Painted Pear Studio started back in 2009 while I was working 70 hours a week as a business consultant with a little girl in preschool, a toddler in daycare, a house to take care of, and my husband who also worked full-time. For years I wanted to have my own business, be my own boss, and do something I enjoyed. When I took my leap of faith and said, "GOOD RIDDENS!" to Corporate America, it was out of necessity for the welfare of my family's life.

I'm inspired by nature and the love of handmade-- when I was a little girl, I helped my mom sell her handpainted scarves and tote bags. When I grew up, I earned a degree in Applied Arts, so it was only a matter of time before I came back to my roots.

Making my own soaps started when I became more sensitive to synthetic perfumes, dyes, and just the thought of getting sick when I get old. My grandmother made soap for the whole family on the farm. To this day, my dad uses homeopathic remedies. Although I have a ways to go before I can call myself 'urban farmer', handmade bath and laundry products using less toxic ingredients helps a lot with my drt skin and my kids' eczema. I use essential oils and pure botanicals, keeping sensitive skin in mind. My ingredients are free from parabens, SLS, and phthalates, made in small batches to ensure the highest quality.

My shop reflects many facets of my life and offers goods, made by me, for the kitchen, bath, and laundry room. Come see all the good things that are made by hand using high quality materials and ingredients. I take pride in packaging your purchase so they are pretty to give to someone or just fun to open for yourself. If there is anything you would like to ask or learn more about, please feel free to contact me any time --thanks for stopping by!

Jaime

http://www.PaintedPearStudio.etsy.com