soap, handmade

i recieved a BIGLOVE package this afternoon from my aunt traute. she is a spirit to behold, a very rare human being. after spending years in the corporate world she now in her retirement enjoys making natural skin care and soon make up products. she is also working to start a non for profit organization that will bring her products to african countries. she had said that she sent me a box of samples but what i got was a BIGLOVE bouqet that permeated the entire room. i wish i could describle the smell as i opened the box. it was wonderful and i was literally showered with love. she is a passionate maker of soap and believes that handmade soap is the best for your skin. when i callled to thank her this evening, she told me that consumers have no idea what they are doing to their skin using commercial products infused with chemicals. there is a huge difference in how your skin looks and feels when you natural soap. she uses all natural products and essential oils to make her soaps. go to spirit soaps right now and pamper yourself. believe me, your skin will love you for it. all fruits and herbs and essential oils used are organic and you will be tantilized, the scents especiallyare amazing.
the packaging is simply delightful

heart shaped bath salts are to die for: lavender, vanilla, frankincense and myrrh

a sample
top l to r: pflanzenseife, black magic, baby soap
bottom l to r: camel soap, berry soap, sheep milk soap

and my very favorite: body butter made of cocoa and and shea butter! the very best ingredients for your skin!
thank you sweet traute for this wonderful surprise i cannot wait to try them all!
rochambeau http://rochambeau.typepad.com
July 12th, 2007 at 12:57 pmYour Aunty Traute is very creative. Beyond her focus on real soap and real essential oils her designs and packaging art stunning! You have such a talented family Elsa!
somepinkflowers http://somepinkflowers.typepad.com/
July 12th, 2007 at 1:56 pmpopped over to your auntie’s blog…
i love her sexy soaps!
what fun
and good for her.
the packaging graphics are super!
how fortunate you are
to have her for an auntie!
i adore sending little treats to my niece, too…
it is how we spoil our loves…
Stephanie http://rodrigvitzstyle.typepad.com
July 12th, 2007 at 5:58 pmThese look wonderful! I love the packaging the the forms for the soaps too!
eb http://www.elizabethbunsen.typepad.com
July 14th, 2007 at 3:59 amI love soaps like these - and the packaging is wonderful - you are lucky to have this auntie
xox - eb.
Caroline Potato http://potatoprints.typepad.com/potato_prints/
July 16th, 2007 at 4:55 amWow, these are beautiful. Your description helps me almost smell them. You know, the internet might be great, but there’s just nothing like getting a letter or a package in the mail. Thanks for sharing these.
Amy http://petticoatlane.wordpress.com
July 18th, 2007 at 9:19 pmGosh what a lovely aunt you have and she’s so creative, does she have a website or a shop online?
tongue in cheek http://www.willows95988.typepad.com
July 22nd, 2007 at 5:01 amVery clever, every detail, every good thought tucked inside too!
hiya http://spiritssoap.blogspot.com/
July 23rd, 2007 at 7:46 pmhi all,
of course you can order, just write me an email.
elsa is such a nice girl, glad i have found her. my pleasure to send her some surprize.
traute