I'm Helen. I'm a wife and mom and I work from home as a telephone advice nurse. 'Triage' is from a french word meaning 'to sort'.
In nursing, it means to determine the level of urgency of care needed- so I'm a sorter of sorts:-)
In my free time, I like to bake and do home projects, like painting (walls, not pictures) My current passion is making handmade soaps and other bath and body goodies.
My Haul From the Soap Queen Swap
I participated in a handmade soap swap that Anne-Marie hosted on her blog recently. So much fun! I sent in a 12-bar batch of my hot process soaps scented with Brambleberry’s Salty Mariner fragrance, and in return I received this fantastic pot-pourri of gorgeous handmade soaps in lots of great fragrances. I feel like Christmas came early for me today! 10 out of the 12 fragrances were new to me, so I’m looking forward to test driving them before I use them for my own soap.
My favourites in terms of fragrances are Sandalwood Vanilla, Spiced Mahogany and Clove Mint. I have to mention Summer Melon Spritzer too because I’m taking that one directly to my shower. It reminds me of summer time and I am really sick of fall right now!
My pick for best design has to go to Anne-Marie for her incredibly complex embedded and layered bar scented with Cranberry Fig. It’s just gorgeous! There’s a How-To posting on her blog about it here.
Here’s a breakdown of the soapy bounty I received today, with links as I was able to find from the packaging.
Sandalwood Vanilla from Owl Tree Soaps
Marrakesh Goat Milk Soap from a soapmaker in Grant, Michigan
Cedar Saffron from Foster Creek Soap & Botanicals
Summer Melon Spritzer from Tub Time Treasures
Clove Mint from Freshwater Handmade Soap
Mango Sangria from Sweet Peas Soap
Cranberry Fig from Anne-Marie at Brambleberry
Spiced Mahogany from Dreaming Tree Soapworks
Karma Essential Oil Blend from Carmel Soaps
Lychee Red Tea from Barclay’s Soap Box
Cranberry from Bungalow Soap Co.
Rosehip Jasmine from Ali Mendelson
Looking forward to the next swap- this was so much fun!
December 20th, 2010 8:40 am
I’m so glad you loved the spiced mahogany, it’s one of my favorites too!
December 20th, 2010 6:45 pm
Wasn’t it so much fun! I can’t wait to try your Salty Mariner. I love anything that reminds me of the ocean! It doesn’t look like you received one of mine. It was called Minty Meadow. Have fun trying your new soaps!
December 21st, 2010 2:33 pm
You did get a good haul! I’m making Rosehip Jasmine soap today actually – I hope you liked that one in the swap =) Thanks for participating in the swap. Our next one will be in early spring.
December 21st, 2010 6:43 pm
Yes, I like the Rosehip Jasmine bar too. In fact, I liked them ALL!
I love that transparent paper you used to wrap your bar Anne-Marie- really neat:-)
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December 30th, 2010 6:47 am
Hi Helen! I hope you liked the Summer Melon Spritzer! It’s one of my most popular fragrances! I absolutely loved the swap, and Spiced Mahogany was one of my favorites too! (Along with Kentish Rain, Clove Mint and Mango Sangria)
I’m looking forward to the next one! Can’t wait!!!