Hi everybody!
well it has been an interesting week this past one!
We have been doing some of our new products this week and they are finally out! yay!
along with out famous "Moisture Mousse", Peppermint Foot Balm, Massage Beans, and of course 520 different soaps, salts and bath bombs we now have our Natural lip balms, 6 different Room and linen sprays,6 different Natural body sprays, Mint foot gel, " Get Naked" bath foam, "Get Naked" shampoo/body wash.
.and we are just getting started.
I'll check in next week if I am still standing to let you know about our new website.
cheers and bubbles,
Darren
Chocolate Pudding Cake...Soap !
yummmmmm!!!
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Saturday, April 14, 2012
Moisture Mousse at Granville Island Soap Gallery
Hi everybody!
I must admit I have been remiss in doing the blog
entries especially since our YouTube videos are taking
off and people are checking the blog.
We will be launching our retail oriented website this summer
as it IS time to do so. Usually we do our orders over the phone
when people call the Soap Gallery but a new site will
make things a wee bit easier.
The only problem may be that we do sell a lot of product by weight so I'll
have to figure out that process.
New soaps are being made every day and I sometimes can't keep up with the
making of it. Nice problem right!?!?
Our store on Granville Island is busy as ever so come on by!
You will see us making our most popular Moisture Mousse... A super
hydrating cream for the entire body that is not greasy rather it is
like putting a light layer of moisture right into the skin along with
our "Summer Garden" natural oil fragrance blend which is orange and pomegranate
mostly as well as our French Lavender....divine!! And of course
the Creamy organic Vanilla. We also do a scent free one called "Naked"
today I will be heading in early just to make more!!! Yay.
See you at the store!!!
All the best.
Darren Monette
I must admit I have been remiss in doing the blog
entries especially since our YouTube videos are taking
off and people are checking the blog.
We will be launching our retail oriented website this summer
as it IS time to do so. Usually we do our orders over the phone
when people call the Soap Gallery but a new site will
make things a wee bit easier.
The only problem may be that we do sell a lot of product by weight so I'll
have to figure out that process.
New soaps are being made every day and I sometimes can't keep up with the
making of it. Nice problem right!?!?
Our store on Granville Island is busy as ever so come on by!
You will see us making our most popular Moisture Mousse... A super
hydrating cream for the entire body that is not greasy rather it is
like putting a light layer of moisture right into the skin along with
our "Summer Garden" natural oil fragrance blend which is orange and pomegranate
mostly as well as our French Lavender....divine!! And of course
the Creamy organic Vanilla. We also do a scent free one called "Naked"
today I will be heading in early just to make more!!! Yay.
See you at the store!!!
All the best.
Darren Monette
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Me and Dianna Agron
So recently we had the nicest young lady with her friend Sebastian in the store shopping here at the Granville Island Soap Gallery.
Now, we get a lot of celebs shopping here at both The Soap Gallery and our other store Woofles and Meowz recently, such as the likes of Russell Crow............likes beeswax candles......Cloris Leachman......cute as anything......Jennifer Beals......woman just does not age.......and lots more!
So being a super fan of the GLEE show it was nice to see Dianna Agron in the store.
She is every bit as nice as you would think she is and having been cast as the "pretty girl" in the show I believe the casting director did their job.......she is GOR-GEE-OUS!!!
I did not want to stand next to her super handsome shopping date, Sebastian as he has that typical actors physique that renders anyone in close proximity to look like an ogre. "Standing next to you we would look like the number ten" I said feeling a bit Rhubenesque (thats chunky for y'all) so he was nice enough to take our pic ............"quick!! I can only hold in my gut for so long haha"
Look for Sebastian on an upcoming episode of "Once Upon a Time" which is filmed here in Steveston which doubles as Storybrooke, Maine.
Now, we get a lot of celebs shopping here at both The Soap Gallery and our other store Woofles and Meowz recently, such as the likes of Russell Crow............likes beeswax candles......Cloris Leachman......cute as anything......Jennifer Beals......woman just does not age.......and lots more!
So being a super fan of the GLEE show it was nice to see Dianna Agron in the store.
She is every bit as nice as you would think she is and having been cast as the "pretty girl" in the show I believe the casting director did their job.......she is GOR-GEE-OUS!!!
I did not want to stand next to her super handsome shopping date, Sebastian as he has that typical actors physique that renders anyone in close proximity to look like an ogre. "Standing next to you we would look like the number ten" I said feeling a bit Rhubenesque (thats chunky for y'all) so he was nice enough to take our pic ............"quick!! I can only hold in my gut for so long haha"
Look for Sebastian on an upcoming episode of "Once Upon a Time" which is filmed here in Steveston which doubles as Storybrooke, Maine.
Truth is Advertising takes Ivory soap to task
So! recently I have noticed that Ivory Soap or more accurately the people at Proctor and Gamble have decided quite shrewdly to advertise on Youtube on the channels that show handmade, natural or organic soap. Natural soapmakers being a particular lot that for the most part, put a lot of effort into making soap and cosmetics with natural ingredients and/or list any bio-synthetics that are present.
The "rub" is that Ivory seems to be touting its product as a "pure" soap.............and it may just be............but Pure WHAT???????????
99 +44/100s pure soap made with beef fat is lovely but misleading to say....a vegan person. Lets have a more concise labeling structure in our products shall we?!?!?
...oh and by the way........our PURE soap is made with Olive oil, coconut oil, palm oil, water and sodium hydroxide (lye)..........so that makes it.........what...100% pure?
...........jus' sayin!!!
The "rub" is that Ivory seems to be touting its product as a "pure" soap.............and it may just be............but Pure WHAT???????????
99 +44/100s pure soap made with beef fat is lovely but misleading to say....a vegan person. Lets have a more concise labeling structure in our products shall we?!?!?
...oh and by the way........our PURE soap is made with Olive oil, coconut oil, palm oil, water and sodium hydroxide (lye)..........so that makes it.........what...100% pure?
...........jus' sayin!!!
Saturday, January 28, 2012
Soaping on Granville Island
Wow!!!
its been sooo long since we put together a blog entry that it is embarrassing!! The only thing I can say is that we have been super busy with Christmas and its aftermath that life gets in the way.
Update on soap classes:
Soap classes are booked solid up until March and that one is possibly booked by a large group....nice problem to have right?!
We HAVE also been working on the new products in our line and added to our already super Moisture Mousse(s) we have our Peppermint Foot Balm which has turned out to be a best seller.......yay! its super emollient and the oils really help with cracking feet.
"ladies and gentlemen!.......save your sheets and socks!!!!! get the Peppermint foot balm.....those of you who KNOW about crispy heels and how it wreaks havoc on nice sheets know what I'm talking about......forget even satin sheets!! SHRED!!!!
Also in our new lineup is the Moroccan Spice Massage Beans.....an amazing little bean about 1.5 inches by 1 inch that when warmed to the skin provides the perfect amount of "slip and drag" which, if you have ever worked as a massage therapist is really important. The cool thing about these beans is that you do NOT have to shower or even sponge bath afterwards as the skin really accepts the oils readily to moisturize beautifully!
We decided to make these in a small size to fit the palm of your hand nicely and you can get several uses out of one bean without a half used massage bar just hanging around looking forlorn and gross. We infused these little beans with a gorgeous spice mix including Vanilla, Frankincense, Sandalwood so it is warm and sensual and not overpowering to the person getting or giving the massage. I use them on my hands when they get dry too.
We have rounded out our natural bath bombs to include, Spicy Orange, Summer Garden (our signature scent) Peachy Peach, Amber-Rose, Fresh Cucumber, Lavender blend, Sandalwood, Buttercream, and Cherry Bombs for the kids (with a toy inside).
Come on by the store here on Granville Island located right under the Sandbar Restaurant at the Creekhouse.
see you then!
its been sooo long since we put together a blog entry that it is embarrassing!! The only thing I can say is that we have been super busy with Christmas and its aftermath that life gets in the way.
Update on soap classes:
Soap classes are booked solid up until March and that one is possibly booked by a large group....nice problem to have right?!
We HAVE also been working on the new products in our line and added to our already super Moisture Mousse(s) we have our Peppermint Foot Balm which has turned out to be a best seller.......yay! its super emollient and the oils really help with cracking feet.
"ladies and gentlemen!.......save your sheets and socks!!!!! get the Peppermint foot balm.....those of you who KNOW about crispy heels and how it wreaks havoc on nice sheets know what I'm talking about......forget even satin sheets!! SHRED!!!!
Also in our new lineup is the Moroccan Spice Massage Beans.....an amazing little bean about 1.5 inches by 1 inch that when warmed to the skin provides the perfect amount of "slip and drag" which, if you have ever worked as a massage therapist is really important. The cool thing about these beans is that you do NOT have to shower or even sponge bath afterwards as the skin really accepts the oils readily to moisturize beautifully!
We decided to make these in a small size to fit the palm of your hand nicely and you can get several uses out of one bean without a half used massage bar just hanging around looking forlorn and gross. We infused these little beans with a gorgeous spice mix including Vanilla, Frankincense, Sandalwood so it is warm and sensual and not overpowering to the person getting or giving the massage. I use them on my hands when they get dry too.
We have rounded out our natural bath bombs to include, Spicy Orange, Summer Garden (our signature scent) Peachy Peach, Amber-Rose, Fresh Cucumber, Lavender blend, Sandalwood, Buttercream, and Cherry Bombs for the kids (with a toy inside).
Come on by the store here on Granville Island located right under the Sandbar Restaurant at the Creekhouse.
see you then!
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Soap classes at The Granville Island Soap Gallery!!
Well, its THAT time of the year again! Soap classes return to the gallery in the fall staring October 15th which is a Saturday.
Staring at 10 am:
Beginner class: this class we learn to scent and colour glycerine based soaps essentially reformatting them to wonderful creations of your own doing. We will do hand tinted Koi fish, lemon candies, donuts with sprinkles.
Intermediate class we learn to do more elaborate items like embeds in cakes, decorating cakes and techniques to make dessert type soaps.
Advanced class students are shown two ways of traditional soap making...cold and hot process using essential oils. This is a old school way of soap making using fats and lye. No students under 16. pls bring a clean 2 litre milk carton to take some product home to cut and dry the next day.
.............all classes are fun , interesting and students take home some of their own work.
Simply call the store at 604-669-3649 to register!!
Staring at 10 am:
Beginner class: this class we learn to scent and colour glycerine based soaps essentially reformatting them to wonderful creations of your own doing. We will do hand tinted Koi fish, lemon candies, donuts with sprinkles.
Intermediate class we learn to do more elaborate items like embeds in cakes, decorating cakes and techniques to make dessert type soaps.
Advanced class students are shown two ways of traditional soap making...cold and hot process using essential oils. This is a old school way of soap making using fats and lye. No students under 16. pls bring a clean 2 litre milk carton to take some product home to cut and dry the next day.
.............all classes are fun , interesting and students take home some of their own work.
Simply call the store at 604-669-3649 to register!!
Friday, September 16, 2011
New Products at the Granville Island Soap Gallery!!
Hi Everyone!
This summer has been super busy with all the great visitors coming to Granville Island as well as the 'soapers' that stop by for a wee chat. I LOVE going over recipe ideas with people from their teens to well into their 80s.
It seems that a lot of people have had an interest in soap making at least once in their lifetime and many have tried with mixed results.
Some great stories come out of it either way!
Sooooo the next step in our great plan is the continuation of our hand made products, especially the soaps and the Moisture Mousse, especially the Moisture Mousse which we cannot.....cannot keep n the store or make fast enough.
I know one of the reasons is that my "mother-in-law" June is forever asking people to try one of the four scents we have in the line and once on the hands or arm people are hooked!
We like to call our Pomegranate and Orange mousse..."whipped cocaine"...one try and you are hooked.
This leads us to expand our line coming at the end of September (I know, later than we expected...hey we've been busy eh!) with:
All organic products consisting of:
Peppermint foot gel
Aloe eye gel
Shampoo
Conditioner
Spray-in detangler.
Bath oil
Bubble Bath
Kids bubbles
Lip balm
Liquid hand wash
Massage bar
...........and more!
We will do these in our favourite scents like "Summer garden", Lavender, French Vanilla and Naked.
the best part is that we will have a recycling program with the bottles so we will reduce the plastic footprint. Only ONE bottle will be out there per person rather than multiples.
anyway...thats it for today....back to making soap!
cheerio,
Darren
This summer has been super busy with all the great visitors coming to Granville Island as well as the 'soapers' that stop by for a wee chat. I LOVE going over recipe ideas with people from their teens to well into their 80s.
It seems that a lot of people have had an interest in soap making at least once in their lifetime and many have tried with mixed results.
Some great stories come out of it either way!
Sooooo the next step in our great plan is the continuation of our hand made products, especially the soaps and the Moisture Mousse, especially the Moisture Mousse which we cannot.....cannot keep n the store or make fast enough.
I know one of the reasons is that my "mother-in-law" June is forever asking people to try one of the four scents we have in the line and once on the hands or arm people are hooked!
We like to call our Pomegranate and Orange mousse..."whipped cocaine"...one try and you are hooked.
This leads us to expand our line coming at the end of September (I know, later than we expected...hey we've been busy eh!) with:
All organic products consisting of:
Peppermint foot gel
Aloe eye gel
Shampoo
Conditioner
Spray-in detangler.
Bath oil
Bubble Bath
Kids bubbles
Lip balm
Liquid hand wash
Massage bar
...........and more!
We will do these in our favourite scents like "Summer garden", Lavender, French Vanilla and Naked.
the best part is that we will have a recycling program with the bottles so we will reduce the plastic footprint. Only ONE bottle will be out there per person rather than multiples.
anyway...thats it for today....back to making soap!
cheerio,
Darren
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