Soapy Hollow

Now is the season when one tends to overdo it in the sun. (For those of my friends who wear a lot of black and hiss when people open the drapes, the sun is that evil daystar thing.)   There are tons of products on the drugstore shelves for sunburn, but an extraordinary amount of them […]

Sometimes, you may have a soap idea, but can’t find a commercial mould that fits your need, or you just want to create something silly or personal.  For those times, making your own mould is your best option.  Mind you, this method does not create professional grade silicon moulds that will hold up to hundreds […]

Elizabeth Carnahan from Longcroft Soaperie in Scotland is one of the success stories of the boutique bath industry.  Elizabeth has parlayed her hard work and genius with product development into a cottage industry that has been on the pages of some of Europe’s top magazines. As well as producing, marketing and selling her soap, Elizabeth […]

So, I realize that when I said I’d be sharing recipes, everyone expected that I meant blend recipes and soap recipes and whatnot.  Which is true, most of the time.  But this week, I find myself prepping for a party here in the Hollow, and no bbq is complete without chocolate chip cookies.  (Mostly cause […]