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Soapsmith's Raw Crystal Soaps Handmade gemstone crystal soaps by Bonnie Klisiewicz Bartley, Soapsmith. Available for purchase AlleghenyHearth.com

The call of the sea...

Soapsmith's Beach Themed Soaps Handmade soap, ocean themed, beautiful sea shells fresh sea air scent by Artfire artisan Bonnie Klisiewicz Bartley, Soapsmith. www.alleghenyhearth.com

11 years ago today my first home shopping network order. They sold out of 1750 soaps in less than 15 minutes. It took me 6 weeks to make them. I worked through the night, setting the alarm for 1 hour increments so I could pour the next layer. I took the molds with me to the office and poured them throughout the day as well.

The shipment weighed over 700 pounds. Rob palletized it for me and it had to ship by motor freight picked up at the dock at the hardware store. I also shipped 1500 bars to Free People/Urban Outfitters a month before and they sold out in 3 hours. Free People featured me on their blog and offered my name and website so once they sold out, I had a tremendous increase in traffic and sales so it really gave a strong boost to my on line sales. FP instagram post had 12,000 views and shares in less than 1 hour. Their exposure really moves product quickly.

It was exhausting as I was still working full time, had my Mom in my home and I was her sole caretaker except for 4 hours a day in addition to the soap business. Happy to be semi retired now!

Soapsmith's Gemstone Soap Rocks Gemstone soap rocks by Soapsmith, TV feature www.alleghenyhearth.com

Mother’s Day Gift Ideas from the Alleghenies Marketplace Moms make the world go ‘round! Give something special to the moms in your life this year. Throughout April, we’ll be bringing you gift ideas from Startup Alleghenies small businesses and merchants on the Alleghenies Marketplace.

Soapsmith's Lavender Sachets Handmade herbal sachets and dream pillows by Bonnie Klisiewicz Bartley, Soapsmith. My own grown lavender, rose petal, calendula, fir needle, cedar and junipe...

March, time for greens - emerald raw crystals soaps, Connemara marble soap, folded forest leaf and shamrocks. AlleghenyHearth.com

Oscar day, special order of gold star guest soaps with custom tags for an Oscar Party. This customer has a viewing party every year for the past 25 years. I have been doing favors for her for quite a while. Enjoy the show Kriss Ann and friends!

March, time for greens - emerald raw crystals soaps, Connemara marble soap, folded forest leaf and shamrocks. Working on shamrock soaps today - deep emerald green with sparkling gold leprechaun dust accents. I scent these little beauties with my own "Celtic Sea" which is a bright verdant fragrance blend of citrus, ozone and sea spray-St. Paddy's Day soon.

Way back in the 1990's a good friend of mine, who everyone calls "Irish Jim", requested I make a little shamrock soap to hand out to all his students, friends and family. He has a very gregarious, larger than life persona and continues to order 200 every year. If you run into him on the street, it is likely he will pull out a shamrock soap out of his pocket and gift it you. I have been selling them ever since. Thanks, Jim, for the inspiration and your continued support of handmade!
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"You can change the world with a hot bath, if you sink into it from a place of knowing that you are worth profound care, even when you're dirty and rattled. Who knew?"
Anne Lamott

Pure natural dead sea mineral mud pack for your body is also suitable for facial use. Treat your skin with Dead Sea Spa mineral mud. The primordial Dead Sea churning with ancient mineral deposits inspire this mud pack treatment.

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Unleash your lips' natural beauty with this handmade lip balm from Allegheny Hearth! 💋✨ Infused with love and crafted from the finest natural ingredients. Say goodbye to dry lips this winter! 💄

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