Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Handcrafted Soap Makers Guild Conference in Miami

HSMG conference this year was held at the Miami Hilton Downtown. The 85 + degree weather was such a welcome relief to all the clouds and rain in New England!
This was the view from my room window, sunshine every day!

Day one started off with pure inspiration with guest speaker
Barbara Corcoran, real estate mogul and she also appears on the show "Shark Tank".
"Every single good idea comes when you are on the outside"- Barbara Corcoran


Larry Plesent from Vermont Soap works. Enjoyed hearing the differences in "Organic".
"Whatever we are doing to ourselves, we are doing to the earth"- Larry Plesent



Now for some soapmaking! Kathryn Hakney from Bramble Berry demonstrated some great swirling techniques. Looking forward to doing this.



Robert Tisserand, one of the worlds leading experts in aromatherapy and author of "The Art of Aromatherapy" spoke on dispelling essential oil myths.



What fun! Never have I even thought about melt & pour, well, guess what? Marla Bosworth, from Back Porch Soaps, her demonstration combining MP & CP soaps has got me hooked!






And, of course, as much I enjoy the speakers and their topics, the absolute best part is meeting up with old and new friends!
Cannot wait until next year, Portland, Oregon.

















Monday, April 25, 2011

Anna Soaps & Body can now be found at Jenny Wren Gallery

We are so proud to be among all of the wonderful artisans at Jenny Wren Gallery!
I just love Jenny's warm, friendly smile and her exuberance is contagious!

Please stop by, have a look around and be sure to say Hi to Jenny.

Jenny~Wren Gallery
We represent the original work of nearly 100 of New England's finest craftspeople, with new items arriving all the time.

Please drop by and discover extraordinary gifts
for all occasions and the highest quality in home accessories. And Jenny is now offering tailoring and "Art Clothing"!

Our hours are 10~6 Tuesday ~ Saturday.
Join us on Facebook for news & updates!

Come on in and choose that perfect gift for everyone
on your list, or tell me what you would like...
we can create a Wish List!
We offer a wide range of price ranges, and gift certificates
in any amount. And FREE boxes & ribbon bouquets!

107 North Main Street Rochester, NH 03867
603.335.3577 jwren@worldpath.net

Saturday, March 13, 2010



Bath Fizzies
Fizz, Fizz, Fizz...
Transform your bath into a luxurious treat!

Drop one fizzie into warm bath water, watch it explode to create fizzy, fun bubbles!
Release the physical & emotional benefits of essential oils of relaxing Lavender & Sandalwood. Be uplifted with Citrus Cream & Grapefruit.
All bath fizzies are not created equal, commercial fizzies are made by machine, chemicals & irritating ingredients to make them stick together. We use only earth friendly ingredients, herbs, spices & skin softening sea salt along with moisturizing, soothing Sweet Almond oil in our completely natural bath fizzies. And don't let the look fool you, they are all individually handmade using a snowball maker!

Sit back, relax & enjoy!




Monday, December 21, 2009

Who is Anna Soaps?





Anna Soaps & Body,LLC is a small family business located in southern Maine. With a passion for quality that only producing by hand could create, Anna Soaps & Body was begun with a need to bring an alternative to chemical laden soaps, bath and body products.
jane@annasoaps.com