A Happy and Delicious Accident

Sometimes I flake out while I am working, especially if I am making several soap varieties at once. Yesterday, I meant to make a batch of Java Lava, a lovely mocha soap, but after I blended the cocoa powder into the raw soap, I quickly realized that I was out of that fragrance. What to do, what to do? I had to tap into the creative side of my brain and come up with something ... fast! I decided to make a Bundt cake soap, lightening part of the soap after the cook for a creamy feel and scenting it with a chocolaty Irish Cream. The result? One of my best pieces! I will definitely need to put a caution label on these soaps during my weekend market.

Summer! Fun! Beer! Soap!

I'm not much of a beer drinker, but I love me a cold beer on a hot day. And I love beer in the shower - beer soap, that is! Last Call, is formulated with local favorite, Narragansett Lager and a fresh, lemony fragrance. The hops in the beer are quite good for your skin, too!


You can read more about our beer soap in the Boston Herald and on GoLocal Prov and hear about it on Boston's local radio station, WROR! You can even read about it on Narragansett Brewing Company's web site!

Yay, beer! Yay, soap!

Fruit Bowl

The Bad Seed is our wicked little shower companion. Sweet, red delicious apple fragrance and crushed apricot seeds for gentle exfoliation.

Clockwork Orange, a emits a lovely, light citrus aroma.

A little fruity and a little floral, Grapefruit Moon is a perfect girly girl soap.

Manly Pampering

Dude, Where's My Soap? Right here! Ocean, Sea Moss & Vetivert combine to give him a fresh, clean shower.

Our honey and eucalyptus shaving soap, Killer Queen, will give him a little zing in the morning.

If your guy enjoys his beer, then he won't want to miss it in the shower, either! Last Call is made with Narragansett Lager and smells like a summer ale with a zesty lemon wedge.

Hester Street Fair

Hester Street Fair | May 14, 2011

We had a great time on Saturday in New York City! We will be back again this Saturday to sell more soapy treats, so if you live in the NYC area, please stop by the Hester Street Fair and say hello! We can totally vouch for all of the wonderful food and drink at this market, too!

Herbalicious!

Crisp and clean, Cucumber Slumber invites you to take the spa into your bath.

Rosemary's Baby combines the fragrant sprigs of rosemary with sweet leaves of peppermint.

Tempest is like a basket full of fresh cut spearmint!

Valley Breeze, Makes Me Feel Fine

A very special thanks to The Valley Breeze for a sweet feature in this week's issue!

A Soapy Bouquet

Spring has sprung, and so have many fragrant blossoms! This sweet grouping is the first in our suggested combination series.

Lalka, our wisteria soap, emits the aroma of the lush grape-like clusters that dangle in such abundance in the spring.

Mother Love Bar, featured item this month, captures the intoxicating perfume of fresh lilacs.

La-TEA-fah, a delight in tea rose, will transform your shower into a romantic English garden.

This bouquet of soaps in only available at stellamariesoap.com!

Spring Around the Rosie

Photo: Carolyn Kraut | SOWA Market May 1, 2011

Thank you to the Boston Examiner for featuring Stella Marie in their article about SOWA Market Opening Day! That was a sweet surprise!


FEATURED SOAP
Delight Mom with the sweetness of fresh lilacs! Dried hibiscus flowers top this gorgeous lavender blue soap. Just like the flower, these soaps won't be around long, so get them while they last!

NYC BOUND
For 2 dates only, we will be selling our sudsy wares in New York City! May 14th and 21st! If you live in the NYC area, definitely come by and visit!
Hester Street Fair

May 14, 21
10 AM - 6 PM
[Map and subway line info.]