsam, spruce, fir needles, juniper and warm woods bring the peaceful scent of a walk in the winter woods and freshly-cut Christmas tree indoors. (4 oz bottle $7.00)
ATTENTION HOLIDAY SHOPPERS! GIFTS GALORE!
It’s the gift-giving season and Soapworks Studio’s small gifts of soap and scented delights tick every box. Skip the malls, the corporate branding and the tariffs. Support small businesses and handmade goods that keep our communities strong, our artists happily creating and our economy from nose-diving. Everything from my studio is handmade with care in small batches, reasonably priced, with a nice variety of gift ideas from small to grand. You’ll find something for everyone on your list. The holiday elves have created a wide range of customizable gift packages all ready for shipping direct, or for stockpiling under your own tree.
* Soaps in boxes and sweet little drawstring bags, single bars and collections.
* Delightful gift sets of soaps with dishes, mitts, sprays or any of our products in lovely bags and totes
* Winter and holiday patterned Swedish dish cloths
* Soap of the month subscriptions to enjoy fresh soap all year long
* Gift certificates in small to big amounts – an instant gift
Shop handmade, support small makers, and get the very best gifts possible. Hand written holiday cards can be included too. Skip the long lines and crowded malls, and let us handle the post office while you have a peaceful night’s sleep.
Wishing you comfort and warmth where it matters most, light that lingers long after the candles fade, and peace in the pause between seasons. May there be PEACE ON EARTH and Good Will to All Beings.