Oops.

In the mad rush to restock the web site after our holiday rush and fill some wholesale orders, we goofed.  We have a small batch of Grace soap that is… shall we say… cosmetically challenged.  There’s nothing wrong with the soap aside from its appearance.  Air bubbles here and there, slightly underweight (4.2 oz as opposed to 4.5 oz), and just not up to snuff.  Customers who have already purchased these are surprised we’re not selling them at full price, but we have very high standards around here.

So, I thought this might make a great win-win situation.   You get to try incredible soap at an incredible price, and these poor bars of Grace get a loving home.

Grace normally sells for $9.00 (yes, it’s worth it).   I’m offering these “slightly imperfect” bars to you for $6.50.   Nearly 30% off!

Grace is one of Sarva’s Premium Series soaps and was the first to sell out at Christmas.  People were clamoring for this soap!   You’ll be the first to get it in the new year, and at a discount too!  Lavender, Geranium, Rosewood (sustainably harvested Rosewood leaf), topped with organic rosebuds… all in a decadent Castille base, the same as our all-time top-seller, Purity.

Based on my own experience, if you have a cold, snowy winter like we do here in Ohio… accompanied by dry, itchy skin… this is the soap for you.  Creamy and mild.  And it smells incredible — elegant, heady, sweetly floral.  When I use this soap, I feel loved and special.

Want some? Go to  the product page. Note that you can  choose to receive your Slightly Imperfect bars unboxed and unlabeled (choose “unboxed” in the dropdown menu) and save another 25 cents per bar.  If you choose that option, we’ll bag your soaps in biodegradable waxed bags, no label.

…oh, and always remember to relax and take your time, even under pressure… I sure will from now on!

Grace Soap, Mother's Day 2009

I’m back from a fun, successful day at the Orange Art Fair.  Thanks to all of you who came out and visited… the show was a great success, and it was great to see you!

Mother’s Day is this Sunday (yes, already!).   So I want to offer you a special discount while you shop for Mom (read on for the discount code, at the bottom of the post) and show you some brand new gift sets that were very well received at their debut today!

There is also a brand new soap just in time for Mother’s Day!  In the frenzy of preparing for this weekend, I never had a chance to get it photographed… but it will be on the site by early Monday afternoon, and it’s beautiful!

“Grace“, $6.95,  is made from the same base formulation as popular Purity, which is 95% grade A olive oil.  Grace has an exquisitely divine heady rose/geranium/rosewood scent, formulated to showcase the sustainably harvested rosewood essential oil I recently obtained.  It’s a creamy white soap topped with organic rosebuds.  Simply stunning.  Grace will, of course, be included in the sale, so if you’d like to purchase that soap, be sure to stop by the Sarva web site, in the Spa Series section, on Monday afternoon.   EDIT:  It’s now on the site, found here.

And now, the four new gift sets!  I’m so excited about these, and they ARE already on the Sarva web site in the Gifts and Sets section.  The Artisanal Soap Trios are eco-friendly luxury at its finest… a set of three soaps (you get to choose the soaps!) from either the Rustic, Gallery, or Spa Series (or a set of one soap from each Series), packaged in a gorgeous 100% postconsumer recycled box.  The finishing touch is the vegetable-dyed, biodegradable paper ribbon that is hand-tied onto the slide-open box.  Each soap is individually labeled with a beautiful, ornate paper label, which is also 100% postconsumer recycled paper!

I’ve worked so hard to bring you these gift sets in some special earth-friendly packaging (please recycle on your end!), and I finally sourced out everything I wanted!  I hope you, and your recipients, enjoy them!  Pricing ranges from $15.50 to $20.50.    Here’s a photo of the “Mixed Series” gift box:

Artisanal Soap Trio - Mixed Series

Of course, the other lovely gift sets are still available… check them all out here!

So, I’ve saved the best part for last!  When you shop today through midnight Wednesday, May 6, please enter MOMLOVE in the “discount coupon code” section at checkout to enjoy a 15% discount.    I’ll need to receive your order by Tuesday night at the absolute latest to “guaranteed” get it to Mom… I ship USPS Priority Mail… but I’m extending the sale for an extra day in case you’d like to still see if we can get your gift to her, or you, in time!

Happy shopping!

Many new soaps coming, and some great new changes/additions to the site!  I think you’ll all be so surprised and pleased.  I don’t want to say too much yet… but in the meantime, here are some sneak peeks of a few things presently on the curing rack.   

Just a few days left, folks!  (are we having fun yet?)

Place your online order at Sarva Natural Artisan Soaps by Wednesday, December 17 and arrival in time for Christmas is guaranteed.

All orders ship Priority Mail, and orders of $50 or more get free shipping!

Sarva’s gorgeous holiday-themed soaps make fabulous last-minute gifts, stocking stuffers, gifts for teachers… you name it!  Relatives visiting?  Holiday soaps also are a great way to spruce up your guest bath!

So, without further ado and for your shopping pleasure, following is  Sarva’s Holiday 2008 product line!

Holiday (6.75, 4.5 ounces):  I personally think Holiday represents everything that’s good and right and true about this time of year.  All of your fondest memories wrapped up in a bar of soap… a melange of traditional holiday spice, berry, the faintest hint of pine and peppermint, and an undeniable sweetness, perhaps special treats fresh from the oven.

Orange Spice ($6.75, 4.5 ounces) is going fast, so hurry! Orange predominates in this soap; the cinnamon and clove blend harmoniously with the uplifting scent of fresh oranges. And, yes, you can smell the real cocoa powder that gives the top of this soap its color!

Pumpkin Pie ($7.95, 5 ounces) has been a runaway best seller.  There’s real pumpkin in this soap, which gives it such a lovely color. Scented with an all-natural essential oil blend that mimics your favorite autumn dessert, but without being cloying or synthetic. Just a touch of honey in the soap’s “crust” provides the right amount of sweetness, and, of course, it’s topped with soapy whipped cream… calorie free… the best kind!

Candy Cane ($5.75, 4 ounces) is just what you’d expect… Red, white, and pink peppermint stripes… just like the real thing! Scented with refreshing peppermint essential oil. I’ve colored this, using a special (and really complex!) 12-layer process, with red and pink clays. Do use caution with cotton washcloths to prevent transfer of pigment.

Forest Path ($5.75, 4 ounces):   What was originally a holiday soap became so popular that it’s now available year round! Breathe in and experience the fragrant, woodsy, balsamic crispness of a tall, thick forest. Notes of cedar, pine, and juniper connect you to nature.

There are also several adorable and fully customizable gift sets available.   Each gift set contains either three or eight half-sized bars of Sarva soap, and YOU get to choose exactly which soaps are in each set!  Just make your selections with drop-down menus on each product page – it couldn’t be simpler!    Pictured above is the Soap Sampler Trio ($11.00, 6-7 ounces), a premium selection of 3 adorable half-sized bars of Sarva soap… 1 from the Cottage Series, 1 from the Gallery Series, and 1 from the Spa Series or Limited Editions… ready for gift-giving in 100% postconsumer recycled and recyclable tissue and gift box.  There’s also an eight-bar Soap Sampler for $29.50.

Lastly, check out these absolutely adorable Soap Truffles ($7.75, 3.6 ounces). Soap Truffles are perfect when you just want to offer someone special a little something. Contains 6 hand-rolled soap balls, approximately 1″ diameter, in different scents and colors… ready for gift-giving in 100% postconsumer recycled and recyclable tissue and gift box.

So many choices!!! Can’t decide?  No worries, we’ve got you covered!  Sarva Gift Certificates to the rescue! Choose the amount of your gift certificate, and Sarva will send an e-mail directly to your intended recipient, including your name, your personal message, and instructions for redeeming the gift certificate.

And, of course, I’m here if you have questions.  Happy shopping, and have a wonderful holiday!

Pumpkin Pie soap, a Holiday 2008 Sarva Limited Edition.

It’s coming up on that time of year! Family, great food, gift giving, special memories…

Up and coming are some Sarva holiday goodies to help you celebrate, and Pumpkin Pie soap is one of them!   It’s available NOW and in limited quantity, so hurry!

The locals who have seen this soap are snapping it right up.  It’s even cuter in person than in the photo – yes, it really does have a fluted pie crust!  And yes, this is real cold-processed soap, not melt and pour!

Soaps such as this are true works of art.  The crust was painstakingly hand-pieced into the mold, as was the “whipped cream” topping.

There’s real pumpkin in this soap, which gives it such a lovely color. It’s scented with an all-natural essential oil blend that mimics your favorite autumn dessert, but without being cloying or synthetic. Just a touch of honey in the soap’s “crust” provides the right amount of sweetness, and, of course, it’s topped with soapy whipped cream… calorie free… the best kind!

It’s also a pleasure to use with a great lather, and pumpkin is rich in antioxidants and exfoliating enzymes.   Speaking strictly personally, my skin always seems much less moody/breakout prone when I use pumpkin products.

Finally, a holiday treat that won’t augment the waistline!  Go ahead and indulge!

Get it now! Pumpkin Pie soap, a Sarva 2008 Limited Edition.
A generous 5+ ounces at $7.95.
Limited quantity available!

All Hallows soap, Holiday Edition 2008. Click image for enlarged view.

Thanks to all my great customers!  All gone!  A sellout!

The above photo shows you how incredibly, irresistibly fabulous this soap is in its Black Veil of Fear.   (ok, I’ve gotten lame with the Halloween puns…)

This is all-natural, handcrafted, luxury soap… a work of art.  Read more about it in this blog post.

All Hallows Soap, 5+ ounces, $6.95